Diamond Brand Amplification

I work with companies and organizations to design and implement new strategies to better engage their customers and target audiences. I identify where pivots will help them to better showcase and utilize their assets, offerings, and resources in order to achieve their objectives.

Chief Brand Manager

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Develop and implement strategy to provide value to global network of 42K+ alumni. Design programming and events that support lifelong learning, provide unique and impactful engagement opportunities, and facilitate networking and connectivity.

Director Alumni Programming and Events

Creative Artists Agency

Partnered with brands to utilize entertainment as marketing strategy. Represented CAA clients to corporations for innovative opportunities to amplify brand messages. Served as subject matter expert for multicultural segments.  Identified and packaged multi-platform integrated marketing initiatives for corporate brands such as Harley-Davidson, Smirnoff, and American Airlines.

-   Led Harley-Davidson through development and production of documentary film focused on Hispanic  male Harley riders. Aired on Mun2 and was distributed through NBC Universal On Demand and on  iTunes
-   Worked with ad agency and Diageo to package a TV show, Master of the Mix, for Smirnoff brand.   Guided ad agency through production company and showrunner selection process. Show aired for two seasons on BET/Centric, and one season on VH1.
-   Negotiated deal for writer/director client to serve as primary content provider for, and face and voice of American Airline’s digital campaign and brand website, BlackAtlas.com.
-   Developed branded content for distribution through various channels.

Brand Agent/ Entertainment Marketing Executive

Bank of America (formerly Countrywide)

Drove 1.2% increase in market share overall through development and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns targeting Hispanic, African American and Asian segments. Designed and implemented television, radio, print, online and lifestyle marketing/ sponsorship campaigns.

-   Partnered with Telemundo to develop and implement TV and online, educational-focused integrated   
    campaign.
-   Developed 2006 Soccer World Cup national radio and online campaign. 
-   Managed the advertising agency relationships including agency review and selection, budgeting and 
    contract administration. Managed 3 ad agencies, 1 PR firm and 1 market research firm.

First VP, Multicultural Marketing

BASE International LLC

Provided marketing and operational assistance to help clients improve efficiency and profitability.
-  Streamlined client communication process for a national flower wire network. Implemented a new  strategy for trade advertising and public relations.

Vice President

Mattel

Assessed the strengths and weaknesses of a custom-developed customer relationship management system and led the development of tools to facilitate data mining and the process to analyze customer data in order to market more effectively to customers. Resulted in more effective marketing campaigns for email, direct mail and at point of sale.

Marketing Consultant

Deloitte & Touche

Held marketing and business development responsibilities for service line focused on helping clients mitigate the risks associated with complex projects.

Manager

eToys.com

Led cross-functional team of Operations, Customer Service, and Web Design to design and implemented customer-fulfillment projects from web site to warehouse to make order process more efficient.

Senior Product Manager

Arthur Andersen Business Consulting

Served as a Manager in the Entertainment and Hospitality practice, focused on process re-engineering projects facilitated by software implementations.  Also served as knowledge manager for Revenue Enhancement, the service line focused on helping clients improve profitability through improvements in operations and marketing.

Teach For America

Charter Corps Member, LAUSD Teacher, Founder & Editor, Alumni Journal

Queen of the Pivot 👑 I help people leverage their expertise to change to a new industry. Follow me for tips and ideas. DM me your questions!

The world of work is changing and there is no set career path!

I am on a mission to help executives figure out their pivot from “perfectly good jobs” to the role or industry that gets their heart racing when they think about it. 

Some of you are too scared to even think about a change so I promise to provide a bit of inspiration. 

If you are feeling restless or bored after years in your role or industry, you are not crazy. 

But what should you do? 

Make a pivot! 

Not sure where to start? 

I can help. 

Curiosity is my superpower. 
It helps me to identify the unique attributes of people, places, and things. 
I then use these insights to develop strategies that increase one of the desired metrics: 
✅ revenue 
✅ awareness
✅ engagement 

Building marketing expertise allowed me to follow my curiosity across industries and make
multiple career pivots: 

💎 from teaching kindergarten to publishing.
💎 from implementing payroll systems to product management for an ecommerce company 
💎 from the mortgage industry to the entertainment industry 
💎 from employee to entrepreneur to employee
💎 from consulting to education to coaching

Stay in the same industry for decades?
That works for some. 
Not for all. 
Maybe not for you. 

Lacking the confidence to make a successful pivot?
Don’t worry, you can borrow mine. 

The path to a pivot may seem scary, messy, or confusing. 
You need someone to help you figure out where you are going, and then to guide you there. 
You need someone who has been down that path. 

Use my knowledge, insights, and process to figure out the “where” and “how” of your pivot. 

Follow for more! 
DM me your questions about the pivot process! I'm here to help.

Andrea Wade, MBA

People woke up to a text message that they had been laid off, and are in shock and wondering what to do next.

Losing your job suddenly is one thing. Then comes the shock of the 10 page severance agreement. 

The one thing I recommend everyone do if you are laid off:

   - 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

This may seem obvious but here is why it is so important:

You will realize that your job was a transaction, governed by legalese, to protect the company.

