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Bilingual Business Consulting Manager with strong French/English marketing experience across partnerships, content, events, and digital initiatives. I collaborate with internal teams and external partners to translate, proof, and deliver programs that engage target audiences.
I’m highly organized and efficient in multi-role settings, bringing transferable strengths in business development, project management, copywriting, translation, and event planning across diverse industries.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Business Consulting Manager at IKO North America
October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024Managed French consulting deliverables including translation and proofreading of program/policy guides, newsletters, and cross-department French materials. Owned partner development lifecycle (prospecting to onboarding) and created drip campaigns to drive monthly agreements and increased client engagement; worked with internal legal counsel to formalize negotiated rate/terms agreements. Led end-to-end planning for six major profit power events per year across the US and Canada (venue sourcing, content/material development, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management) ensuring execution. Partnered with a third-party digital agency to develop and translate the social calendar. Supported sales with loyalty program and marketing collateral; provided Salesforce Lightning CRM technical support for 700+ clients across Canada/US; coordinated IKO University contractor training and tracked progress for French contractors and marketing literature alignment.
Digital Marketing and Communications (Contract) at Green Ontario Fund - An Agency of the Government of Ontario
May 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019Collaborated with delivery partners to manage and update the website to improve search engine ranking and increase traffic. Developed and executed comprehensive digital marketing plans for social media to grow brand awareness and engagement. Created and deployed email blasts using Mailchimp to drive customer engagement and meet business goals.
Marketing and Communications Consultant (Contract) at Noventa Energy Partners
April 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018Led marketing and communications initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders and marketing/advertising agencies. Developed earned media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Crafted and communicated the company business plan and stakeholder communications to support strategic growth.
Director, French Talent (Freelance) at VICE Media
November 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018Supervised voice-over sessions to ensure French recordings were properly adapted for the French market.
Community Fund Campaign Manager (Contract) at Aviva Canada
August 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Supported execution of the campaign across social media platforms and monitored campaign performance using KPI reporting.
Social Media for Business Strategist (Freelance) at Self-employed
March 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017Developed and implemented English/French social media marketing strategies across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Produced and optimized content and created editorial calendars. Managed Twitter/Facebook ad campaigns, monitored positive/negative comments, and performed live posting for Toronto Raptors and Rogers Cup-related moments.
Social Media for Business Strategist (Freelance) at Social Media for Business Strategist
March 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017Developed and implemented bilingual English/French social media marketing strategies across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Produced and optimized content, created social editorial calendars, ran Twitter/Facebook campaign ads, monitored positive/negative comments, and performed live posting for Toronto Raptors and Rogers Cup related content.
French Account Supervisor (Contract) at Anomaly
July 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016Acted as the client’s senior liaison within the agency and balanced inputs across departments to meet client objectives. Developed deep understanding of product/service, market, and consumer; built timelines with the project manager and ensured interdepartmental alignment. Offered creative direction and ensured campaigns were culturally relevant for French Canada (scripts, talent). Contributed to communications and social media strategy, prepared creative briefs, oversaw campaign lifecycle through production, ensured profitability and scope adherence, and mentored account executives.
Business Development, Account Management at Tuango Inc.
August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016Developed and cultivated business leads (primarily restaurants) to present the Tuango model. Set up qualified face-to-face and phone meetings, assessed potential deals, negotiated favorable terms, acquired commitments, and managed client relationships. Constructed proposals/contracts, provided documentation to Sales Operations, met quarterly/annual sales goals, ensured campaigns ran profitably, and delivered consultative support aligned to client objectives (sales, market share, competition).
Event Planner, Company Launch (Contract) at Self-employed/Contract
April 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Planned the launch of new branding, office, and direction for a design agency.
Event Planner, Company Launch (contract) at Lorange
April 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015Planned the launch of a new branding direction, office, and design agency company launch.
Corporate Account Manager, Business Development - Quebec at Weight Watchers Canada
March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2015Prospected creatively to identify corporate opportunities and tailored proposals to company culture and goals. Presented programs to high-level stakeholders and then company-wide presentations to educate employees on wellness benefits. Built action plans using territory/market knowledge, proactively anticipated issues/opportunities, met/exceeded sales metrics, nurtured and grew existing accounts as a consultative resource, and used corporate marketing materials to promote products/services effectively.
