Marisa Battistel
Digital Marketing Specialist
What led you to Smile Marketing?
A former colleague recommended Vortala as a fantastic place to work for people with strong digital marketing experience. I couldn't wait to join the team!
What do you love most about your job?
I love the company culture at Vortala and having the opportunity to help our clients achieve their goals through our collaborative, outward focused approach to marketing services. Hearing success stories are a real highlight!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Our family spends a lot of time at the beach and out in nature, whether it’s a trip to the playground with my son, going for a paddle board, or walking our two dogs. We love food, too, so going to eat at local restaurants or trying new recipes is always lots of fun.
What might people be surprised to find out about you?
Well, nobody will be surprised to learn I grew up in Vancouver, Canada as my accent is always the first point of discussion when I speak with someone new on the phone. Travelling has been a big part of my life for many years and I have visited more than 45 different countries. Which is the best? Australia, of course! I feel very fortunate to live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
Some of my favorite adventures are:
- Seeing my first kangaroo in Australia
- Going on a safari in South Africa
- Paragliding in Turkey
- Sleeping in a desert Bedouin camp in UAE
- Volunteering at an Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand