Rodrigo Souza

Digital Project Manager - Digital Marketing - Photographer

rsouza.r@hotmail.com - Vancouver, BC, Canada

+1.604.379.4559

 

With over six years of experience in digital marketing, project management, team leadership, and web, I am a passionate and results-driven marketing professional who delivers high-quality and impactful programs and initiatives. I hold a Certificate in Project Management from UBC Sauder School of Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering and Technology from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná. I am also fluent in Portuguese and English, and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Drupal, HootSuite, Later, Meta, and database management.

As a Digital Marketing Program Manager and Instructor at Cornerstone International Community College of Canada, I leverage my industry expertise and teaching skills to provide engaging and relevant courses in Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing strategies to international students. I also champion the operational excellence and quality of the Digital Marketing Specialist and Advanced Digital Marketing Programs, leading and managing instructors, class schedules, hiring, onboarding, training, and OKRs development and implementation. I collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the program's expansion and alignment with the college's vision and goals. I thrive in team environments, driving growth through strategic leadership and fostering collaborative team dynamics.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Project Management Certificate - UBC Sauder School of Business - June 2022

Design Thinking Fundamentals - RIT / edX - October 2020

Marketing Analytics - Berkeley / edX - August 2020

Food Engineering - Pontifical Catholic University of Parana - Bachelor Diploma completed in 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cornerstone International Community College of Canada

Digital Marketing Program Manager - October 2022 | Vancouver, BC.

  • Championed the operational excellence of the Digital Marketing Specialist and Advanced Digital Marketing Programs, ensuring steady quality.

  • Spearheaded the management of instructors and class schedules, seamlessly addressing staffing requirements.

  • Drove the hiring process, actively participating in the onboarding and training of new team members.

  • Developed, implemented, and closely monitored OKRs for the College and Digital Marketing Specialist and Advanced programs, catalyzing precise performance measurement.

  • Collaborated extensively for program expansion, producing robust OKRs reports to uphold quality and institute requisite procedures.

  • Orchestrated cross-functional partnerships, guaranteeing seamless student enrollment aligned with Canadian Immigration regulations.

  • Evaluated program efficacy and facilitated the timely adaptation of new instructors and class schedules.

  • Pioneered an innovative workflow system that streamlined program operations and staff scheduling, optimizing efficiency.

  • Conceptualized and crafted learning materials that seamlessly aligned with program learning objectives and anticipated activities.

  • Provided invaluable support to the President and Vice-President, meticulously monitoring and evaluating policies, procedures, and the strategic plan.

  • Forged strategic alliances with local businesses, enriching the Campaign Management course by connecting students with prospective employers.

  • Exemplified diligent supervision of students and instructors on a daily basis.

Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee

Marketing, Social Media and Project Coordinator - December 2018 - December 2022 | Vancouver, BC.

  • Developed and executed the Project Plan for new store openings, including creating a detailed WBS, Project Charter, Gantt Chart, and Master Schedule. Identified crucial milestones throughout the project lifecycle and efficiently managed tasks using Asana and Excel

  • Orchestrated the opening of three new Trees’ locations through a waterfall methodology, collaborating closely with the store owners, in a 3-months project lifecycle

  • Monitored the progress of new store owners in the training program, ensuring the team structure adhered to company standards

  • Devised and executed the Franchisee Training Program over four months. Produced a comprehensive training manual, supplementary materials, and reports, streamlining the process for improved agility

  • Collaborated with the Chief of Operations to formulate a dynamic marketing plan, content calendar, and successful product launches, meeting brand standards

  • Generated essential supporting documents for stores, including well-crafted training manuals, comprehensive checklists, and meticulous equipment maintenance guidelines

  • Managed the project for a new line of wholesale cheesecakes (B2B). Created detailed product documentation, designed branded packaging according to labelling regulations, established food-safe delivery procedures, and managed the budget, facilitating team communication using Asana

  • Developed content distribution strategy to enhance brand awareness, comprising over 15 monthly posts across various mediums on Hootsuite

  • Led all aspects of product photography and videography. Maintained brand consistency by curating and overseeing the editing style, using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator for editing

  • Devised and executed merchandise materials, selling sheets, stationery, and impactful marketing presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Canva

  • Developed a comprehensive COVID-19 Safety Plan across the entire organization, ensuring the well-being of staff and customers

Project Manager - Consultant

LIfesil Silicon Implant - April 2013 to March 2015 - Curitiba, Brazil

  • Implemented a new ERP system, adding a product tracking system. Created labels, SKU’s system, barcode, product recipes, and delivery system

  • Redesigned and updated line of production, to increase efficiency, reduce production and labour costs to support compliance with the U.S. DSCSA and ANVISA-BRAZIL regulation, and product serialization

  • Built, trained, and developed new management and supervisor team, developing qualitative and quantitative measurements to increase efficiency while keeping consistency

  • Created and implemented a supply chain management system and data analysis, liaising with internal departments to ensure inventory management and forecasting accuracy, helping to decrease production and raw material costs

  • Reported directly to the VP on KPIs, overseeing all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company's goods

  • Established new suppliers and managed supply agreements previously established to improve supply budget and develop a global supplier database

Barion Food Industry

Factory & Supply Chain Manager - December 2010 to September 2013 - Curitiba, Brazil

  • Increased efficiency by reducing machinery stoppage, identifying factors and gaps in production that were causing damage to equipment

  • Updated all internal documents and recipes of over 120 different retail and wholesale products to comply with ANVISA-BRAZIL new legislation

  • Created reports on Excel, performance measurements, statistics, and data to present to stakeholders

  • Reported directly to the CEO on KPIs, overseeing all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company's goods

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

International House Vancouver - ESL School

  • ESL Summer Program photography

  • Assist with delivery and returns at the school’s library, withdrawing items from circulation and processing student's requests

  • Assist front desk organizing activities, printing transcripts and classes schedules, and filing student's documents