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Janelle Ward

Janelle Ward

Marketing and Communications Strategist
Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Dynamic manager with a proven track record in creating innovative 360 marketing strategies that stimulate sales and generate revenue. Diligent in wielding market research, insightful reporting, and competitive analysis to drive data-driven decisions within budget. Highly proficient in crafting compelling brand content. Native English speaker with advanced writing and editing abilities accomplished in delivering impactful UX-focused copy for diverse audiences. Strong leader with exceptional client relationship skills, committed to retention and adept at thriving in remote work and startup environments.

Skills

  • 360 Marketing Approach
  • Verbal and Written Communications
  • Broadcasting and Public Relations
  • Presentations
  • Crisis Response and Negotiation
  • Leadership and Mentoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Revenue Generation

Technical Skills

  • Meta: Facebook, Instagram
  • Canva
  • Mailchimp
  • Klaviyo
  • Wondershare Filmora
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Work History

Freelance Marketing Communications Consultant

Communications Whisperer
01.2020 - Current
  • Founder and primary consultant who supports executive teams as an architect for increasing brand visibility and facilitating reputation management. By designing marketing collateral and templates for traditional and new media, I conceptualize strategies for digital marketing campaigns and create SEO-optimized social media tactics.

Marketing & Communications Manager (Contract)

The Door Maker
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Launched the redesigned website in April 2024, delivered an uplift of 64.4% in traffic in the first 30 days and converted latent repeat visitors into sales by implementing email marketing flows.
  • Implemented and maintained SEO tactics to expand market share in North America, boosting revenue, customer engagement, and client retention.
  • Raised Share of Voice by 11% in 60 days, repositioning to a place of dominance in manufacturing.
  • Developed engaging strategies and created content for the digital ecosystem by designing, copywriting, and scheduling posts, reels, stories, videos, and audio prompts for the website, blogs, email flows, e-marketing promotions, and social media channels.
  • Solidified brand consistency across marketing platforms.
  • Established partnerships with complementary brands for co-marketing opportunities that maximize exposure while minimizing costs.

Content Marketing Strategist (Contract)

Arctic Leaf Inc.
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Achieved a 13% average uplift in annual revenue for clients, by directing teams of copywriters, designers, and implementation specialists in delivering lucrative email marketing campaigns
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans, leading to successful product launches and increased market share.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate the success of marketing campaigns.

Social Media Designer (Contract)

Neptune Communications Inc.
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Co-authored, redesigned and launched the company website in August 2021.
  • Magnified brand visibility, awareness, and engagement through strategy development, setting-up, and mobilizing social channels.
  • Created content, scheduled and managed all aspects of digital messaging including B2B and B2C copy-writing, artwork and video production.

Group Digital Media Strategist

The Nation Group of Companies
04.2014 - 11.2019

Digital Media Strategist, Group (May 2017- November 2019)

  • Promoted to the executive management team for the group of media companies spanning newspapers, publications, radio and digital media.
  • Mentored a team of three and surpassed the 12-month sales target of an annual uplift of US $250,000 in less than 7 months.
  • Increased digital subscriptions by 12% for newspapers and 8% for magazines by revising the digital strategy and partnering with Marketing and Advertising Sales departments to implement it.

Senior Marketing Communications Officer (April 2014-May 2017)

  • Delivered uplift in paid subscribed entries for Nation Funathalon Charity (walk/run) 5K event from 2,500 in 2013 to 9,500 in 2016.
  • Identified new business opportunities by developing customizing app deliverables, increasing digital publication subscriptions by 54%.

Public Relations Manager

Sandy Lane Hotel
12.2010 - 05.2013
  • Extended the brand of the AAA 5-Diamond leading luxury resort of the Caribbean into an interactive and engaging online experience by developing a guest App, scripting website content, monthly e-newsletters, and direct emails.
  • Implemented and defined the social media strategy for the resort from the ground up on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and TripAdvisor platforms.
  • Fulfilled public relations functions including hosting international press and coordinating media junkets.

Certification

  • Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation University of Queensland, Australia, 2021
  • Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking Harvard Business School Online 2021
  • Business Communications Barbados Institute of Management & Productivity (BIMAP) Online, 2020
  • Event Management for Business Professionals The University of the West Indies Barbados, 2016
  • Digital Marketing EduPristine Inc. Online, 2016

Affiliations

IABC - International Association of Business Communicators, 2012, VP Communications, 2016

Volunteer Experience

  • Rotary Club of Barbados West, Former Rotarian, Editor of Club Newsletter
  • Variety The Children's Charity Barbados Chapter, Former Member, Past Crew - Public Relations

Accomplishments

Supported Team and Board of Directors

Regional Advertising Manager, LIAT Airline

  • During my 3 year tenure with the airline I undertook an additional role and served as the Designated Communications Officer to the Executive Merger Team throughout the LIAT/Caribbean Star negotiations in 2007.
  • I controlled highly-sensitive information and authored all internal and external communications including speeches, briefings, correspondence to union representatives, slideshows, presentations, press releases and media interviews, strategically disseminating information to targeted audiences and shareholders through traditional and creative media while honoring strict timelines.



Created Internal Newsletter and Crisis Management Communications Plan

Public Relations Manager, Sandy Lane

  • Authored comprehensive reference guide to facilitate turnkey operations between departments and suppliers. An effective crisis management plan bridged language and cultural barriers.

Awards

AAF (American Advertising Federation) ADDY Awards

  • Best of Show, Gold, Solo Voice Talent, Radio
  • 2 x Silver, Female Voice Talent, Radio

The Nation Publishing Company Limited

  • Won Ms. Amity 2016 and 2014
  • Won Best Supporting Staff Member 2014

NIFCA (National Independence Festival of Creative Arts) Awards

  • Honorary Achievement in Fine Arts - 1 Silver and 2 Bronze

Interests

  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as stand-up paddleboarding and hiking
  • As an award-winning mixed-media artist I continue to hone my talents working with pencils and oils on canvas

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