Michelle T. Baynton
About Michelle T. Baynton
Michelle T. Baynton is an English Editorial Specialist at CIBC and a self-employed actor and opera singer, with a diverse background in marketing, communications, and the performing arts.
Current Role at CIBC
Michelle T. Baynton has been serving as an English Editorial Specialist at CIBC since 2019 in Toronto, Canada. In this role, she focuses on providing editorial expertise, ensuring that the company's communications are clear, precise, and effectively engaging their target audience.
Previous Roles in Communications
Before joining CIBC, Michelle worked in various communications roles. From 2016 to 2019, she was the Communications and Design Associate at Tapestry Opera in Toronto. Prior to that, she spent 10 months from 2015 to 2016 with the Playwrights Guild of Canada as the Communications Coordinator. Additionally, Michelle has experience as a Freelance Marketing Consultant and Freelance Writer/Editor/Catalogue Designer at Innate by GSI Outdoors and GSI Outdoors, respectively, in Vancouver in 2015.
Marketing and Management Experience
Michelle's background also includes notable experience in marketing and management roles. She worked as a Marketing Manager at Innate Gear from 2012 to 2015 in Vancouver. Other roles in her early career include being a Spa Coordinator at Le Petit Spa and various positions at YMCA of Greater Vancouver, including Health Centre Administrator and Residential Camp Group Leader, all in 2007.
Academic Background
Michelle studied at The University of British Columbia from 2007 to 2015, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Opera Performance. Before university, she attended Lord Byng Secondary School from 2002 to 2007, where she studied Theatre, Music, and Literary Arts.
Dual Career in Marketing and Performing Arts
Michelle Baynton balances her professional career in marketing and communications with a passion for performing arts. She has been involved in the arts community in Toronto, contributing both as a performer and in various communications roles. She has been self-employed as an actor and opera singer since 1989, performing internationally.