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ANGELA HUGHES

Director Business Strategy Operations
Leduc,AB

Summary

Driven Business Development Executive with career history in multi-state distributed businesses and proven skill in hiring, developing and retaining high-performance teams. Motivating leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key business initiatives. Highly skilled in change management, management transition and merger integration. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience managing matrixed organizations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director Business Strategies

Boole Integration Technologies Ltd
Leduc, AB
01.2023 - Current

o Oversee the publication of press materials, social media interactions and other company communications. Collaborate with advertising and marketing teams to ensure the delivery of a cohesive public relations strategy for the business.

o Work with established customers to ensure retention and quality service. Oversee marketing decisions and analyze trends to drive new and existing campaigns.

o Bring in new business acquisitions, finding strategic opportunities for the company. Liaison between sales representatives and clients, networking to connect to potential leads.

o Guide the financial strategies for the company based on market trends and a business's financial status. Offer risk analysis and advice regarding investment opportunities.

o Oversee the operational functions of the business including allocating resources, managing company policies, and review of staff functions.

Operations Manager

Hercules SLR
Leduc, AB
06.2010 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Leveraged SAP and crystal report skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.

Project Coordinator

Weyerhaeuser
Edmonton, AB
01.2007 - 06.2010
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Accounting Manager

Enerchem
Leduc, Alberta
10.2004 - 12.2006
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.

Project Coordinator

Culligan of Canada
Regina, SK
05.1998 - 10.2004
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.

Education

MBA - Executive Management

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Regina
Regina, SK
05.2002

Diploma - Business

SIAST
Regina, SK
06.1998

High School Diploma -

Greenall School
Balgonie, SK
06.1995

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Planning
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Management
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Control
  • Staff Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Recruiting, Hiring and Retention
  • Financial Reporting
  • Capital Spending
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational Development
  • Negotiation
  • Budget Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Financial Management
  • People Management
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Business growth strategies
  • Understanding of business functions
  • Discipline strategies
  • Revenue retention strategies
  • Business operations management
  • Business process management

Accomplishments

  • Currently bringing awareness of the safety concerns regarding female personal protective equipment by presenting educational materials to the Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada (AMCC), Fundamental Leaders of Industrial Construction (FLIC) a committee of Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) and Building Trades of Alberta (BTA)
  • Worked with a small team recognized for initiating quantitative data analysis for ROI in leadership development programs utilized by national oilfield company; data analysis and findings were presented to directors and board members
  • Board member Leduc Minor Football Association 2018-2022
  • Member of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEAA)
  • Member of International Society of Female Professionals (ISFP)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director Business Strategies

Boole Integration Technologies Ltd
01.2023 - Current

MBA - Executive Management

University of Alberta
08.2021 - 05.2023

Operations Manager

Hercules SLR
06.2010 - 12.2022

Project Coordinator

Weyerhaeuser
01.2007 - 06.2010

Accounting Manager

Enerchem
10.2004 - 12.2006

Project Coordinator

Culligan of Canada
05.1998 - 10.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Regina

Diploma - Business

SIAST

High School Diploma -

Greenall School
ANGELA HUGHESDirector Business Strategy Operations