- Location
- Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
- Bio
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As a marketing management student, I am highly motivated and eager to apply my knowledge and skills to real-world business challenges. I am well-versed in market research, branding, and campaign development, and I have a strong understanding of consumer behaviour and the latest marketing trends. I am a creative problem-solver, able to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions. I am also a strong communicator and team player, comfortable working with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion. I am excited to bring my passion for marketing and drive for success to any organization.
- Resume
- Ajanthan_Baskaran_Resume.pdf
- Portals
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Categories
- Advertising Digital marketing Lead generation Search engine optimization Marketing strategy
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Recent projects

LevelUp: Business Development (1/3)
** This opportunity is only available for students that are a part of the LevelUP program. To increase brand awareness, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships efforts, we’ve designed a 3 phase project around business development. This particular phase of the project is around sales process audit. In completing this project, we’re looking for one student with a strong interest in business development and with a great attention to detail.

LevelUp: Business Development (2/3)
** This opportunity is only available for students that are a part of the LevelUP program. To increase brand awareness, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships efforts, we’ve designed a 3 phase project around business development. This is the second phase of the project around strategic partnerships. In completing this project, we’re looking for one student with a strong interest in business development, great interpersonal skills, paired with great attention to detail.

Marketing Intern
** This opportunity is only available for students that are a part of the LevelUP program. We’re looking for a student to help us source, curate, develop, and post the content implementing strategies to increase awareness and nurture engagement. We need someone to collaborate with and help us execute marketing strategies.
Work experience
Partner Activation Intern - Sponsorships & Partner Marketing
Interac Corp
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 2024 - December 2024
• Managed sponsorship and partner marketing process by identifying and presenting opportunities, collaborating with core teams to build strategic plans and workback schedules, ensuring timely execution of 10+ strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Executed key partner activation campaigns in Q4, targeting 200+ businesses in the SMB segment, driving Interac Debit transactions and generating over $5MM in revenue.
• Coordinated logistics and prepared briefing documents for high-impact client hosting events with 1000+ attendees, ensuring seamless execution and supporting long-term business growth.
• Produced 3+ internal blog posts utilizing HubSpot to highlight partner marketing and sponsorship initiatives, enhancing organizational awareness.
• Designed detailed planning one-pagers and post-event reports for key sponsorships, including PNE and Montreal Canadiens, providing strategic insights to inform FY25 planning.
• Collaborated with marketing agencies and MarComm teams to refine campaign creatives and messaging, delivering actionable recommendations to guide FY25 campaign strategies.
Consumer Cards Acquisition Marketing Intern - Integrated Marketing Planning
TD Bank
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2024 - August 2024
• Conducted a competitive analysis of key competitors' and TD's F23-F24 display and social ads, leveraging marketing metrics and creative insights to identify messaging opportunities for F25 planning.
• Validated 400+ HTML banners and Meta Ads for F24 Summer and Fall campaigns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to creative standards, meeting campaign execution deadlines.
• Executed affiliate marketing validations across 20+ affiliate websites, ensuring high-quality content and consistent messaging to strengthen brand integrity and partner relationships.
• Developed creative briefs for digital always-on campaigns, ensuring alignment with TD's brand messaging and marketing objectives.
• Collaborated with SEO and SEM teams using Google SA360 and keyword planner for keyword research and bidding strategies, improving search rankings, and optimizing user search journeys.
• Coordinated on-site content updates and A/B testing for 10 product lines, implementing on-site targeted promotions to increase user engagement and retain brand loyalty
Campaign Management Intern
Riipen
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 2024 - April 2024
• Developed content calendar strategies for target audiences via market research, ensuring timely delivery of relevant and engaging content pieces.
• Crafted marketing collateral, including one-pagers, copywriting, ad graphics, and blogs, which enhanced brand visibility and audience engagement.
• Built and maintained segmented email lists through HubSpot and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ensuring targeted outreach to 10,000+ contacts weekly.
• Executed A/B testing on subject lines using previous engagement metrics, resulting in a consistent 35% email open rate weekly.
• Managed email marketing activities, including reviewing drafts, inbox management, and campaign performance monitoring, optimizing email deliverability and KPIs.
• Implemented pre- and post-webinar promotional activities seamlessly by orchestrating email campaigns and coordinating social media posts, maximizing webinar registrations and attendee engagement.
• Led conference planning by monitoring conference tasks and executing pre and post-conference promotions, leading to a streamlined process and a 15% increase in conference attendance.
• Constructed process documents for webinars/conferences through cross-collaboration with the strategy department, improving overall efficiency and coordination of task management and calendar timeline.
Skills: Marketing Campaign Management · Content Marketing · Marketing Automation · Email Marketing · Copywriting · Project Management · A/B Testing
Digital Marketing Intern
Riipen
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 2023 - December 2023
• Strategically planned and executed successful digital marketing campaigns, elevating brand engagement and awareness.
