#PlugInWithPauloCardoso
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Professional Impact
Champion in developing the Social Innovation & Cultural Exchange Project – A co-op opportunity to align with the Georgian College strategic commitments to experiential learning and internationalization (prospected $95,000 for the project);
Champion in developing the #GoAbroadSquad. This initiative is to align with the Georgian College Ashoka designation;
Champion in developing the International Centre Video Testimonial Marketing Project (prospected $15,500 for the project 2016) - This project proposal aims to attract international students from all over the world using current student experience as a marketing tool;
Preliminary contribution to Global Citizen discussions;
Represented Georgian College in several conferences worldwide (Canada, USA, Brazil, China, Vietnam, and Thailand);
Received Extraordinary Initiative Award from Georgian College Student Association 2018;
International Student Leadership Award 2018;
Global Citizen Recognition Award 2018;
Newcomer Recognition Award 2018/2019;
Ontario 150th Award 2017;
Guard.me Certificate of Leadership 2016;
More About me
My name is Paulo Cardoso, I grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil and moved to Canada in 2015 to launch my career.
Growing up with relatives in the media world, I was inspired by their stories about leadership and social change. This exposure sparked my interest in media and communications. After completing my English classes at Georgian College, I began the Business Marketing program (Co-op). I am currently serving as the Operations Manager for Agema Hospitality.
I am currently serving as the Operations Manager for Agema Hospitality.
In 2016/17, I became very passionate about Social Innovation ideas and created the first ever Social Innovation and Cultural Exchange project for Georgian College - Barrie/ON.
I implemented the project with one Canadian team member and together we worked in 4 countries in 12 weeks in 25 cities in East Asia. I also traveled solo to South America to continue the next portion of the project as well. (www.gceastasia.com) This project led us to develop the #GoAbroadSquad an experiential education ecosystem that focuses on internationalizing student’s mindsets & skills for the Georgian college community.
Additionally, I have been recognized and contributed to the Georgian College, Barrie community. and the County of Simcoe.
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#As Featured On
Shannelle Boulay
If you’ve ever met Paulo Cardoso, it would be easy to justify voting for him as VP Student Engagement and Communication. Since the day that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Paulo, I’ve continued to witness his incredible leadership, commitment to fighting for student rights and creating a genuinely inclusive environment for all students. Whether you know him as a student leader, a fellow classmate or just in passing, he is always sure to stop, say hello and ask how you are doing. Despite making a quick stroll down the hall a timely and sometimes challenging task, Paulo is always open to listening and fulfilling the needs of his giant extended family. Paulo is among the most hardworking and professional individuals I know and has surpassed all expectations in order to do what is right and in the best interest of the students. He truly deserves this position and would continue to excel at making Georgian College your home away from home
DJ Zho
Working for Paulo this past year has been amazing. He is a hard-working individual who always will put others before him. As a DJ for TLC & GCSA Paulo has made all events very easy for me to work at. This man is very passionate about his work and does the best he can to make all events possible at Georgian college. If you see this guy around the school I almost guarantee he has a smile on him and is very friendly, which is what you need as a representative for student life at Georgian college.
Thank you Paulo for involving me in your events and look forward to working with you in the future.
DJ Zho - Georgian College DJ
Facebook.com/zhothedj
Twitter.com/zhothedj
Michael Agema
Internationalization Lead, International Education and Development
Paulo Cardoso has been an excellent VP Student Engagement for domestic and international students at Georgian College. He listens to and understands the concerns of all students and represents their views at all levels of leadership at Georgian. He is passionate, committed and driven to better the student experience and will continue to connect with all stakeholders in the college and local community. He is truly an Engaged Student Leader!
Paulo is and incredibly passionate person, about his work and about the students. He knows everyone and makes them feel welcome with a lot of attention. He is very understanding of people's situations and is always willing to help without expecting anything in return.
