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Virginia Q.

Virginia Q.

Project Manager, Marketing Communications & Community Outreach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Leader & Manager | Project & Marketing Management | Partnership & Stakeholder Relations Strategists | MBA | MSc | PMP | CMMP

  • Education

    • Eventtrix acccredited by ICOES

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate

    • University of Cambridge

      2011 - 2012
      Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA)

    • IÉSEG School of Management

      2010 - 2012
      Masters of Science in International Business

    • St. Francis Xavier University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachlors of Business Administration

    • IÉSEG School of Management

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Business Administration - MBA

  • Experience

    • AAISA

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2014
      Project Manager, Marketing Communications & Community Outreach

    • ActiveConversion

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
      Digital Marketing Key Account Manager

    • ATCO Gas

      Mar 2015 - Sept 2015
      Sustainable Energy, Education and Outreach Program Manager

    • Paragone.ai

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2019
      Multi-National Accounts Manager & QA UAT Data Advisor

    • City of Surrey

      Jul 2019 - Oct 2023

      • Sr. Economic Development Business Relations Specialist

        May 2022 - Oct 2023

      • Economic Development Business Relations Specialist

        Jan 2021 - May 2022

      • Digital Media Marketing& Promotions Specialist

        Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

    • IKEA

      Oct 2023 - now
      IKEA CA | Business Leader & Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Business Transformation & Development

      Your go-to lead at IKEA Canada for strategic business relations, developing commercial opportunities, collaborations, and head of innovation pilot programs. I am a B2B Division Leader managing and acquiring key accounts with a team of business specialists and home furnishing and design consultants contributing to revenue growth to achieve Local and National B2B sales goals. “Only while sleeping one makes no mistakes. Making mistakes is the privilege of the active — of those who can correct their mistakes and put them right.”― Ingvar Kamprad• Responsible for end-to-end execution of go-to-market B2B strategy and business relations building on a local, national, and global levelwith sustainability, circularity, and social impact in mind• Lead omni-channel development projects including overseeing marketing, loyalty offers, and pilot programs• Direct and coach team of Business Specialists to develop and grow B2B market share, sales revenue, and brand presence utilizing market intelligence and account-based networkingAchievements: ◊ Business Transformation leader for sales development strategy and pilot activation projects◊ Global IKEA Best Practice Contributor– VETLANDA Publication◊ Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Nominee for Business Process Innovation Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Marketing Management Professional

      Certified Marketing Management Professional - CMMP® Designation

    • Facebook Blueprint Adward Certificates

      Facebook

    • Google Ad Search Certificiation

      Google
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    • Google Fundamental Certification

      Google
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    • Project and Change Management Certification

      Royal Roads University
      Apr 2024

    • Project Management Professional Member (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Feb 2024

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Management

      Issued by Calgary Mini Maker Faire - Canadian Maker Foundation on Sept 2015
      Calgary Mini Maker Faire - Canadian Maker FoundationAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Volunteer Management

      Issued by MakeFashion on Jan 2016
      MakeFashionAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Social Media Reporter

      Issued by MakeFashion Wearable Tech Gala on Mar 2013
      MakeFashion Wearable Tech GalaAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Fundraiser Volunteer

      Issued by Ethnic-Cultural Council of Calgary on Mar 2014
      Ethnic-Cultural Council of CalgaryAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Volunteer

      Issued by VANOC on Feb 2010
      VANOCAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Calgary Stampede Talent Search Communication Chair - Marketing Manager

      Issued by The Calgary Stampede on Jun 2015
      The Calgary StampedeAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Merchandise Crew Member

      Issued by Calgary Folk Music Festival on Jul 2011
      Calgary Folk Music FestivalAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Fundraiser Volunteer

      Issued by Lilac Festival at Grey Eagle Resort and Casino on Mar 2016
      Lilac Festival at Grey Eagle Resort and CasinoAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Volunteer Coordinator Chair

      Issued by Canadian Cancer Society on Oct 2007
      Canadian Cancer SocietyAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Youth World Vision Memeber

      Issued by World Vision Canada on Sept 2003
      World Vision CanadaAssociated with Virginia Q.

    • Youth Amnesty International Coordinator/Lead

      Issued by Amnesty International Canada on Sept 2003
      Amnesty International CanadaAssociated with Virginia Q.