Eric Duivenvoorden
MONTREAL,Quebec
Summary
Motivated Graduate of Bachelor of Arts Program, Majors International Development and Political Science at McGill University seeking a career pursuing initiatives of social justice. Fluent in English and French with an advanced oral proficiency certification from the Province of New Brunswick.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Communications Coordinator
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
Montreal, QC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Successfully updated design and contents of CPF Quebec & Nunavut websites
- Updated submission forms, promotional material, and prize information for two CPF annual competitions, Concours d’Art Oratoire and Concours O’poésie
- Independently wrote all copy for social media and new promotional material, along with an article for the semi-annual CPF magazine
- Developed and coordinated CPF’s Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign which included creating a central theme, planning a marketing strategy, and designing promotional material
Len Blum Undergraduate Research Award Recipient/Intern
McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC)
Montreal, QC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted 250 hours of research in support of a book on the history of supply management in Canada to be written by Professor Jodey Nurse
- Collected and analyzed debate transcripts from the House of Commons and Quebec National Assembly spanning over 25 years
- Assembled an indexed database of all relevant material organized chronologically and by key issues and eras
- Wrote a series of executive summaries simplifying key points deserving of closer attention
Research and Communications Coordinator
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
Montreal, QC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Successfully executed a wide variety of tasks related to policy research including maintaining a continuously updated database of active French second-language rights legislation across Canada and comprehensive list of all available French-language postsecondary scholarships and bursaries
- Independently managed and wrote copy for various CPF social media accounts, including an article in the semi-annual publication
- Oversaw and facilitated the creation and distribution of promotional material to all national chapters
Activities Leader & Tour Guide
New Brunswick Department of Tourism
Montreal, QC
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Successfully organized and supervised weekly evening events for park attendees and the general public with consistently high attendance and positive reception
- Fulfilled extensive networking and marketing requirements for effective planning and promotion of events
- Completed training for tours of the wetland trail system involving comprehensive knowledge of the ecosystem and wildlife and planned sustainability initiatives
- Collaborated with local businesses and independent contractors
- High degree of independence and self direction required for success
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Development
McGill University
Montreal, QC12-2023
Skills
- High Professional Standard- A commitment to excellence and detail
- Communication- Well developed writing skills
- Versatility- Wide range of abilities; committed to continuous learning
- Policy Development
- Event Management and Execution
- Independence
Affiliations
- 2023: Staff Writer for McGill International Review, Canada’s Premier Undergraduate Journal
- 2023: Academic Work Published in Flux International Relations Review
- 2023: Illustrations Editor, McGill Daily (student newspaper)
- 2023: President, McGill Canadian Studies Arts Undergraduate Students Society
- 2022: VP External, McGill Canadian Studies Arts Undergraduate Students Society
- 2022: Staff Writer for Catalyst, McGill’s International Development Journal
- 2022: Illustration Contributions for Montreal Poetry Prize, McGill Pre-Law Review, and McGill Daily (student newspaper)
- 2022: Staffer at McGill Institute for the Study of Canada Conference
- 2022: Volunteer Notetaker for Hist 342: Canada and the World for McGill Office for Students with Disabilities
- 2022: Recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Accomplishments
2023: Recipient of the Len Blum Undergraduate Research Award in Canadian Culture
2022: Recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
2019: Completed Training for Black Belt in Judo
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research and Communications Coordinator
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Len Blum Undergraduate Research Award Recipient/Intern
McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research and Communications Coordinator
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Activities Leader & Tour Guide
New Brunswick Department of Tourism
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Development
McGill University
Similar Profiles
DARO CHUMDARO CHUM
Quality Control at CPFQuality Control at CPF
Brosnan NgBrosnan Ng
IT Administrator at CPFIT Administrator at CPF
Aileen Ming Feng NgAileen Ming Feng Ng
Customer Service Officer at CPFCustomer Service Officer at CPF
Nitin ShardhaNitin Shardha
Delivery Driver at Kodiak CoffeeDelivery Driver at Kodiak Coffee
Harout AnanianHarout Ananian
Control Systems Designer at Pratt & Whitney CanadaControl Systems Designer at Pratt & Whitney Canada