Creative marketing professional with over five years of experience in brand strategy, campaign management, and content creation. Throughout my career, I have led integrated campaigns for major consumer brands, developing brand stories and communications that connect meaningfully with audiences across digital and physical touchpoints. Bilingual in English and French and with an international background, I bring a strong understanding of culture, consumer behavior, and the importance of relevant messaging. Looking ahead, I am interested in opportunities that allow me to combine my experience in brand management with my passion for communication, culture, and visual storytelling in dynamic industries.

Lydia Gaouaou

Creative marketing professional with over five years of experience in brand strategy, campaign management, and content creation. Throughout my career, I have led integrated campaigns for major consumer brands, developing brand stories and communications that connect meaningfully with audiences across digital and physical touchpoints. Bilingual in English and French and with an international background, I bring a strong understanding of culture, consumer behavior, and the importance of relevant messaging. Looking ahead, I am interested in opportunities that allow me to combine my experience in brand management with my passion for communication, culture, and visual storytelling in dynamic industries.

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Creative marketing professional with over five years of experience in brand strategy, campaign management, and content creation. Throughout my career, I have led integrated campaigns for major consumer brands, developing brand stories and communications that connect meaningfully with audiences across digital and physical touchpoints. Bilingual in English and French and with an international background, I bring a strong understanding of culture, consumer behavior, and the importance of relevant messaging. Looking ahead, I am interested in opportunities that allow me to combine my experience in brand management with my passion for communication, culture, and visual storytelling in dynamic industries.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing Coordinator / Brand Manager / Social Media Manager at Urban Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Led national 360° campaigns for two major Canadian brands, directing creative and media strategy, campaign briefings, concept development, and approvals from idea through launch. Managed media plans across Social, Display, Search, DOOH, and Radio with budgets ranging from $100K to $2M, partnering with agencies and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and business alignment. Drove acquisition and long-term brand growth through targeted digital campaigns, development of a national brand sound signature, content planning, and performance analysis to optimize future campaigns. Produced and managed content from ideation to publishing on Instagram and Facebook for urban Montreal accounts, including writing captions and creating assets in Canva and CapCut. Grew engagement by 30% and follower count by 19% in six months. Monitored Montreal-specific news and social trends to create timely, locally relevant content and optimize performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at McGill University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Master of Arts at LCI Barcelona
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services