• Managed email marketing campaigns focusing on subject lines and content optimization, yielding improved open and click-through rates.
• Created captivating, interactive social media content via Canva, fostering significant growth in followers and user engagement.
• Effectively employed HubSpot for campaign monitoring and optimization, facilitating data-driven decision-making and improving overall outcomes.
• Proficiently utilized LinkedIn Sales Navigator for lead generation and prospect identification, streamlining outreach efforts and expanding the client base.
• Collaborated with the content team to enhance blog posts, infographics, and videos, resulting in a substantial increase in organic website traffic.
Skills: Canva · Marketing Campaign Management · HubSpot · A/B Testing · LinkedIn Sales Navigator · Email Marketing
Marketing Representative
Wizeprep
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 2023 - December 2023
• Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with student organizations, resulting in a 30% increase in participation in Wizeprep events and programs.
• Successfully conducted outreach to advisors, department heads, and key campus contacts, resulting in a 20% growth in brand awareness and program visibility.
• Represented Wizeprep at fairs, events, and conferences, managing a booth and engaging with over 500 potential customers, resulting in a 15% increase in leads generated.
• Utilized social media marketing skills to create engaging content and increase brand awareness, leading to a 40% growth in Wizeprep's social media following and online engagement.
• Organized and conducted virtual and in-person campus events, including invigilating practice test events, resulting in a 25% increase in student sign-ups for Wizeprep's prep programs.
Skills: Digital Marketing · Search Engine Optimization (SEO) · Content Marketing · Promotional Marketing · Social Media Marketing
Product Marketing Intern
Allennialsatwork
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2023 - August 2023
• Developed and executed data-driven go-to-market strategies, overseeing product roadmap and product lifecycle mapping, ensuring timely execution for a successful product launch.
• Conducted market research to analyze market trends and competitor activities, leveraging insights to implement a differentiation strategy on product value proposition and positioning.
• Utilized key marketing analytics to refine targeting, messaging, A/B testing, and channel selection, resulting in higher client acquisition and retention rates.
• Built a database of 100+ prospective companies and executed email outreach campaigns, converting 80% of accounts into qualified leads aligned with the ideal client profile.
Skills: Go-to-Market Strategy · Strategic Planning · Quality Assurance · Email Marketing
Marketing Intern
Allennials at Work Inc.
September 2022 - April 2023
• Contributed to a sales process review and optimization project
• Analyzed lead generation strategies, scripts, account management workflow, and messaging
• Developed recommendations to improve sales processes
• Created a database of potential prospect companies using lead-generation techniques
Assisted in commercial planning tasks such as creating account profiles and developing sales campaigns and presentations
• Supported current customer/account management tasks, including providing updates, monitoring industry trends, compiling case study files, and assisting in client onboarding processes
• Delivered a completed list of missing sales processes with a roadmap for development and a revised outreach sequence to 40 lead accounts
• Identified 50 new potential accounts that align with the ideal client profile
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, ability to identify areas for improvement, and ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive results.
Skills: Lead Generation · Search Engine Optimization (SEO) · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Brand Marketing · B2B Marketing Strategy · Project Management
Brand Marketing Ambassador
betstamp
August 2021 - August 2023
• Established knowledge of the terminology, guidelines, and standard techniques used in sports betting
• Identified and weighed internal and external marketing factors to make better-informed sports betting decisions
• Generated 100+ leads by promoting betstamp's brand image through an effective marketing campaign
• Utilized creative and critical thinking to develop a unique selling proposition for BetStamp's services
• Brainstormed with peers on strategically planning and hosting live events that would maximize the need for BetStamp's services
• Created, designed, and posted engaging social media content to promote BetStamp's services
• Facilitated brand launch through 5+ social media channels to generate traffic on BetStamp's platform
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management - Marketing Management
Toronto Metropolitan University
September 2020 - June 2026
Personal projects
TD Innovation Challenge – Future of Brick-and-Mortar Branches
July 2024 - August 2024
• Co-led the development of the "Tea & Donuts" concept, integrating innovative retail banking with a tea shop environment to elevate the customer experience through biometric authentication and real-time app updates.
• Formulated and executed an implementation plan that included market research, branch redesign, and technology integration to blend digital banking with a physical branch setting.
• Presented the solution to an executive audience, securing a top-five position by showcasing an innovative approach that advanced TD's modern banking strategy.
Modular Storage Product Launch (University Course Project)
September 2022 - December 2022
I am an experienced product launch specialist with a passion for introducing innovative and efficient storage solutions to the market. Recently, I led the successful launch of a modular storage system that received high praise from both customers and industry experts. My strong market research skills, coupled with my ability to develop and execute a comprehensive launch strategy, resulted in a projected 20% increase in sales within the first quarter of the launch. My analytical skills helped me to track and measure launch performance, making adjustments to the strategy as needed. I have a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and sales. My strong communication skills allowed me to present complex product features and benefits to both internal and external stakeholders. I am expertise in budget management and ROI analysis and always aim to deliver profitable product launches.