Hey everyone! My name is Abdullah Barakat, but you can call me Abdullah Dolla Bills! I’m in 2B Mechanical Engineering and I’m running to be the next Vice President Finance of the Waterloo Engineering Society “A”. I have been involved with the Engineering Society since I started in 1A, and have taken my involvement to new levels every step of the way. I have gained a lot of knowledge about the finances of the Society by working closely with the Society’s business manager and the current VP Finance, and will prove to be a valuable asset in the long run.
When elected VP Finance, The goals I plan to achieve include working on an expansion plan for the CnD and RidgidWare, raising awareness for the committees under VP Finance, increasing the student deals portfolio, and increasing the product range in Novelties and RidgidWare.
New initiatives I plan to work on include creating an online catalogue for the CnD, RidgidWare and Novelties, improving communication with council members, expanding the external sponsorship portfolio, and revamping the POETS movie library.
For my experience as it pertains to the VP Finance portfolio, I have been a multi-time director for the Society, and I’m the current Student Life Commissioner; therefore, I understand how funds are allocated towards events and services. I have been a member of all the committees that deal with the allocation/reviewing of the Society’s finances, including ECIF, the Sponsorship Committee, and the Board of Directors. As a member of EngSoc staff for over a year, I believe that my experience in the day-to-day operations of the Society will prove to benefit me in the role of VP Finance, as I will be able to make discretionary decisions accordingly.
For more information about my campaign and platform, please visit bit.ly/abdullah4vpf, like my page at facebook.com/abdullah4vpf, or follow me on twitter @abdullah4vpf. Thank you for taking the time to read through my article, and remember to vote Abdullah Dolla Bills as your next VP Finance!
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