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Ava Marie Schmalz
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A creative professional, blending strategy, design, and problem-solving to bring ideas to life. I thrive both independently and in collaborative settings, delivering impactful solutions that add real value to every project.

Marketing Associate

Waterloo Economic Development

(Jan 2026 - April 2026)

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Communications Analyst

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

(Sept 2026 - Dec 2026)

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Special Events and Marketing Associate

University of Waterloo

(Sept 2024 - Sept 2025)

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Marketing Manager

Sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz

(2017 - 2023)

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Marketing Intern

Industrial Power and Control

(Jan 2024 - Aug 2024)

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Side Projects

On-Going

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Professional Resume

SKILLS

  • Graphic Design

  • Event Coordination and Planning

  • Canva, Figma, and Procreate Premiere Pro Hubspot

  • Time Management

  • Critical Thinking

  • Effective Communication

  • Sales

  • Leadership

EDUCATION

University of Waterloo​

Bachelor of Arts and Business—Major in Communications and Digital Design

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2022 - 2027

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ELMIRA DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL

High School Diploma-  Graduated with Honours

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2018 - 2022

REFERENCES

STAVROS STAVROULIAS

519-716-1496

ALLAN BOZNAR

519- 400-5703

TOM HOWSE

519-807-0221

TIMOTHY SCHMALZ

519-504-2929

COMMUNICATION ANALYST

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) | September 2026 - December 2026

  • Led the rebranding of internal communications channels, including digital screens, social platforms, and employee websites, and developed branded communication templates.

  • Co-managed the United Way campaign, supporting event planning, promotions, stakeholder meetings, campaign assets, and prize distribution.

  • Conducted interviews and authored articles for Takt Times, highlighting community donations, employee initiatives, and corporate philanthropy.

  • Developed engaging content and communications materials to support employee engagement and corporate initiatives.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Waterloo Region Economic Development | January 2026 - April 2026

  • Launched a LinkedIn campaign targeting Dutch businesses

  • Used HubSpot for lead scoring and client discovery

  • Created website blog content using WordPress

SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING ASSOCIATE

University of Waterloo-Faculty of Arts | September 2024 - September 2025

  • Created multimedia and animation videos using Premiere Pro, Procreate Dream, and Canva Video

  • Designed posters and merchandise concepts for events

  • Coordinated logistics and volunteers for major events, including Open House and the Ontario University Fair

  • Supported administrative tasks and contributed to marketing and recruitment strategy development

MARKETING INTERN

Industrial Power and Control | January 2024 - August 2024

  • Developed websites for crane-controls.com and ipandc.com utilizing Figma

  • Produced animation videos utilizing Canva Video

  • Crafted brochures using Figma

  • Monitored Google Ads campaigns

MARKETING MANAGER

Sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz | 2017 - 2023

  • Managed and curated content for verified Instagram account

  • Produced videos for YouTube platform

  • Captured, edited and enhanced photographs, including one featured on Pope Francis's Instagram account

SERVER

Crowsfoot Smoke Haus | 2020 - 2023

  • Provided attentive and friendly customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.

  • Managed food and beverage orders, communicated effectively with kitchen staff and handled multiple tables efficiently.

  • Processed payments, maintained clean and organized dining areas and collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service.

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