SMSA is Carleton University, Sprott School of Business's Marketing club. SMSA was created to provide both professional and social orientated events, specifically targeted towards commerce students with a concentration in marketing. These events targeted towards Sprott marketing students are intended to be beneficial towards their future career after graduation, providing them with the proper tools and skills to do so. Every year, SMSA offers an opportunity for Sprott Students to apply for an executive position-- these positions are posted at the end of every school year and will appear on our website during March.

The SMSA’s main initiative for the 2015/16 school year is to connect talented marketing students with marketing professionals in the Ottawa area. SMSA strives to create events where students and professionals are able to network, share ideas and create valuable connections.

Mikayla is a fourth year commerce student with a concentration in marketing at Carleton University, Sprott School of Business. With the executive role of VP Communications, Mikayla is responsible for building and managing all social media platforms such as the SMSA website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages. She has experience with various student marketing positions, ranging from cosmetics and sales to Product and Lottery Development. From her experience, she aspires to obtain a position in branding or marketing communications. Her travel experiences have inspired her to continue exploring more of Europe with aspirations to land a full-time marketing career with travelling opportunities.

Kelsey is a fourth year commerce student with a concentration in marketing. She has experience in sports reporting as well as hosting TV shows and fashion events. As the VP Event Coordinator, Kelsey is responsible for all of SMSA’s event ideas coming to fruition. In this position, she plays a large role in the conception, planning, and execution stages of the conference, marketing panel, JMSM, and more. Kelsey wishes to pursue a career in the sports marketing industry and possesses a strong interest in sports reporting and broadcasting.

Emily is a fourth year BComm student with the co-op option and a specialization in Marketing. As VP Academic, Emily is largely responsible for the planning and execution of case prep sessions and organizing the career panel. Emily spent her Fall 2014 semester abroad in Jönköping, Sweden, exploring Northern Europe and falling in love with the Scandinavian lifestyle. Emily loves travelling, spending time outdoors, and the occasional Netflix binge.
After graduation, she plans to continue crossing things off her bucket list, which includes working abroad in the travel and tourism industry.

Marnie is a fourth year Commerce student concentrating in Management and Marketing at Carleton University. Within the Sprott School of Business, her role as VP External includes the responsibilities of reaching out to business professionals to provide Sprott with networking and sponsoring opportunities in addition to handling the finances and other marketing objectives for SMSA. Her passionate personality and motivation to succeed target her understanding of managing individuals and organizations to effectively accomplish business goals. After graduation, Marnies' ambitions include traveling throughout Australia, applying for International Business graduate studies and writing the LSATS.

Patricia is a second year student in the Bachelor of Business Commerce program at Carleton University. She is looking to graduate with a double concentration in Accounting and Marketing. Patricia joined SMSA because she has a strong interest in Marketing. With this opportunity she looks forward to being a part of the SMSA executive team and to learn more about the Marketing profession. Patricia's role within SMSA is VP of Internal. She is responsible for contacting and inviting business professionals that are interested in speaking at conferences and networking events. Patricia's goal is to meet new people and professionals in her desired field, who can share their experiences and teach her about the business sector.

Ashley is a second year commerce student with a concentration in marketing and management at Carleton University. As Director of Membership, Ashley has the responsibility of contributing to the design and creation of this years social events and gatherings SMSA is in charge of putting on. Having experience in catering events, sales, marketing and management roles through school experience, Ashley’s passion for social event planning will show through her hard work and dedication. Aside from school, Ashley enjoys working out, running, horse back riding, volleyball, and aspires to travel after graduation.