Rebecca Hitchcock
“Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to work alongside Paulo as an employee of TLC and as a co-working in the GCSA office. In this time, Paulo has proven to be very dedicated to Georgian, specifically the student body at Georgian. Paulo will always put the needs of others before him and his hard-working and upbeat energy is second to none. Good luck with the campaign Paulo. Looking forward to another great year!!”
Kenta Shirakura
Marketing Assistant, International Education and Development
I know Paulo thorugh working at International centre. He is an absolutely caring, enthusiastic and inspiring person. His dedication to his passion is incredible. Through his past career as VP student engagement, I have seen him liaising many domestic and international students, and continuously had them engaged with campus activities, and such. He cares for all the students, and many would agree that it is the key to student engagement. He is also a great leader, and is a change maker. I am sure he will reflect students' voices strongly as he has been proving previosly. I sincerely advocate Paulo for his candidacy to VP student engagement and coomucation
Miguel Paternoster
Business Marketing Student
Paulo is an amazing person. I am his classmate in most of my classes and he always let us know about everything that is going on at the college. One thing that I appreciate, is that he listens to the students concerns and help to communicate it with the staff
Marvin Patani
International Student Ambassador
Paulo has been a great leader on campus. He has been involved in so many great things on campus. He is a really hard working person with great enthusiasm to serve all the students in need. He represents the International Centre and the GCSA in the best way possible. He has made Georgian College his home away from home. Meanwhile, he has been working really hard and will be working really hard to make sure that every student, domestic and international, also feel that Georgian is their home away from home.
Georgian College Student Portal Team
Paulo has been working closely with the Student Portal Development team over the past year. He is a passionate advocate for the voice of the student and consistently makes himself available whenever the Portal Team needs his input or suggestions. When we meet with him to discuss things, he’s not afraid to push back if he thinks it’s in the best interest of the students, but always does so in a positive and friendly way. Being an international student and an active member of the GCSA, he understands not only the point of view of our domestic students, but also what it’s like to be an international student. He is very active in College life and sometimes we wonder if he sleeps here at the campus, as we see him supporting so many events! On a personal note, Paulo is intelligent, friendly and approachable. The portal team is very appreciative of his support and his help in keeping us focused on the needs of our students.
Nav Batth
I met Paulo Marcelo Cardoso through a close friend of mine. Paulo you are a jam. You have been helping a lot of people on daily basis. I love the passion you carry to help students in our college. You have been a perfect role model that how everyone should work when they are in GCSA. You have a big heart and I love the never give up attitude you carry. You really have been voice of domestic/international students.
Alex Hannivan
Cabinet Making Student
My man Paulo! You are a great guy man! I want to wish you all the best man on your campaign, you will do great! Just believe in yourself and you will be on your way to your next chapter! Good luck. Cheers from Alex Hannivan.
William Miller
Business Golf Management Student
I have had the pleasure of knowing Paulo Cardoso for than a year and a half, and in that time I have seen him accomplish almost anything he has put his mind too. Paulo is one of the more driven individuals I have met in recent years. Whether it’s working all day during the week to improve and build on student relations or working full time over the weekend to support himself, Paulo does not do anything halfway. Paulo is able to connect with the student body very effectively with a fun outgoing personality, he is also able to bond with the international students as he is one himself, and knows what they may be going through and is willing to offer his time and support. Paulo is a hard worker and a great team player, I know this from experience as I myself have worked with him and seen what he is capable of. He is always willing to do the tasks others may not be and always wants to exceed your expectations. I can say without a doubt that Paulo Cardoso has made a lasting impact on my life and if you get to know him I am sure you would agree with me,
William Miller.
Yuta Imaizumi
International Student
"He is so friendly and reliable brother for me. Since the day I came here from Japan and felt huge anxiety, he helped me and said hello to me every day. Nowadays I'm a staff of CE Club, and he supports our events as a staff of GCSA at any time. Thanks to him, my student life in Georgian College is very comfortable. He always makes us happy!"ork day and night for the welfare of others. You are an incredible person and please do not change and keep on doing this great work as we need more people like you.
