Work Experience:

HootSuite

Marketing Automation Specialist

Vancouver, BC
January 2012 – Present

Tell Ten Friends Marketing Co.

Account Manager

Vancouver, BC
December 2006 – Present

• I specialize in promotional software solutions for campaigns on and off of Facebook. I am the first line of contact with our clients, and lead the charge on campaign execution.

Wesley Behan, RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)

Marketing Manager

Vancouver, BC
November 2009 – Present

• Manage social networking sites, assist with administration, and design direct mail and e-mail newsletters.

InitioGroup

Community Manager

Vancouver, BC
April 2011 – August 2011

• InitioGroup is a Vancouver based early-stage investment fund that focuses on consumer internet and mobile solutions.
• Hired on contract, my role at InitioGroup involved community relations and marketing, office management, and communication with an investment portfolio of 15+ tech companies.

Yaletown 209

Resident Manager/Marketing Coordinator

Vancouver, BC
October 2010 – April 2011

• Yaletown 209 is a co-working office designed for Vancouver self-employed professionals looking for a shared work space and an address to conduct business from.
• My role at Yaletown 209 was managing the office space, and handling all of the Marketing, PR, Administration, & Accounting.

Alex Lee PR

Social Media + PR Specialist

Vancouver, BC
January 2010 – April 2011

• Wrote, edited, and distributed press releases, and corresponded with the media
• Took event photos, and on occasion put together a short promotional video
• Managed social networking sites, and wrote for clients’ blogs
• The highlight of my experience was administering the PR for Conviction Kitchen Season 2 during its filming in Vancouver at Delilah’s Restaurant.

AdHack

Contract Marketing

Vancouver, BC
January 2010 – March 2010

• Interviewed past clients and wrote detailed case studies on their experience using AdHack’s services.
• Managed an online Olympics advertising contest, and promoted it through social media channels like Twitter, Flickr, and blogging on the AdHack website.

Habitat Systems Inc.

Marketing Coordinator

Burnaby, BC
April 2007 – December 2009

• Responsible for all tradeshow coordination – registration, logistics, and set up of company booth
• Development and distribution of sales and marketing materials – such as poster boards, direct mail pieces, e-mail blasts, newsletter campaigns, and PowerPoint presentations
• Interviewed past clients to write newsletter articles
• Created and distributed the company’s monthly internal e-mail newsletter
• Produced and distributed monthly leads reports from database information

Motor Yacht Huntress

Stewardess

55m/180 ft. Feadship, Charter Luxury Yacht
November 2004 – November 2006

• Worked and lived with a crew of 14, catered to Owners and up to 12 Charter guests
• Served guests wine, cocktails, etc. and performed silver service during all meals
• Set tables and prepared for meals, coordinating meal service with the Chef and Chief Stewardess
• Routine maintenance, cleaning and detailing all areas of the yacht
• Laundry and pressing for all guests and crew
• Decoration and theme night coordination for special events and holidays

Motor Yacht Iroquois

Stewardess, 2nd Stewardess

50m/164 ft. Feadship, Private Luxury Yacht
March 2003 – November 2004

• Worked and lived with a crew of 11, catered to Owners and/or 6-10 guests
• Assisted with provisioning for the yacht with the Chef and Chief Stewardess
• Served the owners and their guests all meals, beverages, etc.
• Set tables and prepared for all meals, coordinating meal service with the Chef and Chief Stewardess
• Compiled and completed work lists, took inventory of on-board supplies, organized all interior storage areas on board
• Routine maintenance, cleaning and detailing all areas of the yacht
• Laundry and pressing for all guests and crew

Education:

Camosun College

Business Administration, Marketing

Victoria, BC
September 2000 – April 2002

Computer Skills:

• Adobe Photoshop
  B.C.I.T. Burnaby, BC, February 2008
• Windows and Macintosh OS
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage and PowerPoint
• iWork: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
• Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver
• Knowledge, experience, and strategy with Social Media tools for marketing and networking.
• HootSuite University Certified Professional
• Experience with Content Management Systems such as WordPress and Ubertor
• Basic HTML knowledge
• iMovie video editing skills
• Type 70 wpm

Certifications & Achievements:

Blubird Royale Fashion & Casino Night

Vancouver, BC
June 2009
Volunteered with Blubird Clothing for their casino fundraiser for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Filled and handed out gift bags, sold raffle tickets, etc.

Sitour Canada

Big White and Silver Star Mountains, BC
March 2007
Promotional Marketing for Snowfest Tour 2007. Handed out promotional items to skiers, snowboarders, and mountain visitors.

World Travel 2003-2006

While working on Private Yachts, I traveled to New England, Florida and the southern east coast of the United States, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean coast of Europe.

CHUM Television, The New VI (‘A’ Channel)

Victoria, BC
October 2001
Assisted a professional still photographer during the station’s opening launch LIVE broadcast party.

Great Canadian Beer Festival

Victoria, BC
October 2001
Administered a marketing survey for CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) to Festival visitors.

Serving It Right Responsible Beverage Service Program

Certified April 2001

Interests:

Traveling, running, yoga, snowboarding, wakeboarding, reading, social media, and photography.

References are available upon request.

Contact me:

Janis Behan
Vancouver, BC
janisbehan@gmail.com