2013 MPI Forum Speaker: Carly Wethersett

Carly Wethersett

Carly Wethersett - Director of Marketing & Communications, ShearForce Equipment and Work Truck West, Divisions of West Coast Machinery

A former BCIT graduate in the Marketing Management program, Carly moved her way up as a Marketing and Communications Strategist in the BCIT Marketing Communications department. Some of her daily tasks include working with internal clients including school departments, BCIT Foundation and Alumni Relations. Carly currently works as a Director of Marketing and Communications at ShearForce Equipment and Work Truck West, Divisions of West Coast Machinery, where she is responsible for  planning, development and implementation of all marketing strategies , marketing communications and customer relations activities. 


Join us April 17th @ 6:00 pm at BCIT Townsquare A for the 2nd Annual MPI Forum

BCIT Burnaby
3700 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2
(604) 434-5734

2013 MPI Forum Speaker: Mark Estrada

Mark Estrada

Mark Estrada - Marketing Manager, Western Canada, Nedco

Mark is a former graduate of BCIT. He started his career with Nedco in 2007 as a Marketing Coordinator.   Over his time as a coordinator his skills enabled him to coordinate marketing initiatives, maintain brand identity, cooperation with suppliers on promotions, assistance with internal client needs, and online integration. His passion and skills led him to his promotion as a Marketing Manager in February 2012.

Nedco, a leader in the electrical industry, is the largest distributor of electrical and telecommunication products in the world. Nedco is a division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. They operate with 2,200 locations in 34 countries.


Join us April 17th @ 6:00 pm at BCIT Townsquare A for the 2nd Annual MPI Forum

BCIT Burnaby
3700 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2
(604) 434-5734

2013 MPI Forum Speaker: Sabine Granoux

Sabine Granoux

Sabine Granoux -  Event Manager, Vancouver Convention Centre

Sabine Granoux graduated from the event management program at BCIT. She has now been part of the team at the Vancouver Convention Centre as an Event Manager for a decade, planning, executing and overseeing events of all sizes.

Located in the stunning downtown waterfront, the Vancouver Convention Centre is an award-winning facility with world class production capabilities, spectacular views and five-star cuisine. The Vancouver Convention Centre has a strong commitment to environmental, economic and social responsibility, helping many event planners organize and hold sustainable meetings and events. 


Join us April 17th @ 6:00 pm at BCIT Townsquare A for the 2nd Annual MPI Forum

BCIT Burnaby
3700 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2
(604) 434-5734

2013 MPI Forum Speaker: Alan Lee

Alan Lee

Alan Lee - Project Manager, Ovation Global

A BCIT graduate from the tourism marketing management program, Alan Lee now works as a Project Manager with Ovation Global, an award-winning Destination Management Company. Working in the Operations department, Alan Lee is responsible for checking and responding to client and supplier emails and constantly enhancing the programs he is managing. 

Ovation Global provides destination management services to groups of all business sectors. The Ovation team of experts offer destination knowledge, expertise, creativity and global reach. 


Join us April 17th @ 6:00 pm at BCIT Townsquare A for the 2nd Annual MPI Forum

BCIT Burnaby
3700 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2
(604) 434-5734

2013 MPI Forum Speaker: Allison Gavin

Allison Gavin

Allison Gavin - Senior Sales Manager, Westin Bayshore

Allison is a former BCIT graduate from the Marketing Management, Tourism program. A Senior Sales Manager for more than a year at the Westin Bayshore, Allison Gavin has received a variety of awards for being one of the top Sales producers within the Starwood family and also for her dedication to the Meetings and Events Industry. Allison is currently the president of Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter and working along with the volunteer board to bring quality education and networking opportunities to the BC region. 

Join us April 17th @ 6:00 pm at BCIT Townsquare A for the 2nd Annual MPI Forum

BCIT Burnaby
3700 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2
(604) 434-5734