Malia R. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. In 2006, they began their career as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Dynasty Footwear. Malia then worked as a Marketing Manager at The Sliding Door Company in 2006-2007.
From 2007 to 2008, Malia served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at District 81-3 Apparel, where they developed a multi-channel strategy for the wholesale apparel firm. Malia then worked as a Marketing Manager at Harbor Freight Tools in 2009, overseeing local marketing campaigns for retail locations.
In 2010, Malia joined VCA Animal Hospitals as the Director of Marketing for The Barkley Pet Hotel, leading their successful grand opening campaign and subsequent acquisition by VCA, Inc. Malia also served as a Marketing Project Manager for VCA Westlake Village Animal Hospital during that time.
From 2010 to 2013, Malia R. held the position of Marketing Strategies Instructor and Guest Speaker at FIDM. In 2013, they worked as a Marketing Manager at NuVet Labs, where they implemented acquisition strategies for their pet supplement products.
Malia returned to VCA Animal Hospitals in 2014 as a Local Marketing Manager for the Northeast Group, ensuring consistent branding across 90 animal hospitals. Malia later became a Sr. Manager Partner Channels, forging relationships with client acquisition partners, and finally served as the Director of Animal Welfare, spearheading partnership efforts with animal welfare organizations.
Most recently, Malia joined Innovetive Petcare in 2019 as the Vice President of Marketing, where they focus on scaling best practices to support their animal hospitals across 16 states.
In 2022, they briefly worked as a Member at Chief, a professional organization.
Malia R. has an extensive education history that spans over several years. Malia recently attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 2021, where they pursued a degree in Digital Marketing with a focus on Data, Automation, AI & Analytics. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2005, they attended Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and obtained an MBA in Business Management.
In 2005, Malia R. also attended Pepperdine University, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in China & Tibet- Global Business Courses. Additionally, in 2004, they attended the University of Antwerp Management School and completed courses in Global Business with a focus on Belgium.
Before their higher education, Malia R. studied at Sonoma State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Economics. Their exact start and end years at Sonoma State University are not provided.
Lastly, Malia R. attended Notre Dame Belmont from 1990 to 1993, although the specific degree and field of study are unknown.
Besides their formal education, Malia R. has also obtained certifications. Malia completed a Digital Marketing Strategies program from Kellogg Executive Education in November 2021. Additionally, they hold a 120-HOUR TEFL Master Diploma from Bridge-Linguatec, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). Information regarding the months and years of obtaining other TEFL endorsements, such as English Grammar, Teaching Young Learners, and Teaching Business English, is not provided.
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