Michèle Hamilton Email & Phone Number

Okotoks, Ab, Ca

Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

Spotlight Marketing provides marketing services for small businesses and non-profits.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Think Local First, a non-profit society in Victoria, spearheaded a unique initiative that provided an easy, no-cost way for people to support their local, independent businesses across British Columbia. We sold digital gift certificates on behalf of local businesses. Called Support Local BC, this program provided local businesses with a cost-free alternative to selling digital gift certificates themselves. By the numbers:Over $1,680,000 in gift certificates purchased110 communities have partnered with us1,794 participating businesses and we have sold gift certificates for 1,149 of themOur program became a connector of economic development organizations around the province such as Chambers of Commerce, BIAs, Community Futures offices, Trust offices and municipal government offices.On 15 Oct 2022, the gift certificate program ended and was replaced with a VISA Debit Reward Card which is easier for businesses and consumers to manage.

Victoria, British Columbia

Day-to-day management of this member-driven, non-profit organization with the support of the Board of Directors. Responsible for recruiting, and on boarding new members . Connect with 200 local, independent business members on an ongoing basis to understand their needs and provide solutions and opportunities. Organize monthly member networking and learning events. Connect with like-minded organizations in Greater Victoria to work together to advance the prosperity and economic sustainability in our community. Implemented and maintained email communications using Mailchimp and accounting records using Quickbooks Online. Support the organization and members by updating the Wordpress website and managing the social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter).

Brentwood Bay Bc

4-576 Hillside Ave Victoria Bc

If you’re reading this, you know the value of a solid online presence. After all, it’s not hard to create a basic website and throw it up on the web. What’s more difficult is developing a digital strategy that gets results. More exposure, more customers, more money.That’s where I come in.As the Project Manager at Digalytical Marketing Inc., I shape successful futures for businesses and the teams that support them. Using digital marketing strategies based on science, not gimmicks, I find the best course of action for driving targeted traffic to your website, and for converting that traffic to leads, sales and long-term customers. Your strategy will be tailored to your specific needs, and will deliver measurable results you can count on.

Victoria, British Columbia

Developed strategic online marketing plans for clients which incorporated website usability, email marketing, social media outreach, content marketing and search engine optimization. Conducted one-on-one and group training on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest) for a variety of businesses.

Victoria, British Columbia

Social media and traditional marketing strategy and implementation; development of sales tools; direct mail campaigns; tracking advertising campaign success.

Victoria, British Columbia

Supervised three staff responsible for allocating office space in Ministry of Environment buildings as well as remote satellite sites.Managed the 400 vehicles in the ministry fleet including lease agreements, insurance, and maintenance. Provided managers with assistance for internal group relocations.

Victoria, British Columbia

Provide colour consultations, space planning services and selection of design elements to residential and commercial clients.

Victoria, British Columbia

Completed work on a contract basis:Organized a second charity fundraiser featuring the national television personalities, The Designer Guys, Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman.Updated the company website by writing text and collecting images for the web design company. Designed in-house publicity material including a corporate brochure and a postcard.

Victoria, British Columbia

Managed the implementation of a Customer Relations software program.Organized a charity fundraising events featuring the national television personalities, The Designer Guys, Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman.

Doha, Qatar

Performed general accounts payable and payroll functions for a U.S. Military defence contractor before repatriating to Canada in January 2003.

Doha, Qatar

Developed article ideas and wrote articles, scheduled photo sessions, styled products/houses/areas to be photographed and provided input into the content of photographs.Discussed and sold advertising opportunities spacewith to businesses and provided input into the layout and content of the advertisements.

Doha Qatar

Investigated the feasibility of proposed initiatives by conducting cost-benefit analysis, resource allocation and logistical support requirements.Managed the functional areas of transportation, stock control, staff housing and computer systems support to ensure the provision of high-quality service to hospital staff.Provided general knowledge in areas of administration, purchasing and human resources.

Victoria, British Columbia

Developed and managed a new e-commerce division of Ruffell & Brown Interiors Ltd. selling custom window blinds online.

Victoria, British Columbia

Managed the custom interior design department including a staff of eight interior decorators, a production sewing room, and support staff, and department budget.Responsible for providing assistance with projects, reviewing work orders, establishing retail pricing for custom order products and ensuring quality of finished work.Managed the department budget and established retail pricing for custom order products.

Victoria, British Columbia

Responsible for providing interior design services to residential and commercial clients including furniture layout and selections, window coverings, floor coverings and accessories. Related skills used include retail selling, networking, marketing, and customer service.Responsible for dealing with suppliers to place custom orders, confirm costs and acknowledge shipping dates.

National Defence Headquarters

Cost Analyst - Defined client needs, extracted and analyzed historical and forecasted costing data and presented results to senior management.; Participated in reviews of organizations to ensure appropriate organizational structure and levels of staffing.Manager - Financial and Administrative Services, 70 Communication Group HQ, Trenton, Ontario; Managed a department responsible for providing financial and; to the Headquarters' staff and nine satellite units.; Responsible for the coordination of a $60 million budget including . Ttrackeding budget trends and adviseding senior management on recommended courses of action.Manager - Payroll and & Accounts Payable, Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario Trenton, Ontario,; Managed a staff of nine employees responsible for maintaining pay records for 2,900 military personnel and; for the military base.

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics And Commerce

Certificate, Interior Design

Education record