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Meet your 2014/2015 Student Steering Committee!

Over the next few months, we will be posting profiles of CPRS Toronto’s 2014/2015 Student Steering Committee Student Representatives. Stay tuned for more!

Shamique Bowes, Student Rep
Humber College, Bachelor of Public Relations Program

Deciding to pursue my bachelor degree in public relations has not been easy, as I once took a safe path, in pursuing my diploma in business management. Even though the transition was hard, I have no regrets in following a passion that has brought nothing but a bright future and opportunities n my life.

Where are you from?

I was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica and immigrated to Canada in 1992.

What are you most excited for this year?

I simply cannot wait to start participating in upcoming CPRS and CPRS student committee events, such as Passport to PR. This year I hope to sharpen and apply my skills to other organizations such as Speakers Academy; travelling amongst at-risk schools within the GTA and conducting workshops.

Have you interned anywhere?

I have not yet interned anywhere. However I have a vast array of volunteer experience. My most recent and unforgettable experience was volunteering for the NKPR IT Lounge. In the past I had the privilege of volunteering within the marketing communications Sector for the CPRS Ace Awards. Also, being a strong activist for women’s rights I volunteered for IWAA (International Women Achiever Awards), as media relations assistant.

What is your dream job?

With a variety of interests and passion for agency life, I hope to work for an esteemed agency such as NKPR. NKPR continues to be an agency that excels at its craft and delivers perfection.

As motivational speaker Zig Ziglar says, “If you can dream it then you can achieve it.” Even though in awe with this Toronto-based agency, my ultimate goal would be establish my own PR firm.

What do you do outside of school?

When not attending school, working or volunteering, I try to stay active within the theatre community. Besides attending plays, I take classes at Soul Pepper theatre and improvisation classes at the Freedom School of Arts. Being a big yoga buff, you can catch me at Goodlife Fitness attempting the downward dog.

Find Shamique on:

Twitter:@Shambowes
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Meet your 2014/2015 Student Steering Committee!

Over the next few months, we will be posting profiles of CPRS Toronto’s 2014/2015 Student Steering Committee Student Representatives. Stay tuned for more!

Molly Campbell, Student Rep
Humber College, Public Relations Postgraduate Certificate

I am thrilled to be a part of the CPRS Student Steering Committee this year as I begin my career in public relations. Having just moved to Toronto to start the Humber College PR Postgraduate Certificate, this committee is a great way to meet fellow PR students, contribute my skills and learn more.

Where are you from?

I am originally from Waterloo, Ontario, but Ottawa was my home for the past six years. I moved to Ottawa to complete my undergraduate degree in journalism at Carleton University. After that I worked for two years at a website development and marketing firm where I still work part-time.

What are you most excited for this year?

I am most excited about meeting people in the industry and learning more about all the amazing opportunities out there in the PR world. Through school, CPRS, internships and volunteering, there are so many ways I’m looking forward to meeting other PR professionals and students.

Have you interned anywhere?

After I completed my degree I got an internship with Carleton University’s Rwanda Initiative. I travelled to Kigali, Rwanda and worked as the assistant editor for an arts and culture magazine called Blink for two months. The experience taught me many lessons about Rwanda’s vibrant culture and helped me build my writing, organization skills and ability to adapt immensely.

What is your dream job?

Although I’m still deciding exactly where I want to go, my goal is to work for a large, international PR agency for clients in the consumer goods industry. I love the idea of working on a variety of projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

What do you do outside of school?

Outside of school I enjoy running and staying active. I love art, film, music and history and I look forward to travelling more in the future.

Tell us something random about yourself

My first job after my internship in Rwanda was as a Tour Manager at the Haunted Walk of Ottawa, a ghost tour company. Not only did I organize tours and manage guide schedules, I also donned the cape and gave some tours myself!

Find me on:

Twitter: @mollyelle
LinkedIn