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CIELA GABRIELLE WOLKA
Marketing & Design
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Creative marketing and communications professional with experience in social media management, content strategy, graphic design, client relations and publication coordination. Skilled at developing brand messaging, managing multi-platform marketing campaigns and creating engaging digital content that drives visibility and audience engagement. Experienced working with businesses across real estate, finance, insurance, hospitality, food service and retail sectors. Strong background in client communications, project management, publication writing and visual design.
Overview
1
Language
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Best Version Media
Content Coordinator
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Produce editorial and community content for multiple monthly community publications.
- Write feature family stories ranging from 700-1000 words.
- Create business spotlight articles and community profiles.
- Research and compile monthly community event calendars.
- Edit and proofread publication content for accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate with community members and local businesses to gather content and story material.
- Maintain publication deadlines and production schedules.
- Accomplishments
- Successfully manage content production for multiple monthly publications simultaneously.
- Produce engaging editorial content while maintaining publication standards and deadlines.
Ciela G Designs
Social Media Manager & Marketing Consultant
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Manage marketing strategy, social media content and brand development for multiple businesses.
- Develop and execute social media strategies across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Create branded graphics, marketing materials, short-form video content and written copy.
- Produce content calendars and campaign strategies tailored to client goals.
- Write SEO-conscious captions, blog content and promotional materials.
- Coordinate directly with business owners to establish marketing objectives and brand positioning.
- Analyze performance metrics and adjust content strategies to improve engagement and reach.
- Utilize AI-assisted workflows, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud and content management tools to streamline production.
- Selected Clients
- Wicked Blue Owl - Develop ongoing marketing campaigns for a creative marketing agency, including branding, strategy, website services and business growth content across Meta and LinkedIn.
- Your Family CFO - Manage content strategy for a family financial planning business, creating educational, relationship-driven campaigns focused on financial clarity and family wealth planning.
- Health Risk Services - Create LinkedIn-focused marketing content and educational campaigns surrounding group benefits, plan strategy and business cost management.
- Vintner’s Cellar Cochrane - Develop consumer-facing and business-focused social media campaigns centred on customer engagement, events, wine education and community involvement.
- John Malick Calgary - Manage real estate marketing content including listing promotions, market updates, client success stories, neighbourhood features and community-focused campaigns.
Velvet CaféCalgary, AB
Graphic Designer & Front End Manager
07.2021 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Held dual leadership and marketing responsibilities within a high-volume hospitality environment.
- Developed marketing materials, promotional campaigns and advertising assets.
- Created digital and print content supporting business growth initiatives.
- Managed branding consistency across customer touchpoints.
- Managed inventory systems and ordering processes.
- Trained and supervised staff.
- Assisted with menu development and operational improvements.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Graphic Design & Marketing
- Operations Management
Education
Visual College of Art & Design
Graphic Design Diploma
01.2023
University Overview
- Relevant Studies: Typography, Publication Design, Branding, Packaging Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Marketing Design, Photography, Portfolio Development
- GPA: 3.8
Okanagan Mission Secondary School
High School Diploma
06.2019
Skills
Marketing & Communications: Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Copywriting, SEO Content Writing, Brand Development, Campaign Planning, Client Relations, Community Publications, Project Management
Design & Creative: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva, CapCut, Procreate, Photography, Short-Form Video Editing
Business & Operations: Sales & Client Development, Event Assistance, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Hybrid CRM & Administrative Systems, AI-Assisted Marketing Tools
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Content Coordinator
Best Version Media
01.2025 - Current
Social Media Manager & Marketing Consultant
Ciela G Designs
11.2022 - Current
Graphic Designer & Front End Manager
Velvet Café
07.2021 - 05.2025
Visual College of Art & Design
Graphic Design Diploma
Okanagan Mission Secondary School
High School Diploma