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Portrait of Samuel Sevigny

Honor Society® member

Samuel Sevigny

Social Media Advisor at J7 Media

  • East Tennessee State University
  • Communication
  • Class of 2018
  • Johnson city, Tennessee

Member since April 2017

About

I am an international student from the French part of Canada (Quebec City), Three years ago, I decided to move to the United States to pursue my undergraduate degree in Communication. As I wanted to learn English to be bilingual and thus benefiting from it on the job market, I also wanted to expand my horizon and live a different experience by getting out of my comfort zone. I am strong believer that experiencing new cultures, projects, and people with an open/curious mind leads to self-improvement and developing positive relationships across cultures and demographics. My adventure in the United States has provided me with plenty of wonderful opportunities and gave me the chance to meet incredibly gifted individuals around the country.

I am currently finishing my third year at East Tennessee State University, where I am investing my time on my Honor thesis on Political Rhetoric among other projects. While successfully balancing the demands of academic and athletic responsibilities (NCAA D1 Soccer), I managed to accumulate internships/work opportunities, engaged in the community, and developed my network in several industries (e.g. pharmaceutical, advertisement, and politics).

If you ever need anything, feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to help!

Education

  • East Tennessee State University

    Communication/Marketing

    2014 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • Paul Walwick Emerging Scholar Award 2016-2017

  • Dean's List

  • Southern Conference Honor Roll

  • Academic Southern All-Conference

  • Southern Conference Commissioner's Medal

  • Bank of Desjardins Academic Excellence Scholarship

  • Bank of Desjardins Youth Merit Scholarship Recipient

Goals and interests

Career goal

I plan on doing Business Development and Sales in the technological, advertising, and media industries for several years. Simultaneously, I want to be able to give back to the community either by working for a non-profit or by volunteering with organizations that support minorities. Eventually, I want to be involved into politics to have a more significant positive impact on my community.

Graduate school interests

Business school or Law school are two paths that I am currently exploring. However, I plan gaining experience on the job market before moving further with graduate school opportunities.

Outside the classroom

Soccer (NCAA D1 level), reading, hiking, traveling, hanging out with friends etc.

Experience

  • Social Media Advisor

    J7 Media

    Mar 2017 – Apr 2018

  • Presidential Inauguration Program Intern

    The Washington Center

    Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

  • Commercial Sales Operations Intern

    Eli Lilly Canada Inc.

    Apr 2016 – Jul 2016

  • Server

    Beffroi Steak House

    Nov 2011 – May 2014

  • Sales & Customer Service Representative

    Staples

    Apr 2011 – Sep 2011

Volunteering

  • Treasurer

    Communication Studies Association

    Jan 2017 – Dec 2017

  • Staff Recruiter

    DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative/The Civic Leadership Project

    Jan 2017 – Feb 2017

  • Event Coordinator/Security Officer

    NASCAR - Bristol Motor Speedway

    Apr 2016 – May 2016

  • Construction/Maintenance Officer

    Appalachia Service Project

    Mar 2016 – Apr 2016

  • Research Participant

    St.Jude's Children Research Program for Cancer

    May 2015 – Jun 2015

Languages

  • French (Canada) Advanced
  • English (US) Advanced

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