Paula El-Khoury
"Don’t complain. You are always a student, whether at a university or not. Enjoy the struggle and always make the extra effort. Treat school like a job – if you were getting paid, would your work ethic change?"
"Don’t complain. You are always a student, whether at a university or not. Enjoy the struggle and always make the extra effort. Treat school like a job – if you were getting paid, would your work ethic change?"
“Don’t be so hard on yourself.” As someone who always strives for more, sometimes I can get too serious. I’ve learned over time that life isn’t so serious – I’ve learned how to enjoy the journey, including the struggles.
As a Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and the Ministry of Seniors Affairs in Ontario, Canada, my main tasks include: event planning and coordination of official Ministry Announcements (something like a Press Conference), sitting on the Public Affairs Committee and chairing weekly meetings, managing invitations delivered to both Ministers, and public affairs support for important stakeholder events.
I love working with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal.
Almost exactly what I imagined!
Having a Masters degree has equipped me with the theoretical knowledge, but has also allowed me to gain experience working with different people, leading teams, and understanding different cultural backgrounds.
I really enjoyed working with Deloitte Analytics, when a group of 13 of us worked together on a Smart Cities & Big Data project – designing an app that allows foreign individuals to search for a suitable accommodation in Berlin.
I chose Macromedia because I thought it was unique and would provide me with one-of-a-kind experiences. I wasn’t wrong!
All the late nights working with friends.
I’ve made some lifelong friends at Macromedia – there’s nothing like a Masters program to bond people together!
It’s the future!
Is a positive attitude towards change important for your professional life? Change is something I crave. If I’m not changing, I know I’m not growing. And if I’m not growing, then what’s the point of doing anything at all?
Working in Communications/Public Relations for a company that shares the same values as I have and working towards a better tomorrow.