Deiveek Agarwal

Communications professional with experience supporting strategic communications, executive communications, digital content, and stakeholder engagement across government and higher education. Experienced partnering with internal teams to translate complex information into clear, audience-focused communications through web, social media, newsletters, feature stories and multimedia content. Brings a collaborative, client-focused approach with hands-on experience in public sector communications and community engagement.

Support Specialist Co-op - Intercultural Learning, Thompson Rivers University

(2024-08 - 2025-04)

Coordinated communications and engagement initiatives with student leaders, faculty and community partners to support intercultural programming.

• Applied strong interpersonal skills to coordinate and support 30+ community events
• Managed core administrative and operational logistics, including tracking program budgets, basic data entry, scheduling, and managing volunteer/participant hours
• Planned and executed communications across web, social media and promotional materials to increase awareness and participation for community initiatives

Support Specialist Co-op - Intercultural Learning, Thompson Rivers University

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

Communications Assistant Co-op - Government of Canada (CIRNAC)

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

Partnered with senior communications advisors and program teams to develop audience-focused communications supporting Indigenous initiatives across the region

• Developed communications products including 15+ feature stories, newsletters, executive briefing materials and visual communications supporting regional priorities
• Coordinated internal communications, regional news monitoring and information distribution supporting timely communication across 100+ employees

Radio Host & Volunteer Mentor - CFBX 92.5 FM

(2022-02)

• Host 2 weekly live community radio shows reaching up to 8,000 listeners in the Kamloops region
• Independently plan, produce, and edit 130+ episodes including artist interviews and community programming
• Trained new volunteers through multiple 4-week programs, promoting station growth while building their confidence and technical skills

Staff photographer - The Omega

(2023-09 - 2024-04)

Sole photographer documenting campus events, student life, news, and university stories

• Produced photography for 15+ articles monthly, supporting diverse editorial coverage
• Grew Instagram engagement by 30% and followers by 40% within 3 months

Sr. Student Storyteller (Photographer) - Student Services, Thompson Rivers University

(2024-08 - 2026-04)

Elevate accessibility, sexual diversity, counselling, chaplaincy, and student life with multimedia content. Utilize a warm, friendly, and patient demeanour during high-volume headshot sessions to put camera-shy students and staff at ease, building instant trust behind the lens.

• TRU Newsroom Articles
• Student Life Instagram
• Annual Report 2025

Peer mentor - Intercultural Learning, Thompson Rivers University

(2025-08 - 2026-04)

Advocate for intercultural development, empathy, human rights and anti-racism at all levels of the university

• Orange Together
• Name Inclusion
• Anti Racism Resources
• Inclusive Spaces on Campus

Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism Co-op - Public Relations - Thompson Rivers University (2021-09 - 2026-04)