Christine Korda

Current

Director of Communications & Special Events at Windsor Arms Hotel

Past

VP Community Relations at ShesConnected.com
Consultant at WaxFabulous
Sales & Marketing Consultant at The Trinity Restaurant Group

Director, Sales & Marketing at Windsor Arms Hotel
Co-producer at mobile marketing road show
Managing Director at TechSpace Canada
eCommerce Manger at Canada Computes (part of the Trader.ca family)
Marketing Manager/Corporate Communications Manager at Mind the Store Inc.

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Education

Ryerson University

Recommended

38 people have recommended Christine

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

Christine Korda’s Summary

Business Development and Marketing Strategist with over 15 years experience across broad industries, products, and services. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, creative, and analytical skills. Decisive, entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Combines cross-functional expertise in:

Technology & Dotcom start-ups (developing partnerships, products and services)
Strategic planning and leadership.
Marketing and new business development.
Effectively developing and managing existing clients, and recognize and initiate building business opportunities.
Revenue and profit growth. Partnerships and alliances.
Sponsorship and membership building for associations/groups
Social Media and Social Network strategy.

http://www.shesconnected.com/members/profile/Christinekorda

http://twitter.com/Christinekorda

Christine Korda’s Specialties:

eCommerce, online advertising, viral marketing and events, social media, social networks, web2.0, blogging, sales and marketing expertise, brand identity and management, operations & property management, luxury travel, boutique hotels, event sponsorship, management and planning, negotiation,

Christine Korda’s Experience

Director of Communications & Special Events

Windsor Arms Hotel

(Privately Held; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

March 2009 — Present (10 months)
VP Community Relations

ShesConnected.com

(Online Media industry)

February 2008 — October 2009 (1 year 9 months)

ShesConnected Multimedia Corp. ShesConnected is the one place where busy women can connect with others to find the tools, tips and resources to simplify everyday life on the go.
Consultant

WaxFabulous

(Motion Pictures and Film industry)

April 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 4 months)

Recommend location for filming based on script and budget.
I am still consulting for this company
Sales & Marketing Consultant

The Trinity Restaurant Group

(Hospitality industry)

May 2007 — January 2008 (9 months)

Developed the branding and marketing strategy for three separate restaurant concepts:

Cucina - an Italian eatery based on simple Italian recipes and ingredients with plans to franchise.
The Trinity Restaurant - a completely organic menu
The Trinity Lounge - Member based lounge with private liquor cabinets and member privileges.
Director, Sales & Marketing

Windsor Arms Hotel

(Privately Held; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

August 2004 — April 2007 (2 years 9 months)

In my role as Sales & Marketing Director, I was responsible for the sales and marketing of 28 exceptional suites, three meeting rooms, three restaurants, spa and barbershop. I achieved this by working closely with all departments in creating and maintaining the hotel's image and ensuring that each guest's experience was reflective of the hotel's aura of warm, discretion, luxury and exceptional level of service.

During my time at the Windsor Arms, I spearheaded the hotel’s first-ever loyalty program, created its first in-house magazine and re-launched the hotel’s website adding interactivity and online reservations.
Co-producer

mobile marketing road show

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2004 — July 2004 (7 months)

Mobile Marketing roadshow is a rare opportunity to learn from the experts, experience some of the industry's best work, and see the latest in wireless interactive multimedia.
Managing Director

TechSpace Canada

(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

June 2001 — February 2004 (2 years 9 months)

Responsible for the marketing and leasing of a facilty uniquely designed to accommodate companies of any size. From small 1-2 person start-ups to companies with 100 or more employees.
Re-established the Company’s presence within Canada focusing on the Toronto commercial office market, resulting in a 100% increase in revenue.
Introduced cost saving initiatives by outsourcing services, which were not the Company’s core competencies.
Established new markets for the Company’s products and services within the film & entertainment, and financial sectors.
Lead the Company’s transition through two separate sales of the Canadian operation.
eCommerce Manger

Canada Computes (part of the Trader.ca family)

(Publishing industry)

1999 — 2002 (3 years )

Created and implemented the eCommerce and banner advertising strategies.
Contributing writer.
Marketing Manager/Corporate Communications Manager

Mind the Store Inc.

(Online Media industry)

1995 — 1999 (4 years )

Provided internal and external public relations support for international and national clients
Coordinated events such as product launches, news conferences, corporate events and media tours
Composed media material including news releases, personal biographies and fact sheets
Executed media relations campaigns involving national and regional press
Successfully recruited over 700 beta testers for a new online offering turning 345 into clients by the end of the test period.
Marketed and launched the first chain of internet cafes in Toronto, Mind the Store

Christine Korda’s Education

Ryerson University

Communications , Public Relations , 1995 — 1996

Additional Information

Christine Korda’s Websites:

Christine Korda’s Interests:

wine, world music, Russian literature, dance, small theatre, world politics, world travel, fine dining, long walks, black and white cinema, blogging,

Christine Korda’s Groups:

International Tourism Discovery
The Stereoscopic 3D Media Group – S3D Media and Technology
LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Group
Canadians
Marketing Executives Group
Web 2.0
Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals
Toronto Entrepreneur Alliance
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
Speakers and Panelists
Wines & Spirits (Number 1 W&S group on Linked)
ThoseinMedia
HoteLIers
BizBash—Event Planners Gather
Hedge Private Equity and Private Film Financing
Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
ThoseInFilm (Motion Pictures & Film Industry)
Animation, Media & Entertainment
GHIP- GAMING & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS GROUP (CASINOS-HOTELS-RESTAURANTS)
Online Word of Mouth Marketing Group (OWOMMG)
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
World Tourism Network
Startup Specialists
Public Relations Professionals
Tourism 2.0
Event Planning & Management - the 1st Group for Event Professionals
Digital Marketing
"Write It Down"-A Website for Writers
THAT's Professional (Travel, Hospitality, Aviation & Tourism)
SpeakerMatch
Startups and Entrepreneurs Get Funded
Social Media Today
Social Media Marketing
Media Professionals Worldwide
Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals Worldwide
Hotel Industry Professionals Worldwide
The Talent Buzz
Social Media Marketing Group
Media & Entertainment Professionals
Luxury Travel Consultants
Future Social Media
ShesConnected - Life Made Simple Online
iMarketeers Club
Marketers on twitter
Twittering
CityEvents
Hotel & Travel Speak
Networking in GTA (Greater Toronto Area)