Career Management Centre - Undergraduate Students

The CMC Professionals

Nancy Fournier, BA, DipEduc

Associate Director - BBA

Nancy manages the Career Management Centre for undergraduate business students and alumni. She identifies and implements new career programs for BBA students and makes process improvements for the CMC while overseeing a dedicated team of career professionals. Nancy works closely with companies representing all areas of concentration in all industries who wish to connect and build relationships with BBA students. As well, she coordinates the annual CA Recruit on campus in the fall semester. The majority of Nancy’s career has involved working in the post secondary arena engaging in career advising, business development, program planning and ultimately helping to bridge the gap between students, alumni and employers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology along with a Diploma in Education (Guidance Studies) from UBC and has completed her Global Career Development Facilitator training.

Jessica Arratia, BBA

Manager, Business Career Passport

Jessica oversees Business Career Passport which, starting in fall 2012, applies to all new undergraduate Beedie students. Her primary responsibilities include the strategy, planning, and marketing of Passport with a goal of preparing undergraduate business students for a successful transition to the workplace and increasing marketability to employers. Jessica previously spent five years as a Career Advisor for Beedie students and alumni. She also brings many years of related experience from her previous role in Human Resources at Kodak where she worked in many HR functions including recruitment, performance management and compensation. While at Kodak, Jessica recruited for positions in many levels and functional areas of the organization and gained valuable insight and experience in employer expectations regarding student and new grad recruitment. Jessica has a joint Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Human Resources) and Psychology from Simon Fraser University and has completed her Global Career Development Facilitator training.

Kathleen McConnell, BA (Political Science)

Career Advisor

Kathleen is a BBA Career Advisor who provides one-on-one coaching related to career search and career development, and facilitates career workshops for students and alumni of the Business program. She also coordinates the Mentors in Business program, connecting Beedie students with mentors in the Lower Mainland business community. Kathleen started her career in retail management and training & development; as a result, she has hired, trained, and managed hundreds of staff and managers. After moving into Career Services, Kathleen has worked in employer relations, business development, mentorship, and recruitment coordination with the goal of helping employers connect with students. This experience developed Kathleen's understanding of what employers are looking for in candidates--an understanding that she now shares with Beedie students. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Simon Fraser University and has a deep interest in marketing, social media, leadership, and business strategy.

Eunice Koh, BBA

Career Advisor

Eunice is our full time Career Advisor and also works with students and alumni from the Business program. She provides one-on-one coaching related to career search and career development, as well as facilitating career workshops. Eunice completed five Business Co-op work terms with the Canada Revenue Agency, TELUS, and SFU. Her work experiences were primarily focused on Product Marketing, developing promotional material, and assisting with a range of HR functions. Eunice has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Human Resources, Marketing) with a minor in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University.

Preet Brar

Program Assistant

Preet is the first point of contact for all undergraduate student career-related needs, such as how to book career coaching appointments, register for events, and access online and in-office career resources. She brings a diverse background with many years experience in banking, recruitment, and the post-secondary sector. Her work experience has provided her valuable insight into understanding the requirements of students and employers. Preet holds a Marketing Management Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, has completed her Global Career Development Facilitator training, and is currently working towards her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Human Resources) at Thompson Rivers University.

Gloria Lee, BA (Sociology)

Program Assistant

Gloria assists BBA students and supports the Career Management Centre staff on a number of projects and initiatives. She brings a wealth of experience in the post-secondary sector, having assumed roles that focused largely on assisting and supporting students, leading presentations, liaising with employers, and designing marketing campaigns. Her work experience in a career resource centre has allowed her to understand and appreciate the unique issues that confront both undergraduate students and employers. Gloria holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Simon Fraser University and has completed several professional development courses such as Digital Marketing Online and International Marketing.