With my experience in marketing management, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to elevate your brand to new heights.

From strategic communications to executing marketing campaigns, I have a proven track record of increasing brand visibility and driving growth.

Marketing Management

Some of my achievements...

Brand Stewardship at FLINT Corp.: Crafted brand and corporate identity guidelines, ensuring consistency across all channels and materials. Achieved notable success in enhancing brand image and tone in internal and external communications.

Multi-Media Marketing Excellence: Spearheaded successful multi-media marketing and communications campaigns at FLINT Corp., resulting in outperforming paid LinkedIn campaigns for key services. Implemented organic growth strategies, leading to an increase of 2000+ LinkedIn followers in 2023.

Strategic Communications Leadership: Led the redesign of the ASTTBC WordPress website, implementing UX/UI and SEO best practices. Transformed ASTTBC's quarterly magazine, resulting in a 50% surge in readership. Achieved a 35% increase in monthly newsletter readership at the British Columbia Chiropractic Association through content optimization and format restructuring.

Digital Marketing Prowess: Managed successful digital marketing campaigns, including Google Ads and social media ads, at We Make Stuff Happen. Utilized platforms like Hootsuite and Sprout Social for scheduling, monitoring, and engagement, resulting in increased client satisfaction and organic growth.

Event Planning and Execution: Planned, promoted, and executed two annual hybrid conferences and AGMs at ASTTBC Technology Professionals, achieving over 300 attendees for each event and raising over $70k in sponsorships combined.

Graphic Design and Brand Identity: Played a pivotal role as Graphic Design & Partnership Lead at TEDxGastownWomen, contributing to the success of a sold-out event. Applied branding principles to create a consistent brand identity and raised over $3000 for event needs through strategic partnerships.

Web Design

In leading the redesign of asttbc.org, I demonstrated adept project management skills, wireframing expertise, content writing proficiency, and effective collaboration. I coordinated efforts among leadership, web developers, designers, and a copywriter to achieve our goals. Through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to UX/UI and Yoast SEO best practices, I ensured the WordPress website boasted a visually appealing and intuitive interface while ranking favorably in search engine results, maximizing its reach and impact. This experience honed my skills in strategic planning, cross-functional teamwork, and digital marketing, equipping me with the capabilities to drive successful website projects and enhance online visibility for organizations.

Event Marketing

Crafting compelling graphics and designing an engaging event program for International Women's Day Panel on March 8th, I curated a captivating experience that resonated with our audience. Through social media and targeted outreach efforts, our team generated buzz and excitement surrounding the event, driving attendance and participation.

Utilizing Eventbrite, I streamlined the registration process, making it seamless for attendees to sign up and join us for this important occasion. By effectively communicating the event's purpose and value proposition, our team attracted a diverse audience, fostering meaningful connections and promoting female empowerment.

Content Development & Design

With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach, I crafted compelling narratives and visually engaging layouts that effectively communicated FLINT's value proposition and product offerings. Leveraging my expertise in graphic design and content creation, I ensured that each sales sheet captured the attention of potential clients and succinctly conveyed the key selling points.

By aligning the content with FLINT's branding guidelines and target audiences, I contributed to the creation of impactful sales collateral that supported the company's sales initiatives and facilitated meaningful client engagements.

Employee Campaign

​FLINT Kids: Safety Drawing Contest was a multimedia campaign I led in collaboration with the Recruitment Department to promote FLINT's safety culture, empowering the next generation beyond the workplace. In addition to fostering creativity and safety awareness among children, the campaign served as a catalyst for building a stronger sense of community within the organization. I created a user-friendly landing page, engaging content and colouring kits featuring Fred, and promoted the contest across internal channels and social media platforms. The campaign successfully amplified FLINT's commitment to safety while sparking enthusiasm among employees and their children. With close to 90 entries received, the campaign demonstrated significant traction and engagement, further reinforcing FLINT's dedication to cultivating a safe and inclusive workplace.

Web Development

By leveraging WordPress, I utilized my skills in web development, UX/UI design, and Yoast SEO best practices to build clearwater-energy.ca, a swift and intuitive website. With a focus on user interface, I integrated intuitive design elements to enhance the overall experience.

Spearheading content development, I crafted compelling copy that effectively conveyed ClearWater's brand message and offerings. Through a holistic approach to web design, I not only established clearwater-energy.ca as a valuable resource but also supported ClearWater’s overarching marketing goals.

Digital Advertising

As a seasoned digital marketer, I have extensive experience in leveraging social media advertising to drive targeted results for various businesses. From setting up campaigns to defining precise target audiences, I excel in crafting compelling ad copy and designing eye-catching creatives that resonate with the intended audience. With a strategic mindset, I allocate budgets to maximize ROI while closely monitoring campaign performance. 

Through continuous optimization based on real-time data analysis, I ensure campaigns remain effective and aligned with objectives. Furthermore, my proficiency in generating detailed reports allows for transparent insights into campaign success and areas for improvement, enabling informed decision-making to drive future strategies.

Content Editing, Design & Publishing

As the Editor of ASTTBConnect magazine, I spearheaded a transformative journey, infusing the publication with fresh, original content and a revamped structure. This strategic overhaul resulted in a remarkable 50% surge in readership, underscoring its enhanced relevance and appeal. 

ASTTBConnect serves as a vital communication channel, facilitating seamless engagement with ASTTBC registrants and stakeholders. Through its pages, the organization delivers the latest and most pertinent tech news from British Columbia, catering to technologists, technicians, and technical specialists alike.

Moreover, the magazine plays a pivotal role in educating readers about ASTTBC's regulatory efforts to safeguard the public and the environment.

