{"id":14522,"date":"2020-02-25T14:13:58","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T19:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/webservices\/?p=14522"},"modified":"2024-06-08T09:31:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T13:31:13","slug":"meet-our-people-kira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/webservices\/2020\/meet-our-people-kira\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our People: Kira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Meet Our People: Kira\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

Every month we are profiling one of the Web Services Department’s team members. This month we hear about Kira who is another co-op student with Web Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How did you enter this career? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was trying to pick a university program to pursue in Grade 12, I originally thought of becoming a physiotherapist because I am really into sports, or a Psychologist because I love helping people. Turns out I chose neither of these career paths! I decided to go into the Commerce program at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ because it’s very broad and I thought I would find something within it that I would like. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my second year of university, I finally got to take my first marketing course and I loved it. I liked the creative aspects of marketing such as content creation, but also the strategic elements of it such as developing marketing plans. Since then I have taken a few more marketing courses such as Digital Marketing which I loved! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, I am completing a co-op term with Web Services as a Web Communications Advisor! I applied to this position because I wanted to gain more experience working with WordPress, creating and editing websites as well as learning new tools and skills!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where else have you worked? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my last co-op placement I worked for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in the Enterprise Architecture Division. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a part time job I worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Ottawa which I really enjoyed because I love to swim and work with kids.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One summer I also worked at a golf course in my neighbourhood as one of the grounds maintenance workers. This job was my favourite because I got to drive all types of vehicles and I enjoyed working outdoors everyday!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the best things about your job? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truly the best part of my job is working with an amazing team. I am lucky enough to have another awesome co-op student (Dana) to work alongside with. As well, the Web Services team is filled with amazing, super friendly people so I love coming into work everyday.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great part of my job is that I am learning so much about WordPress and website best practices. I love how I can apply what I have learned in my classes in the work I do and how I can freely share my ideas with the team.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What music are you listening to at the moment?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently I am looking for new music because I have listened to all of mine too much on repeat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have mainly been listening to podcasts in my spare time and when commuting to work. I really love true crime so I listen to a bunch of true crime podcasts such as My Favorite Murder and Crime Junkie. I have even gotten my coworker (Dana) hooked on Crime Junkie!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are you reading at the moment?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I actually just finished a book about the famous green river serial killer- see I told you I like true crime! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other books I have on my reading list are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Silkworm- by Robert Galbraith (pseudonym for J.K. Rowling)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Stranger Beside Me: <\/span>The Shocking Inside Story of Serial Killer Ted Bundy<\/span>– by Ann Rule (surprise ANOTHER true crime book)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What do you do outside of work\/school to amuse yourself?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I love sports so I play on a ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Volleyball Intramural’s team on Sunday nights and on Mondays I play in an adult rec league!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Besides sports, I love to do DIY projects, paint, sew and draw. I am always looking on Pinterest for new projects to try!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When I just want to relax I will watch Netflix. Some of my favourite shows that I have watched are: <\/span>You, Mindhunter, The Alienist, Outlander, Downton Abbey, The Crown,The Office, Friends and Bones.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What exciting plans do you have coming up in the next year?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I will be starting another co-op placement this summer at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) as a Marketing Coordinator which I am very excited about. Besides co-op I will be going back to school in the fall to finish up my third year of University.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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