Tory-Lynn Far
Working alongside Paulo Cardoso in the GCSA office is an absolute gift. Having his smiling face, his bright personality and his work ethic on the GCSA team is valued by every student and employee. I have never met a man so passionate about something like Paulo is for his work. He is the voice of all students domestic and international. With Georgian College being one of the top international schools in Ontario Paulo has made sure everyone is heard. There is not a single person Paulo doesn't know in all of Georgian College. He thrives to get to know every student and CARES so much about every individual enrolled and employed at Georgian College. I would like to thank Paulo for all his hard work and dedication to making such a huge difference here for the students at Georgian. Thank you Paulo.
-Tori-Lynn Farrell
Tanja Viviane
Paulo is an incredible person, with so much passion and love in what he does for domestic and international students. Aside of being a hard-worker, he listens to everyone's concerns and makes them feel welcomed and part of a big family. As he has proven before, he is a great and very dedicated leader as well as an encouraging role model, especially to international students. I truly believe that Paulo will reflect the student's voice as VP Student Engagement and Communication as strong as he has done before and make Georgian College a greater place. Keep up your lovely enthusiasm and your attitude to never give up.
Binay Batra
Automotive Business Student
I still remember the day when I met Paulo, as you helped me finish my work. You have been a great help to all those students including me. I still remember the zest you showed in helping the Georgian College auto show by providing the sponsorship for the supply of water to all those students. I have seen you work day and night for the welfare of others. You are an incredible person and please do not change and keep on doing this great work as we need more people like you.
Testimonials & Professional References
Leslie Palson
Dean, International Education and Development
Georgian College
Paulo joined Georgian College in 2016 as an international student and instantly made an impression on the international team and his instructors. His enthusiasm for learning and his genuinely creative style in supporting his fellow students and his program area was immediately apparent. I can recall the moment that I met Paulo and how impressed I was with his outgoing, innovative and positive attitude that I said to my colleague that we should encourage him to apply for our student ambassador team. He applied and obtained the position with ease. Since that time Paulo has been actively involved in our team efforts to support and improve international student services.
Paulo was instrumental in the creation, the planning and the implementation of the International Department Social Innovation and Cultural Exchange project. The project was created to support the Georgian College Strategic Plan priorities of Internationalization and Social Innovation and took place over four months in various cities in East Asia. Paulo represented Georgian College as an international student, visiting the region and describing Georgian’s student experience. Upon his return he has been involved in the development of a program called the GoAbroadSquad; a group of student leaders who share their overseas experiences to aid in the pre-departure and reentry support of students.
Furthermore, through his participation in this program, Paulo provides an increased awareness regarding opportunities for Georgian College students to study abroad. Paulo not only support students who want to apply to take a co-op or study abroad but he encourages students to think more creatively about their experiences and improve opportunities within their college and their community.
Furthermore, Paulo regularly volunteers for Barrie and community events such as Hockey helps the Homeless and the annual Santa Breakfast. Within his student leadership position as Vice President Student Engagement and Communications Paulo works hard with his team to support all student needs within the college and Barrie community. He is an advocator, a friend and a supportive advisor who has helped the copious amount of students succeed in their personal and academic endeavors. His successful integration and contribution to the Barrie community and into Georgian College allow him to be a role model to many.
Lillian Tepera
Professor and Coordinatior
Marketing and Advertising Programs
Paulo is a passionate advocate for Georgian College students. He is dedicated to GCSA, and has spear-headed new initiatives that will benefit current and future students. He is full of energy, enthusiasm, and great ideas to make the student experience at Georgian the best it can be.
Paulo is and incredibly passionate person, about his work and about the students. He knows everyone and makes them feel welcome with a lot of attention. He is very understanding of people's situations and is always willing to help without expecting anything in return.
