Experience

Communications Strategist
2021-06 - Present
ITFO Communications Enterprise-scale content solutions
Victoria, BC (Remote)

Providing data-driven insights to inform marketing campaigns and knowledge management (KM) projects for senior leaders of our Fortune 500 client organization.

  • Planned and executed the implementation of an organization-wide knowledge management system.
  • Created content on behalf of senior leaders for their personal publication.
  • Developed a system in PowerApps to facilitate the access, organization, and tracking of completed RFIs.
  • Adminstrated ABM web portals using WordPress, making updates to attract visits from client organizations.
Communications Strategist
2021-06 - 2021-04
ElementIQ Full-service marketing agency for SMBs
Vancouver, BC (Remote)

Worked closely with departmental leads to ensure a smooth transition for client services and team members. Retained during the sale of Lifeblood Marketing to ElementIQ, continuing as marketing lead for key accounts.

  • Launched new marketing campaigns (inbound, outbound, growth) for key clients, focused on user experience and conversion-rate optimization.
  • Led the transition of client services following ElementIQ's acquisition of Lifeblood Marketing, developing new company-wide SOPs related to strategy, SEO, and content marketing.
Communications Strategist
2021-02 - 2021-06
Lifeblood Marketing (Acquired) Botique marketing agency specializing in real estate
Kelowna, BC

Supported a tight-knit team by structuring full-service marketing efforts across a wide range of channels. Led marketing strategy and program development for key accounts.

  • Managed client's marketing strategies and deliverables including website management and SEO, social media marketing, content and email marketing (e.g., drip campaigns), and PPC.
  • Successfully developed largest client's marketing strategy, leading to an ongoing relationship that helped to support the sale of Lifeblood Marketing.
  • Led the restructuring process alongside the client service's lead during acquisition by ElementIQ.
Communications Manager
2017-03 - 2020-02
Hiilite Fast-paced marketing startup focused on growth
Kelowna, BC

Starting as Content Writer, I was quickly promoted to Communications Manager upon returning from university to work in-office. Both company revenue and number of FTEs more than tripled during my tenure.

  • Developed content strategy to ensure consistent growth for small to medium-sized businesses across a wide range of industries
  • Established departmental roles and responsibilities, task descriptions, and time budgets to define measurable success
  • Produced and delivered marketing content for top-tier clients to increase conversions and improve user experience
  • Managed client relationships to further stakeholder buy-in
  • Conducted content workshops to foster interdepartmental growth

Education

Communication (Bachelor of Arts)
2017 - 2020

Volunteering

Guest Lecturer
2021 - Current

Invited to lecture on marketing for students in the course CMNS 130: Introduction to Digital Media each semester.

Skills

  • Marketing (Expert)

    ABM, B2B, B2C, MarTech

  • SEO (Expert)

    Link Building, On-Page, Schema Markup, Technical

  • Writing (Expert)

    Coaching, Copywriting, Editing, Technical Writing

  • Data & Analytics (Proficient)

    BI, Reporting, SQL, Visualizations

  • Information Architecture (Proficient)

    Master Data Management, RDF, Semantic Search, Taxonomies

  • Project Management (Proficient)

  • UX Design (Proficient)

    Accessibility, Journey Mapping, Wireframing

  • Graphic Design (Capable)

  • Photography & Videography (Capable)

  • Web Development (Capable)

    HTML, CSS, JS

Interests

  • Coffee — Espresso, Machiatto, Cappuccino
  • Motorcycles — Yamaha, 2001 FZ1, Inline-four