Raul Tafur

Vp, Paid Social & Strategy at Canvas Worldwide

Raul Tafur has an extensive work experience spanning various industries. Raul currently holds the position of VP, Paid Social & Strategy at Canvas Worldwide, where they started in August 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Director Paid Social Strategy at the same company from January 2019 to September 2021. Before joining Canvas Worldwide, Raul worked as an Associate Director - Social Media at the company from January 2016 to January 2019.

Prior to their tenure at Canvas Worldwide, Raul worked at Initiative as an Engagement Manager from July 2014 to December 2015. In this role, they focused on growing the social business practice within the core content team and was responsible for developing the client's social media presence.

Raul has also worked as a Community Manager (Social Media) at Initiative from March 2013 to July 2014. In this role, they handled the implementation, monitoring, and management of clients' social media profiles, as well as crafting effective communication strategies.

Before joining Initiative, Raul worked as a Social Media & PR Manager at Cruzerlite from January 2013 to September 2013, where they were responsible for managing the company's social media presence.

Raul began their career at The M Resort and Casino as a Player Development & VIP Services staff member from January 2009 to March 2013. In this role, they oversaw the efficient operations of the VIP services area, formed relationships with players to maximize revenue, and managed various systems.

Raul also has experience in the field of media and journalism. Raul worked as the Chief Editor / Reviewer / Media Coordinator at RaulReviews.com from August 2011 to January 2013, where they handled various tasks such as web page creation, video scripting and editing, and marketing campaigns.

Additionally, Raul served as a Global Moderator at Flatfourlv.com from January 2006 to December 2012. In this role, they created and maintained web page moderation guidelines, reviewed and moderated user-generated content, and managed social media channels.

Raul's early career included a role as a VIP Casino Services staff member at Caesars Palace from March 2006 to November 2008. In this role, they created programs to enhance guest experiences and utilized various management systems for daily operations.

Overall, Raul Tafur's diverse work experience showcases their expertise in areas such as social media strategy, management, content creation, and customer service.

Raul Tafur's education history is as follows:

From 2012 to 2013, Raul Tafur attended the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and obtained a Certification in Internet design & technology.

In the period of 2011 to 2012, Raul Tafur also studied at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where they earned a Certification in Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Between 2003 and 2005, Raul Tafur pursued their education at CSN and obtained an Associate degree in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.

From 1999 to 2002, Raul Tafur attended Universidad de Lima, where they obtained a degree in Business Management.

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Timeline

  • Vp, Paid Social & Strategy

    August, 2021 - present

  • Director Paid Social Strategy

    January, 2019

  • Associate Director Social Media

    January, 2016

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