Bryanne Kitagawa
This month’s employee spotlight features Bryanne Kitagawa, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Rainhouse. She plays a key role in promoting Rainhouse and its services to the public. She’s responsible for managing the social media accounts, creating content for the website, newsletter and blog, as well as coordinating events and other public relations activities. Additionally, she is a positive and enthusiastic member of the team, who helps to create a positive work environment and promote team morale.
We asked Bryanne a few questions to get to know her better, and here is what she had to say.
What do you do at Rainhouse?
I am the marketing and communications coordinator at Rainhouse. My tasks vary from day to day depending on how much time I have to work on certain tasks. An overview of what I do as a marketer would include content creation for the website (SEO, copywriting, photography, website design), newsletters and blog posts, managing social media accounts (mainly Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram), as well as coordinate all Rainhouse events and other public relations (PR) activities.
What do you enjoy most about working at Rainhouse?
There are a few things I enjoy about working at Rainhouse. I enjoy my coworkers, and getting to bring my dogs to work. As a hybrid employee, I am sometimes able to work from home which is very beneficial for me. The work is ever-changing, and I get to wear a lot of hats. I also find getting to be creative on a daily basis and challenging my design skills to be advantageous.
What is your favourite aspect of marketing?
I enjoy the creative aspect as well as the dynamic and ever-changing nature of marketing. I am continuously adapting my strategies, keeping the field challenging and exciting.
What is something most people do not know about you?
Kitagawa is typically written in 2 characters and means “Northern River”, my last name actually consists of 3 characters and means “River of Many Joys”.
What is the ONE THING you cannot live without?
Laughter – it’s good for the soul!