Anna MacKenzie

Experience

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  Generocksity

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2018

  Helped oversee 30 person team that organized, promoted and ran events, workshops and volunteer trips. I was in charge of taking minutes, keeping track of attendance, organizing volunteer schedules and assisting in executive meetings. In three years, Generocksity raised $50,525 for various charities. Promoted philanthropy to students on campus and encouraged collaboration among student groups. I was also team caption for Generocksity in many events throughout the year, Storm the Wall, Day of the Longboat, Lace up for Kids and Diamond Ball, to help encourage participation in the community. Sold tickets for Generocksity events and helped promote the organization on campus.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    May 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Campus Outreach Coordinator

    May 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Street Team - First Year Representative

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2016
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  Speakeasy at AMS UBC

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

  Peer Support Volunteer

  Peer Support volunteer on UBC campus and provided confidential, drop-in support sessions to assist students. I received training in support listening and suicide awareness, prevention and intervention. As a member of the workshop project team, I created, promoted and presented a Mental Health workshop to first year students living in residence. The workshop focused on peer support, active listening skills and self care.

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  BC Cancer Foundation

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Student Researcher

  I worked with the Familial Pancreatic Cancer Program and completed data analysis using PancPRO software. I helped with data integrity for research projects. I presented our research poster at Canadian Cancer Research Conference 2017. Research is published in the international Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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  UBC Recreation

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

  The Student Engagement Team is responsible for the coordination, expansion and developmentof student partnerships across UBC campus that facilitate, promote or strengthen engagement in the UBC Recreation Intramural Program. As Director, I lead the team of 5 student staff to promote living an active and healthy lifestyle on campus by facilitating student involvement in UBC Recreation Intramurals. Responsible for promoting UBC Recreation Intramurals by reaching out to student groups on campus.

  • Director of Student Engagement

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Assistant Director of Student Engagement

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
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  AMS of UBC Vancouver

  May 2018 - May 2020

  I oversee 450 club and constituency treasurers and the finances of the AMS subsidiaries. I create a budget template for each entity, review the budgets, present orientations and authorize treasurers. I worked in the AMS President’s portfolio and plan projects that help enhance student life on campus. I organized the 2019 AMS All Presidents Dinner for 250 guests in recognition of student life on campus.

  • Clubs and Constituencies Financial Administrator

    May 2019 - May 2020

  • Executive Projects Assistant for Student Initiatives

    May 2018 - Apr 2019
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  UBC Camps

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Day Camp Counselor and Soccer Coach

  Coached soccer to children varying from 4years old to 15 years old because of this large age spread I has to be adaptable in order to modify lesson plans to be inclusive and suitable for each group. As a day camp counsellor, I was in charge of touring campers ages 8 to 12 years old around Vancouver. In both my roles as a soccer coach and day camp counsellor, I had to planned new and creative activities and lessons for each day.

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  P3 Products Ltd.

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Marketing Research and Development Assistant

  I helped a local business promote their new hand sanitizer and lavender pain relief cream. I created product sales sheets. Due to COVID-19 restrictions for in-person shopping, I designed a new website for the company's lavender farm and started an e-commerce store for the lavender farm. I increased the brand's social media presence by over 50% in 3 months.

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  TELUS

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Clinical Operations Associate at TELUS Health MyCare (formerly Babylon by TELUS Health)
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  Pacific University

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2024

  Teaching assistant for Clinical Procedures Lab course (Second Year Optometry course)

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Social Media Representative

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2024
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  Lexington Veteran Affairs Medical Center

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Optometric Intern
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  Eye Care Group of Southern Oregon, PC

  Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

  Optometric Intern
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  ICON Eyecare

  Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

  Optometric Intern
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  Cheyenne Vision Clinic, PC.

  Feb 2025 - now

  Optometric Intern