get to know me!

Hi everyone, I'm Victoria! I am a student at Humber Polytechnic in Advertising and Graphic Design. I also graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2023 with Honors Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with the Management Option and a minor in Cultural Studies! I have always been extremely eager to get involved in my community and have been involved in eight extra-curriculars at the same time while in university!

Not only do I love volunteering, but I also have a passion for art, both looking at it and making it! I love discovering new mediums which I can channel my creativity towards and keep them as hobbies. Right now, my current favourites are crocheting, drawing, sculpting, and baking. I also am a huge fan of travelling and the two main things I look for in a trip are views and food! One of my favourite trips I've been on was last year where I spent a month backpacking around Thailand. I also am a big board game fan, especially ones involving strategy, and my friends and I will often have game nights!

Click and drag any of these photos to learn more about me!
i crocheted this, one of the bigger projects i've made!
me after winning a game of settlers of catan at snakes and lattes
my family and i!
my graduation day from university!
some cupcakes i've made!
view from one of my hikes
me as a child eating some homemade pasta from my nonna
one of my favourite memories! seeing an elephant on a hike in thailand
me and my cat miley <3

experience:

Media and Marketing Executive - Wilfrid Laurier Students' Union

(Waterloo, Ontario) September 2022 – May 2023
• Co-ran an Instagram account, @campuslifewaterloo, to create media to inform students about events happening on Wilfrid Laurier University’s campus.
• Grew the account to over 2000 followers within a week of creating the account.

Vice President of Marketing - Alpha Phi International Fraternity: Iota Theta Chapter

(Waterloo, Ontario) December 2021 – December 2022
• Managed a team of four members using leadership, innovation, and critical thinking skills to assess, create, and edit content aligning with brand pillars and ideals.
• Created content for and led two successful social media recruitment campaigns.
• Received an international award for the department’s designs, social media presence, and marketing strategy under my leadership for 2022.

Director of Social Media - Alpha Phi International Fraternity: Iota Theta Chapter

(Waterloo, Ontario) December 2020 – December 2021
• Created content to post on all social media platforms that aligns with the brand’s personality and values.

Pharmacist Assistant - Main St. Pharmacy

(Brampton, Ontario) June 2023 – Present
• Conduct customer service for patients.
• Assemble and organize medication into prepared blister packs and prepared vials for patients.
• Input sensitive data orders into a computerized system.

Vice President of Outreach - Arts' Undergraduate Society

(Waterloo, Ontario) May 2022 – April 2023
• Co-ordinated events to inform students of charitable organizations within the Waterloo community and hosted fundraisers.
• Raised $300 towards Waterloo Hopespring Cancer Support Centre.

Icebreaker - Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union Orientation

(Waterloo, Ontario) September 2020 – May 2023
• Facilitate orientation activities for new students, provide helpful resources, and practice interpersonal skills.

Training Specialist - Manulife Bank

(Waterloo, Ontario) May 2022 – August 2022
• Innovated techniques for encouraging continued education within the workplace.
• Reorganized and designed existing lesson plans to better inform new hires.
• Designed a monthly team newsletter to update the team and build community.

Sales and Training Coordinator - Manulife Bank

(Waterloo, Ontario) May 2021 – August 2021
• Obtained knowledge of the structure of the Manulife Sales Team and Distribution Channels to create training materials.
• Participated as a member of the Manulife Co-op and Intern Student Event Committee, organizing networking events for the students interns.

recognition:

Outstanding Marketing and Social Media Award

Alpha Phi International Fraternity, 2023

Casey Family Leadership Award Scholarship

Wilfrid Laurier University, 2020 - 2021

Ashoka Changemaker Competition Semi-Finalist

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, 2020

SpeakUp Grant

2019

Creative Marketing Project Semi-Finalist

DECA, 2019