I am a dynamic marketing manager with extensive experience directing marketing strategies and content creation across diverse industries. I excel at elevating brand visibility and driving engagement through tailored content, campaigns, and data-driven decisions. I lead dedicated teams to deliver client-focused results, blending creativity with analytics to grow brands and improve market reach. I am passionate about mentoring teams, optimising processes, and crafting marketing solutions that drive growth.…

Frances Takach

I am a dynamic marketing manager with extensive experience directing marketing strategies and content creation across diverse industries. I excel at elevating brand visibility and driving engagement through tailored content, campaigns, and data-driven decisions. I lead dedicated teams to deliver client-focused results, blending creativity with analytics to grow brands and improve market reach. I am passionate about mentoring teams, optimising processes, and crafting marketing solutions that drive growth.…

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I am a dynamic marketing manager with extensive experience directing marketing strategies and content creation across diverse industries. I excel at elevating brand visibility and driving engagement through tailored content, campaigns, and data-driven decisions.

I lead dedicated teams to deliver client-focused results, blending creativity with analytics to grow brands and improve market reach. I am passionate about mentoring teams, optimising processes, and crafting marketing solutions that drive growth.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Director & Marketing and Content Strategist at Alias Marketing
November 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Led branding, content strategy, and social media management for Alias Marketing and its Victoria satellite. Coordinated branding, merchandise, and client communications with a women-led team; ensured high-quality deliverables and client success.
ESL Teacher at inlingua Victoria
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Contractual ESL teaching role; summer 2023.
Creative Ambassador at Haus of Owl
March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Attended meetings and events, assisted with filming video and photography, social media marketing, newsletter creation, website maintenance, and virtual songwriting classes; supported event planning.
Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Music Teacher, Marketing Strategist at Frances Hope Music
February 1, 2023 - Present
Performed as a singer-songwriter, music teacher, music business coach, and marketing strategist.
Marketing for Musicians at Frances Hope Music
February 1, 2023 - Present
Marketing for musicians, art collectives, production studios; coached songwriting and PR, social media marketing; supported artists locally and internationally.
Spa Coordinator at The Parkside Hotel & Spa
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Front desk responsibilities with focus on skincare, housekeeping coordination, guest hosting and maintaining reception area.
Social Media & Front Desk Coordinator and Makeup Artist at Align Hair Salon
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Increased Facebook engagement; organized inventory, booked appointments, improved makeup studio setup; attracted new clients through marketing and design.
Tutor at Creative Learning Tutoring
May 1, 2020 - Present
Taught English, creative writing, songwriting, music, and drama with emphasis on mental health themes and coaching for pianists and artists.
Creative Learning Tutor at Creative Learning Tutoring
May 1, 2020 - Present
Teach English, creative writing, songwriting, music, drama, ESL; focusing on songwriting through mental health and trauma; PR and social media coaching for musicians and artists.
Creative Learning Tutoring at Victoria, BC
May 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching English, creative writing, songwriting, music, drama, ESL; focusing on songwriting through mental health and trauma and PR/social media coaching for musicians/artists.
Tutor (English, Creative Writing, Songwriting and Music) at Creative Learning Tutoring
May 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching English, creative writing, songwriting and music; focusing on songwriting through mental health and coaching PR and social media for musicians and artists.
Creative Learning Tutoring at Creative Learning Tutoring
May 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching English, creative writing, songwriting and music, drama, ESL; focus on songwriting through mental health and trauma; PR and social media coaching for musicians.
Publishing Coordinator at Friesen Press
February 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Managed customer relations using a CRM system; assisted authors with editing and front desk responsibilities.
Content Creation & Social Media Manager at Hope PR & Marketing
February 1, 2020 - Present
Spearheaded content creation and user-generated campaigns for wellness, health and beauty, lifestyle, and travel sectors; led social media management initiatives.
ESL Teacher – Virtual at Self-Employed / Virtual
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Remote ESL instruction for diverse learners; lesson planning and delivery.
Content Creation & UGC Manager at Hope PR & Marketing
