I'm Wendi Phillips, a mission-driven digital marketing leader with 15+ years of experience creating high-impact content, campaigns, and brand strategies for values-based and customer-first organizations. I excel at building lead-generation funnels through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic storytelling for lifestyle, travel, and startup brands. I'm passionate about cultural storytelling, sustainability, and ethical travel that inspires conscious connection. As an empathetic team leader, I coach and scale digital programs in fast-paced, remote environments, aligning performance metrics with business growth.

Wendi Phillips

I'm Wendi Phillips, a mission-driven digital marketing leader with 15+ years of experience creating high-impact content, campaigns, and brand strategies for values-based and customer-first organizations. I excel at building lead-generation funnels through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic storytelling for lifestyle, travel, and startup brands. I'm passionate about cultural storytelling, sustainability, and ethical travel that inspires conscious connection. As an empathetic team leader, I coach and scale digital programs in fast-paced, remote environments, aligning performance metrics with business growth.

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I’m Wendi Phillips, a mission-driven digital marketing leader with 15+ years of experience creating high-impact content, campaigns, and brand strategies for values-based and customer-first organizations.

I excel at building lead-generation funnels through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic storytelling for lifestyle, travel, and startup brands. I’m passionate about cultural storytelling, sustainability, and ethical travel that inspires conscious connection. As an empathetic team leader, I coach and scale digital programs in fast-paced, remote environments, aligning performance metrics with business growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Digital Strategic Initiatives at Manulife Financial
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Led cross-functional initiatives to advance enterprise digital strategy, coordinating UX, content, and platform modernization.
Director, Digital Content at Manulife Financial
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Directed digital content strategy and production, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and brand voice.
Director, Digital Marketing at Sun Life Financial
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Led digital marketing initiatives across channels, elevating Sun Life's corporate digital presence.
Manager, Digital Communications at Sun Life Financial
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Managed digital communications and campaigns, driving engagement and brand consistency.
Senior Editor at Geosign Corporation
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Led editorial direction and content production for client projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Partner, Digital Marketing Strategy at Twig&Tonic
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead strategic direction and performance oversight for a range of clients’ digital marketing programs. Manage paid and organic campaign strategies, optimize lead funnels, and oversee integrated execution across email, SEO, AEO/GEO, content, and social. Implement KPI frameworks, testing plans, and marketing operations workflows to ensure scalable growth and alignment with client goals. Coach cross-functional teams and drive accountability within remote team setups.
Manager, Digital Marketing at Definity Insurance
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Owned digital marketing roadmap across 7 websites, aligning execution to IPO and business growth targets. Led SEM, analytics, content campaigns, and platform strategy. Implemented design thinking to improve conversion paths and career site optimization. Championed data-led decisions, A/B testing, and cross-departmental collaboration. Managed marketing team and budget with focus on performance outcomes and digital maturity.
Manager, Digital Properties at Co-Operators
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Led digital transformation for multiple web properties and customer portals. Directed product and marketing roadmap, executed SEO/UX improvements, and shaped digital vision aligned with organizational KPIs. Oversaw agile delivery, analytics reporting, and cross-functional team coordination including developers, marketers, and business units.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Book and Magazine Publishing at Centennial College
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Other