Iris Alvarado

Iris Alvarado

Marketing Specialist @ Anderson Vacations Canada

About

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! With over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse cultural settings, connecting with people from all walks of life, and creating meaningful customer experiences. My journey has taught me how to truly understand audiences — their desires, habits, and motivations — and how to craft compelling content that resonates across platforms. As a lifelong traveler, I bring a global mindset to everything I do. Whether developing a content strategy, launching a marketing campaign, or managing social media, my work is driven by curiosity, creativity, and a deep respect for the world. I’m constantly evolving — diving into AI right now, digital marketing, and sustainable business practices. I believe that learning never stops, and I’m passionate about using my skills to promote responsible travel and environmental care. Let’s connect if you’re interested in travel, meaningful storytelling, or making a positive impact—professionally or personally.

Country

Canada

City

Calgary

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Advertising, Communication, Strategy, Attention to Detail, Marketing, Google Analytics, Media Strategy, Workload Prioritization, Skilled Multi-tasker, Problem Solving, Guest Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Event Management

Experience

Anderson Vacations Canada

Marketing Specialist

Anderson Vacations Canada

LinkedIn
2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities: Lead and manage strategic partnerships, collaborating with tourism boards, travel agencies, and industry partners to increase brand visibility and drive joint campaigns. Oversee B2B and B2C email marketing, including content creation, segmentation, automation, scheduling, and performance reporting. Develop and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote tours, seasonal offers, and signature travel experiences. Create compelling content for digital platforms, including website updates, social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials. Support trade partners with customized marketing assets, product information, and sales enablement tools. Analyze campaign performance metrics and customer insights to optimize strategy and improve ROI. Manage the production of brochures, digital catalogs, and other brand collateral. Coordinate marketing timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule. Maintain brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials. Collaborate with internal teams—including sales, operations, and product development—to align messaging and support company goals. Assist with event planning, webinars, trade shows, and travel industry activations. Monitor travel industry trends, competitor activity, and customer behavior to inform marketing strategy.

Luna Fresh Shop

Sales and Marketing Manager

Luna Fresh Shop

LinkedIn
2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Duties and responsibilities: E-commerce Platform Development Led the creation and implementation of Luna Fresh Shop’s e-commerce platform, ensuring seamless user experience and optimized online sales performance. Sales Strategy & Execution Developed and executed comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenue growth online and in-store, resulting in a 25% increase in overall sales. Partnership Development Identified and cultivated strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings, expand market reach, and drive collaborative promotional efforts. Digital Marketing Campaigns Managed all aspects of digital marketing, including social media, email campaigns, and paid advertising, to increase brand visibility and customer acquisition. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Implemented and managed CRM tools to track customer interactions, improve customer service, and foster long-term client loyalty. Data Analysis & Reporting Analyzed sales and customer data to refine marketing strategies, adjust sales forecasts, and report on key performance metrics to optimize business outcomes. Content Creation & SEO Oversaw the creation of engaging content and executed SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve search engine rankings. Product Development & Merchandising Collaborated with the product team to introduce new products based on market trends and customer feedback while optimizing product listings for better conversion rates. Budget Management Managed marketing and sales budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across campaigns and sales initiatives to maximize ROI.

My Marketing Therapy

Freelance Marketing Consultant

My Marketing Therapy

LinkedIn
2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

My Marketing Therapy specializes in tailored marketing solutions that address your brand's brands and psychological needs. As a full-service marketing therapy agency, we bridge the gap between effective marketing strategies and understanding your audience's pulse. Our Services Include: Brand Strategy & Therapy We help brands uncover their core identity and align marketing efforts with a clear vision. Our brand therapy sessions dive deep into understanding your business values, audience needs, and long-term goals to create a cohesive brand strategy. Emotional Marketing Campaigns We craft marketing campaigns that resonate deeply emotionally, ensuring your messaging connects with your audience's fears and aspirations, leading to more robust engagement and loyalty. Digital Marketing & Social Media Management From SEO optimization to social media strategies, we develop digital marketing plans that increase visibility and foster authentic connections with your online community. Content Creation & Storytelling We create compelling narratives that reflect your brand's job and position you as a relatable and trustworthy figure in the marketplace. Whether through blog posts, video content, or social media, we ensure your story is heard. Market & Consumer Behavior Analysis Our team conducts in-depth research to understand market trends and consumer behavior, allowing us to tailor marketing efforts that speak directly to your target audience'saudience's emotional drivers. Coaching & Consultation We offer one-on-one and team coaching sessions to help businesses sharpen their marketing tools while addressing internal challenges that might be holding back their growth.

