Nancy Wong
Public Media Relations and Marketing Communications @Consultant
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WORK HISTORY
Public Media Relations and Marketing Communications @Consultant
Vancouver, BC, CA
Independent consultant handling strategic marketing communications, media relations and promotions on contract for premier hospitality and cultural clients.Highlights:2021: 4.5-month contract with Town Hall Brands: secured Globe & Mail/Canadian Lawyer features on client Clark Woods LLP, significant media for Glenn Fawcett,(Black Hills Winery) & Stoneboat Vineyards.2020: Garnered national TV and print coverage for Provence Marinaside for its innovative pivots in response to the pandemic and its effects on restaurants.20••••22, 20••••12, 20••••06: PR Chair for British Columbia Chapter of Les Dames d\'Escoffier.20••••15: Manager Marketing & Communications (Acting), Human Resources Management Association (HRMA). See below for details.20••••15: As a volunteer with AIDS Vancouver, I garnered major coverage/awareness for AIDs Vancouver\'s Christmas Grocery Program, resulting in the donation of more than and enough food to feed 1,200 clients for three months.2014: Opening of Nicli\'s Next Door.2012: Opening of French bistro Le Parisien and creating very successful Julia Child promotion for Bistro Pastis.20••••10: Media management of HSBC Chinese Restaurant Awards.2010: Media management for School of Fish Foundation\'s Floating Dining Room. Achieved comprehensive international coverage across all platforms.2008: Media relations for Les Clefs d\'Or 10th Anniversary.1997: Media relations for GM APEC World Plaza (the international arts and cultural festival component of the Asia Pacific Economic Conference).Partial client portfolio (current & past): Bishop\'s, Bistro Pastis, Chinese Restaurant Awards, Curry 2U, Jules, King Pacific Lodge, La Bottega del Mediterraneo, L\'Epicerie Gourmande, Le Mistral, Les Clefs D\'Or BC, Nicli Antica Pizzeria, O Thai Restaurant, Provence Restaurants (Provence Marinaside, TWB-The Wine Bar, Provence Mediterranean Grill), Restaurant Connor Butler, Rubina Tandoori, Tamarind, Town Hall, Wild Rice Modern Chinese.
EDUCATION
Banff Centre School Of Management
Certificate in Fundraising Management
The University of Winnipeg
Bachelor of Arts - BA
York University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
SKILLS
ABOUT NANCY WONG
I am a marketing and communications professional possessing a compelling blend of talents with a record of success in public relations, communications and marketing. My career has a broad base of experience in the hospitality, food and beverage, cultural, not-for-profit and agency sectors, with a proven ability to lead, develop, create, and execute award-winning marketing communications and PR campaigns, resulting in significant media coverage quantifiable outcomes. I am a people person who works cooperatively while collaborating with stakeholders and media to achieve maximum results. Skills and Strengths- Operations: Experienced member of senior-level executive teams. Easily connects vision and mission to strategy and tactics. Skilled in budget forecasting and management. Self-directed with the ability to work either collaboratively or independently- Marketing Communications & Media Relations: Strategic development and execution of marketing communication plans, promotional media campaigns, press releases and ongoing media relations. Maintaining and increasing company communication through SEO strategies and social media platforms. Adept at cross-cultural and multicultural communications. Ability to work with and communicate to a broad spectrum of audiences and stakeholders (both internal and external)- Publishing & Web Management: Management of creation, design, content, approval and production processes of collateral materials, advertising campaigns, social media campaigns, videos, company newsletters/publications. Design and content management of websites and social media platforms- Event Management: Creation and organization of events - media launches to major fundraisers, promotional campaigns and VIP tours- Personnel Management: Proven capability for building, motivating and leading teams. I am experienced in hiring, training, supervising, motivating and mentoring staff, suppliers and volunteers. “The often brilliant results of Nancy Wong’s work had to depend on the creative use of limited resources and the excellent relationships she forged with print, TV, radio and various media representatives … Nancy’s tremendous capacity for achieving much with little, is due to her good judgment, her organizational skills, professional and people skills.” Harry Jongerden, Executive Director, Toronto Botanical Garden (former Garden Director, VanDusen Botanical Garden)
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