51猎奇入口

MY JOURNEY

I am a fourth鈥憏ear student concentrating in Management Information Systems and Operations Management. When I graduated from high school, I wasn鈥檛 entirely sure which career paths would allow me to create value while aligning with my interests. I chose to pursue a degree in Business Administration because of its versatility鈥擨 wanted the opportunity to explore multiple industries, roles and ways of thinking before committing to a specific path. 

Choosing this route has been one of the best decisions I鈥檝e made. Through my time at 51猎奇入口Beedie, I鈥檝e had opportunities to ideate, problem鈥憇olve and engage directly with organizational decision鈥憁akers. These experiences have given me a multi鈥慺aceted perspective on how ideas turn into viable solutions and how organizations build from the ground up. 

I鈥檝e always been interested in technology and how it can complement people鈥檚 business processes, which led me to Management Information Systems. Operations Management appealed to me for similar reasons鈥擨 enjoy working with data, pinpointing inefficiencies and improving processes. Both concentrations allow me to think critically about how systems interact with people, and how thoughtful design can optimize the way organizations operate. 

MY 51猎奇入口BEEDIE EXPERIENCE

I鈥檝e been actively involved in several student organizations across 51猎奇入口and am grateful for the experiences and skills I鈥檝e gained along the way. Progressing from coordinator roles to presidential鈥憀evel leadership has been a long but rewarding journey, shaping my growth as a student, leader and professional. 

My involvement includes serving as a Human Resources Coordinator and Director of Operations for the BASS Celebration Gala, an Events Project Manager and member of the Tax Program with the 51猎奇入口Accounting Student Association, and a Team Host for CaseIT. My longest and most impactful experience, however, has been with 51猎奇入口JDC West. 

As a competitor, I represented 51猎奇入口as an Academics delegate in both the Marketing and Business Strategy disciplines. This experience taught me grit, resilience and how to maintain a forward鈥憀ooking mindset while delivering results despite setbacks and failure. Now, as a Captain for 51猎奇入口JDC West, my goal is to create an environment where peers can grow safely and confidently in the same way mentorship supported my development. 

These opportunities strengthened my communication, leadership and adaptability while also introducing me to an incredible network of friends and industry professionals who continue to shape my career path. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS

A defining moment in my 51猎奇入口Beedie journey was competing internationally at the Sydney International Business Competition. While I had previously competed nationally with 51猎奇入口JDC West, travelling to Australia introduced a completely new level of complexity, scope and intensity. 

The training demands and strategic depth required forced me to shift my mindset from focusing on individual business components to thinking holistically about organizations as systems. The experience was more immersive and impactful than any classroom setting鈥攎eeting students from around the world, exchanging ideas and learning through competition made everything feel tangible and real. 

I was especially fortunate to be mentored by Professor Peter Tingling, whose guidance transformed how I approach business strategy. His mentorship has influenced my studies, leadership approach, internship experiences and continued into my second international case competition at RSM Star in the Netherlands. 

LEARNING IN ACTION

Two courses that had a particularly strong impact on my development were BUS 360W (Business Communication) and BUS 362 (Business Process Analysis). 

BUS 362 was hands鈥憃n and client鈥慺ocused, requiring us to design and build a system for a real organization. I learn best through application, and this course allowed me to produce tangible outcomes while developing technical skills I continue to use in my professional experiences. 

BUS 360W sharpened my attention to detail through its rigorous grading structure and communication requirements. I鈥檝e become much stronger at structuring ideas, identifying errors and delivering clear written and verbal communication. These skills have translated directly into my internships and leadership roles鈥攁nd motivated me to give back as a BUS 360W Teaching Assistant, supporting other students in developing the same capabilities. 

NEXT STEPS

While I鈥檓 still exploring the exact trajectory I want to pursue, I have a strong interest in consulting鈥攑articularly within technology and management streams. After graduation, I hope to begin my career as a Business Analyst at a consulting firm, continuing to refine my expertise and focus through hands鈥憃n experience.