Kevin Weaver
Vice President, International, Workforce Development and Parternships Georgian College
My name is Kevin Weaver and I am the Vice President, International, Workforce Development and Partnerships at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. In my capacity as Vice President, I have worked with and observed the efforts of Paulo both as an international student and as a student leader with the Georgian College Student Association (GCSA). He is, and continue to be, a champion for internationalization and social innovation.
Paulo was instrumental in the development of the Social Innovation & Cultural Exchange Project, wich was almost a year in development. Paulo traveled to East Asia and Brazil to engage in the culture, promote Georgian College and to assist international students interested in coming to Canada for education. The trip, including the knowledge sharing portion upon his return to Canada, was a for months process. This was phase one of a very innovative project that, without the support of Paulo, would not have happened.
Paulo is currently working on phase two of the project under an initiative called the #GoAbroadSquad/ The main purpose is to create increased awareness about the cultural differences to support student that would like to understand and become a changemaker in our campus and community. The #GoAbroadSquad also supports students that want to work as a co-op student or study abroad.
I strongly believe that Paulo has been a tremendous champion for international students. He has also assisted Georgian College in better embracing internationalization. He continues to work tirelessly for students who have creative and initiatives that would improve our college and community.
Megan Fenton
Manager, Co-operative Education and Career Success
Georgian College
I’ve the opportunity to work with Paulo throughout his time at Georgian College.
In early 2017, Paulo in connection with the Georgian College Student Association developed a framework for an innovative global co-op opportunity to align with the college strategic commitments to experiential learning and internationalization.
The Social Innovation & Cultural Exchange project was supported by senior leaders and in summer 2017 Paulo, and another student spent their co-op work term piloting the project in East Asia, marketing Georgian College and developing partnerships for Georgian students. The project was very successful and resulted in connections for future academic and co-op partnership.
The project was the catalyst for the launch of Georgian’s #GoAbroadSquad, where Paulo, and other students, engage Georgian students in understanding the benefit of work and study abroad opportunities, cultural awareness, and pre and post-departure supports. This initiative is aligned with the college AshokaU designation and commitment to the expansion of international experiential learning opportunities.
Paulo has demonstrated a commitment to student leadership and opportunity development for Georgian College students. He acts as a champion for co-op, international engagement and college services. He consistently demonstrates strong leadership skills, a commitment to student and a positive energy that is truly contagious.
Michael Agema
Internationalization Lead, International Education and Development
Paulo Cardoso has been an excellent VP Student Engagement for domestic and international students at Georgian College. He listens to and understands the concerns of all students and represents their views at all levels of leadership at Georgian. He is passionate, committed and driven to better the student experience and will continue to connect with all stakeholders in the college and local community. He is truly an Engaged Student Leader!
Miguel Paternoster
Business Marketing Student
Paulo is an amazing person. I am his classmate in most of my classes and he always let us know about everything that is going on at the college. One thing that I appreciate, is that he listens to the students concerns and help to communicate it with the staff
Rebecca Hitchcock
“Over the past years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside Paulo as an employee of TLC and as a co-working in the GCSA office. In this time, Paulo has proven to be very dedicated to Georgian, specifically the student body at Georgian. Paulo will always put the needs of others before him and his hard-working and upbeat energy is second to none. "
Georgian College Student Portal Team
Paulo has been working closely with the Student Portal Development team over the past year. He is a passionate advocate for the voice of the student and consistently makes himself available whenever the Portal Team needs his input or suggestions. When we meet with him to discuss things, he’s not afraid to push back if he thinks it’s in the best interest of the students, but always does so in a positive and friendly way. Being an international student and an active member of the GCSA, he understands not only the point of view of our domestic students, but also what it’s like to be an international student. He is very active in College life and sometimes we wonder if he sleeps here at the campus, as we see him supporting so many events! On a personal note, Paulo is intelligent, friendly and approachable. The portal team is very appreciative of his support and his help in keeping us focused on the needs of our students.
