Talented Marketer with demonstrated record of success in marketing management and campaign development. Successful at overseeing all stages of initiatives, building positive relationships and promoting products with innovative and forward-thinking approaches. Well-versed in tracking market trends and capitalizing on opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Brand Marketing Manager; Pharmacy, HR & RCN
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
Mississauga, ON
07.2023 - Current
Worked closely with designers to create visual elements that aligned with the company's overall brand strategy.
Coordinated with advertising, PR, digital, design and media teams to ensure successful execution of campaigns.
Created and managed campaigns to increase brand awareness.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.
Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.
Prepared marketing campaign budgets with finance personnel.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define brand objectives, goals, and strategies.
Assisted in creating a consistent look and feel across all aspects of the organization's branding efforts.
Sr Marketing Manager - Pharmacy, Health, Loyalty
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
Mississauga, ON
11.2019 - 07.2023
Worked with the Be Well loyalty project team (Project Wizard) to plan and launch Be Well at Rexall; Rexall's first proprietary loyalty program.
Led marketing and communication objectives during COVID-19 pandemic. Worked on strategic planning for launch of Testing & Vaccinations in market.
Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.
Developed and owned strategic narrative on key initiatives to drive category demand. Quit Smoking, Remedy Cabinet, Digestive, Vitamins
Continued to propel Be Well forward with thought leadership on growing our loyalty base from a front store and pharmacy perspective.
Developed marketing strategies and oversaw the execution of Pharmacy campaigns such as Flu / Vaccinations, Prescribing, Point of Care Testing, Pharmacist Walk-in Clinics, Diabetes, Medication Take Back, Caregivers and more.
Front Store, Campaign & Digital Marketing Manager
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
Mississauga, ON
05.2017 - 11.2019
Lead marketing role for the planning and execution of Foundational Reset. Worked with marketing team and agency partners on building the updated creative for both in store & external marketing.
Re-invigorated Rexall’s beauty department through numerous digital campaigns throughout the year and through the growth of the Rexall Drugstore Instagram page. In 2018, launched through Rogers Media, 15 second TV ad spots to enhance brand awareness.
Launched the announcement of Well.ca within a small window of notice. Was able to work through creative & marketing plans within one day (Friday) and had a full signing & digital program launched in market by the Monday.
Visual Marketing Manager
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
Mississauga, ON
02.2013 - 05.2017
Accountable for development & approval of vendor and corporate signing programs.
Accountable for development & approval of all digital media including Web, Email, Social, In-store Radio, National Radio, Media Campaigns, external billboards and digital screens; all local & direct marketing initiatives.
Development of corporate merchandising fixtures.
Development & implementation of all Grand Opening Event activity.
Building of marketing communications for stores and managing financial budget.
Worked in collaboration with vendors, merchants, pharmacy services, store design & construction, planning and store operation teams.
In-Store Marketing Manager
Zellers
Brampton, ON
02.2003 - 12.2012
Accountable for department flow & layouts; merchandise setups; development & approval of vendor and corporate signing; development and implementation of vendor and corporate fixtures; building of setup communications for stores; and manage corporate value pricing programs. Work in collaboration with vendors, merchants, replenishment, planning and store operation teams.
During the Zellers liquidation process, I was responsible to manage additional areas within the Marketing Department; Signing, Credit & Loyalty, Project Manage Zellers Web, Zellers Newspaper Ads, Bagstuffers and Zellers email blasts.
Skills
Creative Direction
Strategic Marketing
Strategic Planning and Alignment
Relationship Building
Budget Forecasting
Decision-Making
Campaign Management
Advertising Campaigns
Business Team Alignment
B2B Marketing
Brand Positioning
Marketing Plan Development
Accomplishments
SIA (Shopper Innovation and Activation) Awards 2021 Silver & Bronze Winner with our Be Well app.
In 2021, Rexall/Be Well & Northern recognized by Google as a finalist for their Premier Partner Awards in App Growth
2022 Employee of the Year Award for Merchandising/Marketing/Loyalty Department.
Promoted from Manager to Senior Manager in November 2019, becoming a member of the leadership team.