I am a Marketing Specialist and Project Manager who bridges deep sales experience with creative strategy. With over 7 years of retail experience, I approach every project with a keen understanding of the customer journey and a focus on measurable growth. I bring the strategic agility of a gamer and the visionary approach of a creative small business owner to deliver complex, large-scale events that resonate with diverse audiences. I excel at turning cross-functional insights into actionable campaigns and leading the studio through end-to-end production and CRM-driven workflows.

Val Waines

I am a Marketing Specialist and Project Manager who bridges deep sales experience with creative strategy. With over 7 years of retail experience, I approach every project with a keen understanding of the customer journey and a focus on measurable growth. I bring the strategic agility of a gamer and the visionary approach of a creative small business owner to deliver complex, large-scale events that resonate with diverse audiences. I excel at turning cross-functional insights into actionable campaigns and leading the studio through end-to-end production and CRM-driven workflows.

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I am a Marketing Specialist and Project Manager who bridges deep sales experience with creative strategy. With over 7 years of retail experience, I approach every project with a keen understanding of the customer journey and a focus on measurable growth.

I bring the strategic agility of a gamer and the visionary approach of a creative small business owner to deliver complex, large-scale events that resonate with diverse audiences. I excel at turning cross-functional insights into actionable campaigns and leading the studio through end-to-end production and CRM-driven workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Production Coordinator (Animation) at Baldwin Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Architected and implemented the company’s HubSpot CRM infrastructure from the ground up to streamline lead intake for specialized SI and AV services. Led the digital growth roadmap and transitioned the department from tactical coordination to strategic management of the studio’s global brand presence. Oversaw end-to-end execution of complex, small to large-scale audio-visual projects and international conferences, ensuring seamless delivery of technical interpretation services. Developed marketing campaigns and conducted market research to raise awareness for conservation and fundraising efforts. Managed cross-channel content creation and social media presence to engage followers and stakeholders. Coordinated production schedules and tracked creative stages using Shotgun and Excel to meet tight animation deadlines. Identified production bottlenecks and facilitated information flow between multi-disciplinary creative departments.

Education

Foundations of Project Management at Google Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce at Google Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

Google Certification: Foundations of Project Management
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Google Certification: Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet