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Marketing Manager for Japan-based global product line of coffee scrubs & matcha scrubs.

Overseeing marketing communications, brand management and content marketing both globally as well as in specific country markets.

Working with channel partners to ensure that brand is consistently communicated, maintained and enhanced.

Collaborating with product development team on packaging, placement and other strategic decisions.

Marketing Manager

WebMarketers

Brand Strategist & Content Marketing Manager for growing digital marketing agency. Clients include a wide variety of small-to-medium sized businesses across Canada and worldwide.

Copywriting, copy editing and content management for websites, ads, promotions etc. Writing new page content, resources, blogs and articles for client websites. Creating and updating site content for on-page & off-page SEO.

Aligning strategic content management with brand and voice, both for clients as well as internally at WebMarketers.

Oversaw and produced photography and videography for client sites, social media, and internal use. Managed social media for agency as well as for clients.

Brand Strategist & Content Marketing Manager 

DQYDJ Comedy & Entertainment

Stand-up comic, performing in Toronto and Ottawa, with gigs in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Minneapolis, Mexico and at sea.

Have performed to audiences big and small (some of them so small, it was like being in someone's living room)... to all ages and demographics... corporate groups... not-so-corporate groups... seniors... youth... in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, coffee houses, laundry mats, lofts, church basements, and other establishments of various repute.

Stand-Up Comic

A2B  →  Step Up Your Communications Game!

Providing solutions for individuals and organizations (from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies) in communications, marketing, presentation skills, storytelling, branding, public relations, social media, training, facilitation, and overall messaging strategy.

► Designed and developed business, market analysis, and marketing plans for clients such as Google, Brookfield Real Estate, and Downtown Dog Lounge

► Initiated marketing communications plans for Montessori, YMCA, and CruiseShipCenters, helping clients to expand presence and increase revenue

► Implemented and executed content marketing, advertising, public relations and outreach campaigns for clients in Canada and worldwide, leading to increased revenue and market share, earning strong reviews and referrals from clients

► Consistent record of growth, experience and awareness in marketing and communications, staying on the cutting edge of trends in social media; consolidation and erosion in the media business; evolution of the brand concept and marketing perceptions; and communications dynamics in the ever-changing marketplace

► Successfully training and coaching clients on communications skills, most notably in presentation skills, public speaking, sales, workplace communication, interview skills and the like; achieving results for clients in the form of work promotions, job offers, higher sales numbers, and increased confidence

Senior Communications Specialist

Algonquin College

Taught college-level photography courses, and consistently earned highly positive evaluations from students for my ability to identify their strengths, gaps and goals in order to help them become better photographers. Many of the students have gone on to become professional photographers (always something I take pride in, when I can facilitate the success of others).

Developed curricula to assist students in mastering the necessary skills and competencies related to photographic composition and technique, artistic approaches, camera/gear proficiency, post-processing, display, and publishing.

Assessed and evaluated student progress in learning the curriculum, and assisted	students requiring support, supplemental instruction and/or guidance.

Also worked with administration and other professors on a formal curriculum revamp, implementing changes in order to increase enrolment numbers and raise student satisfaction ratings.

Instructor

In-TAC (International Talent Acquisition Centre)

Taught workplace communications and public speaking skills to newcomers and immigrants of varying nationalities and demographics.

Developed a signature, award-winning curriculum based on time-tested methods of public speaking, communications and leadership.

Helped clients to gain confidence in their communications abilities; to attain gainful employment in the North American job market; and to achieve better performance appraisals, salary increases, and career advancement.

Facilitator

a+b images

Photographer for weddings, portraiture, events and commercial work. Facilitator, teacher and coach of photography -- ranging from entry-level skills to fine-tuning one's portfolio. Offering one-on-one and group lessons, as well as workshops in travel photography, street photography, portraiture, and more.

Launched by acquiring the skills to become a master photographer; earning new clients via word of mouth, advertising, PR, social media, etc.; and running operations such as finance, marketing, accounting and IT (e-commerce, SEO, CRM, etc.). Managing all aspects of communications, including website development and design, branding, collateral, promotion, pricing strategy, and business development, in order to establish and grow this photography business.

Creating and managing budgets from the initial start-up phase, to quarterly and yearly reviews, to client and project budgets, advertising & marketing, etc.

Founder & Chief of Photography

✓  Successful leader in marketing communications												
✓  Resilient self-starter and problem-solver
✓  Strategic thinker and brass tacks multi-tasker
✓  Strong skills in relationship management
✓  Solid leadership and business development acumen	
✓  Energetic & adaptable at work and in life
✓  Constant desire to learn, teach and lead

I bring value to people, teams and organizations by providing content and solutions that tell a story about your unique brand & product. Leveraging years of experience in marketing communications, advertising, PR, training, facilitation & more - to build better brands and grow successful relationships.

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