Alexander Parsan

Alexander Parsan

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About

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No matter the responsibility, position or organization, I have one simple mission: I want to use accounting and business skills to make a positive impact in the world. I am currently a fourth-year accounting student studying at the University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Management as a 2020 Dobson Loran Scholar. My focus is to learn as much as I can about accounting and management, and apply what I learn to solve real-world problems.

Outside of the classroom, I've spent the last three years learning all I could about business and not-for-profit organizations, as a Staff Accountant, Research and Policy Intern, Donor and Development Coordinator, Business Development Assistant and Freelance Marketing Assistant. Around campus, I am currently the President of Enactus uOttawa, a campus organization that operates projects and businesses that create positive social, environmental and economic impact in the community.

Off-campus, I served as a Chair, Board of Directors at Marketyze, a federally incorporated not-for-profit I co-founded that provides accessible opportunities for high school students to learn more about the marketing and business field.

Experience

Education

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    Activities and Societies: Telfer Marketing Association, Enactus

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    Activities and Societies: Senior Concert Band, Intermediate Concert Band, Jazz Band, Guitar Club, Student Activity Council, Mock Trial Team, MakerFaire.

Volunteer Experience

  • Co-Founder & Chair, Board of Directors

    Co-Founder & Chair, Board of Directors

    Marketyze

    - 3 years 5 months

    - Contributes to the governance, strategic planning, financial oversight and board leadership of our organization, which serves 250+ youth worldwide.
    - Was one of four founding members. Wrote organizational policy, bylaws, and created a formal organizational structure and governance model, leading to the incorporation of our initiative as a nonprofit.
    - Served as the Chair, Board of Directors for two years, leading board meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and coordinating…

    - Contributes to the governance, strategic planning, financial oversight and board leadership of our organization, which serves 250+ youth worldwide.
    - Was one of four founding members. Wrote organizational policy, bylaws, and created a formal organizational structure and governance model, leading to the incorporation of our initiative as a nonprofit.
    - Served as the Chair, Board of Directors for two years, leading board meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and coordinating board-management relations with the CEO.
    - Supports team member interviews and hiring decisions for C-Suite and management level positions.

  • External Director & First Year Representative

    External Director & First Year Representative

    Telfer Marketing Association

    - 1 year 7 months

    As an External Director from May 2021 - 2022:
    - Contacted and pitched companies on sponsorship of our association resulting in $1500+ in revenue generated.
    - Secured guests for our flagship networking event Mad Marketing, with a conversion rate of 40%.

    As a First Year Rep from October 2020 - May 2021:
    - Assisted the Events team in the planning and virtual transition of our flagship networking event with over 100 attendees.
    - Managed the virtual event space on the night of…

    As an External Director from May 2021 - 2022:
    - Contacted and pitched companies on sponsorship of our association resulting in $1500+ in revenue generated.
    - Secured guests for our flagship networking event Mad Marketing, with a conversion rate of 40%.

    As a First Year Rep from October 2020 - May 2021:
    - Assisted the Events team in the planning and virtual transition of our flagship networking event with over 100 attendees.
    - Managed the virtual event space on the night of the event using the Hopin platform.
    - Resolved technical issues and answered technical questions during the event to ensure a smooth experience for students and company representatives.

  • Class Assistant

    Brampton Academy of Martial Arts

    - 5 years 10 months

    Education

    Assisted with karate classes on a weekly basis. At the direction of the class instructor, I taught different portions of the class, worked directly with students and demonstrated techniques. Served as a camp assistant for the AMA Karate Camp, a full-day summer camp program for kids ages 5-11. I assisted with karate classes, games, activities, crafts and associated cleanup.

  • Classroom Volunteer

    Classroom Volunteer

    Peel District School Board

    - 2 years 9 months

    Education

    - Provided 1 to 1 coaching and mentorship to eight Grade 6-8 students at Robert H. Lagerquist Senior P.S and Cheyne Middle School.
    - Served as a guest speaker and instructor, teaching students about project management, basic programming, teamwork and leadership skills.

Licenses & Certifications

Honors & Awards

  • Gold Community Service Award

    Enactus Canada

    The Enactus Canada Community Service Leadership recognition program recognizes hardworking students for their time and efforts invested in Enactus activities. The Gold award is given to students who volunteered 1000 or more hours during the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • President of the Year

    AÉTSA (Telfer Students Association)

    I was selected as the 2023 AETSA President of the Year, an award given to a club president or co-presidents of one of fourteen clubs and subsidiaries governed by the Telfer Students Association in recognition of my leadership of Enactus uOttawa.

  • Bronze Community Service Leader

    Enactus Canada

    The Enactus Canada Community Service Leadership recognition program recognizes hardworking students for their time and efforts invested in Enactus activities. The Bronze award is given to students who volunteered 100 or more hours during the 2020-2021 academic year.

    https://ca.badgr.com/public/assertions/Cca--Nf3Q6W_kYDPDZbaAA

  • 2020 Dobson Loran Scholar

    Loran Scholars Foundation

    1 of 36 students in a pool of over 5000+ Canadian students selected as a recipient of a Loran Award. The Loran Award is a four year renewable scholarship valued at $100,000 for post secondary study. It is given out yearly to graduating high school students on the basis of strong character, commitment to service and leadership potential.

  • Concert Band Leadership Award

    Ontario Band Association

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