W. Ryan Holt Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Barrie, Ontario, Ca

At Accessibility Professionals, I have the privilege of leading the strategic direction, sales initiatives, and digital innovation efforts for a business that has been transforming spaces and lives across North America since 2006. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to create accessible environments that promote independence, safety, and inclusiveness—values that are deeply embedded in everything we do.In my role, I focus on where we're going as a company, promoting a positive, high-performance culture, and aligning our marketing and sales channels with digital innovation to unlock new opportunities. I am committed to building a strategy that supports growth, creates meaningful customer experiences, and continuously evolves how we serve both our clients and communities.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

In this role, I led four specialized teams of creatives and marketing technologists, including:_An award-winning in-house branding and web agency._Technology specialists managing Martech tools and vendor relations._A digital team driving new sales channels._A client insights group focused on actionable intelligence.Working for one of Canada’s leading companies, I leveraged over a decade of business experience across diverse roles—strategist, analyst, buyer, marketer, salesperson, designer, and writer. However, the most fulfilling part of this journey was leadership. I focused on empowering my teams by breaking down barriers and providing the tools, support, and guidance they needed to excel, fostering a culture of passion and continuous improvement.Together, we developed marketing strategies that resonated with both clients and algorithms, employing a personalized, revenue-driven approach. As a trusted internal agency, we delivered comprehensive creative solutions and lead-generation support for the firm and its advisors, always committed to building long-term value and enhancing business growth.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

In this role, I spearheaded the creation of an in-house Digital Branding marketing agency from the ground up, transforming it into an award-winning program that became a trusted partner for the firm and its advisors. I built and led a multidisciplinary team of account managers, designers, copywriters, developers, and strategists, all aligned toward one goal: helping advisors tell their unique stories, connect with future clients, and grow their businesses through innovative digital solutions.Our team provided end-to-end marketing services, including:_Brand strategy_Website design and development_Copywriting and content marketing_Print collateral_Photography and visual storytelling_Search Engine Optimization (SEO)_Social media strategy and management_Survey design and insightsThis initiative was more than just a service provider—it became a center of excellence for branding and digital marketing within the organization. Our work focused on developing personalized, impactful campaigns that empowered advisors to stand out in their markets, attract new clients, and build lasting relationships.As the team’s leader, I fostered a creative, collaborative environment where my colleagues could thrive. I emphasized continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable business impact. It was a privilege to lead a group of passionate marketers and creatives in a space where strategic thinking met creative execution, driving value for both the firm and its clients.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Barrie, Ontario, Ca

Barrie, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I dedicated my expertise, time, resources and passion, supporting the strategic vision of the Bereaved Families of Ontario._Managed our latest website redesign by setting priorities and providing direction to our web developer and graphic designer. Project completion date: July, 2018_Spearheaded the visual rebrand of BFO-Toronto, including logo, colour palette, voice & tone, imagery and styles._Researched, interviewed stakeholders, analyzed past site analytics, and developed the creative brief for our website redesign project, including sitemap, user stories, brand requirements, required functionalities, and more._Cultivated ongoing community relationships with our new online quarterly newsletter._Review organizational communications to ensure brand consistency.Last year over 6,389 individuals accessed direct support provided by over 7,904 BFO volunteer hours. It's our mission to inspire hope and healing for those in their grief journey.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Exposed to various roles and environments within RBC and sponsored charities._One of 100 Associates selected from an applicant pool of 5,000 across Canada._Awarded 'Associate of the Month' for July 2015_Finalist in Next Generation Social Innovator Challenge (awarded $3,000 for charity)RBC Enterprise Compliance (P&CB Canadian Banking):_Provide project-based support within RBC’s Enterprise Compliance P&CB Canadian Banking Division._Prepare reporting templates for internal and external auditors by combining measurement results of separate lines of business into concise and succinct reportsSickKids Foundation - Business Intelligence Analyst (RBC-sponsored): _Created an auto-populating and revolutionary dashboard for senior management team, cutting time spent preparing key metrics and reports in half_As part of a cross-functional team, helped launch a variety of microsites, applications, and other digital projects_Assisted in the establishment of architecture to collect and analyze large web datasets from the various Foundation websites_Implemented event-tracking and other advanced analytic collection methods via Google Analytics & Tag Manager_Consulted project managers to generate the appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking events for microsite launchesCanadian Personal & Commercial Banking (Retail & Sales):_Created value for clients and exceeded regional objectives, closed sales in 5% of customer interactions_Built influence within and outside RBC by planning and executing three client RBC-sponsored events, thereby strengthening client relationships and acquiring potential client leads

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

As part of a cross-functional team, I helped launch a variety of microsites, applications, and other digital projects._Cut time spent preparing key metrics and reports in half, through the creation an auto-populating and revolutionary dashboard for senior management team (using an API and SickKids Foundation web analytics)_Consulted with 3rd-party agency and site managers to determine and help implement event tracking on SickKids Foundation microsites (Get Better Gifts, and Glitter in Macau)_As a side project, I researched, interviewed, and produced content for SickKids blog, in an effort to spread awareness of the SKF brand and increase donations (http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/skf-blog/2015/09/100-million-thanks)_Assisted in the establishment of architecture to collect and analyze large web datasets from the various Foundation websites_Consulted with third-parties to implement event-tracking and other advanced analytic collection methods via Google Analytics & Tag Manager_Consulted project managers to generate the appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking events for microsite launches_Creation of process documents to provide an organization-wide guide for pixel tracking, naming conventions, and analytics installation/collection

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Responsible for reviewing and performing investment compliance reporting on pension funds and mutual funds related to Regulatory, SIP&P, and Investment Manager (IM) mandates• Responsible for 3 key accounts in which I prepared accurate and complete compliance reporting• Addressed client inquiries in a timely fashion and liaise with internal for resolution

Bachelor Of Commerce, Specialist Management & Marketing, Minor In Social Psychology

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