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Hi, I’m Laura Cookson, a passionate computer science student with a minor in creative technologies, currently studying at the University of Regina. With a background in financial management and professional accounting, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and analytical skills. I’ve had the opportunity to work in diverse roles including marketing support, IT support, and web development, which have helped me develop strong problem-solving and communication skills.
I love creating engaging digital content and enjoy working on projects involving 3D animation, software development, and interactive technologies. I am detail-oriented, responsible, and committed to meeting deadlines, with a strong aptitude for learning and teamwork. I’m excited to continue growing my skills and to contribute to innovative projects that blend technology and creativity.
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Work Experience
Marketing and Web Development Support (Cooperative Work Term) at University of Regina
April 12, 2024 - August 30, 2024- Monitor and audit website content with the web development team.
- Develop targets, monitor platforms for engagement and analyze data to inform
strategic campaign strategies with the marketing team.
- Develop and implement promotional plans with various departments.
- Generate creative, engaging, branded content, including video, photos, and writing.
- Aesthetically design and implement the 50th Anniversary hub website.
(www.uregina.ca/50th)
IT Support Analyst (Cooperative Work Term) at University of Regina
June 1, 2020 - December 18, 2020- Be the primary point of on-campus contact for faculty, staff, students and visitors
with IT issues and inquiries in person, on the phone or by email.
- Support and assist in various individualized account issues.
- Diagnose and resolve problems with software, hardware and peripherals.
- Utilize Call Tracking Software to update and maintain all customer problems,
ensuring accurate and detailed information.
- Provide support for operating systems and software applications supported by
Information Services.
- Advise compromised credential users on proper password security information.
- Monitor student lab printers, assist with printing, toner and paper levels and
troubleshoot as required.
Service Desk Administrator (Cooperative Work Term) at Ranch Erhlo Society
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022- Be the primary point of contact for staff with IT issues and inquiries in person, on the
phone or by email.
- Support and assist in various individualized account and hardware issues
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve problems with software, hardware and
peripherals either remotely or via site visitations
- Utilize ticket tracking software to update and maintain all reported problems,
ensuring accurate and detailed information
Technical Assistant (CS Development & Support) (Cooperative Work Term) at SaskTel - Corporate Program Management Office (CPMO)
May 1, 2021 - August 27, 2021- Research, design, and implement an updated internal SharePoint site.
- Create a dashboard for marketing the CPMO.
Lab Coordinator - CS 110: Programming & Problem Solving (Cooperative Work Term) at University of Regina - Faculty of Science, Department of Computer Science
January 3, 2021 - April 29, 2021- Instruct students in the CS 110 labs.
- Prepare lab materials, including the submission requirements
- Mark all assignments, providing constructive assistance for feedback requests.
- Respond to student inquiries.
Bank Reconciliation Coordinator at Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority
February 1, 2016 - June 7, 2019- Monitor, maintain and prepare reconciliations for SLGA bank accounts and all Debit
and Credit transactions.
- Perform account analysis and prepare any required adjusting entries
- Data Entry and verification to ensure master files are up-to-date and accurate
- Respond to and gather needed information for inquiries received from external and
internal customers about account transactions
- Communicate with stores, Moneris Solutions and any other Financial Institutions as
required
- Prepare monthly journal entries and file bank statements, store reports and relevant
information for journal entries
Accounts Receivable Coordinator at Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016- Collect, maintain, and monitor SLGA receivables.
- Prepare bank deposits and record cash receipts to the appropriate accounts
- Prepare periodic and year-end reconciliations
- Customer Service for internal and external inquiries
- Record and monitor the collection of NSF items
- Assist in the conversion to a paperless/paper-reduced system
Accountant I at Regina Police Service
March 1, 2013 - December 20, 2013- Process and verify all invoices for payment.
- Prepare daily bank deposits and maintain a petty cash float
- Establish recurring purchase orders in Excel for various vendors
- Customer Service to internal personnel as required
- Process Journal Vouchers as needed
- Maintain inventory of accounting, payroll and stationary forms
Accountant II at Regina Police Service
October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013- Process and enter employee travel claims in the City Oracle Financial System
- Reconciliation of various accounts as required
Administrative Assistant & Accountant at Saskatchewan Construction Association
November 1, 2010 - September 30, 2012- Completion of the entire accounting cycle for five interrelated entities
- Preparation of all tax reports for all entities
- Gather all required information for the annual audit
- Assist in preparation of printed yearly Roster and Buyers Guide
- Assist in the planning of the annual conference and AGM
- Completion of monthly financial statements to all related parties
- Reconciliation of monthly account and credit card statements
- Process payroll for salary, contracted and seasonal employees
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours (Co-op) at University of Regina
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2025Major in Computer Science, Minor in Creative Technologies
Diploma of Technology in Financial Management at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2006Professional Accounting Major
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Education, Government, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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