Categories: People We Have Placed

We are excited to announce that Linda is the new National Director of Client Success & Marketing at Windmill Microlending. Linda joins the executive team of Windmill and is responsible for leading both the client success and marketing teams. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam, Linda saw first-hand the challenges her parents faced as newcomers trying to start their new lives in Canada. This opportunity to empower skilled immigrants and refugees is a purpose that means a lot to her.

Most recently, Linda was the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. One of her biggest achievements was the full re-brand of the Haskayne school, which has helped to elevate the school’s reputation and paved the way to attracting more students from around the world. Linda also worked closely with the advancement team on donor and alumni initiatives. Prior to Haskayne, Linda had a diverse marketing career in the private sector, including working for big brands such as Dyson, McDonalds, and Heinz.
During the recruitment process it became clear that Linda is a mature, confident, and articulate individual; she was a pleasure to work with. Her references describe her as smart, strategic, and hard-working while also being a compassionate and caring person. Her ability to move major projects to completion, in a collaborative way, was regularly noted.

We wish Linda success in her new role as she adds to her marketing expertise with a new and exciting client success portfolio.

Linda’s testimonials:

” I really enjoyed my experience with SearchSmart, it was professional with a personal touch. Sandra and I quickly established a trusting relationship. Vesna was always so quick to respond. I would definitely recommend working with SearchSmart. Thank you for an excellent experience! “