Shizuka Wilson
Richmond,Canada
Summary
A highly motivated and experienced Traffic leader with 15 years at Stingray, Newcap, Astral Media, and Standard Radio. Skilled at leading multi-market teams, strengthening cross-departmental collaboration, and optimizing WideOrbit to its full potential. Recognized for quickly identifying challenges, creatively solving problems, and executing solutions with speed and accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Medium Market
Stingray
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee traffic operations across 30 medium-market stations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in scheduling and broadcast flows, expanding scope and accountability across a larger market portfolio.
- Manage a team of five direct reports, driving process improvements, consistency, and operational excellence across all stations.
- Continued to lead core traffic management functions, while elevating responsibilities to include leadership, oversight, and strategic coordination.
Traffic Manager
Stingray
11.2017 - Current
- Oversee the management of advertising campaigns, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of commercials, promos, and creative materials.
- Liaise between creative, sales, and programming teams to coordinate and track project timelines and deliverables.
- Manage inventory, track, and report on multiple stations and commitments.
- Problem solve on various credit issues upon reconciliation by working with affected departments.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase overall team productivity and effectiveness.
Traffic Coordinator, Part-time
Standard Radio, Astral Media, and NewCap
01.2002 - 09.2009
- Coordinated the scheduling and trafficking of advertising campaigns.
- Worked closely with sales and production teams to ensure the accurate and timely execution of campaigns.
- Managed creative and technical specifications for media campaigns, ensuring adherence to client guidelines and deadlines.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal departments to facilitate smooth campaign execution.
Real Estate Agent
Sutton Seafair Realty
12.2004 - 06.2007
Ski/Snowboard/River Raft Guide, Marketing Coordinator
Canadian Outback Adventure Company
05.2000 - 11.2004
Business Development Director
Registrars.com
05.1999 - 05.2000
Marketing Manager
Igear Communications
05.1998 - 05.1999
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Information Systems
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-1999
Skills
Traffic and Inventory Management
Leadership & Mentorship
Workflow & Process Improvement
Quick & Effective Decision Making
Cross-Departmental Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Advanced Software Proficiency in Wide Orbit and Microsoft Office Suite
Building Strong Relationships
Languages spoken and written
English
Japanese
Timeline
Team Lead – Medium Market
Stingray
06.2025 - Current
Traffic Manager
Stingray
11.2017 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Sutton Seafair Realty
12.2004 - 06.2007
Traffic Coordinator, Part-time
Standard Radio, Astral Media, and NewCap
01.2002 - 09.2009
Ski/Snowboard/River Raft Guide, Marketing Coordinator
Canadian Outback Adventure Company
05.2000 - 11.2004
Business Development Director
Registrars.com
05.1999 - 05.2000
Marketing Manager
Igear Communications
05.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Information Systems
University of British Columbia