A business professional offering 10+ years of experience in both marketing and sales. Strong leadership capabilities, communication skills, and business development has resulted in successfully building and delivering community and national based programs. Welcoming the opportunity to grow business and drive growth in a leadership role. 

2013 - CURRENT

COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

BEATTIES OFFICE SUPPLY

• Manage accounts to meet customer needs and maximize budget

• Cross sell product lines to grow share of wallet for Beatties

• Exceed annual sales targets and profit goals

• Conduct pricing and business reviews semi annually

• Prospect and network to establish new accounts

• Represent the company at business events and activities

• Developed and manage the promotional product website

• Purchasing and vendor management 

2005 - 2013

MARKETING MANAGER

BMO BANK OF MONTREAL

• Managed coordinators and business partners to deliver campaigns

• Built the Local Marketing Centre and branded material for sales teams and branches

• Developed and implemented various Community and National campaigns

• Conducted monthly calls with the sales force to understand marketing needs

• Managed partners and agency relationships to create marketing materials

• Built the Small Business Banking and the Newcomers to Canada programs

• Responsible for annual operating budget of $1,500,000

2001 - 2005

MARKETING COORDINATOR

NIAGARA COLLEGE

• Assisted clients with their job search needs

• Established community relationships and opportunities for our clients

• Maintained the Centre's website and marketing collateral

• Developed marketing materials for events and activities

• Delivered presentations, workshops, and community events

2018 - CURRENT

ST. CATHARINES BUSINESS CLUB

PAST PRESIDENT AND CURRENT MARKETING MANAGER

TREASURER 2019 - 2021

• Lead meetings and oversee all activities of the Club

• Delegated and managed the activities of the Executive Committee

• Generated membership growth following flat-line created by COVID

• Ensured Club bylaws and processes are followed

• Guided members in recruitment and approval of new members

• Manage Club's social media platform accounts Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram

• Develop recruitment strategy to attract new members

• Managed operating budget and spending

2018 - CURRENT

United Way of Niagara

Golf Committee

• Engage community businesses to increase event participation

• Reach out to companies and individuals for monetary and prize donations

• Manage the ordering and delivery of promotional items for the event

• Participate in monthly meetings and post implementation discussions

• Greet golfers and assist with a smooth delivery of the events

JULY 2023 - CURRENT

St. Vincent de Paul, Niagara St. Patrick's Charter

Web and Social Media

• Build and manage the organizations website

• Develop promotional strategies for events and fundraising

• Direct and guide activity across the main social media platforms

• Reach out to businesses and community partners to generate funding and donations.