Kimberly Forrest Specialty Sales & Marketing Advertising and Retail Oriented Organizations Applied Information Technology (Website Design and E-Commerce) Contact email: forrest1@uwindsor.ca Phone : +1 (519) 253 - 3000 Ex 4627

My name is Kimberly Forrest and I was born and raised in a small town, just south of Guelph, Ontario. I am currently in fourth year, completing my Honours Business Administration Co-op degree from the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. I am completing a concentration in Marketing in addition to a minor in Applied Information Technology. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to continue my education by acquiring an MBA with a focus in Strategic Marketing.

Through my various co-op placements, I have had the opportunity to gain vast practical experience in retail structures and customer-focused organizations. Event planning, public relations, merchandising planning, competitive market assessments, and advertising and graphic design are all areas I have gained hands-on experience and guidance from industry-leading managers and organizations such as Praxair Canada Inc. and Canadian Tire Corporation. My positions as Marketing Coordinators have allowed me to expand my theoretical and classroom experience into real-life business settings and truly understand the importance of communication, planning, and problem-solving.

Beyond the classroom and workplace, I am a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and hold the position of Administrative Coordinator on the Odette Commerce Society. I enjoy volunteering within the community, most recently with the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor-Essex. My positive attitude, confidence, and reliability are major assets to any employer or team setting and I look forward to being able to share my skills and unique experiences with the Centre for Business Advancement & Research in Winter 2010.