Jared Bakonyi Email & Phone Number

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

I lead Pollock Clinics’ marketing initiatives. My role involves tracking our lead flow and conversion rates to continually analyze our processes, solve problems and pinpoint areas of improvement. I pursue business growth through inbound marketing channels, search engine optimization, and outbound efforts to reach partners or future clientele. I manage our advertising budget, adjusting our spend according to business outcomes and exploring new channels. I also manage the production of our written copy, strategizing how to position our messaging and content towards our various target audiences. I plan events to provide our company crucial networking opportunities. Finally, I co-manage the members of our call centre who speak with leads once they our funnel.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I redesigned the BC Fencing Association's website to meet their key organizational objectives. I construct a monthly newsletter for club members, parents, and coaches to ensure event messaging and announcements are delivered efficiently and professionally. I established a style guide for future design consistency and execute website changes upon request.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I’ve served as a founding member of Galint since before its incorporation. Our team organizes major scale Super Smash Bros. esports events, most notably the Battle of BC series, which has grown from a college passion project into the most popular fighting game event in Canada and the Pacific Northwest. I directed Battle of BC 3, 4, and 5. For Galint, I am our marketing director first, and a project manager second. I champion everything under the marketing and content umbrella, including social media, copywriting (sales decks, website, and content), and media. My role balances managing members of those respective teams and executing content and organizational work myself. Our marketing has consistently been top notch in the industry, boasting social media metrics even I find difficult to believe, and achieving outstanding global reception. Through Galint I was able to run Play With Heart in 2019 for the Canadian Mental Health Association, a charity esports event where we raised $12,500 for mental health initiatives in British Columbia. I come from a grassroots background and believe in people-driven storytelling in esports.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I served as Adamas’ primary creative voice and director of marketing initiatives. My role began part-time in social media management and quickly evolved into a full time position where I produced and managed all of our content planning, copywriting, and creative deliverables for partners. I sharpened my graphic design and video editing skills, oftentimes acting as a one-man team in ideating and executing mixed media content. Finally, I was an active participant in business development projects, working as a right-hand to our CEO in producing sales decks, developing products & services, executing live events, and updating our website. Adamas served as a perfect combination of my background in gaming and my passion for health and wellness. Our team consisted primarily of coaches—health and performance practitioners—which for me was unbelievable as I gained knowledge over time (and perhaps osmosis).

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I acted as the Co-President of the UBC Esports Association for the 2020-2021 academic year. My role required a plethora of knowledge and action concerning event direction, sponsorship relations, digital marketing, and people management. The role oversaw 15 departments including those focused on internal operations (administration, human resources, finance) as well as game specific departments focused on event coordination (Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, etc).

Vancouver, Canada Area

I served as the Director of Super Smash Bros. for the UBC Esports Association, running the university club's largest game department. I managed a team of executives who run multiple weekly events garnering 10-60 attendants each, and was highly involved in overall club operations including external relationship management (partnerships), conflict resolution, and day-to-day administrative work.During this time I directed Play With Heart in tandem with the Canadian Mental Health Association and co-directed Battle of BC 3. Play With Heart raised $12,500 for mental health initiatives and sported 450 attendees and tens of thousands of viewers online.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I orchestrated a gaming co-curricular experience for students to maintain connectedness, teamwork and competition through a time of online schooling. I acted as a liaison between the esports industry and the school to tailor an experience to the students’ and school’s needs. We managed a community of students directly and engaging them in weekly gaming opportunities in accordance with the school’s values. The program was a resounding success and I've since returned to engage in public speaking and workshops with students.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I worked in research for two summers at Cambridge collecting industry statistics and conducting comparative analyses against market competitors. The role involved intensive digging into real estate trends in BC, comparing bond yields through the last decade, comparing rates of return, and presenting all of the data in a way that is readable and applicable to company operations. I also constructed company presentation material for pitches and briefings to external investors and banks. It was an excellent learning experience coinciding with my business education at UBC.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Marketing

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Deputy Head Boy, Prefect of Arts & Culture, Event Director, Rigg Scholar for the Performing Arts, Headmasters'.