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ROLE: PRESIDENT

The role of the President is to oversee the smooth operation of the entire council and various events.

Duties of this role are as follows:

  • Ensure that the direction and goals of council are being met

  • Promote a cohesive and productive team environment

  • Provide support and ensure the efficiency of all executive portfolios and their respective sub-committees

  • Serve as the representative on behalf of the LFS student body in meetings and events across campus

  • Liaise with Faculty and staff of LFS

  • Attend general council and executive meetings

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF KATHERYN.

PROGRAM: Food Nutrition and Health

HOMETOWN: Vancouver B.C.

FAVOURITE ANIMAL: Turtles or Geckos

BIGGEST FEAR: Opening my Eyes in a Haunted House

 

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

A ball of energy and expressions.

I’m short and small (5 ft. 3) but if you see me in the halls, I’m always jumping around. 

 

HOBBIES:

Playing Villager on Super Smash Bros on Wii U 

Wishful Window Shopping at Oak and Fort

Watching any Japanese Game Shows or Anime

Making Sushi Rolls or Korean Gimbap

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PLATFORM

STUDENT CARE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT

    1. Work with Faculty Staff in Action Plans to Improve the Student Experience Pillar

      1. Launch LFS Course and Student Academic Feedback Surveys

      2. Work with Learning Centre to produce Academic Prospect Videos

    2. Work with VP Finance and Staff to utilize surpluses to fund Macmillan Basement

    3. Deepen Collaboration with LFS ACE to Channel More Academic Opportunities

    4. Incorporate $2,000 Worth in Student Awards

      1. Student Community Initiatives, Professional Development and Independent Projects evaluated by Faculty Staff

 
FOSTER FACULTY PRIDE

    1. Launch an LFS|US Wide Newsletter: Biweekly

      1. Volunteer and Career Opportunities DIRECTLY to YOU

      2. Online Forums, Feedback and Bookable Skype/Phone Call Meetings with Executives to get Involved

      3. Star Student: Feature personal experiences with LFS

    2. Faculty-Wide Events

      1. LFS Welcome Back Fair (First Week Back) MCML Courtyard

        1. Handing out FREE Faculty Pride Items & Sign Up Sheets for LFS Faculty Involvement/ Newsletter

      2. KickStart Dinner Gala: Meet Your Faculty

        1. Inspiring Presentations and Open Panels from: Grads, Staff, and Professionals

        2. Career Booths  to give students the opportunity to network and get connect with LFS-Related Careers

      3. Case Competitions - Networking and LFS Business Related

        1. LFS-Related Organizations Proposing their issues & allowing students to gain proposal development experience

      4. Year End Roof Top Floral Gala and Awards Ceremony

        1. Made just for LFS Students to Connect amongst one another and celebrate the completion of another year

        2. Guest Speakers Comprising of Students and Staff, Performances, Professional Photo Booths, Multi-Cultural Dining

        3. Awards in Grants will be given based on nominations for Student Excellence and Independent/Research Projects

    3. LFS|US Snapchat Launch

      1.  LFS STUDENTS: "Day in the Life" -Platform for LFS students to share their culture and experiences

EXPAND STUDENT FACILITIES

    1. Macmillan Basement 166: NEW STUDENT LOUNGE

    2. Set Priority to Extend the LFS Macmillan Lounge Area into the WND Storage Room

      1. Pool Tables, White Boards, Lounge Chairs, Bean Bags Tables, Rentable Materials: games, Markers, etc: All Bookable

      2. Students Input on Equipment for the Room: Printers, Microwaves, etc.

      3. Allocate a social community space for LFS students to relax or study

    3. Repair Macmillan Courtyard Staircase 

      1. Create a timeline for the Macmillion Staircase Repairs and release a accessible journal to updat LFS students on the repair progress 

    4. Upgrade Wednesday Night Dinners $1000 Allocated

      1. Purchase a whole new set of equipment: hot plates, Kitchen Knives, Cutting Boards, Large scale trays and pans for community cooking

      2. Enhance the Experience of WND by Purchasing Dining Decor

NEW STRUCTURAL PLANS for LFS|US

    1. Formalize the Process for Transition Reports

    2. Earlier Hiring to Allocate more time for Transitioning Members

    3. Updating Role Responsibilities and Constituencies

    4. Re-evaluate Action Plan Timelines and align projects that suit the LFS Students Visions

    5. Monthly Role Enhancement and Event Evaluations

      1. Open panel Discussion with the Entire Council Exec and Non Exec

    6. Publish our Evaluations, Relevant Student Documents, and Budget Reviews

LAYING FOUNDATIONS for LFS|US to GROW

    1. Under VP EXTERNAL

      1. Sponsorship Committee, Human Resource, Fundraising Committee

    2. Under VP STUDENT LIFE: Health and Wellness Committee Under Student Life

      1. Dedicated to channel our LFS student Culture and Mental Wellbeing

      2. Stress Support Workshops: Cooking Classes, Dog Therapy Sessions, Succulent Making DIYS, Yoga Classes, etc.

      3. Profits go to Macmillan Basement Renovations

    3. Apparel and Faculty Pride Catalogue Committee

      1. Launch a LFS Apparel “Store” Year-Round; Increase Accessibility and Affordability

    4. Sports Department  (Faculty Sponsored Sports Teams)

      1. Sports Department Chairs and Associates (Team Captains)

      2. Hold LFS Sports Tournaments: Friendly Competition between Majors

        1. Profits towards MCML basement Renovations

      3. Strengthen connection with UBC REC: Organize UBC Rec LFS Teams

      4. Sports Facebook Page with Weekly Sports News

        1. Video & Photo Game Highlights & MVP LFS Student Features

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CURRENT AND PAST EXPERIENCE

LFS FIRSTS CO-CHAIR
2015-2016 & 2016-2017

  • Developed a promotional video with talented cinematographer Albert Leung for LFS FIRSTS which achieved the most views in LFS|US history 6.7k views

  • Lead 9 Executives to Plan the LFS First year Camping Retreat

LFS FACULTY INVOLVEMENT
  • ​Imagine Day Leader LFS

  • Volunteered at Agora

  • Speaker for Fall Preview Day

  • Nutrikids Pod Leader

OUTSIDE CAMPUS
  • Shift Leader at Menchies Marine Gateway

  • Project Assistant and Volunteer coordinator for Registered Dietitian Annie Tsang

  • Survey Meal Plan Conductor at BC Children's Hospital for Food Security Manager Simi Sharma

  • Neighbourhood Insurance Broker Firm - Receptionist

LFS|US MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Launched the LFS SnapChat Filter

  • Started up our first LFS|US Instagram

  • Established Collaborations with Spoon University

  • Narrator for Youbcpic LFS Snapchat TakeOver 38,000 view (Highest Story Views to Date February 2017)

  • Created SpeakUp LFS Aimed to Feature LFS|US Students

  • Boosted the LFS|US Facebook Page by Likes by almost 500 likes within my Terms as Marketing Director

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER ASSOCIATE

  • Contributed to Executing the Well-loved Wednesday Night Dinners through: poster designing, recipe selection, budgeting, and supporting volunteers

UBC CAMPUS
  • New Residence Advisor 
  • ESSAC Student Advisory Committee Member

  • Cooking Coordinator Assistant UBC Cooking Club

  • Member of CVC Chin n CHow Drama Department

  • Member of Chick Flicks Ultimate Team

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Email Me or Message me on Facebook if you’d like to chat.

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Thank you!

Other candidates

Megan Leong

VP Student Life

Sarah Chan

VP Admin

Mimi Kao

VP External

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