Christopher Piekarski

Experience

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  Rogers Communications

  Jun 2011 - Apr 2014

  Sales Representative
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  Nipissing University Student Union

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Vice President - Student Life
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  Beyond Wireless

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Sales Representative
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  Nipissing University

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Student Recruitment Officer

  - Focused on increasing the enrollment of students at university- Curated specific portfolio messaging for applicants (ie: emails, social media posts, presentations)- Worked and facilitated the operation of on-campus events (ie: Open House, campus tours, special events)

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  Tip Top Tailors

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Sales Representative

  - Served the needs of customers through sales and company services- Assisted with the fitting, measuring and planning of tuxedo and suit rentals for formal events- Organized visual marketing throughout store floor and windows- Stayed up-to-date on current fashion trends, clothing brands and material changes- Maintained store up-keep and cleanliness

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  Nipissing University

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Student Recruitment Officer

  - Focused on increasing the enrollment of students at university- Curated specific portfolio messaging for applicants (ie: emails, social media posts, presentations)- Worked and facilitated the operation of on-campus events (ie: Open House, campus tours, special events)- Co-captained the North Eastern Ontario University Information Program (UIP) in 2017- Was the lead campaign call contact for the launch of the Nipissing University Promise (now Nipissing Promise) Program

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  Nipissing University

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  Student Recruitment Officer

  - Focused on increasing the enrollment of students at university- Specialized in Out-of-Province and Domestic-International student portfolio- Responsible for organizing designated travel plans, budget and resources for out-of-province travel- Curated specific portfolio messaging for applicants (ie: emails, social media advertisements, presentations)- Worked and facilitated the operation of on-campus and virtual events (ie: Open House, campus tours, special university and community events)- Produced and edited a student recruitment podcast featuring the student experience (Season 1 totaled 32 episodes)- Co-Scheduler, Executive on the British Columbia Canadian Universities Event (CUE) committee Show less

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  Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2024

  Communications Officer

  - Wrote and distributed media releases and initiations to local media members and dignitaries on behalf of the school board- Involved in crisis response communications and planning for any and all school/student related incidents- Created content, monitored, and acted as administrator for 15+ school board based social media accounts, across various platforms- Created content, graphics, logos, brands and local stories for schools within the school board- Uploaded and monitored the school board website, in addition to each of the twelve school websites- Lead photographer, videographer and editor for all board official business and events- Facilitated and advertised various board related community events- Member of the Administrative Council, member of NPSC Friends and Advocates for Catholic Education committee (FACE), attended monthly Board of Trustees meetings Show less

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  Nipissing University

  Sept 2024 - now

  Student Recruitment Officer

  - Focused on increasing the enrollment of students at university- Specialized in a Mature and Transfer student portfolio- Responsible for communicating and liaising with mature and transfer students during work hours and during off-hours- Curated specific portfolio messaging for applicants (ie: emails, social media advertisements, presentations)- Worked and facilitated the operation of on-campus and virtual events (ie: Open House, campus tours, special university and community events)- Focused on increasing the enrollment of students at university - Specialized in Out-of-Province and Domestic-International student portfolio - Responsible for organizing designated travel plans, budget and resources for out-of-province travel - Curated specific portfolio messaging for applicants (ie: emails, social media advertisements, presentations) - Worked and facilitated the operation of on-campus and virtual events (ie: Open House, campus tours, special university and community events) Show less