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created content and user-generated content campaigns for local and international brands in wellness, health and beauty, lifestyle, and travel industries.
Content Creation and UGC Specialist at Hope PR & Marketing
January 1, 2020 - Present
Content creation and user-generated content management for local and international wellness, health, beauty, lifestyle, and travel brands.
PR & Marketing, Content Creation & Social Media Manager at Hope PR & Marketing
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided PR and marketing services, content creation, and user-generated content management for wellness, health and beauty, lifestyle and travel brands.
ESL Teacher at Virtually
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Virtual ESL instruction; developed lesson plans and tailored to learners.
Content Creation & UGC at Hope PR & Marketing
January 1, 2020 - Present
Content creation and user-generated content management for wellness, health and beauty, lifestyle and travel brands; supported PR campaigns.
ESL Teacher at inlingua Victoria
July 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Contractual summer ESL teaching; delivered English language instruction.
ESL Teacher at Victoria
January 1, 2019 - Present
Taught ESL and supported English language learners.
Receptionist/Makeup Artist at Saje Natural Wellness
November 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Receptionist and makeup artist; assisted with daily operations and promotions.
Receptionist/Makeup Artist at designHouse Salon
November 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Reception/front desk; inventory; answering phones and emails; booked appointments; client service.
Receptionist/Makeup Artist at U RETREAT
April 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Reception and makeup artistry; scheduling; product sales and client service.
Cashier at Whole Foods
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Customer service and cashier responsibilities with a focus on natural foods.
Whole Foods Cashier at Whole Foods
August 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Cashier and floater; customer interactions and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Makeup Artist at Freelance Victoria
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance makeup artistry and related studio setup, client acquisition through targeted marketing.
Makeup Artist (Freelance) at Self-Employed
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance makeup artistry for events and photo/video shoots with client consultations and on-site services.
Assistant Team Leader at Aveda
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Assistant team leader; coordinated weekly reports, team progress, and event makeup artistry; wellness knowledge.
Reception/Coordinator at Hennessey Salon & Spa
April 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Coordinated front desk duties; answered phones, scheduling appointments, and styling advice.
Coordinator at Hennessey Salon and Spa
April 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Answered telephones, booked appointments, coordinated stylists and clients; front desk duties.
Design Studies Research Assistant at University of Alberta
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Assisted design studies research; community design project integration into design education.
Wellness Coach at Sajen Natural Wellness
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Provided in-depth product knowledge in skin care, essential oils, aromatherapy; recommended remedies.
Saje Natural Wellness Wellness Coach at SAJE Natural Wellness
February 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Wellness coaching; skincare product knowledge and aromatherapy; sales and customer education.
Wellness Coach at SAJE Natural Wellness
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014
Wellness coaching; product knowledge and aromatherapy; customer sales.
Publication Contributor at Diary of An Anorexic Girl
January 1, 2010 - Present
Published diary entry in Young Isabelle Miller Anthology.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and Women’s Studies at University of Alberta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and Women’s Studies at University of Alberta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
TESL/TESOL Certification at INLINGUA VICTORIA
January 1, 2018 - April 9, 2026
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and Women’s Studies at University of Alberta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and Women’s Studies at University of Alberta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
TESL/TESOL at INLINGUA VICTORIA
January 1, 2018 - April 15, 2026
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and Women’s Studies at University of Alberta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
TESL/TESOL Certification at INLINGUA Victoria
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Drama and Women's Studies at University of Alberta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

TESL/TESOL
January 1, 2018 - April 9, 2026
TESL/TESOL Certification
January 1, 2018 - April 9, 2026
TESL/TESOL (INLINGUA VICTORIA)
January 1, 2018 - April 15, 2026
TESL/TESOL
January 1, 2018 - April 15, 2026
TESL/TESOL Certification
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare

Skills

Experience Level