William Miller
Business Golf Management Student
I have had the pleasure of knowing Paulo Cardoso for than a year and a half, and in that time I have seen him accomplish almost anything he has put his mind too. Paulo is one of the more driven individuals I have met in recent years. Whether it’s working all day during the week to improve and build on student relations or working full time over the weekend to support himself, Paulo does not do anything halfway. Paulo is able to connect with the student body very effectively with a fun outgoing personality, he is also able to bond with the international students as he is one himself, and knows what they may be going through and is willing to offer his time and support. Paulo is a hard worker and a great team player, I know this from experience as I myself have worked with him and seen what he is capable of. He is always willing to do the tasks others may not be and always wants to exceed your expectations. I can say without a doubt that Paulo Cardoso has made a lasting impact on my life and if you get to know him I am sure you would agree with me,
William Miller.
Marvin Patani
International Student Ambassador
Paulo has been a great leader on campus. He has been involved in so many great things on campus. He is a really hard working person with great enthusiasm to serve all the students in need. He represents the International Centre and the GCSA in the best way possible. He has made Georgian College his home away from home. Meanwhile, he has been working really hard and will be working really hard to make sure that every student, domestic and international, also feel that Georgian is their home away from home.
Kenta Shirakura
Marketing Assistant, International Education and Development
I know Paulo through working at International centre. He is an absolutely caring, enthusiastic and inspiring person. His dedication to his passion is incredible. Through his past career as VP student engagement, I have seen him liaising many domestic and international students and continuously had them engaged in campus activities and such. He cares for all the students, and many would agree that it is the key to student engagement. He is also a great leader and is a change maker.
Tory-Lynn Farrell
Working alongside Paulo Cardoso in the GCSA office is an absolute gift. Having his smiling face, his bright personality and his work ethic on the GCSA team is valued by every student and employee. I have never met a man so passionate about something like Paulo is for his work. He is the voice of all students domestic and international. With Georgian College being one of the top international schools in Ontario Paulo has made sure everyone is heard. There is not a single person Paulo doesn't know in all of Georgian College. He thrives to get to know every student and CARES so much about every individual enrolled and employed at Georgian College. I would like to thank Paulo for all his hard work and dedication to making such a huge difference here for the students at Georgian. Thank you Paulo.
-Tori-Lynn Farrell
Tanja Viviane
Paulo is an incredible person, with so much passion and love in what he does for domestic and international students. Aside of being a hard-worker, he listens to everyone's concerns and makes them feel welcomed and part of a big family. As he has proven before, he is a great and very dedicated leader as well as an encouraging role model, especially to international students. I truly believe that Paulo will reflect the student's voice as VP Student Engagement and Communication as strong as he has done before and make Georgian College a greater place. Keep up your lovely enthusiasm and your attitude to never give up.
Yuta Imaizumi
International Student
"He is so friendly and reliable brother for me. Since the day I came here from Japan and felt huge anxiety, he helped me and said hello to me every day. Nowadays I'm a staff of CE Club, and he supports our events as a staff of GCSA at any time. Thanks to him, my student life in Georgian College is very comfortable. He always makes us happy!"ork day and night for the welfare of others. You are an incredible person and please do not change and keep on doing this great work as we need more people like you.
Gabriela Guadalupe Medina
Aviation Management Student
When I first arrived to Canada, Paulo was the first person that I met who gave me support and help me when I was needing it the most, and as my story I'm pretty sure there are many more. He is a 100% genuine, caring, responsible and passionate person that is always helping and being the voice of everyone that is starting the experience in this new home away from home. I hope that with that joviality that characterizes him, he can continue working hard to and for us.
Erin Pattison
Georgian College Staff
Paulo Cardoso is one of the most inspiration student leaders I have ever met. International, Canadian, black or white Paulo is there for any student in need. He is the type of person that becomes a stranger in the hall to a friend with just a simple wave or smile. He does just know everyone by face but by name and can pull out something special in everyone. Paulo is truly passionate about advocating for the students and he does it in such a professional manner. I am happy to have been privileged to meet, get to know and become friends with this student leader and am happy to have him on my side.