Curriculum vitae
Spencer K. Hula
1212 Avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, QC ♦ ------------ ♦------------
Profile
M.A. student in Philosophy at the University of Victoria
Strong ability to problem-solve, as cultivated through working in highly independent positions, and the completion of multiple higher-level university courses
Excellent work ethic, fostered through studies at the graduate level
Proven ability to work well with others as shown in the attendance in graduate seminars and philosophy colloquia, competitive extracurricular sports and through workplace professionalism
Education
M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Victoria 2017-2018
Participated in graduate seminars, including a seminar Philosophy of Race and
Social Identity, and a Research Methods seminar
Gave a presentation of a paper I wrote on the intersection of the ethics of war
and the Philosophy of law to my cohort of graduate students and a number of
faculty
Wrote and presented a commentary for our PhD candidate’s paper on
issues of distributive justice and the relationship to the Philosophy of
taxation
Attended various professional Philosophy colloquia
Successfully defended my major research project, To Protect and Serve: The
Moral Necessity of Just Wars and Just Warriors to a committee of three
professional philosophers
Awarded the title of Magister in Philosophy, with a recommendation
to pursue publication of the project
B.A. in Philosophy at the University of Victoria 2013-2017
Demonstrated a marked improvement from first to fourth year, while taking on
more responsibilities in the final two years, including acquiring a Teaching
Assistantship in fourth year
Presented a speech to the incoming Humanities undergraduates, detailing 2016
strategies for being a successful student at the university level
Work Experience
Senior Editor for Valnet Inc. 2018-2019
Communicated with twenty writers worldwide, providing content suggestions,
guaranteeing deadlines were met and introducing new contractors to the writing
process
Utilized Photoshop to create eye-catching posts, endeavouring to increase
views and CTRs, and to decrease CPCs and bounce rates
Maintained consistently high-performing adsets
Worked with advertising analysis programs to understand SEO and how to
more effectively deliver targeted content
Junior Editor for Valnet Inc. 2018
Worked alongside two Senior Editors and our Lead Editor on TheQ------------
Edited up to ten articles each day, ensuring quality of images, clarity of writing
and catchiness of the social media post
Teaching Assistant for the University of Victoria 2017-2018
As an undergraduate, worked as a Teaching Assistant for a second-year
Philosophy course, Moral Problems of Contemporary Society
As a graduate, took on a further Teaching Assistantship for a third-year
Philosophy course, Killing In War; a second-year course, Ethics of Violence,
War & Terrorism; and a second-year course, Moral Problems of
Contemporary Society
Assisted students during office hours with academic paper writing and
understanding complex Philosophical concepts and arguments
Labourer for Sunray Lawn & Garden Services 2016
Worked on a two person team to mow up to fifteen lawns a day
Assistant Manager for Freshslice Pizza 2015
Oversaw fifteen employees, ensuring proper store etiquette was observed
Completed full store inventories and assisted in ordering of all store products
and supplies
Worked with customers and small business owners to facilitate large order
requests
Delivery Expert for Domino's Pizza 2013-2014
Efficiently and successfully learned how to quickly memorize complicated
road routes in order to be provide the best customer experience
Trained new employees in the use of the Domino’s computer system
Learned some of the manager’s office roles, and completed managerial tasks
including clocking out fellow employees, and going over service and
inventory projections and trends
Table Manager for Bread Garden Catering 2012-2014
Made and served food with a team of twenty-five people for corporate
functions of up to four thousand people each day
General Clerk for Canada Safeway 2012-2013
Assured minimum revenue loss by meticulously rotating and stocking
shelves with food and beverages
Interacted with, and assisted customers with various issues and questions
Took part in Canada Safeway’s extensive customer service training program
Athletics
University of Victoria Intramural Soccer Champion 2015-2017
South Delta Senior Secondary Senior Boys and Junior Boys Soccer Team 2009-2013
Awarded the Junior Sportsplayer of the Year Award 2011
Given to the grade 9 or 10 student who best exemplified
sportsmanship, teamwork, and a high level of skill in two or more
