Chantal Chénard
Msc Candidate at the Norwegian School of Economics & CEMs MIM
Sustainability
Strategy
International Business
Renewable Energy
Corporate Social Responsibility
Head of the Event Team
NHHs Energi
September 2017
to December 2019
Student Project
Bergen
Norway
- Led the team in charge of the logistics behind the organization of the conferences hosted by the student-run group to promote renewable energy
- Coordinated the distribution of event-related tasks among the group members from setting up rooms to ordering catering
- Ensured the smooth process of the events by remaining calm during the hectic times of the conferences
Company Description
NHHS Energi is an interest group that is part of the students' association at the Norwegian School of Economics, NHHS (Norges Handelshøyskole Studentforening).
We aim to educate fellow students about current topics in the energy industry as well as bridge between our academic institution NHH and the energy industry in Norway, Europe and around the world. To achieve these goals, we arrange conferences and talks with leaders and experienced people from the industry and go on excursions, all of which aim to serve NHH students in general, and NHHS Energi members in particular, as professional meeting points.
We aim to educate fellow students about current topics in the energy industry as well as bridge between our academic institution NHH and the energy industry in Norway, Europe and around the world. To achieve these goals, we arrange conferences and talks with leaders and experienced people from the industry and go on excursions, all of which aim to serve NHH students in general, and NHHS Energi members in particular, as professional meeting points.
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Summer Office Clerk
Desjardins Group
June 2015
Internship
St-Hyacinthe
Canada - Québec
- Administrated the reception of the daily 600 emails
- Programmed personal account for new employees to enable access to payroll system
- Sorted physical files and archives to simplify locating
- Familiarized my coworkers with a more efficient use of Excel
- Facilitated the job of my coworkers by providing help on diverse tasks
- Learned the dynamic of an office environment, teamwork and time management
Company Description
The Desjardins Group is the largest federation of credit unions in North America.
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Member of the Alumni Team
CEMS Club Sydney
February 2019
to June 2019
- Organized events to connect students with alumni
- Created content to engage with alumni and encourage them to get involved
- Coordinated a mentorship program between alumni and current students
- Updated the contact information of Alumni in the CEMS Club Sydney database
Volunteer
TEDxBergen
2017
Volunteer Work
Bergen
Norway
- Built a good team spirit by encouraging and participating in new initiatives
- Assisted in the organization of the student-run event by performing various tasks
- Promoted the event through social media and by holding stands
Company Description
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
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Cashier
Loblaws
September 2012
to June 2014
Part-time
Montreal
Canada - Québec
- Handled the cash transactions for numerous clients while maintaining a positive attitude
- Assisted in diverse departments of the store as required
- Greeted customers and made sales referrals in order to give the most pleasant customer experience possible
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area
Study Internship
Collège de Maisonneuve
2014
Student Project
Morocco
- Wrote a research paper on the Access to Health Care in Morocco
- Collected Information through conferences and interviews with NGOs, Social Entrepreneurs and Government Members
- Conducted an analysis to identify the gaps in the Moroccan Health Care System
- Traveled to multiple cities within a month
- Stayed in an Amazigh (Indigenous group of North Africa) family for 3 days
