Hi, I am Wahida Gardizi, a strategic communication and digital marketing professional with 7-8 years of experience spanning Public Relations, Project Management, Communication Campaigns, and Digital Marketing. I believe in the power of storytelling and thrive on crafting narratives that connect with audiences across digital channels. I develop integrated communications plans, optimize SEO, and lead social media campaigns for clients in digital, real estate, food, and lifestyle sectors. I enjoy turning data into stories and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. My toolkit includes Canva, Asana, Hootsuite, SEO/SEM tools like Ahrefs, Mailchimp, Jotform, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Drive, and Sharevision to drive brand awareness and online performance.

Wahida Gardizi

Hi, I am Wahida Gardizi, a strategic communication and digital marketing professional with 7-8 years of experience spanning Public Relations, Project Management, Communication Campaigns, and Digital Marketing. I believe in the power of storytelling and thrive on crafting narratives that connect with audiences across digital channels. I develop integrated communications plans, optimize SEO, and lead social media campaigns for clients in digital, real estate, food, and lifestyle sectors. I enjoy turning data into stories and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. My toolkit includes Canva, Asana, Hootsuite, SEO/SEM tools like Ahrefs, Mailchimp, Jotform, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Drive, and Sharevision to drive brand awareness and online performance.

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Hi, I am Wahida Gardizi, a strategic communication and digital marketing professional with 7-8 years of experience spanning Public Relations, Project Management, Communication Campaigns, and Digital Marketing. I believe in the power of storytelling and thrive on crafting narratives that connect with audiences across digital channels.

I develop integrated communications plans, optimize SEO, and lead social media campaigns for clients in digital, real estate, food, and lifestyle sectors. I enjoy turning data into stories and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. My toolkit includes Canva, Asana, Hootsuite, SEO/SEM tools like Ahrefs, Mailchimp, Jotform, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Drive, and Sharevision to drive brand awareness and online performance.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Cabin Services / Customer Service at Air Canada, YVR Airport
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided cabin services and customer service support at Air Canada, ensuring passenger comfort, addressing inquiries, and maintaining high service standards at YVR.
Recruitment Specialist at Intellectual Disability Society
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Recruited, hired, and oriented new staff and volunteers; generated, circulated, and monitored job postings; assisted HR onboarding; screened and interviewed applicants; conducted reference checks and credential verification; maintained ongoing communication with management on staffing needs.
Marketing and Communications Consultant at WG Communications
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated with sales, product management, and web development to craft campaigns across multiple platforms; managed seven clients concurrently with social media marketing (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), SEO, marketing plans, and business proposals; produced company analyses, content schedules, and strategic blueprints.
Writer at CPRS
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Attended monthly meetings, brainstormed social media content ideas, and authored monthly blog posts for the CPRS website.
Digital Marketing Specialist and Strategist at Contract Work
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Contract work with a focus on digital marketing and communications; worked on SEO, Google Analytics, project management, content creation, Google AdWords, digital strategy, digital ads, analytic reporting, and social media management; created ads across Google, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook; managed multiple markets and crafted social media narratives.
Marketing Coordinator at Genesa CPA Corp.
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led and implemented digital engagement strategies for mentorship programs; developed social content with Canva and HubSpot; managed digital ads and account management; coordinated events and daily Zoom meetups; wrote bi-monthly blog posts; improved social media management and storytelling; gained project management experience.
Event Coordinator (Volunteer) at Young Women in Business (YWIB)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Planned and executed eight events per year; built sponsorship relationships; hosted panel discussions on career and personal development; served as the public-facing voice of the organization and maintained a two-way dialogue with members and clients.
Marketing Coordinator at Gordon Food Service
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Planned, coordinated, and executed marketing campaigns aligned with national and divisional goals; served as the point of contact for marketing services; supported sales; managed social media channels and created content for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using Hootsuite; contributed to content marketing and communications strategy.
Communications and Marketing Manager at Swad Indian Kitchen and India Bistro
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Collaborated with owner/CEO on content creation, media pitches, social media strategy/management, and market research; implemented a comprehensive communication strategy; managed Instagram; executed SEO/keyword strategy; helped achieve first-page ranking on Google within two months and reported a 30% revenue lift in the first four months along with follower growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Criminology at Simon Fraser University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Arts - International Public Relations and Global Communication Management at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Certification
January 1, 2020 - May 5, 2026
Digital Marketing Certification
January 1, 2021 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Education