Interview with Intern Reza Parvizi
Reza Parvizi is joining us for the summer from UBC’s Sauder School of Business. He’s primarily working on with our Mining Education team and has been a great asset. Learn more about what he’s working on, his goals, and hobbies here.
What program/year are you in at UBC?
I have just finished second year and will be going into my third year of studies with an intended dual major in marketing and business tech management.
Where are you from and what brought you to UBC?
I’m originally from Iran, Tehran but moved to Saskatoon, Canada when I was 10. I applied to UBC because Sauder School of Business provides one of the best business programs in all of Canada.
Tell us about your current position with BRIMM?
I am currently a summer intern at BRIMM and I focus mainly on marketing the Mining Education program that BRIMM offers.
What program/year are you in at UBC?
I have just finished second year and will be going into my third year of studies with an intended dual major in marketing and business tech management.
Where are you from and what brought you to UBC?
I’m originally from Iran, Tehran but moved to Saskatoon, Canada when I was 10. I applied to UBC because Sauder School of Business provides one of the best business programs in all of Canada.
Tell us about your current position with BRIMM?
I am currently a summer intern at BRIMM and I focus mainly on marketing the Mining Education program that BRIMM offers.
What is your future dream job?
To become the brand manager of Apple.
What’s been your favorite part of working with BRIMM?
The team because everyone on the BRIMM group is so skilled in their areas of work and learning from everyone has been a fascinating experience.
What are some of your hobbies?
My hobbies include soccer, gaming and wrestling.
If you could travel anywhere (post-Covid), where would you most like to go?
I want to do a 6-month trip to South America and explore all the countries while backpacking.
Any other fun facts about yourself?
I’m a professional soccer referee licensed by FIFA from the age of 15. I have been paid to travel across Canada and officiate matches as head referee. I love anything soccer-related and am a huge Cristiano Ronaldo fan. I have all his jerseys!