Chris George Zuger Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Partner with clients during onboarding, working together to develop customized strategies and launch plans.
• Collaborate closely on dynamic marketing initiatives, contributing to both creative ideas and execution.
• Work alongside teams to shape marketing strategies and create actionable roadmaps for client success.
• Manage and optimize Facebook ad campaigns in collaboration with team members to ensure maximum impact.
• Work with cross-functional teams to lead and support Google Ads campaigns focused on performance and growth.
• Contribute to the creative process, providing input and direction for innovative marketing designs.

Everywhere

• Named as one of the top 3 supply chain podcasts today, SCNPodcast joins together host Richard Donaldson (ex-eBay director of operations) and guests as they dive into the tectonic shifts happening in Supply Chain today..
• I oversee new Podcast content partner acquisitions and series productions
• Manage relationships with third-party content providers, producing original and exclusive podcast content and programming our local editorial offering
• Formulate the annual and quarterly plans, engage internal and external stakeholder inputs and execute
• Regularly liaise and collaborate with internal colleagues to build the business across diverse geographic regions

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Developed and executed global branding and marketing strategies, optimizing for maximum ROI.
• Managed proposal delivery timelines and produced high-quality bid documents tailored to issuer requirements.
• Spearheaded innovative lead generation campaigns, employing strategic communications to socialize ideas effectively.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Managed full-cycle project management for client accounts, including defining scope, presenting recommendations, and managing forecasts.
• Acted as a liaison between clients and internal departments for project execution.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans with unique creative ideas.
• Ensured accuracy in financial reporting, client estimates, budgets, and invoices.

Ottawa

• Managed private and public sector clients, negotiating rates and setting project deliverables.
• Utilized Translation Management software to streamline workflows and maintain comprehensive project records.
• Maintained communication with clients and translators in Canada, France, and the UK, ensuring services met diverse requirements.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Founded and built a successful 1-person marketing digital advertising service in Ottawa, Canada.
• Developed partnerships with local businesses to secure third-party promotions and managed project deadlines effectively.
• Managed day-to-day communication with key partners and reported weekly on campaign performance.

Emerald Plaza 1547 Merivale Road Suite 500 Ottawa ON

• Developed marketing strategies to promote MKTG services and secure contracts.
• Managed end-to-end cloud-based business management system development.
• Won ~$2.5M in contracts through writing essential RFP responses.
• Led brand refresh, logo redesign, and responsive design blog launch.

Ottawa

• Founded and led a full-service agency, developing creative strategies for diverse clients.
• Managed project and company budgets, working closely with the account team and board of directors.
• Led successful campaigns for Ottawa Ribfest and Ottawa International Buskerfest, increasing attendance and revenue.
• Implemented branding executions for local businesses, resulting in substantial sales growth and enhanced market positioning.

· Generates sales for Glue Magazine towards reaching 2nd highest sales record in publication history· Managed and solved conflicts and creative issues with clients.· Managed, mentored, and coordinated the sales team and other staff members in other departments where necessary.

South Keys - Ottawa

· Responsible for over 1/2 Million dollars in inventory sales,while maintaining over 100% sales-to-target and profitability.· Responsible for the training top-in-store sales associates insales techniques and product knowledge

160 Elgin

· Top 10th percentile of revenue generating front-line agents· Was promoted to the Quality Assurance call monitoring team after one year with the company

160 Elgin St. Ottawa

· Top 10th percentile of revenu generating front-line agents· Was promoted to the Quality Assurance call monitoring team after one year with the company

Ottawa

• Strategized and connected music artists with venues in Ottawa.
• Acted as a copywriter, art director, and advertising powerhouse in the artist community.
• Produced various concerts over a 7-year period.
• Pioneered the Ideal Branding concept for Onethousandone.

3 Years, Advertising

High School Diploma, General Studies