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Martyne A.

Director of Marketing

Canada10+ years experience$15,000/mo

Notable Highlight

Delivered 160% year-over-year revenue growth at IL after being brought in during a period of financial restructuring to improve business performance.

Experience Summary

is a senior marketing leader with 10+ years of experience spanning content marketing, brand strategy, e-commerce, growth marketing, and team leadership. Her career began in agency environments as a Fre. copywriter before expanding into marketing leadership roles across technology, fintech, and beauty industries. Over the past 6+ years, Martyne built deep expertise within the beauty sector, working with both multi-brand retail platforms and direct-to-consumer beauty brands. She combines strong brand-building capabilities with a revenue-focused growth mindset, successfully leading cross-functional teams across e-commerce, content, social media, PR, and customer acquisition. As Marketing Director at IL, she leads a team of 15 marketing professionals and oversees multimillion-dollar budgets while driving significant revenue growth. Her background combines creative storytelling, performance marketing, e-commerce strategy, brand development, and commercial leadership. Beauty & Consumer Brand Marketing - Beauty Industry Marketing - DTC Brand Growth - Consumer Marketing - Product Launch Strategy - Retail Marketing - Co-Op Marketing Programs - Brand Partnership Development - Multi-Brand Marketing Management E-Commerce & Growth Marketing - E-Commerce Strategy - Customer Acquisition - Revenue Optimization - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) - Full-Funnel Marketing - Demand Generation - Customer Retention - Performance Marketing CRM & Lifecycle Marketing - Email Marketing - Lifecycle Marketing - Customer Journey Development - CRM Strategy - Customer Engagement - Retention Marketing - Loyalty Programs Team & Stakeholder Management - Team Leadership (15+ Direct Reports) - Agency Management - Executive Stakeholder Management - Vendor Management - Talent Development - Performance Management - Cross-Department Collaboration

Key Achievements

- Delivered 160% year-over-year revenue growth at IL after being brought in during a period of financial restructuring to improve business performance. - Led a multidisciplinary marketing organization of 15 direct reports, including teams across social media, content, e-commerce, and public relations. - Oversaw an annual marketing budget of approximately million successfully securing increased investment for future growth initiatives. - Built and managed marketing programs for approximately 150 beauty brands while at TDM, supporting brand growth through strategic marketing partnerships and promotional initiatives. - Progressed from Lead Copywriter and Content Strategist into broader marketing leadership responsibilities, demonstrating strong career growth within the beauty industry. - Successfully developed and sold co-op marketing programs to beauty brands, combining marketing expertise with commercial and partnership development skills. - Managed integrated marketing functions across branding, email marketing, e-commerce, and social media during tenure in the fintech sector. - Developed expertise across both retailer and brand-side marketing environments, providing comprehensive understanding of beauty industry dynamics and consumer purchasing behavior. - Combined creative storytelling and content development expertise with performance-driven growth strategies to drive measurable business outcomes.

Skills

Deep Beauty & Skincare Industry Expertise, Revenue-Focused Marketing Leadership, Strong E-Commerce & DTC Experience, Brand Building & Growth Marketing, Large-Team, Leadership & Development, Multi-Million-Dollar Budget Management, Content & Storytelling Expertise, Commercial Partnership Development, Customer Lifecycle & Retention Marketing, Strategic and Hands-On Execution Cross-Functional Team Management, Experience Leading Through Business Transformation

Work Experience

Director of Marketing

IL · February 2025 – Present

  • Led marketing through a company-wide financial restructuring, rebuilding team, strategy, and performance infrastructure to stabilize and scale the brand.
  • Hired and managed a high-performing cross-functional team while directing multi-million-dollar omnichannel campaigns.
  • Scaled the business to double-digit revenue growth within six months through disciplined budget optimization and performance-led acquisition strategies.
  • Restored brand relevance, strengthened retail and influencer partnerships, and delivered sustained ROI improvements through data-driven execution.

Lead Copywriter & Content Strategist

TDM · September 2022 – February 2025

  • Spearheaded integrated marketing strategy and execution across digital and retail channels.
  • Directed and scaled a 150+ partner co-op marketing program, driving 180% year-over-year growth through 360° campaigns and revenue-focused collaboration.
  • Built and launched a seven-figure SMS marketing program from the ground up, accelerating acquisition, retention, and customer lifetime value.
  • Strengthened digital positioning and discoverability through strategic SEO implementation and content optimization.

Brand Marketing Manager

SA · August 2020 – September 2022

  • Owned brand positioning and end-to-end content strategy, overseeing UX writing, SEO, and multi-platform social execution.
  • Drove acquisition and engagement through data-informed SEO strategy, KPI integration, and performance analytics.
  • Leveraged cross-functional collaboration and digital toolsets, including Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suites, to scale visibility across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Substack, and Quora.

Copywriter & Brand Strategist

Fre. · August 2015 – March 2020

  • Delivered strategic editorial and brand storytelling as a Fre. writer and editor for international publications including TrendHunter and Style Canada.
  • Crafted high-converting copy and brand messaging that translated complex ideas into compelling narratives that strengthened brand identity, increased audience engagement, and supported commercial objectives.
  • Advised clients on voice, positioning, and content strategy to differentiate in competitive markets and drive measurable impact.

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