Career Compass News Archive
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Kevin Oliver History Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am the student life coordinator at the University of Manitoba. My primary role is the management and promotion of the University of Manitoba Co-Curricular Record and UMCommunityLINK, an interactive online portal for finding co-curricular opportunities.
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Joan Padgett French Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I’ve worked as an editor and instructional designer for various companies for over 15 years. As an editor of art museum publications I edit scholarly essays written by curators and art historians for books that accompany exhibitions at galleries across Canada
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Ashley Tolton General Science Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I have been an academic advisor at the University of Manitoba for 10 years. I currently work in the Faculty of Science. Daily, I interact with students helping them to facilitate making connections between their career goals and academic plans; helping them get where they want to go
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Christine Cyr Native Studies Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am the director of the Indigenous Student Centre. My job consists of working with a team that includes Elders to provide the very best service to students.
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Victor Say Economics Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am a currency analyst as well as a fund manager. The most rewarding part of my job is making the right calls on the market and generating profits for clients
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Neil Duboff Economics Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I practice law. This allows me to help my clients understand the legal system and safely and efficiently structure their lives and businesses. It is rewarding to know that I can use my experience and training to make a difference.
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Kelly Teixeira Global Political Economy Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am a university advisor at St. John's-Ravenscourt School, an independent university preparatory school in Winnipeg. I advise high school students about university admission requirements, provide assistance with applications for scholarships and post-secondary education, and help students with first year course selection.
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Diane Hagglund Mathematical Sciences Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I run a market research firm that specializes in enterprise technology. I love being a business owner and finding ways to deliver constantly increasing value to my clients by being smart instead of just working harder
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David Goodwin Global Political Economy Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am a senior policy analyst with the Department of Labour, Government of Alberta.
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William Watkins Life Sciences Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am a zoologist for the Manitoba government working in the biodiversity, habitat and endangered species section of the Wildlife and Fisheries Branch.