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Experience

Independent Contractor

Self-employed

December 2024 - Present

Remote

(Ottawa Valley Area)

  • Provide design and marketing services to businesses through Fiverr, consistently maintaining 5-stars with positive reviews.

  • Successfully manage multiple projects, guiding clients through the creative process from concept to completion.

  • Recognized for excellent customer service, earning repeat clients, referrals, and tips for high-quality work.

  • Develop and execute personal marketing strategies on Instagram and TikTok, growing brand visibility and client base.

  • Designed and built a personal website to showcase services, portfolio, and client testimonials.

Digital Marketing Specialist

MHS (Multi-Health Systems)

October 2023 - October 2024

Remote

(Toronto, ON)

  • Executed impactful campaigns using Microsoft D365, ensuring optimization for various inboxes

  • Revamped newsletter templates to enhance click-through rates and engagement

  • Spearheaded the creation and implementation of an efficient email brief and campaign request process, eliminating the need for extensive Teams discussions by gathering comprehensive information early on

  • Analyzed data to optimize content and performance

  • Identified opportunities for internal process improvement and implemented effective solutions

Email Marketing Specialist

Alludo (previously Corel)

August 2020 - September 2023

Remote

(Ottawa, ON)

  • Managed engaging email campaigns for B2C, B2B, and SaaS products 

  • Continually optimized content and segments based on data from email dashboards

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on multiple projects, meeting deadlines and stakeholders' expectations

  • Transformed email strategy and processes for MindManager, resulting in consistent YoY revenue growth

Festival Assistant

Almonte Celtfest

March 2020 - September 2021

Remote

(Almonte, ON)

  • Coordinated social media and website content during busy season

  • Created digital campaign in place of on-site promotions due to COVID-19 pandemic

  • Designed sponsor package, social media graphics, and more

Online Marketing Manager

SEIYNA

April 2020 - September 2020

  • Responsible for launching & managing social media profiles, website, and online sales

  • Designed logo and promotional materials

  • Created engaging copy and content

Remote

(Ottawa, ON)

Social Media
Manager

Gemmell's Garden Centre

April 2013 - April 2020

Smiths Falls, ON

  • Captured & edited promotional videos and photos 

  • Managed & tracked website, Instagram, and Facebook content

  • Launched e-commerce website during COVID-19 pandemic

  • Ran a successful one month campaign designed to increase revenue at annual open house. Resulted in a 60% increase in sales in 2019 compared to 2018.

Education

Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies

Carleton University

Graduated 2020

Ottawa, ON

My education provided me with a robust foundation to excel as a marketing professional. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on experience, I acquired a deep understanding of mass communication theories, media production techniques, and strategic marketing principles.
 

This equipped me with the skills to analyze audience behavior, identify market trends, and develop targeted communication strategies tailored to diverse demographics. 

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Social Media Management

Management

Graphic Design

Digital Marketing

Email Marketing

Copywriting

Project Management

Programs

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro

Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Mailchimp

Asana

Canva

Google Suite

Meta Business Suite (Instagram + Facebook)

TikTok

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