Sales Manager, Event Planner, Corporate Events at Billionaire Life
May 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012Solicited new contacts to generate corporate sales leads within five major Montreal restaurants. Coordinated and managed organization of corporate events across venues, maintained and improved corporate contact lists, upsold venues with higher-priced menus and wines, and drafted/maintained corporate sales packages.
Event Planner, Leisure & Corporate Events at Hotel Le St-James
November 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011Managed internal and external communications to meet Leading Hotels of the World standards. Developed banquet business by increasing group events through marketing channels and personal relationships. Handled event logistics end-to-end.
Project Manager at ALDO Group
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010Managed a major project to acquire a new account critical to the business.
Visual Presentation Specialist at ALDO Group
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2010Conducted creative research to develop and present seasonal merchandising strategies. Continuously generated ideas to improve visual presentation and maintain competitive edge. Built monthly windows across North America and the UK; designed strategic sequencing for pre-season and in-season rotations. Ensured follow-up with sales force on merchandising strategy, provided solutions to regions/stores while maintaining brand standards, fostered creativity through store visits/staff interactions, and delivered market/competitive feedback.
Buyer for Aldo Canada at ALDO Canada
December 1, 2006 - November 1, 2008Selected and built handbag/accessory collections for 107 stores in Canada. Monitored pre-season and in-season performance metrics (OTB, receipt pattern, sales budget, markdowns, stock turn, stock-to-sales, gross margin). Presented results/strategies/opportunities to the executive committee and analyzed consumer buying patterns to predict trends. Conducted weekly KPI reviews (sales, liquidation %, place calculated repeats), added new colors, proposed updates, and managed markdowns. Met suppliers, maintained relationships, and negotiated first costs and contract terms. Proposed in-store promotion ideas (short and long term).
Buyer for Aldo Canada at ALDO Group
December 1, 2006 - November 30, 2008Selected and built handbag and accessories collection for 107 stores in Canada. Monitored performance and profitability metrics (OTB, receipt pattern, sales budget, markdowns, stock turn, stock-to-sales, gross margin). Presented results, strategies, and opportunities to executive committee; analyzed consumer buying patterns and predicted trends. Reviewed weekly KPIs (sales, liquidation %, calculated repeats) and managed color/add new colors and markdown decisions. Met suppliers, maintained relationships, and negotiated first costs/contract terms; proposed in-store promotion ideas short- and long-term.
Marketing Coordinator at ALDO Group
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Coordinated in-store campaign distribution (including post-delivery execution confirmation) and partnered with a third-party distribution vendor to manage marketing material inventory across stores. (Aldo Fights Aids campaign coordination).
Merchandise Planner at ALDO Group
February 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Analyzed historical results and gathered trend information. Produced assortment plans (receipt patterns), seasonal merchandising budgets, and weekly sales budgets by store. Forecasted sales and markdowns to achieve profitability targets and reviewed weekly performance indicators. (Collection planning and budgeting responsibilities supporting retail/merchandising operations.)
Executive Assistant to David Bensadoun at Self-employed/Company (Executive office)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Produced, edited, and transmitted documents and data. Managed executive scheduling and travel, routed correspondence, drafted letters, and researched information. Represented the executive by attending meetings in their absence and handling inquiries. Welcomed guests and managed clerical work assignment/follow-up. Prepared reports by collecting and analyzing information and maintained filing/retrieval systems; continued professional development via workshops and networks.
Executive Assistant to David Bensadoun
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Supported executive operations by transcribing, formatting, editing, inputting, retrieving, copying, and transmitting data/graphics. Managed appointment schedules (meetings, conferences, teleconferences, travel), routed correspondence, drafted letters/documents, and represented the executive in absence by attending meetings and communicating on their behalf. Coordinated projects by assigning clerical work and following up, prepared reports via information collection/analysis, maintained filing/retrieval systems, and maintained professional knowledge through workshops/publications and networks.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing at Concordia University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004DEC-Diplôme d'études collégiales, Business and Social Skills at Dawson College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing at Concordia University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004DEC-Diplôme d'études collégiales, Business and Social Skills at Dawson College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Online Marketing Foundations (certification/course)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026SEO Foundations (certification/course)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Content Marketing Foundations (certification/course)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan (certification/course)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Online Marketing Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026SEO Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Content Marketing Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Les Connaisseurs (course/certification listed by candidate)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Industry Experience
Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Energy & Utilities
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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