Arjun Singh
Resume
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Education
Brentwood College School
1982-87
High School Diploma (Honours)
McGill University
1987-1991
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
University of British Columbia
1998
Certificate in Internet Marketing
Fielding Graduate University
2009 - 2010
Certificate in Dialogue, Deliberation and Public Engagement
Royal Roads University
Target Completion May 2011
Masters of Arts in Professional Communications
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Work Experience
Better Citizen Publishing, Kamloops BC 2009
Owner
A brand new publishing venture designed to help people be better citizens.
First project: publishing a neighbourhood newsletter in the Lower Sahali neighbourhood in Kamloops.
Sabar Investments, Kamloops BC 2005 -
Apartment Manager
In our family business, manage 2 apartment buildings with 76 units and over 90 tenants
Liase with tenants over questions, issues, and concerns.
City of Kamloops, Kamloops BC 2005-2008
City Councillor
Additionally, served on City Hall social planning council, race relations committee, citizen satisfaction survey committee, the north shore plan committee, and the sustainable Kamloops committee.
Dealt with many citizen concerns, and tried to help facilitate discussion on tough issues.
Immigrant Services, Kamloops BC 2003
Coordinator, Community Racism Response Protocols Development
A short term contract to coordinate the development of racism response protocols for Kamloops Immigrant Services. Researched examples, presented to steering committee, communicated with community partners, and suggested methods for implementation.
Full World Internet Coaching, Kamloops BC
2000 - 2006
Owner, Chief Cook, Bottle Washer
Helped people learn how to use the Internet more effectively
Offered subscription question and answer service, as well as classes, seminars and one on one training.
Wrote technology column for Black Press papers across BC.
Brookdale Int., Vancouver BC
1999
Internet Marketer
Helped promote fire safety products on the Internet. Dealt with companies worldwide.
Five Rivers Clothing Company, Vancouver BC 1995 -1998
Owner
Very poorly ran a casual clothing store in Vancouver's Punjabi Market.
Too stubborn and inexperienced to see financial peril that came.
Kept afloat by kind hearted friends and family
Oxfam Canada, Durban South Africa 1994
Project Officer, Electoral Observer Team
Assisted the Canadian NGO Electoral Observer Team for the first democratic election in South Africa. Co-coordinator of our observer team based in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu Natal
Kamloops Society for Community Living 1992 - 1993
Community Support Worker
Worked in group homes, assisting developmentally challenged adults
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Training and Professional Development
2008
Union of BC Municipalities Convention, Pentiction
New Media Expo, Las Vegas
Southern Interior Local Government Conference, Vernon
UBCM Building a Safer Community, Richmond
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
2007
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
Personal Democracy Forum, New York City
Smart Growth BC Conference, Vancouver
Union of BC Municipalities Convention, Vancouver
Cities Fit For Children Conference, Kelowna
Building Sustainable Communities Conference, Kelowna
2006
UBCM Newly Elected Official Training, Richmond
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
Globe 2006 Conference, Vancouver
Union of BC Municipalities Convention, Vancouver
Builsing Sustainable Communities Conference, Kelowna
2005
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
Rotary International Convention, Chicago
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Volunteer Experience
Canadian Community for Dialogue and Deliberation
2008 -
Serve as director and also on web / technology committee.
Fair Voting BC
2005 -
Currently serve as Vice President. Previously served as President, Vice President and Director. Facilitated the creation and implementation of the BC for BC - STV campaign. I served as Chair of the Campaign Executive Committee.
Rotary Club of Kamloops
2000 -
Currently Public Relations Director. Also served as Club Secretary for 2002 to 2004. Have volunteered at many community events through Rotary.
Gur Singh Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2005 -
This tournament raises funds for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. I have served as a steering committee member since its inception. Tournament day duties include taking photos and videos of golfers and of course.
CFBX Campus Community Radio
2002 - 2005
Hosted weekly show on Internet and Technology called "Kamloops Internet Radio"
Kamloops Diversity Committee
2001 - 2005
Served as member of this committee, coordinated by Kamloops Immigrant Services, and discussed issues of diversity and racism in Kamloops.
Digital Valley (Kamloops Technology Industry Association)
2000-2005
Served as Secretary and President of the association, at various times. Helped encourage technology related businesses in Kamloops.
McGill Student Council
1989 -90
Representatives of campus clubs.
