VANESSA GAUTHIER BSc (Hons) PERSONAL DETAILS 146 Ave des Pivoines Aylmer, Quebec J9J 2G9

Telephone: 613.263.2649 email: vgauthier90@hotmail.com

PROFILE A creative marketing professional with a diverse skill set that includes a graphic design certification, and eight years experience managing marketing, communications and graphics projects. Self- motivated and enthusiastic, I am a genuine and persuasive people- person who thrives in a challenging environment. EDUCATION 1996- 1998 BSc Marketing, Major in Merchandising Management Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, USA -Awarded full academic scholarship -Graduated summa cum laude Fashion Marketing Diploma Lasalle College, Montreal, Canada Business Administration Diploma Heritage College, Hull, Canada Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop How to Plan a PR Campaign

1994- 1996 1988- 1991 Certificates:

CAREER HISTORY July 2010- present Marketing Project Manager- Ottawa, ON

Arianne Lingerie- a multinational fashion company with headquarters in Montreal, operations in Australia, and global distribution. Reporting to the President, major responsibilities include: : Project manage the production of seasonal print catalogue (2X/year) Development of all new creative Provide creative direction for advertising (B2C) campaigns Direct photoshoots, including editing final selections and issuing touch-ups as required Manage customer database, email campaigns and customer loyalty programmes Currently developing an integrated online marketing plan to coincide with launch of e-comm site Sep. 2007- July 2010 Moved from the UK to Canada, followed by time off to raise our family Nov. 2005- July 2007 Marketing Communications Manager- London, UK

Group Dyer is an international architecture practise with offices in the UK, Russia and India. Reporting directly to the board level, major responsibilities included: Developing and implementing the corporate marketing plan Responsible for complete re-branding of company marketing materials including a website re-design Managing a graphic designer and admin staff responsible for bid proposals Providing Marketing support to architecture team Overseeing local events, internal communication, corporate communication and PR programmes

VANESSA GAUTHIER BSc (Hons) Nov. 2004- Nov. 2005 Marketing Communications Manager- London, UK

Signet Group is the worlds largest retail jeweller with operations in the US and UK, where the group trades as Ernest Jones and H. Samuel. Reporting to the Marketing Controller, major responsibilities included: Developing and managing the PR programmes of two highly visible retail brands Managing a $800K budget and Marketing/PR Executive Leading an integrated promotional campaign that tied into a high profile DVD launch Coordinating the quarterly customer exit surveys Managing events including new store openings, press days and in-store jewellery design days Copywriting for company magazine Project managing a new branded diamond launch Jan.- Oct. 2004 (Contract work) Charity Ball Organiser- Network Canada, London, UK- Network Canada is one of Europes largest expatriate business and social networking associations. Business Development Officer- Canadian High Commission, London, UK- The Canadian High Commission represents Foreign policy and international trade issues abroad. April- Dec. 2003 During this time, I moved from Montreal to Ottawa to be married then on to the UK Dec. 1999- March 2003 Marketing Manager- Montreal, QC

Arianne Lingerie is a multinational fashion company with headquarters in Montreal, operations in Australia, and global distribution. Reporting to the VP of Sales and Marketing, major responsibilities included: Running a start-up marketing department, managing a $1M budget and a two member team Managing the print ad campaigns and the development of all new creative Developing an in-house Canada/US press office and managing agencies in European and Australian markets Copywriting for internal and external communication, including content for website Working with developers to create and launch a new website Responsible for the production of seasonal print catalogue (2X/year) March 1998 Nov. 1999 Marketing Executive- Ottawa, ON Learnix Ltd. is a corporate IT training facility offering instructor-led classroom environments across North America. Reporting to the Marketing Director, major responsibilities included: Developing strategies to promote IT certificate programme. Managing a $100K direct marketing budget and the creative team Project management lead on production of quarterly course calendar Copywriting for promotional and corporate materials as well as content for website Providing Marketing support for sales team in Canada and US REFERENCES Available upon request