Top Talent like Irene are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Irene Derez

Product Marketing Manager
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
Toronto, ON, CA
Hospitality
Administrative Assistance
Event Planning
Event Coordination
Brand Development
Customer Experience
Graphic Design
Content Creation
Social Media Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
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I’m a Marketing student at George Brown College with a background in hospitality, events, and corporate administration. Before returning to school, I worked at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and later at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), where I supported a busy legal office and coordinated boardroom events and daily operations. These experiences taught me how to communicate clearly, stay organized under pressure, and create meaningful experiences for clients and teams. They also helped me realize how much I enjoy understanding people, solving problems, and helping things run smoothly, which naturally led me to marketing. Now, I’m building my skills in branding, digital literacy, consumer behaviour, and data-driven decision making. I’m excited to combine what I’ve learned in customer experience with the marketing strategies I’m developing in school. I’m always open to connecting with people in marketing, communications, events, or anyone open to sharing insights and opportunities.

Projects

Marketing Portfolio

Marketing student specializing in social media, content creation, and event marketing. Experienced in managing campaigns, creating visuals, and supporting brands with engaging digital content. See More

Work History

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Office Administrator

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)Aug 2023 - Sep 2025 • 2 yrs 2 mosAs an Office Administrative Assistant at one of Canada’s top law firms, I manage the planning and coordination of high-level meetings and events for legal professionals, clients, and stakeholders. My responsibilities include handling all logistics, such as boardroom bookings, catering, AV setup, and calendar coordination, to ensure everything runs smoothly and professionally. I work closely with teams across Facilities, IT, and Events to streamline processes and maintain efficiency. I also keep detailed tracking reports to monitor room usage and support strategic planning. This role has strengthened my attention to detail, ability to multitask, and dedication to providing excellent client service in a fast-paced corporate environment.
M

Freelance Marketing & Social Media Coordinator – Pop-Up Business

Merka's KitchenMay 2024 - Jun 2024 • 2 mosSupported a local pop-up business with social media management, menu design, and customer communication. I created branded thank-you cards, helped deliver a consistent visual identity, and assisted during pop-up events to enhance customer engagement and brand presence.
F

Hostess/Administrative Assistant

Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsJun 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosDuring my time at Café Boulud, I supported both the front-of-house team and the restaurant’s private dining operations. As a hostess, I was the first point of contact for guests, creating a warm and seamless experience from arrival to departure. I managed high-volume reservations, coordinated seating plans, and handled VIP requests with discretion and professionalism. Beyond guest-facing responsibilities, I assisted with administrative tasks that supported the restaurant’s private dining. This included helping organize private events, preparing event materials, creating customized menus, and ensuring all details were aligned with guest expectations and brand standards. I also collaborated closely with the management team to maintain smooth communication between departments.
A

Hostess

Air Canada Signature ClubAug 2021 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 11 mosDuring my time at the Air Canada Signature Club, a members-only fine-dining restaurant located inside Scotiabank Arena, I supported premium guests, season seat holders, and VIP clients during Leafs and Raptors games. As the first point of contact, I delivered a warm, elevated guest experience while managing high-volume check-ins and coordinating seating in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. I worked closely with servers, managers, and security to ensure smooth service flow before and during events. My role involved handling guest inquiries, assisting with special accommodations, and maintaining the club’s standards of luxury hospitality.
C

Administrative Assistant

Co-operative of Specialty Community Legal Clinics of OntarioSep 2016 - Jan 2017 • 5 mosIn this co-op role, I provided administrative and operational support to a network of legal clinics serving diverse and equity-seeking communities. My responsibilities included managing incoming correspondence, updating and organizing confidential client files, scheduling meetings and intakes, preparing documents and reports, and supporting staff with daily office tasks. I collaborated with lawyers, legal workers, and intake teams, ensuring smooth communication and timely client support. This experience helped me develop strong skills in customer service, multitasking, office coordination, and working with sensitive information in a professional and compassionate environment.

Education

G

George Brown Polytechnic

Diploma of Education, Marketing2025 - 2027
S

St.Joseph’s College School

2014 - 2018

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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I’m a Marketing student at George Brown College with a background in hospitality, events, and corporate administration. Before returning to school, I worked at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and later at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), where I supported a busy legal office and coordinated boardroom events and daily operations. These experiences taught me how to communicate clearly, stay organized under pressure, and create meaningful experiences for clients and teams. They also helped me realize how much I enjoy understanding people, solving problems, and helping things run smoothly, which naturally led me to marketing. Now, I’m building my skills in branding, digital literacy, consumer behaviour, and data-driven decision making. I’m excited to combine what I’ve learned in customer experience with the marketing strategies I’m developing in school. I’m always open to connecting with people in marketing, communications, events, or anyone open to sharing insights and opportunities.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Irene are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Irene Derez

Product Marketing Manager
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
Toronto, ON, CA
Hospitality
Administrative Assistance
Event Planning
Event Coordination
Brand Development
Customer Experience
Graphic Design
Content Creation
Social Media Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Marketing Portfolio

Marketing student specializing in social media, content creation, and event marketing. Experienced in managing campaigns, creating visuals, and supporting brands with engaging digital content.

Work History

B

Office Administrator

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)Aug 2023 - Sep 2025 • 2 yrs 2 mosAs an Office Administrative Assistant at one of Canada’s top law firms, I manage the planning and coordination of high-level meetings and events for legal professionals, clients, and stakeholders. My responsibilities include handling all logistics, such as boardroom bookings, catering, AV setup, and calendar coordination, to ensure everything runs smoothly and professionally. I work closely with teams across Facilities, IT, and Events to streamline processes and maintain efficiency. I also keep detailed tracking reports to monitor room usage and support strategic planning. This role has strengthened my attention to detail, ability to multitask, and dedication to providing excellent client service in a fast-paced corporate environment.
M

Freelance Marketing & Social Media Coordinator – Pop-Up Business

Merka's KitchenMay 2024 - Jun 2024 • 2 mosSupported a local pop-up business with social media management, menu design, and customer communication. I created branded thank-you cards, helped deliver a consistent visual identity, and assisted during pop-up events to enhance customer engagement and brand presence.
F

Hostess/Administrative Assistant

Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsJun 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosDuring my time at Café Boulud, I supported both the front-of-house team and the restaurant’s private dining operations. As a hostess, I was the first point of contact for guests, creating a warm and seamless experience from arrival to departure. I managed high-volume reservations, coordinated seating plans, and handled VIP requests with discretion and professionalism. Beyond guest-facing responsibilities, I assisted with administrative tasks that supported the restaurant’s private dining. This included helping organize private events, preparing event materials, creating customized menus, and ensuring all details were aligned with guest expectations and brand standards. I also collaborated closely with the management team to maintain smooth communication between departments.
A

Hostess

Air Canada Signature ClubAug 2021 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 11 mosDuring my time at the Air Canada Signature Club, a members-only fine-dining restaurant located inside Scotiabank Arena, I supported premium guests, season seat holders, and VIP clients during Leafs and Raptors games. As the first point of contact, I delivered a warm, elevated guest experience while managing high-volume check-ins and coordinating seating in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. I worked closely with servers, managers, and security to ensure smooth service flow before and during events. My role involved handling guest inquiries, assisting with special accommodations, and maintaining the club’s standards of luxury hospitality.
C

Administrative Assistant

Co-operative of Specialty Community Legal Clinics of OntarioSep 2016 - Jan 2017 • 5 mosIn this co-op role, I provided administrative and operational support to a network of legal clinics serving diverse and equity-seeking communities. My responsibilities included managing incoming correspondence, updating and organizing confidential client files, scheduling meetings and intakes, preparing documents and reports, and supporting staff with daily office tasks. I collaborated with lawyers, legal workers, and intake teams, ensuring smooth communication and timely client support. This experience helped me develop strong skills in customer service, multitasking, office coordination, and working with sensitive information in a professional and compassionate environment.

Education

G

George Brown Polytechnic

Diploma of Education, Marketing2025 - 2027
S

St.Joseph’s College School

2014 - 2018

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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