Brentwood College School
1987
School Prefect
Resume
_____________________________________________________________
Education
Brentwood College School
1982-87
High School Diploma (Honours)
McGill University
1987-1991
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
University of British Columbia
1998
Certificate in Internet Marketing
Fielding Graduate University
2009 - 2010
Certificate in Dialogue, Deliberation and Public Engagement
Royal Roads University
Target Completion May 2011
Masters of Arts in Professional Communications
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Work Experience
Better Citizen Publishing, Kamloops BC 2009
Owner
A brand new publishing venture designed to help people be better citizens.
First project: publishing a neighbourhood newsletter in the Lower Sahali neighbourhood in Kamloops.
Sabar Investments, Kamloops BC 2005 -
Apartment Manager
In our family business, manage 2 apartment buildings with 76 units and over 90 tenants
Liase with tenants over questions, issues, and concerns.
City of Kamloops, Kamloops BC 2005-2008
City Councillor
Additionally, served on City Hall social planning council, race relations committee, citizen satisfaction survey committee, the north shore plan committee, and the sustainable Kamloops committee.
Dealt with many citizen concerns, and tried to help facilitate discussion on tough issues.
Immigrant Services, Kamloops BC 2003
Coordinator, Community Racism Response Protocols Development
A short term contract to coordinate the development of racism response protocols for Kamloops Immigrant Services. Researched examples, presented to steering committee, communicated with community partners, and suggested methods for implementation.
Full World Internet Coaching, Kamloops BC
2000 - 2006
Owner, Chief Cook, Bottle Washer
Helped people learn how to use the Internet more effectively
Offered subscription question and answer service, as well as classes, seminars and one on one training.
Wrote technology column for Black Press papers across BC.
Brookdale Int., Vancouver BC
1999
Internet Marketer
Helped promote fire safety products on the Internet. Dealt with companies worldwide.
Five Rivers Clothing Company, Vancouver BC 1995 -1998
Owner
Very poorly ran a casual clothing store in Vancouver's Punjabi Market.
Too stubborn and inexperienced to see financial peril that came.
Kept afloat by kind hearted friends and family
Oxfam Canada, Durban South Africa 1994
Project Officer, Electoral Observer Team
Assisted the Canadian NGO Electoral Observer Team for the first democratic election in South Africa. Co-coordinator of our observer team based in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu Natal
Kamloops Society for Community Living 1992 - 1993
Community Support Worker
Worked in group homes, assisting developmentally challenged adults
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Training and Professional Development
2008
Union of BC Municipalities Convention, Pentiction
New Media Expo, Las Vegas
Southern Interior Local Government Conference, Vernon
UBCM Building a Safer Community, Richmond
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
2007
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
Personal Democracy Forum, New York City
Smart Growth BC Conference, Vancouver
Union of BC Municipalities Convention, Vancouver
Cities Fit For Children Conference, Kelowna
Building Sustainable Communities Conference, Kelowna
2006
UBCM Newly Elected Official Training, Richmond
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
Globe 2006 Conference, Vancouver
Union of BC Municipalities Convention, Vancouver
Builsing Sustainable Communities Conference, Kelowna
2005
Northern Voice Conference, Vancouver
Rotary International Convention, Chicago
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Volunteer Experience
Canadian Community for Dialogue and Deliberation
2008 -
Serve as director and also on web / technology committee.
Fair Voting BC
2005 -
Currently serve as Vice President. Previously served as President, Vice President and Director. Facilitated the creation and implementation of the BC for BC - STV campaign. I served as Chair of the Campaign Executive Committee.
Rotary Club of Kamloops
2000 -
Currently Public Relations Director. Also served as Club Secretary for 2002 to 2004. Have volunteered at many community events through Rotary.
Gur Singh Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2005 -
This tournament raises funds for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. I have served as a steering committee member since its inception. Tournament day duties include taking photos and videos of golfers and of course.
CFBX Campus Community Radio
2002 - 2005
Hosted weekly show on Internet and Technology called "Kamloops Internet Radio"
Kamloops Diversity Committee
2001 - 2005
Served as member of this committee, coordinated by Kamloops Immigrant Services, and discussed issues of diversity and racism in Kamloops.
Digital Valley (Kamloops Technology Industry Association)
2000-2005
Served as Secretary and President of the association, at various times. Helped encourage technology related businesses in Kamloops.
McGill Student Council
1989 -90
Representatives of campus clubs.
Brentwood College School
1987
School Prefect
