Mariana Peirano
New Westminster,Canada
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record at Brighton College, excelling in event planning and strategic communication. Successfully coordinated over 300 campus events, enhancing student engagement by 460%. Skilled in budget management and cross-cultural communication, I leverage creativity and organization to drive impactful initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Brighton College
Burnaby, British Columbia
01.2026 - Current
- Develop and coordinate internal communications for students and staff, including welcome emails, institutional announcements, surveys, and informational materials.
- Design and distribute visual communication assets such as email graphics, posters, and digital materials aligned with Brighton College’s brand guidelines.
- Supported internal engagement initiatives and campaigns, enhancing communication through scholarship announcements, accreditation updates, and student engagement projects.
- Coordinate communication with students and alumni, conducting follow-ups regarding employment outcomes, graduate testimonials, and surveys.
- Assist with event planning and coordination, including graduation processes, student engagement initiatives, and outreach events with local schools.
- Prepare promotional and informational materials used for college events, outreach activities, and recruitment initiatives.
- Manage and create content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), supporting institutional messaging and program promotion.
- Successfully placed 10+ students in Work Experience (Practicum) placements, coordinating with employers, monitoring student progress, and ensuring program requirements were met.
- Tracked practicum hours and reviewed timesheets while maintaining clear communication with students and supervisors to ensure compliance with program requirements.
- Maintain and update student records, documentation, and internal databases while ensuring proper organization of administrative files.
- Managed front desk operations, addressing inquiries from prospective students, current students, and graduates via phone, email, and in person to ensure a positive experience.
- Collaborate with academic, marketing, and operations teams to support college initiatives and ensure smooth administrative and communication processes.
Student Life Assistant
Alexander College
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Plan, coordinate, and execute 300+ campus events (orientations, convocations, workshops, cultural festivals), ensuring all logistics, materials, and volunteer roles are accounted for; reach 100+ attendees per event on average.
- Lead 6 New Student Orientations (1,200+ students each) and 6 Convocations (600+ graduates, 2,000+ attendees), overseeing regalia, audiovisual support, volunteer management (40+ people), and post-event reporting.
- Create detailed run-of-show schedules, checklists, and contingency plans for each event; maintain real-time operational oversight during execution.
- Manage budgets ($20,000+ per term), vendor partnerships (20+ providers), and inventory; coordinate payments and approvals with Finance.
- Design and implement marketing campaigns using Eventbrite, Envoke, social media, and newsletters to maximize registration and engagement.
- Expand student clubs from 5 to 28 in under a year (460% engagement increase); launch Volunteer and Athletics Programs, organize tournaments, and develop student resources (handbooks, guides).
- Develop and lead Alumni Program, including the first Alumni Breakfast & Networking Event, alumni newsletters, and proposal for Alumni Association.
- Supervise and mentor 6 ACSA members, tracking KPIs, delegating tasks, and ensuring project completion.
- Recruit, train, and supervise 40+ volunteers; supervise 2 front desk student workers, ensuring consistent service and quality event delivery.
- Implement ACSA rebranding strategy (logo modernization, strategic pillars, communication guidelines).
- Manage student elections, supervising campaigns, leading interviews, and coordinating the selection process.
- Produce detailed reports for OPCom and SASC, presenting outcomes to college leadership.
- Conduct benchmarking research and focus groups to assess student needs and inform program improvements.
- Maintain and reorganize facilities and supplies, streamlining operational logistics.
- Create all branding and promotional materials (posters, trifolds, newsletters, presentations, social media campaigns).
- Collaborate with Web Team to update event pages, graduation programs, and promotional videos.
- Translate graduation and event materials into multiple languages to reflect student diversity.
Social Media Representative & Front Desk Student Worker
Alexander College
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Develop engaging social media content (posts, reels, visuals), increasing followers from ~1,000 to ~1,500; promote events, programs, and initiatives.
- Assist in event organization, documentation, and live coverage; foster positive interactions online and on-campus.
- Serve as first point of contact for 80-100 students per day at front desk, providing guidance and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and successful events.
- Key Achievement: Promoted to Student Life Assistant for exceptional performance in social media, student engagement, and front desk responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Alexander College
Burnaby, BC03-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Advertising
Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas
Lima, Peru 12-2018
Skills
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Run-of-Show & Checklist Management
- Program & Student Engagement
- Budget & Vendor Management
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Canva
- AI Tools
- Typing 60-69 WPM
- Strategic Planning & Brand Strategy
- Marketing & Social Media Campaigns
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research (Focus Groups, Interviews)
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Public Speaking & Multilingual Communication
- Team Leadership & Administration
- Creativity
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Brighton College
01.2026 - Current
Student Life Assistant
Alexander College
03.2024 - 01.2026
Social Media Representative & Front Desk Student Worker
Alexander College
08.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Alexander College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Advertising
Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas