Aran Kay
About Aran Kay
Aran Kay is the Manager of Marketing Communications for Home Services at Telus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has extensive experience in marketing and communications, having previously worked at Richmond Olympic Oval, Formation Strategic Designing Inc., and Nintendo, among others.
Current Role at Telus
Aran Kay currently serves as the Manager of Marketing Communications for Home Services at Telus. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aran's role encompasses overseeing marketing strategies and communications for Telus's home services division. This involves developing and implementing communication plans, managing marketing campaigns, and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Previous Experience at Richmond Olympic Oval
Aran Kay worked as Program Manager for Marketing and Communications at Richmond Olympic Oval from 2008 to 2017. During his nine-year tenure in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, he was responsible for managing marketing and communication strategies, overseeing public relations activities, and enhancing the overall brand presence of the organization.
Background in Brand Strategy at Formation Strategic Designing Inc.
From 2003 to 2008, Aran Kay held the position of VP, Brand Strategy, at Formation Strategic Designing Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he was responsible for developing brand strategies and managing branding projects, ensuring consistent brand messaging, and collaborating with clients to meet their marketing goals.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Aran Kay's educational background includes a Master of Science in Zoology from The University of British Columbia, which he attained from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he has studied Marketing, Advertising, and Communication at the Institute of Communication Agencies from 2008 to 2009. He also undertook studies in Communications at British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2004 and Advertising in 2002.
Skills and Proficiencies
Aran Kay is proficient with Adobe and Microsoft suite of products, as well as other HTML authoring tools. His skills extend to conducting PR campaigns, building media relationships, and managing promotional events. He has experience managing new game launch titles for Nintendo and leading street teams for Kellogg's promotional events. He also commissioned research projects with Synovate and Mustel Research Group.