I am a creative, resourceful, and analytical marketer with experience managing diverse portfolios in consumer goods and food and beverage. A proven team player, I am quick to learn and eager to share my skills. I am looking for a leadership role where I can build innovative marketing strategies. I am eager to apply my extensive knowledge, and grow professionally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGER, GLOBAL BRAND TEAM
MEGA Brands (Mattel)
Montréal, QC
08.2022 - 05.2024
Focused on strategic regional development for the portfolio and idiosyncratic product development projects, in addition to brand management of the adult Mega Pokémon line
Develop targeted growth strategies for international markets across the portfolio, including tailored marketing plans and campaigns (Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America)
Responsible for maintaining brand P&L
Presented and sold in products for largest US retail accounts (Walmart, Amazon, Target)
Develop Go-to-Market and launch of direct-to-consumer collector items (DTC)
Oversee team Brand Development Outlines for the MEGA portfolio
Forecast products and brands based on competitive analysis, sales and market trends.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
MARKETING MANAGER
Café Van Houtte/Timothy’s (MTY)
Montréal, QC
05.2021 - 06.2022
Managed all marketing and branding for the business, such as pricing, promotions, signage, traditional media, social media, menu development and communications
Managed marketing budgets for both Café Van Houtte and Timothy’s
Improved online presence across the website, delivery platforms and Google pages
Managed social media (Facebook & Instagram) for Café Van Houtte, including content calendar, copy and influencer campaigns
Directed photoshoots for seasonal campaigns and social media
Launched new digital awards program for Café Van Houtte, including new email communications
Analyzed sales, trends and market research to identify opportunities for the network
Planned locally adapted 360 seasonal campaigns for both Café Van Houtte and Timothy’s
Aligned seasonal campaign communications across restaurants and all digital platforms
Developed assets and messaging for PR events and franchising shows (public relations).
Created content for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and websites.
Monitored competitors' activities to keep up with industry trends.
Generated ideas to increase sales through creative promotions.
BRAND MANAGER
MEGA Brands (Mattel)
Montréal, QC
07.2019 - 05.2021
Working in marketing and branding; owning the product development lifecycle for the construction toys category across all age segments, from preschool to collector
Developed overarching strategy and product line for Mega Construx segments
Developed line plan to achieve triple digit growth for Mega Pokémon
Liaised with international markets in the execution of brand messaging and exclusives
Collaborated with design, graphics, and project management on product development
Nurtured licensor relationships, overseeing product and marketing approvals
Completed market research and competitive analysis of the industry.
Analyzed competitors' brands and products to develop unique positioning for the company's offerings.
Monitored online conversations about the brand across various channels such as social media platforms and forums.
Collaborated with sales teams on product launches, promotions and pricing strategies.
Analyzed market trends, customer requirements and competitive strategy to identify opportunities for increasing customer and business value.
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
MEGA Brands (Mattel)
09.2011 - 07.2019
Worked and grew as part of the Global Brand Team at Mega Brands (Mattel).
Provided support in the planning, coordination, and execution of promotional campaigns.
Coordinated with design teams to develop creative materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
Monitored market trends to identify opportunities for product development or improvement.
Created reports summarizing performance results against established goals.
Collaborated closely with internal teams including sales, operations, finance.to ensure alignment of overall objectives across departments.
Assisted in creating presentations for clients outlining proposed solutions.
Developed brand marketing plan strategies to increase brand awareness.
Delivered administrative support services to improve marketing efforts.
Evaluated current pricing models and proposed adjustments based on competitive analysis.
Conducted competitive analysis by monitoring competitor activities related to pricing, promotions.
Created reports on sales figures, market trends, and competitive analysis data.
Created training documents and conducted employee training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business & Marketing
Concordia University
Montréal, QC
04-2014
Skills
Effective Communication
Bilingual
French
English
Building Relationships
Presentations
Management
People Management
Forecasting
Sales
Reporting Software
Cognos
Tableau
NPD
Google Analytics
Google Trends
PLM
Anaplan
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Marketing
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Team Leadership
Brand Management
Product Management
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Time Management
Moments Of Pride
Anaplan
2025 Brand Development Plan on line architecture, pricing and market challenges
Maintaining team morale, communication, and growth throughout 2020
Developing and launching new digitalHoutteds program for Café Van Houtte
Maintaining strong licensor relationships with The Pokémon Company and Microsoft
Affiliations
Keeping active with various activities, such as running, yoga, and volleyball
Travel and exploring new places and cultures through their language and food
Avid reader and book club participant, new to Goodreads
Certification
Certified Marketer Level 1 (CM1) Credential - General Assembly June 2020
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
MANAGER, GLOBAL BRAND TEAM
MEGA Brands (Mattel)
08.2022 - 05.2024
MARKETING MANAGER
Café Van Houtte/Timothy’s (MTY)
05.2021 - 06.2022
BRAND MANAGER
MEGA Brands (Mattel)
07.2019 - 05.2021
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
MEGA Brands (Mattel)
09.2011 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business & Marketing