Erin Ackerman

Experience

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  McCarthy Tetrault

  May 2008 - Apr 2009

  Marketing Assistant

  • Established an ongoing media monitoring system including researching and archiving current trends and competitive advertising• Liaison between magazine representatives and marketing collateral• Helped brainstorm a new branding platform with Ove Design• Assisted with events and helped organize firm functions

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  Studio Pinpoint

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

  Lead Specialist, Marketing and Social Media

  Working at Studio Pinpoint, a brand strategy firm, as the Social Media Specialist I was able to set up company blog as well as a content schedule and weekly featured postings. Content was developed both by myself and the founder of Studio Pinpoint, as well as research for future posts and relevant content. I project managed the blog redesign and was also responsible for ghost tweeting and looking for new contacts to follow. • Responsibilities included developing and executing marketing material, graphic design work, managing client relations, business development, and event co-ordination• Implemented a social media strategy including twitter, facebook, linkedIN and creating a blog content schedule and editing material• Researching new online technology and communication mediums Show less

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  HUSH

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

  Marketing and Sales Coordinator

  Working as a sales and marketing manager for HUSH Homes I was given the responsibility of launching two million dollar luxury communities and managing four projects throughout the GTA. I had experience managing several teams of people at once, as well as budgets and timelines. During my time at HUSH I have learned valuable insight to the client side of brand awareness, public relations, managing relationships with media and planning and executing campaigns. • Project Managed the launch of multiple million dollar new home developments including brochure and marketing material design, advertising strategy and execution, PR, website design, event co-ordination, and managed all legal sales requirements through to the completion of the projects• Responsible for all corporate marketing such as signage, advertising, updating the website, SEO, award submissions, investor packages, managing brand adherence and business development• Managed Tarion critical dates and was point of contact with purchasers after sales• Developed relationships with vendors and media contacts and was responsible for project timelines, reporting directly to the President of Hush Show less

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  Lollipop Digital

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Interactive Designer

  Creating awesome digital designs for a variety of clients.

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  Secret Location

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2024

  Art Director for the product team producing Vusr, a leader in VR content distribution. Creating exciting responsive digital experiences including websites, apps, VR, and game design.

  • Art Director

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2024

  • Designer

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Freelance

  Nov 2023 - now

  Art Director