Published quarterly, ASTTBConnect reaches its audience through email, web, issuu community, and social media platforms, ensuring widespread distribution and accessibility. Readers can conveniently access both current and past issues, enriching their understanding of the evolving technology regulation landscape.

Conference Planning & Management

As the lead organizer of ASTTBC's annual conference and AGM, I developed a seamless two-track program of sessions and networking that blended physical and virtual elements to engage attendees from across British Columbia. Collaborating closely with our partner organization, the BC Institute of Agrologists, I ensured every aspect of the conference aligned with our shared objectives. To incorporate both organizations equally, I developed the distinct brand identity - BC SCI-CON. 

From budgeting and sponsorship management to content creation and marketing initiatives, I created a multifaceted strategy to drive registrations and enhance the conference experience. Leveraging targeted advertising campaigns, our team attracted over 300 attendees and secured over $40,000 in sponsorships, underscoring the conference's significance within the industry. 

Managing vendor relationships, I ensured smooth logistics and high-quality services throughout the event. Additionally, I oversaw the organization of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and wrote scripts and agendas to facilitate efficient proceedings.

Innovating further, I spearheaded the development of a customized conference app utilizing vFairs, providing attendees with a user-friendly platform to access resources, engage with speakers, network with peers, and play a fun game for prizes. Through meticulous planning, strategic partnerships, and effective execution, I elevated our annual conference, leaving a lasting impression on all participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Q: What are Petra's key areas of expertise?

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Petra excels in Marketing Management, Strategic Communications, Graphic Design, and Brand Development.

Q: Can Petra adapt to dynamic environments and manage changing priorities?

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Throughout her career, Petra has demonstrated excellence in navigating dynamic environments and managing multiple priorities. With diverse experience across various roles and industries, she's adept at adapting to fast-paced settings like FLINT Corp. and ASTTBC Technology Professionals, where priorities often shift rapidly.

From website redesigns to event planning, Petra's proactive approach and strong organizational skills enable her to remain agile and flexible, ensuring she effectively responds to evolving needs and priorities. Her ability to anticipate challenges further demonstrates her readiness to handle dynamic environments with ease.

Q: How does Petra contribute to brand advancement and communication strategies?

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Petra has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in creating and advancing brand and corporate identity, ensuring a cohesive brand image across all channels. Initially hired to execute rebranding activities at FLINT Corp., her expertise in leading website and publication redesigns from her previous roles underscores her commitment to enhancing user experience and aligning content with brand identity and values.

With meticulous attention to detail and a talent for storytelling, Petra ensures that each piece of content effectively communicates key messages while maintaining the desired tone and brand voice tailored to each target audience. Additionally, her graphic design expertise enhances brand representation, resulting in visually captivating marketing collateral.

Q: What is Petra's experience with digital marketing and advertising?

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Petra boasts extensive experience in digital marketing and advertising, encompassing tasks such as setting up campaigns, targeting specific audiences, copywriting, ad design, budgeting, monitoring, optimization, and reporting.

During her tenure at FLINT Corp., Petra led multifaceted marketing and communications campaigns, demonstrating her prowess in strategizing and executing digital marketing initiatives. Notably, she excelled in managing paid advertising campaigns on platforms like LinkedIn, delivering impressive results for key services.

Moreover, Petra's role at the British Columbia Chiropractic Association involved collaborating with a media agency on province-wide campaigns. Here, she was responsible for planning and analyzing campaign performance, showcasing her end-to-end involvement in the advertising process.

In addition to campaign management, Petra has a strong foundation in content creation for digital platforms. She has crafted compelling copy for various channels, including websites, social media, and email campaigns. Her proficiency in graphic design further enhances her digital marketing skill set, allowing her to create visually appealing and engaging content that resonates with target audiences.

In summary, Petra's digital marketing and advertising experience spans a wide range of activities, from strategic planning and campaign management to content creation and optimization. Her adeptness in leveraging digital channels to achieve organizational goals positions her as a valuable asset to any marketing team.

Q: How does Petra approach event planning and execution?

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Petra approaches event planning and execution with a comprehensive strategy customized to each occasion. She handles all aspects of event management, from initial planning to post-event evaluation. Petra's experience includes meticulous budgeting to allocate resources effectively. She also collaborates closely with partners to leverage collective strengths and resources when applicable.

In terms of content, Petra excels in crafting engaging agendas, advertising materials, and marketing campaigns to promote events effectively. She is also adept at securing sponsorships, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating logistics to ensure seamless execution.

Throughout the process, Petra maintains a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, ensuring that every aspect of the event aligns with organizational goals and objectives.

Q: Can Petra handle social media management and community engagement?

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Absolutely, Petra excels in social media management and community engagement, demonstrating her proficiency across various roles. With extensive experience, she adeptly leverages diverse platforms to achieve organizational goals. Petra's skill set includes crafting engaging content, managing accounts, scheduling posts, and analyzing performance for strategy refinement.

Throughout her career, Petra has effectively overseen social media activities for numerous clients using tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social. She has led digital marketing teams, providing client services and coaching on social media strategies. Additionally, Petra has executed successful paid campaigns and ad placements across multiple platforms.

Moreover, Petra has played key roles in organizing and promoting events through social media channels. This includes creating event graphics, developing programs, and utilizing platforms like Eventbrite to capture attendees.

Her experience in crafting customized written and graphic content for each social platform ensures consistent brand messaging and effective communication with the target audience.

Q: What are Petra's qualifications and educational background?

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Petra brings over seven years of marketing expertise to the table, backed by a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Langara College. Additionally, she holds certificates in SEO/SEM & Google Analytics, Digital Marketing Foundation, Web Development and Design, and Creative Writing from reputable institutions.

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