Arthur Macapagal Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

The Squamish Nation is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Indigenous peoples who lived in the present day Greater Vancouver area; Gibson’s landing and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation have occupied and governed their territory since beyond recorded history.Squamish Nation holds Indigenous Rights & Title in respect of the lands and waters within its territory, which interests are recognized and affirmed under Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 and in the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The primary mandate of the Department is the protection, preservation and management of Squamish Nations Rights & Title interests, including its lands, resources and cultural heritage, in accordance with Squamish’s longstanding and sacred connection to the lands and waters of its territory.

Vancouver, Canada Area

For 130 years, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has helped businesses of all sizes to grow and prosper. Our mission is to work in the enlightened interest of our Members to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel. The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade strives to enable and empower its Members to succeed, grow and prosper in the global economy.

External Consultancy ProjectI worked on creating strategic documents on reform implementation, where I identified challenges and proposed policy recommendations that could be used to inform senior organization and government officialsFor this role, I conducted comprehensive research covering various strategic sectors to pinpoint key areas needing reform

Vancouver, Canada

I was a key-member of the Senior Management team of the largest Business Improvement Association in Canada. Responsible for strategic management and development of organization's partnerships and programs to activate key public spaces and drive social impact within the 90-block downtown core of Vancouver and overseeing an annual program budget of over $400,000. [one-year maternity leave cover]The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) supports, promotes and represents the shared interests of 8,000 businesses and property owners in the central 90-block area of Vancouver’s downtown’s core. We operate strategically at the intersection of downtown businesses, local policy-makers, non-profit organizations and all the people who make up Vancouver’s diverse neighbourhood communities.We focus on programs and services in the areas of advocacy, accessibility, cleanliness, beautification, business support, marketing and mobility. We drive creative solutions forward and take meaningful action to constantly improve the downtown Vancouver experience.

Worked on a graduate capstone project with The Urban Institute to understand the relationship between urban mobility and gender (in particular - women's economic empowerment). Work included the development and implementation of interview protocols for survey use on various levels of key stakeholders; and a review of the literature pertaining to gender, economic development, and transportation. Conducted field work in Istanbul on the city's Mass Rapid Transit Systems in order to understand its influence on development.

Paris Area, France

Concentration: Economic and Territorial Development with a focus on urban development. Capstone Project: Working with The Urban Institute on a project focusing on the relationship between urban mobility and women's access to labour markets.In addition to fundamental and advanced public policy courses and tools, pursued additional courses including courses with SciencesPo's School of Urbanisme, Advanced GIS, and Competition Law.

Paris Area, France

While an intern for the Economics Directorate, I conducted research and devised a well-being index for countries within the Asia Pacific Region taking into account factors such as housing, personal security, and civic engagement and governance. Conducted daily press reviews of regulatory, economic environment of region to inform index.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Managed high risk complex KYC and AML cases for HSBC's commercial banking. Communicated daily with domestic and global banking relationship managers and commercial clients, ensuring all business met the relationship criteria model for HSBC.

Toronto, Canada Area

Conducted investigative due-diligence research, qualitative risk-assessment and investigations into Canadian and international firms in varying fields including the financial, energy, info-tech and pharmaceutical sectors.

New York

Investigated adverse media references pertaining to commercial clients. Delivered oral and written presentations on a weekly basis succinctly summarizing findings and recommendations on escalating high risk cases.

Responsible for assisting in business development with international non-profit and for-profit organizations.

Worked alongside members of the Prime Minister's Office, senior federal cabinet ministers and their chiefs-of-staff to attend and organize press conferences and roundtable discussions held between the ministers and local / national media outlets and other stakeholders. Analyzed government funded programs and created an accessible database to access these programs for use by senior ministers and other government offices across Canada.

Worked with students who had special behavioural, social and academic needs Developed a goal -oriented learning plan alongside the students' teachers and effectively carried out the plan Created an atmosphere conducive for learning for children that required a different way of approaching material

Represent the University to both incoming students as well as to their families and guests through answering questions as well as campus wide tours Tracked and recorded usage of spaces booked through our offices Helpfully answered questions posed both by incoming and current students regarding programs and services offered by the University

Drafted reports summarizing the experiments and results that were found Researched and harmonized company's database of International Standards Assisted in aspects of experimentation and research

Master’S Degree, Public Affairs, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Class Delegate 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 ; Fencing - ÉpéeThe Master of Public Affairs at Sciences Po prepares young.

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), International Studies; Political Science (Minor)

Activities and Societies: SFU OrientationSpecialization International Security and Conflict Specialization International.

Certificat Du Programme D'Échange, International Relations

Courses addressing subject areas of Trans-Atlantic Energy Policies, International Relations, Protection of Human Rights, International.