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Rachel Mathew

Toronto

Summary

Marketing professional with 5 years of experience in strategy, communication, and cross-functional project management. Proven ability to lead initiatives that drive business results. Now focused on transitioning into Partner Strategy Management to apply strengths in strategic planning, relationship building, and problem-solving. Passionate about creating impactful partnerships that align with business goals and deliver measurable value.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand and Marketing Coordinator

Plusgrade
06.2023 - Current

Brand and Sponsored Event Management:

  • Oversaw project intake and workflow for the Creative team, ensuring timely and budget-conscious completion of all initiatives.
  • Delegated project tasks to internal team members, external freelancers, and agency partners based on scope and capacity.
  • Supported the creation of key communications materials, including one-pagers, reports, newsletters, and other collateral.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Brand & Communications on high-priority special projects, demonstrating adaptability to evolving timelines and shifting priorities.
  • Managed logistics and execution of global conference sponsorships, including vendor coordination, internal team participation, and post-event reporting.
  • Planned and executed 5 partner events and over 50 industry events to drive brand visibility, strengthen relationships, and support strategic communications objectives.

Partner Marketing: (Hands-on Exposure)

  • Supported strategic partner marketing initiatives through effective communication and cross-team collaboration.
  • Observed and contributed to planning sessions aligning partner goals with business objectives.
  • Assisted in analyzing KPIs and campaign data to extract insights and optimize performance.
  • Developed understanding of product features and positioning to support partner messaging.
  • Helped coordinate marketing deliverables and timelines between internal teams and external partners.
  • Prepared marketing briefs, reports, and summaries to support clear and strategic decision-making.

Marketing Specialist

Philip Morris International Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Planned and implemented campaigns and marketing initiatives across multiple channels hitting target of $1.5 billion in sales.
  • Collaborated with internal and external teams execute 15 marketing campaigns effectively to meet business objectives.
  • Developed impactful marketing communication to stimulate brand engagement, brand awareness and reach.
  • Manage creative process, from concept development to production, to meet brand standards and budget.
  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends and regulations, identifying new opportunities and technologies to improve marketing effectiveness.
  • Researched trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material.

Project and Marketing Coordinator

Go Online Marketing
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, understand their needs and expectations, and provide effective solutions to their problems
  • Advised clients on purchase of media space or advertisements on Google, Instagram,Facebook, TikTok and third party websites.
  • Set up Google ads for 10 clients across construction and small businesses sector across Canada.
  • Coordinate, manage, interact with external stakeholders and cross functional teams to deliver web development and brand development projects.
  • Successfully completed 20 web development projects in 5 months.
  • Provide effective client solutions and strategies to access monitor quality of output, risk assessment and management through Monday.
  • Concurrently coordinate pre- and post-project deliverables across multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Event Marketing Executive

Absolute XM
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to organize and launch of Maple Leaves X Amazon Prime documentary, Scotiabank Women Initiatives and Scotiabank iTrade corporate gifting.
  • Successfully built 15 brand partnerships/ collaborations for Scotiabank Corporate gifting project.
  • Work on contracts and brand sponsorships for 2022 Canada Summer Games.

Digital Marketing Manager

Area 83
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Achieved 200 % growth in social media followings in 10 months through content creation and management(stories, videos, reels), strong captions and hashtags.
  • Drove brand awareness by 80% and Sales conversions by 70% organically through B2C campaigns, blogs, promotional materials.
  • Analyzed social media and online marketing campaign reports to implement strategies exceeding expectations in sales, online presence, brand awareness and website or social media traffic
  • Support in social media and creative strategy, planning, and implementation of campaigns to deliver against Business Goals.

Digital Marketing Intern

Taglytic
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Designed and timely presented over 100 engaging content, campaigns and mockups for social media through Later and Canva.
  • Performed market analysis and created 12 influencer partnerships to promote clients' brands.
  • Assisted in publishing Google Ads, Facebook Ads and other forms of paid advertising.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
08.2022

BBA - Marketing

Christ University
04.2019

Skills

  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Client Relations Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Marketing Communications
  • Partner Strategy Development & Execution
  • KPI Analysis & Insight-Driven Decision Making
  • Event Planning & Execution (Global Conferences, Partner Events)

Certification

  • Google Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing- Google


Timeline

Brand and Marketing Coordinator

Plusgrade
06.2023 - Current

Marketing Specialist

Philip Morris International Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023

Project and Marketing Coordinator

Go Online Marketing
02.2022 - 08.2022

Event Marketing Executive

Absolute XM
09.2021 - 11.2021

Digital Marketing Manager

Area 83
05.2020 - 05.2021

Digital Marketing Intern

Taglytic
10.2019 - 12.2019

BBA - Marketing

Christ University

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Rachel Mathew