YMA Executive Team 2010/11!
We'd like to extend a very warm welcome to our incoming executive team for the 2010/11 school year.
Co-Presidents - Cansu Akalin, Jessie Jair
Vice President, Events - Nikita Raja
Vice President, Finance - Jocelyn Hung
Vice President, Communications - Sonia Menara
Apprentice Coordinator - Linda Chen
Delegates Coordinator - Robbie Gizzie
Logistics Directors - Darren Keats, Angela Chen
Speaker Coordinators - Hazel de Vela, Candace Kim
Corporate Account Managers - Samantha Brown, Marleen Tjahjono
Public Relations Directors - Karen Chen
Publications Director - Katherine Chung
IT Director- Kevin Kang
Calling All Marketers: YMA Executive Recruitment for 2010-2011 is now open!
The York Marketing Association is recruiting the best & brightest student leaders to continue growing the club's successes into the 2010-2011 school year. Ideal candidates must be passionate about Marketing, and possess the right balance of teamwork, organizational and leadership skills required to bring big ideas to life.
There are 12 executive positions available to fit your unique talents and personal goals. For details about roles & responsibilities, application process and key dates, see the Recruitment Package below. For questions, email
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. The online application deadline is Saturday, March 13 at 11:59 PM.
Good luck everyone!
View the Recruitment Package here: http://www.yorkmarketing.ca/files/YMA_Recruitment_Package_2010-2011.pdf
Apply at http://www.yorkmarketing.ca/forms/recruitment/executive2010.html
YMA Presents Beyond Brands Conference on Friday, January 22, 2010
Click on the picture or here to find out more!
This year's YMA conference will showcase and celebrate Canadian marketing achievements that have successfully addressed our country's unique market. Delegates will be able to network with students from across Ontario and top-tier company reps. The are four keynote speakers and three interactive breakout sessions with partners including: Kraft Canada, Cineplex Entertainment, P&G, Interbrand, Scotiabank and Capital C Marketing Agency.
*** The Early Bird prices are $30 for members and $50 for non-members UNTIL January 15 ONLY. Tickets will be sold in front of Timothy's in winter semester and online. ***
Date: Friday, January 22, 2010
Location: Schulich School of Business
Time: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Market Yourself 101
York Marketing Association’s next event “Market Yourself 101” will take place November 4th at 5:30 pm. You will have a chance to demystify the recruitment process and do one on one mock interviews with many company reps.
Registration is open NOW. There are LIMITED SPOTS and it is for MEMBERS ONLY. It is on first come first serve basis so sign up asap!
There will be reps from P&G, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive, PepsiCo and more!
Register now at http://www.yorkmarketing.ca/registration/my.html
To improve your resume for the reps that will be at this event, we advise you see the CDC.
Apprentice Competition
CALLING ALL MARKETERS! YMA's Apprentice Case Challenge kicks off this October, brought to you by General Mills, Johnson & Johnson and Maple Leaf. Show us you have what it takes to be the next greatest Brand Manager, get exposure with Top-Tier CPG Firms, and win a Cash Prize!
Please sign up in teams of 2. If you are looking for a partner or have any questions, send a note to
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Cases will be distributed to teams on October 19th.
First round presentations to Corporate Judges will take place on Tuesday, October 27th.
Registration is open until October 5th at: http://www.yorkmarketing.ca/registration/apprentice.html
Are YOU Schulich's next Apprentice?
Marketing for Dummies
Looking for a crash course in Marketing?
Curious about career opportunities in this field?
Check YMA's Kick Off Event aimed at 1st/2nd year students:
MARKETING FOR DUMMIES
TUESDAY, OCT 6 @ 5:45, W132
Reps in attendance include: P&G, Telus, Colgate-Palmolive, StickerYou!
Register today to reserve a spot at:
http://www.yorkmarketing.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=102
YMA Blog
Now that the school year is officially out, we can all have a breather and enjoy the finer things in life, like consumer escapism. Make sure to check out our blog here to find out more!
2009/10 Executive Team
We'd like to extend a very warm welcome to our incoming executive team for the 2009/10 school year.
President, Ines Obtinalla
VP Events, Simon Wong
VP Sponsorship, Andrew Schwartzberg
Corporate Account Manager, Neda Abusaedi
Corporate Account Manager, Robbie Gizzie
Apprentice Coordinator, Diana Vitti
Finance Director, Jennifer Bok
Logistics Director, Maher Kayali
Logistics Director, Jessie Jair
Communications Director, Cansu Akalin
Publications Director, Linda Chen
Public Relations Director, Nikita Raja
