Tourism Kamloops

Director, Marketing + Brand

Thrive Digital

Performance Strategist

Project Lead

iTel Networks Inc.

Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

Best Buy Canada

Responsible for planning, executing and measuring Best Buy Canada's digital marketing campaigns to drive traffic, generate sales and build brand awareness, both in-store and on-line. 

•Develop multi-platform marketing strategy, including display, search (SEM), mobile and social media marketing.
•Project manage large-scale national campaigns, from engaging stakeholders, briefing creative and media, managing budgets, and fulfilling key deliverables.

Digital Marketing Specialist

PressReader (NewspaperDirect)

Marketing and Sales Experience: 

•Develop/manage online and print media marketing collateral, social media, press releases and training materials.
•Implement key customer acquisition strategies via email, telephone and online meeting programs. 
•Usage of online analytics techniques, resulting in a 150% increase in lead generation and website traffic. 
•Tradeshow preparation and event management. 

Management Experience: 

•Bi-weekly analysis of partner KPIs. Quarterly analysis of division sales, forecasts and budgets.  
•Manage customer growth and retention strategies. Highly involved with product pricing and promotional offers. 
•Conduct full-scale sales and product training sessions.

Manager, Marketing & Global Accounts

Rouge Marketing & Event Management

Produced and managed fashion show for official launch of Malene Grotrian Design’s Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. Attained 100% sell-out for main event with 200 attendees. 

Responsible for the following:

•Official show communication, including press releases, public announcements, social media and contacting existing clientele. 
•Communicated and managed vendors and sponsors. 
•Created and managed budget.

Project Manager, Marketing

South Asian Mental Health Action & Awareness

Worked with team of 11 other directors to research, produce and manage Vancouver’s first annual all-day, all-ages, free mental health conference in October 2011, targeted specifically toward the South Asian community. Exceeded target of 400 attendees from various ethnicities. Event consisted of nine local community and media sponsors and 90 volunteers. 

Currently in planning stages for Spring 2013 conference , with the following core responsibilities:

•Creating official documents, handouts and brochures for volunteers and targeted communities. Also responsible for key branding pieces including signage and promotional branding products. 
•Maintaining ongoing media relations, press releases and sponsorships. 
•Generating public awareness by exhibiting at various public community events.

Marketing Director

BCAMA

Worked with team of volunteers to conceptualize and execute annual VISION conference for 2012, with the key role of generating higher on-site new member sign-ups.  

•Developed concept and organized all logistics for Members-only Lounge, an exclusive networking arena for members and conference speakers. 
•Planned and deployed on-site twitter contest. #BCAMAVision was trending in Canada throughout the day.
•Secured sponsorship donation for Members-only gift bags

Planning Committee Member, 2012 BCAMA VISION Conference

Vancouver Board of Trade

Worked closely with the Program Manager to develop framework, expectations and objectives of core events for students. Planned, organized and executed the following LOT student events:  

•Leadership Forum (February 2006).  Responsible for 150 attendees, 14 prominent guest speakers, and team of 14 student volunteers. 
•Graduation Ceremony (August 2006) with 150 attendees, professional business speakers and a team of 5 student volunteers. 
•First ever Speed-Networking Event (January 2007). Attended by 70 students and business professionals (maximum capacity of venue), team of 3 students. Also emceed event.

Executive Chair, Events Committee

The Group Connect (Formerly known as Cell One Inc.)

Served clients with wireless solutions including activating cellular phones, smart phones and internet services, and also prepared repair orders. 

Responsible for the following: 

•Scheduling meetings for all employees, and composing/distributing inter-company memorandums. 
•Training and orientation for new employees. 
•Provided clients with all communication needs and services and built lasting relationships with customers and employees.

Communications Consultant

Experienced Digital Marketer with a demonstrated history of working in both B2B and B2C. Strong marketing professional skilled in Team Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy and Performance Marketing.

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