Brian Bergvinson Career Focus: Health Management Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Kelowna Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Human Kinetics (UBC, Okanagan) Concentration: Community Health Promotion Home: West Kelowna, B.C. brian.bergvinson@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/brianbergvinson Brian has demonstrated strong leadership in various student employment opportunities and volunteer organizations. He is currently employed as a Recreation Technician with the City of Kelowna Recreation and Cultural Services where he supervises the implementation of programming and special events. As a Senior Residence Advisor with UBC Okanagan Housing and Hospitality Services, he provided leadership for a team of residence advisors. Brian is involved in the community having volunteered as Survivor and Caregiver Development Co-Chair for the Canadian Cancer Society s Relay for Life. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Patrick Bobyn Career Focus: Sports Management Date Available: June 2016 (upon completion of law school) Mobility: Western Canada Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science Honours (UBC) Major: Biology Home: Kelowna, B.C. patrickbobyn@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/pbobyn Patrick serves as the Master of Management Society VP of Events. He has been accepted to several Canadian law schools starting in September 2013. Upon completion of his law degree he plans to obtain a job in sports management. Patrick has also been very active in the community as a minor hockey coach, with more than seven years of coaching experience. Currently, Patrick is excited to be working as a game analysis video editor for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Andrew Chan Career Focus: Emergency Medicine Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Canada Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science (University of Saskatchewan) Major: Physiology and Pharmacology Home: Lloydminster, Alta. andrewchan@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/achantaikong Andrew has worked as a medical office assistant for Dr. Vernon Naidoo in Lloydminster and as a student researcher at the University of Alberta analyzing the pathology of stroke. He has also been active in the community as a volunteer speech language pathologist associate at Saskatoon City Hospital and a volunteer at SWITCH Saskatoon, among other volunteer roles. Andrew is seeking admission to medical schools in Western Canada this year. Andrew is fluent in English, French, and Mauritian Creole. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Pavandeep Dhaliwal Career Focus: Dental Practitioner Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Okanagan and Lower Mainland Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Microbiology Home: Osoyoos, B.C. pav.dhaliwal@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/pavandeepdhaliwal In her numerous managerial roles at Orchard Hill Estate Cidery, Pavandeep developed programs and procedures to improve business efficiency. As an Assistant Manager, Pavandeep successfully managed the daily operations of the company. She has shaped herself into a well-rounded individual through her various volunteer commitments to the community whether it be at the regional science fair, the local food bank, or events within the University. Pavandeep s qualities will provide a secure foundation as she aspires to gain a career in dentistry. Pavandeep is fluent in English and Punjabi. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Kaela Loffler Career Focus: Healthcare, Medical Professional Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Open Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science (UBC) Major: Honours Biology Home: Kelowna, B.C. kaela.loffler@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/kaelaloffler Kaela has striven to expand her experiences, opportunities, and resourcefulness by excelling in many different facets of the workforce, including jobs as a marina supervisor, server, visual merchandiser and stylist, chemistry lab assistant, and a rancher. Kaela is also the current Master of Management Society President. She is passionate about volunteerism in her local community and is active with the Kelowna General Hospital and the Canadian Ski Patrol System. Kaela plans to attend medical school in order to become a family physician who will one day run a successful practice. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Armando Ojeda Career Focus: Engineering Management Date Available: August 2013 Mobility: Canada Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Universidad del Valle de Mexico, Mexico City) Major: Engineering Home: Mexico City armando.ojeda@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/arojeda Armando has provided service and developed projects to foundries and construction companies in Mexico. He has experience in several managerial roles, too, including as an Assistant Manager. Armando organized workgroups, optimized costs of raw materials, and maintained communication with clients and suppliers. He is also knowledgeable about combustion, heat furnace, and metal properties. After obtaining his masters, Armando plans to apply his education and work experience to obtain employment in industrial engineering. He is fluent in English and Spanish, with a working knowledge of French. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Colton Schmidt Career Focus: Financial Analyst Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Calgary Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science (Lethbridge, Alta.) Major: Exercise Science Home: Calgary, Alta. colton.schmidt@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/coltonschmidt15 Colton has held several different jobs, the most recent being a Greenskeeper at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Calgary where he was responsible for daily tasks such as cutting greens, golf course set-up, and training new employees on various different mowers and tasks. Colton plans on taking the Canadian Securities Course in the near future and then, to round off his education, wants to achieve his Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He hopes to apply all of his education in pursuing a successful career as a financial analyst. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Katherine Semenoff Career Focus: Management Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Western Canada Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts (UBC, Okanagan) Major: Political Science Home: Summerland, B.C. k.semenoff@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/ksemenoff Katherine has been able to grow her management abilities, along with skills that are vital for the business world such as teamwork, leadership, time management, and organization. She is a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (2012) and a Master of Management (expected completion June 2013). Katherine has been actively involved in the campus community, and has served as co-founder and Chair of the Political Science Students Association. She plans to further explore management opportunities to gain experience. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Amy Walker Career Focus: Healthcare Information Technology Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Kelowna or Vancouver Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science (UBC) Major: Medical Biochemistry Home: Kelowna, B.C. amy.walker@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/amywalk Amy has excelled in Canada s premiere electronic medical records company, Med Access. She has created customer support and clinical content solutions that are used by more than 5,000 healthcare professionals in Canada. She has a passion for improving the Canadian healthcare system and reducing patient wait times. As a strong proactive team player and leader with an eye for detail, she seeks an environment that tackles obstacles and embraces new opportunities. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.
Mandy Wang Career Focus: Management Trainee Date Available: June 2013 Mobility: Global Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Language Studies Home: China mandy.wang@alumni.ubc.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/mandywang225 Mandy has significant management experience, including a Manager position at Yijing Peninsula Hotel in China where she was responsible for leading the Front Office operation. Mandy also worked for SINOPEC, the Chinese global petroleum company, where she coordinated international business negotiations for senior management. She plans to obtain more management experience in various management roles to apply her education and experience to a successful career in management. Mandy is fluent in English and Mandarin. Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, B.C.