Why a Blog-umé?

I wanted to create something new, something non-traditional that would showcase my life's professional and personal achievements. I wanted to show more of my personality and character, more than a simple sheet of white all purpose printer paper and some bullet points can.

I came to the conclusion that a Blog-umé would be a great forum to showcase my experiences from the past and give me the ability to keep everyone updated as things develop. Unlike the traditional resumé and cover letter, which can become outdated within a single day, this Blog-umé can be accessed by any potential employer at anytime to find out about my recent activities, projects, volunteering, or employment.

**Please note that this Blog-umé is currently under construction. I would like to thank you for your patience while I work to bring my Blog-umé up to date**

Feb 22, 2010

Residence Council: Risley Hall 04/05 5th Floor President

After being a chairperson at Sheriff Hall I decided that I wanted to take on more responsibility. Previously working as a member of the executive council I was able to get some good insights into the different presidential positions.

Taking on the role of floor president in a new building was difficult as there are no traditions to guide you. I was responsible for creating a frosh week schedule, creating elements for future house traditions and creating something the house could rally around from scratch. With my council we were able to do just that!

It was an amazing experience and a very busy year for me. I was entering my third year at the university and had also added a part time job for some extra income at the same time.

With my council we created a frosh week schedule that was filled with fun activities. We even created things that would show them the city. "City trips" were scheduled for such destinations as Wal-mart, a walking tour of Downtown, How to get to Bayer's Lake via Bus and other destinations that students, who were new to Halifax, might want to know about. We even had a laundry 101 class. We also partook in the usual food fight, entered and WON the residence song competition and got our shine on for Shinerama to raise funds for CF.

During the year we created house clothing, organized a ski trip out to Wentworth and also held a toga and other themed parties. At the end of the year our floor had become everything that I had hoped it would. The fifth floor was recognized as the only floor of the new building to have not received any damage for  the entire year! (This is a very big deal in the residence community)

With all this behind me it was time to take my chance with moving off campus to see what my forth year would hold.
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