Proven Experience. Measurable Results.
Meet Steph Van De Ven – the multi-hyphenate professional who delivers.
With over a decade of experience across marketing, communications, and community engagement, I don’t just talk the talk—I have the numbers, impact, and portfolio to walk it way beyond the walk.
🧠 Strategic Communications & Marketing
Marketing Coordinator – Rawlings Canada
May 2022 – Present | Paris, ON
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Spearhead Canadian communications for 4 national brands—Rawlings, Easton, Miken, and Worth and grew Rawlings Instagram from 4000 followers to 12.5 K in 2 years with zero advertising budget -- all grit and determination.
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Developed and executed influencer partnerships and public activations resulting in brand exposure to 500K+ consumers annually.
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Created fully integrated marketing assets, managing cross-functional alignment between sales, design, and product teams.
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Rolled out internal messaging systems to streamline communications across multiple departments.
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Directed Canadian product launch strategies, increasing seasonal visibility by 50% YOY across digital platforms.
🏡 Creative Real Estate Marketing
Marketing & Personal Assistant – Sutton Team Realty
Jan 2021 – Aug 2022 | Brantford, ON
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Designed and launched branded client packages and print ads that improved lead engagement by 25%.
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Managed the CRM system and internal communications—cutting response times in half and supporting a 20-agent team.
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Orchestrated open house events and community campaigns that helped sell 95% of listed homes under 30 days.
🐾 Community Engagement & Retail Marketing
Customer Service & Events – Pet Valu
Aug 2022 – May 2023 | Paris, ON
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Created and hosted charitable events with local organizations, increasing foot traffic by 22% on campaign days.
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Strengthened the store's online presence through curated posts and product spotlights, growing local social reach by 150%.
👥 Non-Profit Impact & Fundraising
Communications & Events Coordinator – YWCA Kitchener
2013 – 2020 | Kitchener, ON
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Raised over $350,000 in donor and corporate support over multiple campaigns.
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Produced community newsletters, press kits, and reports that directly contributed to multiple grant approvals.
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Managed over 20 community events annually, increasing donor retention by 40% through personalized appreciation experiences.
Community Outreach Coordinator – Lutherwood Mental Health
2015 – 2016 | Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
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Secured $90,000+ in grant funding through compelling proposals and evidence-based storytelling.
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Designed donor-facing materials and impact reports that led to long-term funding relationships and increased outreach capacity by 60%.
📊 Why It Matters
I’ve built campaigns that made people care, crafted content that moved people to act, and managed strategies that produced measurable, sustainable growth. Whether in non-profit, corporate, or grassroots settings—I bring heart, hustle, and hard data.
🛠 Tools I Use
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Canva, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite
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CRM Systems | CMS Platforms | Email Marketing
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SEO Strategy | Social Scheduling | Internal Communication Tools
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Google | Wix | Grammarly| Mailchimp | Get Response
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Later | Hootsuite | Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | "X"