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Gurmehar Sachdeva

Toronto,ON

Summary

● Over 4 years of extensive experience in marketing, sales, and communications.

● Proficient in digital marketing and content creation, as demonstrated through previous marketing roles.

● Excellent research and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport and maintain strong client relationships.

● Adept at using a wide range of content creation and management tools, including HubSpot, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Mailchimp, Monday.com, Asana, and Canva.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing And Sales Intern

GWN Events
Etobicoke, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Procured 3-5event vendors and entertainment options per event in the Greater Toronto Area through relentless cold calling and email outreach.
  • Edited and launched email marketing campaigns using HubSpot, boosting the registrations for upcoming events by 10%.
  • Created appealing content for Instagram and the company website using Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva, collaborating with 2 senior employees to improve social media engagement rates by over 50%.
  • Tracked and analyzed social media analytics to identify top-performing posts and refine strategy, contributing to achieving organizational goals for event registrations.

Communications Analyst Intern

Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Researched email marketing metrics and best practices to deliver 5 evidence-based recommendations for improving open and click rates, and 4 strategies to increase intranet website traffic, enhancing communication effectiveness.
  • Conducted interviews with 15 senior leaders at a global conference using open-ended questions to capture alignment with the brand strategy, creating a sizzle reel that reinforced leadership buy-in.
  • Edited two key department videos—a brand strategy video and a holiday video—using Adobe Premiere Pro to engage employees and earn recognition from the Chief Audit Executive, Senior Manager, and Director of Communication.
  • Designed visually appealing pre-show and post-show PowerPoint decks grounded in graphic design principles, increasing employee awareness of upcoming events and updates.
  • Updated and promoted news, announcements, and events on the floor’s Command Centre, driving a 15% increase in event participation and earning praise from event organizers for impactful communications.
  • Audited onboarding guides and tested internal emails to ensure accessibility and responsiveness, improving the quality and usability of communication assets.
  • Guided 10 students during Take Our Kids to Work Day by conducting tours, facilitating workshop participation, and answering career-related questions, fostering engagement through strong communication skills.

Strength & Conditioning Co-op

University of Waterloo Athletics & Recreation Department
Waterloo, ON
01.2024 - 05.2024

● Coordinated the university personal training program by assessing the needs of 20+ new clients and pairing them with suitable trainers to achieve maximum client satisfaction.

● Provided facility tours and consultations to promote service offerings, resulting in a 30%conversion rate of consultations into clients.

● Designed and delivered a "Programming For Resistance Training" seminar, leveraging strong research and presentation skills to educate a cohort of 15personal trainers, with 80% reporting acquiring new and valuable knowledge.

● Created engaging social media content, including trainer-led workouts and challenges, using Adobe Premiere Pro to promote service offerings and team culture, gathering over 165K views.

Marketing Coordinator

Oceanic Gym
India
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared and executed marketing plans, driving a sales increase of over 35 percent.
  • Managed Google Ad Campaigns and Facebook Ads, resulting in a 50 percent boost in leads.
  • Developed and updated business website using WordPress, effectively conveying services and events.
  • Authored monthly blogs for website SEO enhancement, improving search engine visibility and brand image.
  • Designed and launched bi-weekly email newsletter campaigns through Mailchimp, continually strengthening brand awareness and lead conversion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Sports Business

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada
04.2025

Skills

Soft Skills: Research and Analysis, event management, written and verbal communication and customer service

Business and Technical Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro, Mailchimp, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Canva, Google Workspace, HubSpot, and SQL

Certification

  • NCCA accredited Personal Trainer Certification, National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM)
  • Nutrition Coach Certification, National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM)
  • Standard First-Aid & CPR/ AED - Level C, Canadian Red Cross

Volunteer Experience

  • Vice President of Sponsorships & Finance, University of Waterloo Marketing Association, Waterloo, ON, 01/01/23, 04/30/23, Acquired sponsorships for a case competition by creating a sponsorship package, participating in outreach, and negotiating sponsorships deals., Organized the case competition using strong planning and interpersonal skills.
  • Varsity Student Team Manager for Football, University of Waterloo Athletics & Recreation Department, Waterloo, ON, 08/01/22, 10/31/22, Filmed football practice sessions and home games using a professional camera setup for player analysis.

Personal Information

Hobbies: Powerlifting, Cricket

Timeline

Strength & Conditioning Co-op

University of Waterloo Athletics & Recreation Department
01.2024 - 05.2024

Marketing And Sales Intern

GWN Events
05.2023 - 08.2023

Marketing Coordinator

Oceanic Gym
05.2023 - 12.2023

Communications Analyst Intern

Royal Bank of Canada
09.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Sports Business

University of Waterloo
Gurmehar Sachdeva