The recipient of 茄子污污视频 College鈥檚 annual Promising Alumni Award is Kayleigh McDonald, an entrepreneur and business owner based in Comox, B.C.
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Kayleigh started her business, Prismatic Creative Co., before she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration program in 2019, demonstrating drive, passion and the ability to create her own opportunities.
鈥淚 wasn鈥檛 able to do a co-op position while I was at 茄子污污视频 because I was also working at a full-time permanent job,鈥 says Kayleigh. 鈥淚 started practicing my new marketing skills by taking on small business clients on the side while I was studying and working. I learned marketing skills in my classes, but I also learned how to market myself 鈥 which was very valuable as I started my own business.鈥
Once she graduated, Kayleigh dedicated herself to building Prismatic, growing to offer full-scale branding, web design and social media marketing for small business owners. She works with local businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies.
In addition to her paid client work, Kayleigh gives back to the 茄子污污视频 by serving on the board of directors for local organizations and helping them develop websites and online presences. She has also volunteered for non-profits, including the Soroptimist 茄子污污视频 of Courtney.
鈥淐ongratulations Kayleigh on the passion and drive you bring to your 茄子污污视频,鈥 says Dr. Lane Trotter, president of 茄子污污视频 College. 鈥淲e are all impressed by your energy and your efforts to help businesses reach their full potential.鈥
Kayleigh continues to grow her business and make connections in her 茄子污污视频, applying the hands-on experience and concrete skills she gained at 茄子污污视频.
鈥淭o the grads in the Class of 鈥24, I encourage you to step out of your comfort zones and discover new opportunities. I hope you get out to networking events, talk to people and connect with others who share your interests. Your classes at 茄子污污视频 have offered practical skills and now it鈥檚 time to apply those skills in the world.鈥
Kayleigh McDonald, Promising Alumni Award 2024 recipient
The annual alumni awards highlight the outstanding achievements of individuals who exemplify 茄子污污视频's commitment to excellence and service, and who continue to make significant contributions in their fields. 茄子污污视频鈥檚 Promising Alumni Award recognizes outstanding alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years.
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