Business Development

Experience the thrill of integrating multiple marketing techniques and channels by joining Business Development in our quest to help local businesses reach their marketing objectives. The “SMA for Hire” program allows BD members to gain practical hands-on experience by working closely with real companies. We will help you attain your goals by holding workshops, providing opportunities for project management and membership, and providing ongoing feedback and mentor-ship. We will also have some fun along the way!

Interested? Contact Kyle at (kal4@sfu.ca) for more information.

Corporate Relations

Imagine strolling into an interview and oozing confidence. Better yet, imagine blowing the interviewer away with your experiences of working with big companies – the Pepsi Bottling Company, Microsoft, Research in Motion (Blackberry)… you name it!

SMA CR provides you with the skills and tools to contact industry professionals, build business relationships as well as maintain them. However, CR is not just about external relations – we also offer the practical experiences and knowledge that help mould people into strong business candidates. Through CR, you’ll be given opportunities to network, build your confidence and professionalism, and learn the tricks of surviving in the real world. CR is everything textbooks miss out on teaching you.

Build yourself. Build connections. Build a better future.

Interested? Contact Thao at (tnnguyen@sfu.ca) for more information.

E-Communications

Interested in web design, photography or videography? Want to help out with video editing and how to use social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter to brand yourself? What about creating videos to put on YouTube for everyone to see? Join Wilson to take SMA’s an active role in updating the SMA website and creating video clips to keep SMA-ers engaged!

Interested? Contact Wilson at (wteng@sfu.ca) for more information.

Promotions

Need to express your creative marketing energy? Want to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other desktop publishing programs? Join SMA’ s Promotions Committee! The most creative committee in SMA! We create all the promotional materials for all our events, organize the logistics of our promotional campaign, and design our SMAshing merchandise! Learn how to create extraordinary visual designs, and promote an event successfully!

Interested? Contact Ellick ( ekl11@sfu.ca ) or Jessica ( jwl28@sfu.ca ) for more information.

Public Relations

Are you creative? Are you interested in topics like advertising for events, branding, and publicity? Want to be part of the team that represents and speaks for SMA? If so, the Public Relations Committee in SMA is perfect for you! In the PR Committee, you get to learn and improve your PR knowledge and skill sets (eg: writing press releases, creating video content, using social media; presentation skills and article writing skills). We work with both internal and external media contacts, whether they are SFU Business students or editors from local newspapers to ultimately brand and show them what SMA is all about!

Be a part of it!

Interested? Contact Lesley (loy@sfu.ca) for more information.

Social & Fundraising

Have you ever wanted to organize great fundraising, charity, or social events? The Social & Fundraising Committee provides you with the opportunity to learn event planning with helpful project management tools and resources. No previous experience is required. All you need is your dedication and willingness to learn!

Join the Social & Fundraising Committee today to get your foot through the door and meet some great friends!

For more information, please contact Joshua (jla192@sfu.ca) or John (jmp10@sfu.ca).