I’m currently working full-time on my own businesses Keiko Furoshiki and Function House but previously, I worked for a decade as a Marketer in tech.

About Me

Marketing executive with a decade of experience developing innovative customer acquisition strategies and leading teams across Marketing sectors and channels.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Concordia University in Montreal, 2013

Seth Godin’s altMBA, 2021

Experience

VP of Marketing | Kinsta Web Hosting

September 2021 to June 2023, Remote

I managed the Marketing strategy and oversaw the Marketing division, a department of five teams including content marketing, growth, design, affiliate marketing, and website development.

Previous roles at Kinsta

Head of Growth | Kinsta Web Hosting

June 2020 to August 2021, Remote

I oversaw growth marketing efforts at Kinsta. I managed a team of seven that focused on lead generation, advertisement, affiliate marketing, social media, and other demand-generation tactics.

Video Content Manager | Kinsta Web Hosting

January to May 2020, Remote

In this role, I managed the strategic use of video and developed assets for marketing and educational purposes.

Chief Content Creator | SiteGround Web Hosting

May 2018 to December 2019, Remote

In this role, I created content and influenced creative direction and strategy for all of SiteGround’s channels in the English-speaking market.

Content Creator | Automattic / WordPress.com

September 2015 – May 2018, Remote

Wrote copy for WordPress.com landing pages, email campaigns, newsletters, blogs, and created video tutorials.

Localization Partner (French Language) | Viki, Inc.

September 2014 – May 2016, Remote

Translated promotional materials from English to French and adapted them for the French-speaking markets worldwide.

Information Technology Technician | Dawson College

February – July 2015, Montréal, Canada

Supported a major website migration while training more than 80 college staff members to use WordPress.

Business and Communications Intern | Automattic / WordPress VIP

July – September 2014, Remote

Produced sales tools for improved client communication, community outreach, and organized a business meetup in New York City.

Sr. Analyst, Internal Communications | Standard Life

April 2013 – June 2014, Montréal, Canada

Created strategic communication plans and unique content for internal communication purposes across business sectors.

Communications and kickaction.ca Coordinator | Girls Action Foundation

May 2010 – April 2013, Montréal, Canada

Developed communication tools, organized events, and implemented outreach strategies for the Girls Action and kickaction.ca websites.

Communications Intern | Schering-Plough Canada

June – August 2009, Montréal, Canada

Supported internal and external communications campaign communications and coordinated volunteer initiatives.

Digital Media Intern | NEWAD

August – December 2008, Montréal, Canada

Supported website content creation and coordination for Montreal’s premier arts and entertainment website and print magazine Nightlife Montreal.

City Desk Intern | Kelowna Daily Courier

July – August 2008, Kelowna, Canada

Published 30+ articles in both the weekday and weekend editions.