team sports
Spencer K. Hula
1212 Avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, QC ♦ ------------ ♦------------
Profile
M.A. student in Philosophy at the University of Victoria
Strong ability to problem-solve, as cultivated through working in highly independent positions, and the completion of multiple higher-level university courses
Excellent work ethic, fostered through studies at the graduate level
Proven ability to work well with others as shown in the attendance in graduate seminars and philosophy colloquia, competitive extracurricular sports and through workplace professionalism
Education
M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Victoria 2017-2018
Participated in graduate seminars, including a seminar Philosophy of Race and
Social Identity, and a Research Methods seminar
Gave a presentation of a paper I wrote on the intersection of the ethics of war
and the Philosophy of law to my cohort of graduate students and a number of
faculty
Wrote and presented a commentary for our PhD candidate’s paper on
issues of distributive justice and the relationship to the Philosophy of
taxation
Attended various professional Philosophy colloquia
Successfully defended my major research project, To Protect and Serve: The
Moral Necessity of Just Wars and Just Warriors to a committee of three
professional philosophers
Awarded the title of Magister in Philosophy, with a recommendation
to pursue publication of the project
B.A. in Philosophy at the University of Victoria 2013-2017
Demonstrated a marked improvement from first to fourth year, while taking on
more responsibilities in the final two years, including acquiring a Teaching
Assistantship in fourth year
Presented a speech to the incoming Humanities undergraduates, detailing 2016
strategies for being a successful student at the university level
Work Experience
Senior Editor for Valnet Inc. 2018-2019
Communicated with twenty writers worldwide, providing content suggestions,
guaranteeing deadlines were met and introducing new contractors to the writing
process
Utilized Photoshop to create eye-catching posts, endeavouring to increase
views and CTRs, and to decrease CPCs and bounce rates
Maintained consistently high-performing adsets
Worked with advertising analysis programs to understand SEO and how to
more effectively deliver targeted content
Junior Editor for Valnet Inc. 2018
Worked alongside two Senior Editors and our Lead Editor on TheQ------------
Edited up to ten articles each day, ensuring quality of images, clarity of writing
and catchiness of the social media post
Teaching Assistant for the University of Victoria 2017-2018
As an undergraduate, worked as a Teaching Assistant for a second-year
Philosophy course, Moral Problems of Contemporary Society
As a graduate, took on a further Teaching Assistantship for a third-year
Philosophy course, Killing In War; a second-year course, Ethics of Violence,
War & Terrorism; and a second-year course, Moral Problems of
Contemporary Society
Assisted students during office hours with academic paper writing and
understanding complex Philosophical concepts and arguments
Labourer for Sunray Lawn & Garden Services 2016
Worked on a two person team to mow up to fifteen lawns a day
Assistant Manager for Freshslice Pizza 2015
Oversaw fifteen employees, ensuring proper store etiquette was observed
Completed full store inventories and assisted in ordering of all store products
and supplies
Worked with customers and small business owners to facilitate large order
requests
Delivery Expert for Domino's Pizza 2013-2014
Efficiently and successfully learned how to quickly memorize complicated
road routes in order to be provide the best customer experience
Trained new employees in the use of the Domino’s computer system
Learned some of the manager’s office roles, and completed managerial tasks
including clocking out fellow employees, and going over service and
inventory projections and trends
Table Manager for Bread Garden Catering 2012-2014
Made and served food with a team of twenty-five people for corporate
functions of up to four thousand people each day
General Clerk for Canada Safeway 2012-2013
Assured minimum revenue loss by meticulously rotating and stocking
shelves with food and beverages
Interacted with, and assisted customers with various issues and questions
Took part in Canada Safeway’s extensive customer service training program
Athletics
University of Victoria Intramural Soccer Champion 2015-2017
South Delta Senior Secondary Senior Boys and Junior Boys Soccer Team 2009-2013
Awarded the Junior Sportsplayer of the Year Award 2011
Given to the grade 9 or 10 student who best exemplified
sportsmanship, teamwork, and a high level of skill in two or more
team sports