Author Archives: ccarrique

Case Study 1 – V7 Our project team’s first marketing case study was an in-depth analysis of Research in Motion and Apple Inc.‘s different marketing strategies for their respective smartphones. Both companies are extremely successful and have effective strategies that … Continue reading →

The second case study we had to tackle dealt with new product pricing strategies. We were given an innovative new product that had just come out of Canty International’s research and development department. Data regarding production and equipment costs, usable … Continue reading →

When establishing our presentation teams for the semester we were required to prepare a detailed team charter that outlined the goals, protocol, and management strategies of our newly formed team. Our charter was singled out by organizational behaviour instructors as … Continue reading →

As a student of BCIT, I am able to take advantage of some amazing events on campus. Of particular interest to me are the keynote speakers that are invited to give talk throughout the school year. One of the best … Continue reading →

This was a fun mock news release I put together in a Business Systems’ lab. It is a somewhat comical, yet professionally oriented MS Word 2007 assignment geared towards polishing article writing skills, while also allowing us to utilize appropriate graphics and tables. The content … Continue reading →

Introduction to Facebook by Carrique, Jarosz, and Stefan Along with teammates Michael Jarosz and Emil Stefan, I created a beginner’s guide to the history and functionality of Facebook. Using MS Word 2007, we created an introductory guide to the social networking … Continue reading →

Our task was to come up with a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted the positive aspects of BCIT vis-a-vis other post-secondary institutions. We decided to make a comparison between BCIT and an unnamed university within British Columbia. The final product is video driven … Continue reading →

Between completing my undergraduate degree at UBC and enrolling in marketing management at BCIT, I spent two years teaching English at a junior high school in Nara prefecture, Japan. It was one of the most challenging, often times frustrating, but … Continue reading →

I learned how to skate well before I ever attended a kindergarten class and I would rather run somewhere than walk or drive. I have a love for all things to do with sport and have learned some of my … Continue reading →

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