It's business, not personal.

You'll go on to work for other companies.
And how you make decisions will be different.

You will still be a great employee.
But you'll enforce your boundaries.

Or maybe you'll work for yourself.
And you won't be surprised when your employees enforce their boundaries.

Layoffs will change you.
They are a wake up call.

Chose your employers wisely.
And honor your priorities at all times.

What are your suggestions for surviving layoffs?

If you just experienced a layoff, send me a DM with your email address. I'll send you a link to a free community I'm launching with helpful info. 

You don't have to go through this alone. 

Repost and share for those who may need this.

Queen of the Pivot 👑 I help experienced executives navigate industry uncertainty and take control of their professional future.

Malfair Marketing

Malfair Marketing's mission is to save busy hoteliers time and money by delivering strategic marketing solutions that increase bookings at a fraction of the cost of big agencies.

🚀Book a free hotel growth call  (https://malfairmarketing.com/book-strategy-session)

Current & Past Clients:
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa, Summerland, BC
Copper Point Resort & Spa, Invermere, BC
Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise, AB
Best Western Plus, Valemount, BC
Mount Robson Inn, Jasper, AB
Canmore Inn & Suites, Canmore, AB
Rocky Mountain Inn, Canmore, AB
Fairmont Vacation Rentals, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
Charming Inns of Alberta, Hotel Collection, AB
Juniper Hotel & Bistro, Banff, AB

Hotel Marketing CMO & Consultant

The Juniper Hotel & Bistro

As the hotel GM, I was responsible for asset management and 18% revenue growth. I led 58 people in the operations rooms division and F&B teams, sales, marketing, revenue management, guest experience, and owner relations.  

I worked on raising awareness of the hotel brand, improving its reputation, increasing profitable revenues, developing new products and services, team retention, and community engagement.

Hotel General Manager

Bellstar Hotels & Resorts

This was an exciting role as I was responsible for this hotel property's pre-opening launch and opening.  I worked on growing brand awareness, guest experience, revenue management, financial performance, and operational efficiencies while leading a rooms division team of a top-ranked Canmore hotel.

Offload Marketing, Boost Revenue & Profitability & Reclaim Your Day | Fractional CMO & Marketing Advisor getting enviable results for independent hotels since 2010 | Love language: coffee ☕+ tacos 🌮

Have you ever wondered how your hotel could maximize its potential without being constantly overwhelmed?

As General Managers, you juggle countless responsibilities daily. 

The demands of a 24-hour operation—from managing guests, owners, and staff to handling sales and marketing—can be relentless.

Are you a hotelier facing these challenges?

- Overwhelmed by third-party booking commissions: Unsure how to sell rooms directly and avoid hefty fees.

- Struggling to keep up with digital marketing trends: The fast-paced changes leave you feeling behind.

- Disappointed with in-house marketing efforts: You see little growth and weak ROI despite a busy team.

Marketing always on the back burner: Other priorities consistently push marketing down your to-do list.

I understand your struggles because I've been there as a former General Manager and Marketing Manager myself. 

But there's a better way.

At Malfair Marketing, my clients experience:

- Increased revenue and profitability
- More repeat guests
- Improved reputation

Here's what a client has to say:

"Christine has been part of our hotel family since 2011. Seamlessly integrating with our organization and culture makes her an indispensable team member. Christine’s extensive experience in hospitality not only brings 'next level' marketing support but the business strategy and team coaching as well.

Being included in Malfair Marketing’s portfolio provides us with the continuity and stability that is difficult to replicate with an internal position. Our success in growth, prosperity, and knowledge over the past 12 years owes much of its credit to Malfair Marketing."

Chad Gulevich, Vantage Hotel Group Owner

With a degree in Tourism Management and nearly a decade of industry experience in operations, plus 14 more in marketing, I'm uniquely qualified to help hotels achieve their goals.

Services Offered:

Outsourced Marketing: Effective marketing solutions without the cost of a full-time marketing manager.

Consulting and Mentorship: Results-driven partnership that saves time and money.

👉 Book a free 30-minute hotel growth call (https://malfairmarketing.com/book-strategy-session)

No sales pitch—just a conversation about your hotel, team, and goals. 

I look forward to hearing about your journey and how I can get your hotel more profitable revenue without overwhelm.

Christine Malfair 🏨

Hoteliers, your success in 2026 depends on what you do this quarter.


Just wrapped up a great 2-day planning session with one of my hotel clients. 

Did we talk about AI? 
You bet we did. 

We talked about what AI means for hotels today, and how it’s already shaping what’s next.

There were some reactions, followed by good reaction, and then planning what needs to be done in 2026. 

We all came together and agree that the choices made now are what create tomorrow’s results.

As Seth Godin says, “Today is your best chance to improve tomorrow.” 

Hotels know how to pivot, adapt, and change better than most industries.
Agree? 
Are you getting ready for 2026 and beyond?

Christine Malfair

Hotel marketing consultant & contractor for independent hotels. Grow your direct revenue without the complexity of a big agency. | Former GM | 15+ years fractional CMO

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