BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:363@iabc.bc.ca DTSTART:20240606T173000Z DTEND:20240606T190000Z DTSTAMP:20240528T082906Z URL:https://iabc.bc.ca/upcoming-events/personal-branding-and-social-media- for-new-communication-professionals-sig/ SUMMARY:Personal branding and social media for new communication profession als SIG DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Thursday\, June 6\, 2024\n\nTime:  5:30 to 7 p.m. PST\ n\nLocation: Virtual \n\nAre you ready to take your personal brand to the next level? Join us at our upcoming Special Interest Group (SIG) session tailored specifically for students and new communicators eager to carve ou t their unique identity in today's competitive landscape.\n\nWe'll delve i nto the essentials of personal branding\, offering practical tips and acti onable strategies to help you stand out and thrive. Whether you're a stude nt exploring future career paths or a budding communicator navigating the professional realm\, this SIG is your gateway to success.\n\nHear from sea soned experts as they share their insights\, experiences\, and industry se crets to help you craft a compelling personal brand. From harnessing the p ower of social media to crafting a captivating narrative\, you'll gain inv aluable knowledge to propel your career forward.\n\nAbout the presenters:  \n\nMaycko Macapugas \n\nMaycko Macapugas is a dynamic and innovative p rofessional known for his community-centred and collaborative leadership s tyle. In the short career he's had so far\, he's managed to help support c ountless entrepreneurs and youth leaders. Maycko holds a degree in Busines s Administration with concentrations in accounting and management informat ion systems\, and uses this technical training to strike a balance between hard cold facts and the tact needed for exceptional teamwork. While servi ng on the IABC/BC board of directors for over three years\, Maycko has als o built a personal brand\, Foliage Filipino\, that explores the relationsh ip between plants and cultural heritage – garnering a large following. M aycko is excited to share his learnings from his diverse experiences to SI G attendees.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nHana Kim\n\nHana Kim started her car eer in social media and marketing in the niche community of BC Basketball. At age 19\, she created the first Instagram page dedicated to social cont ent on BC Basketball. Through this personal portfolio\, she created the fi rst social media coordinator role at UBC Varsity Athletics\, where she wor ked as the "media" guy for UBC Men's Basketball for three seasons\, and tw o seasons with UBC Football. In addition to her sports roles\, she worked in various marketing jobs throughout her undergrad such as GURU Energy Dri nk\, Vancouver Bandits\, the Plug Vancouver and Joybox. Currently\, she is working at Flair Airlines and the CFL. \n\n \;\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n Members: Free\n Non-Members: $10\n Student Members: Free\n Studen t Non-Members: $5\n\nDue to the intimate conversation-style format of thes e sessions\, space is limited\, so sign up soon!\n\nThe Zoom link will be shared via email the day before the event.\n\nIf you have accessibility re quests or other questions about this SIG\, please email sigs@iabc.bc.ca.\n \nAll refund requests must be made 24 hours prior to the event date.\n\nSp ecial Interest Groups (SIGs) are small informal gatherings\, where like-mi nded communicators meet to connect and exchange knowledge around relevant\ , emerging topics within the communications community. There is no charge for IABC/BC members\, and a nominal fee for non-members.\n\n\nRegister  END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR