Melissa Wilde

Experience

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  Assiniboine Park Conservancy

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  Worked collaboratively with the team of staff and volunteers to ensure an exemplary experience for visitors coming to Assiniboine Park and Zoo.Initiating online training through Volunteer Impact for new volunteers, creating modules with voice-overs to enhance learning at home before starting to volunteer.Played a key role in supervising, coordinating, and training volunteers in day-to day operations at Assiniboine Park and Zoo, including special events.Coordinated recruitment sessions including presenting at information sessions and taking part in recruitment fairs.Supported administration and the volunteer database on a daily basis.Resolved volunteer concerns and practicing conflict resolution to promote a positive workplace for both staff as well as volunteers.Communicated on a regular and prompt basis with volunteers and staff members. Show less Provided exemplary service towards visitors to maintain a good relationship that values their appreciation of the immersive experience of the park. Diligently answered visitor questions via email, by phone, and/or in person.Coordinated with several departments to maintain a positive visitor experience, in particular, when it pertains to the pavilion experience or zoo experience. Practiced a well-organized multi-tasking work ethic whilst maintaining a friendly composure during all interactions, whether with visitors or with colleagues. Promoted the values of Assiniboine Park, as well as the overall value of conservation. Show less

  • Coordinator of Volunteer Resources

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Visitor Services (Pavilion)

    Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

  May 2018 - Sept 2021

  - Helped lead a complete rebrand from discovery to implementation. - Played an integral role in the capital campaign, helping to raise funds for the new museum located at the James A. Richardson International airport- Managed marketing campaigns including press releases, social media management and digital campigns - Social Media coordinator and content creator- Capital campaign support and prospect researcher

  • Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator

    Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Social Media Coordinator & Fundraiser

    May 2018 - Jun 2020
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  Lyter

  Feb 2021 - now

  Co-Founder & CEO

  - Created and co-founded a start-up company centred on the revolutionary design of the Lyter (a hemp wick and plasma lighter that we had patented).- Designed fundraising pitch decks and a Shopify website- Hired, led and coordinated international design teams to bring the vision of the Lyter to life (Industrial designers, engineers, brand designers, etc.)- Successfully connected with government organizations in Canada to earn tens of thousands of dollars in grants towards the development of the Lyter.- Created engaging TikTok videos to amass a loyal following of people that are excited about the launch of the Lyter- Achieved a high view count of over 558,000 views on the best-performing video (so far) and over 1.2 million views on the Lyter page.- The Lyter will launch to the public on Kickstarter in 2024. Show less

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  Delphi Technology Corp

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  Director of Digital Marketing

  - Led a team of marketing professionals to build buzz around the new VR technology that teaches students the basics of aviation and flying.- Designed fundraising pitch decks for the executive team as they fundraised in their latest round.- Created marketing materials used for social media, VR world advertising, conferences, and outreach events.- Provided mentoring and taught marketing skills to university interns on the team.- Strategized a new direction using TikTok and other social media platforms for the company to reach their target audience.- Gathered analytics to design and execute Show less

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  Lab2MarketWest

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Marketing Consultant

  - Used social media and email marketing to organically reach university researchers interested in bringing their innovation from their lab to market.- Organized a Hubspot account to acquire leads and funnel potential researchers to apply for upcoming cohorts- Assisted with Zoom classes, video editing, and project management of the cohorts.- Used personal experience as a founder to provide insight to budding entrepreneurs.

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  Tamarrin OS

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder & Growth Partner

  I help businesses scale effortlessly with AI-driven automation that pays for itself.💡 Smarter systems. Faster growth. Less overhead.Specializing in:✅ AI-powered automation & workflows – Optimize operations, cut costs, and scale without hiring more staff.✅ Revenue-boosting funnels & systems – Convert more leads and increase sales on autopilot.✅ Business strategy & consulting – Growth-focused solutions tailored for founders and business owners.I cut through the noise and build real, working systems that help businesses grow without the burnout, bottlenecks, or hiring sprees.💬 Want to see where AI can save you time and money? Let’s start with a free AI audit. Show less