I am part of the NuVista Homes sales team located in a new Calgary residential community called Hotchkiss.I’m happy to work with Calgary families in building their dream home, paying attention to the customer’s needs and making sure that their experience is the best.

I led a small marketing team that was responsible for the creation and execution of online and digital marketing initiatives in the Calgary and area real estate industry.Marketing initiatives included social media, email marketing, video, radio and TV, billboard advertising and customer events.

As Marketing Manager at Sunridge Shopping Centre, I was responsible for creating and executing strategic marketing plans, promoting the shopping centre as well as assisting all tenants with their marketing. My main responsibilities included creating and executing strategic marketing plans and campaigns based on demographic research, execute and manage all mall events, manage social media and website, develop partnerships within the community and all other marketing activities within the shopping centre.

Promoting the new, vibrant community of the University District in NW Calgary.

Greeting customers that visited the sales centre and introduced them to various condominium floorplans and the development itself. Assisted the Sales Manager with completing sales.

As Marketing Director, I was responsible for managing the corporate marketing team and ensuring corporate marketing strategies were reflected in the events we produced. I was fortunate enough to manage and lead a team of very bright and energetic Marketing professionals in the creative team, digital team, data and registration teams. The Corporate Marketing team was the brand ambassadors to dmg and we ensured that each marketing message or campaign enhanced the specific event's brand and the overall dmg brand.I worked closely with Event Directors and Managers to ensure each unique event's brand was represented in all marketing communication pieces, including digital, print and social media. We worked closely with Sales to ensure they had the proper marketing materials that drove exhibition, conference and sponsorship sales. At tradeshows I would act as public relations manager, coordinating media relations and how the dmg brand was communicated.I also represented Corporate Marketing at all Executive Leadership meetings and participated in the development of the company's strategic business direction and new market entry.dmg :: events organises many of the world’s most important exhibitions and conferences. From the global gas market to the oil sands of Alberta, dmg :: events provides conferences that provoke and educate, and exhibitions that showcase the best products and services that the industry has to offer.

As eCommerce Content Manager, I was responsible for daily eCommerce site updates, including setting up new products, copy, images and maintaining catalog to ensure content was up to date and correct, using the IBM WebSphere Commerce platform. I worked with Product Managers and Product Marketing Managers in all IHS industries, including Energy, Automotive, Chemical, Aerospace & Defense & Maritime to determine products for the site and used eCommerce analytic tools to report KPI's and business performance. I also supported and assisted with testing and development of new enhancements and functionality for the global eCommerce site.My experience in the eCommerce department helped me develop strong digital media, SEO and essential online marketing experience. I was able to work with the Product Marketing Managers to ensure their products were featured on the store and had a strong online presence that enhanced their brand awareness.

As Marketing Manager for our Global and Strategic Accounts, I created, developed and executed successful marketing campaigns, programs and events that benefited our largest customers. As such, my marketing efforts targeted companies in several industries, including Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense and Government, Automotive, and Electronics and Media, Chemical and Healthcare. I have gained knowledge and expertise in the ability to communicate our company message at all levels within the variety of industries we serviced.I was fortunate to be able to work closely with the Global Accounts Sales team and through various marketing campaigns and events, I successfully assisted the Sales teams in driving revenue and creating new business and brand/market awareness. I worked closely with each Global Account Manager in developing their yearly sales strategy and collaborated with them on how the Marketing efforts could help reach their target sales goal.IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. Businesses and governments in more than 165 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content, expert independent analysis and flexible delivery methods of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is committed to sustainable, profitable growth and employs nearly 8,000 people in 31 countries around the world.

I was responsible for managing the Marketing team's efforts in terms of executing campaigns and strategic marketing. Using a variety of different media, including print, advertising, online, and events, I developed marketing campaigns and implemented them with my team. We successfully created and executed customer engagement events, user conferences and industry tradeshows, that augmented our company brand, generated leads and fostered customer engagement and loyalty.This position built the foundation of my team leadership skills and introduced me to the development and execution of fully integrated marketing campaigns and strategic marketing.

Managed a small Marketing Team. I was responsible for creating and executing all Advertising, Marketing Campaigns, Plans and Marketing Budgets. I was also responsible to ensure GEDCO was well-represented at over 10 trade shows worldwide.

I started my own company with a colleague from school. We prepared direct mailings, prepared Marketing plans, brochures, business cards, logos and business plans for small companies. We dissolved our company to pursue individual opportunities, but the experience created the foundation of my entrepreneurial spirit and strong business and marketing acumen.