Union Powered Inc.

Marketing Officer

Union Powered Inc.

LinkedIn
2022-5 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Duties and responsibilities: • Managing and developing marketing campaigns. • Researching and analyzing data to identify and define audiences. • Overseeing campaigns on social media. • Evaluating the effectiveness of campaigns. • Reporting on trends and statistics across all digital media platforms. • Create brand awareness and promotional content for the brand • Design content and SEO

KVI TRAVEL

Social Media Manager

KVI TRAVEL

LinkedIn
2021-4 - 2022-11 · 1 yr 8 mos

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Duties and responsibilities: *Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences 
 *Design and implement social media strategy to align with KVI TRAVEL 
 *Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, blogs and updates) 
 *Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics 
 *Collaborate with other travel agents to ensure brand consistency 
 *Communicate with followers, respond to queries promptly and monitor customer reviews 
 *Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout) 
 *Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness 
 *Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications 
 *Branding and collaboration with suppliers and other agencies

TNC Publishing Group Inc.

Digital Media Coordinator - Contract

TNC Publishing Group Inc.

LinkedIn
2020-6 - 2020-10 · 5 mos

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Duties and responsibilities: • Manage the social media marketing campaigns and day – to – day activities • Design and develop a community engagement strategy • Source appropriate content to help and build brand awareness • Create promotions and Social Media Content to generate more leads • Research Market analysis to find new trends • Assist in the development of the website for improvements • Set up email marketing campaigns

Union Powered Inc.

Marketing & Branding Coordinator

Union Powered Inc.

LinkedIn
2019-1 - 2020-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

* Email marketing campaign implementation and development *Maintain CRM system *Monitoring and creating social media content and follow up engagement statistics *Evaluation reports and analysis *Industry trends and competitors research *SEO implementation and website design

Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce

Event and Communications Intern Student

Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce

LinkedIn
2018-5 - 2018-6 · 2 mos

Sault Ste Marie, ON

*Create Social Media Content - online surveys and registrations forms for events *Organized and Coordinate events, such as the provincial candidates' breakfast and debate - workshops and meetings *Newsletters and promotional advertising - press release *Monitored press coverage and update the Social Media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc

Falklands Islands Meat Export Company

Quality Analysis Control ( Seasonal Trainee )

Falklands Islands Meat Export Company

2017-1 - 2017-5 · 5 mos

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

* Perform duties before and after slaughter, guaranteeing that the final product is not contaminated *Maintain sanitation procedures,hygiene check list,temperature of the carcasses and cold stores * Ensure the beef, lambs and pork are with out any dirt or sign of sickness following the trace-ability system of the livestock

Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fine dining Restaurant at the Sheraton Fallsview

Food And Beverage Assistant

Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fine dining Restaurant at the Sheraton Fallsview

2016-3 - 2016-9 · 7 mos

Niagara Falls Canada

*Provided excellent standards of service to customers *Maintained knowledge of the menu, various cuisines, and wine *Engaged with and influenced guests' experience *Create an aesthetically pleasing presentation of menu offerings *Served extremely large parties efficiently

Education

Harvard Business School Online

Harvard Business School Online

LinkedIn

Marketing

2024-4 - 2024-6 · 3 mos
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

LinkedIn

Public Relations & Event Management

2018 - 2018
Niagara College

Niagara College

LinkedIn

Hospitality Administration/Management

2015 - 2016 · 1 yr
INACAP

INACAP

LinkedIn

Business administración

2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

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