Marketing/Event Advisor Advisor
Polly Miller
A marketing/event consultant with an international reputation, Polly brings with her a diverse and impressive range of talents and successes. Educated on three continents and bilingual: in English and French, Polly’s career experience includes everything from being an Art Gallery Curator to launching a major North American Gambling Casino, Publishing an International Arts Magazine, managing a local Toronto Advertising Agency, and acting as a Campaign Manager for a Toronto mayoral candidate 2023.
Graduating with a Baccalaureate from Alfred de Musset in Paris, France. Polly continued her education in North America, attending the University of Toronto and Ryerson graduating with a degree in Radio and Television. At the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Polly gained experience in film production and casting and then worked for CBC Enterprises in Publishing and Media Relations. Responsible for such projects as the countrywide media tour: “The Art out of Agony” by Stephen Lewis, politician and Canada’s Ambassador to the UN. During her time at CBC Polly worked on producing the Official video of the Pope's visit to Canada translated into 15 languages, working directly with the Archbishop of Canada.
Polly has a demonstrated history of working in the field of communications: As a consultant in marketing/events, film, and in photography/illustration management. She has a strong sense of entrepreneurship and is also skilled in project/event management, production, negotiations, talent sourcing, hiring and training, lecturing, and mentoring in drama and the arts.
Having worked on both local and International accounts, Polly also brings with her a network of professionals in Media Buying, Public Relations, Data Management, IT, Concept Development, Branding, Strategic Planning, Copywriting, Videography, Photography, Illustration, and Film.
As a marketing/event consultant, Polly can work with you personally and or put together a team that is perfect for your business needs.
Additional Experience:
Community outreaches include holding the position of Chair of The Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto for 7 years. Ranked “Top 50 Film Festivals Worthy of the Entry Fee” by the renowned Movie Maker Magazine (Santa Monica, California).
Living in Washington State for seven years, Polly Co-founded the Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival (CIWFF). A festival that celebrates women filmmakers from all parts of the world.
Lecturer at diverse institutions: Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), George Brown College, Seneca College, LLSC Education Group Ontario, The International Business School, Washington USA.
Experienced Board Member: President of The Advisory Board to the Dean of Fine and Performing Arts, Western Washington University, and Board Advisor to the International School of Business, Western Washington University, USA.