Sophia Ode

Sophia Ode has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as a LIFT Team Member at UBC Sauder School of Business, where they provide in-person training to entrepreneurs in Africa. Sophia also worked as a Teaching Assistant for a market research course at UBC Sauder.

Sophia has experience in event management as well, having served as the Spark Orientation Night Event Director for first-year Sauder students, where they successfully managed a $10,000 budget and achieved cost savings through resource allocation and vendor negotiations.

Apart from UBC Sauder, Sophia has worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Premier Recruitment Services and a Relationship Manager at Recruit 'N' Refer.

Sophia has also held leadership roles in student clubs, such as being the President of UBC Human Resources Management Club and the Marketing Director of Operation Smile Canada UBC. Sophia has also been involved in mentorship programs within the club.

Furthermore, Sophia gained marketing experience as a Marketing Coordinator Intern at HotelFurniture.com and a Marketing Officer at UBC Red Cross.

Prior to their professional career, Sophia founded Zen Clothing, a clothing brand, where they managed the brand's capital, designs, and marketing strategies. Sophia provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to inquiries through social media and created designs using Adobe Illustrator.

Additionally, Sophia worked as a Teacher Assistant at Markham College, where they co-taught various subjects, provided learning support to students, and led service projects.

Sophia Ode began their education in 2005 and attended Markham College Peru until 2018. In 2017, they also briefly studied at Bridge House School in South Africa. After completing their secondary education, Sophia enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program from 2017 to 2018. Currently, they are pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and OBHR at the UBC Sauder School of Business, a program they started in 2019 and is expected to complete in 2024.

In terms of additional certifications, Sophia obtained several through various institutions. In April 2021, they completed the "Management in Times of Crisis" course offered by UBC Sauder School of Business. Additionally, in September 2021, they received certifications in "Inbound," "Social Media Marketing Certification Course," and "Frictionless Sales" from HubSpot Academy.