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Michelle Douglas

Burlington,ON

Summary

Highly ambitious Sr. Director of Global Marketing & Business Development with 10+ years of experience in P&L, Strategy, Leadership, Mentorship, Go to Market, Digital, KPIs, Reporting, and Investor relations. Proven track record of driving success and delivering high-impact business initiatives while managing teams across the globe. Strategic thinker, that has analytical capabilities, and marketing expertise to develop any business innovatively.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director of Global Marketing & Business

Green Goo by Sierra Sage Herbs
Lyons, Colorado
02.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented successful global marketing and business strategy that resulted in 380% rise in USA ecommerce revenue, accounting for 30% of overall business revenue in 2022 and 60% trajectory for 2023
  • Expanded to 4 international markets, with 3-5 year EBITDA forecasts
  • Developed and Executed full funnel channel strategy along with digital KPIs through media optimization, web development, social media builds and consumer insights
  • Streamlined process and implemented new Ai technology
  • Created investor decks and helped go from Private to Public through strategic acquisition
  • Led and coached 5 marketing professionals (Creative, Digital, Brand and Trade leads), providing training, guidance and mentorship
  • Report directly into CEO/ Founder
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Lead US marketing campaign and event activations - including market-specific content creation, supporting content strategy and omni-channel plan
  • BOD reporting responsibilities
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Director of Global Marketing

Canopy Growth Corporation
Toronto, Ontario
06.2018 - 01.2020

Built organization's first-ever CBD pipeline of 31 SKUs, six brands, and four partnerships while leading global teams to achieve positive revenue

  • Managed $50M budget across globe, ensuring funds were spent efficiently and productively
  • Reported to one of founding board members, and closely worked with global teams, to launch in key markets
  • Collaborated with CEO and built high-profile partnerships with numerous organizations and celebrities
  • Acquisition of This Works and BioSteel, completing two transactions and increasing yearly revenue
  • Development global launch strategy, including path to retail, onboarding and coaching, forecasting across multiple regions, and pricing initiatives to support positive P&L
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals

General Manager

Advanced Innovations, BIO-OIL
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Created digital strategy and redesigned of company website, contributing to 25% increase in sales
  • Managed budget of $6M, team of 5, and delivered profit of $15M
  • Created and establish presence on Amazon.ca, which resulted in $4M in sales.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions

US Director of Sales and Marketing

Delivra Health Brands
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Launched LivRelief Pain and Nerve cream into USA market
  • Built 2016 & 2017 business plan, which included defined target market, specific DMA's, market research, new package design, ad campaigns and direct response
  • Developed and implemented integrated marketing program focused on creating brand awareness within USA to align with business and revenue goals
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals

North America Category Marketing Manager

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for $2MM marketing spend
  • Brand and Retail Strategy which included launching digital and social
  • Managed team of 3
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations

Education

Marketing, Communications

University of Toronto
Mississauga, ON
2015

Skills

  • P&L Management, Revenue Growth, Product Launch, Go To Market Strategy, Leadership
  • Mentorship, Relationship Management, Organizational Structuring, Business Strategy, Communication
  • Business-to-Business Sales
  • Business Analysis
  • International Business
  • Business Planning
  • Business Forecasting
  • Business Expansion
  • E-Business
  • Business Negotiation
  • Business Economics
  • Business Acquisition

Timeline

Sr. Director of Global Marketing & Business

Green Goo by Sierra Sage Herbs
02.2020 - Current

Director of Global Marketing

Canopy Growth Corporation
06.2018 - 01.2020

General Manager

Advanced Innovations, BIO-OIL
02.2017 - 06.2018

US Director of Sales and Marketing

Delivra Health Brands
02.2016 - 02.2017

North America Category Marketing Manager

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee
01.2012 - 01.2015

Marketing, Communications

University of Toronto
Michelle Douglas