Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Courses
Volunteer Experience
RELEVANT COURSES
PASSION PROJECTS
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Corina Ludwig

Victoria,Canada

Summary

Accomplished Senior Executive with 25 years of experience as a Technology Leader, successfully growing a software company from concept to acquisition. Known for driving year-over-year revenue growth, I have a proven track record of leadership and innovation, recently earning recognition as the Technology Champion of the Year.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor

MacKay CEO Forums
Victoria, BC
09.2024 - Current
  • Guiding business owners in discovering the value of joining a peer network.
  • I help leaders become part of a community where they exchange ideas, gain valuable perspectives, and enhance business growth.

President

NextAcre
Victoria, BC
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Real Estate of vacant land in USA
  • Built a new corporate brand and set strategic direction of company
  • Increased team by 116.67% in 5 months
  • Developed and implemented onboarding, training & SOPs with a 92% success rate
  • Created & Drove Core values: Ambition, Communication, Responsibility and Excellence
  • Managed and enhanced all aspects of business operations
  • Delivered 50% YOY revenue growth in 8 months

President, Partner

FunctionFox
Victoria, BC
05.2000 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Global Time-Tracking and PM Software
  • Led the company from initial concept to successful acquisition
  • Developed a SaaS product with a 98% Customer satisfaction rate
  • Enhanced Business Structuring & Ideation: Led market research, established the business foundation, structured shareholder agreements, and helped form partnerships for funding
  • Established Corporate Vision & Strategy, aligning key objectives to facilitate company growth
  • Oversaw all departments, including marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Product Development
  • Managed HR and talent acquisition, onboarding, training, SOPs with employee retention of 92%
  • Directed Advertising, Marketing & PR efforts, including placements, tradeshow planning, building key industry alliances, social media, event planning and large negotiations
  • Led M&A Discussions, and managed comprehensive due diligence process with 100% success
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams through the acquisition process to ensure smooth transition
  • Acquired April 2023 by Volaris (Hybrid)

People Ops & HR

Suburbia Advertising
Victoria, BC
04.2000 - 10.2008
  • Company Overview: Local Advertising Agency
  • Managed all HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, reviews, compensation, payroll, benefits, lunch and learns, culture events, succession planning
  • Led team to employee engagement scores of 91%
  • Implemented Employee Policies, Training, and SOPs with a 89% success rate
  • Part-Time while working at FunctionFox
  • On-Site

Traffic Manager

Ogilvy & Mather
New York City, NY
09.1999 - 05.2000
  • Company Overview: Global Advertising Agency
  • Allocated creative resources & managed all campaign deliverables with 97% success
  • Managed Key Clients: Jaguar, Seagram's Gin, Rolex, and SAP with a client satisfaction score of 91%
  • Exceeded expectations with a 99.86% TM Score rate in a competitive landscape
  • On-Site

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design

Emily Carr University of Art & Design

Skills

  • Corporate Business Growth & Development
  • Vision & Corporate Strategy
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Talent Management & Acquisitions
  • Culture & Team Enhancements
  • Team Scaling & Growth
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Brand Development
  • Stakeholder Management & Engagement
  • Strategic Partnerships & Negotiations
  • Product & Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Revenue Growth & Growth Mindset
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Acquisition Strategy & Execution
  • Streamlining Pipelines and Workflows
  • SaaS (Software as a Service)
  • Core Values Implementation
  • Mentorship and Leadership Development
  • Due Diligence & M&A

Relevant Courses

✔ AI Tools &   Technologies
✔ Finance &   Compensation Forum
✔ Understanding   Google Analytics
✔ Creating   Engaged and High-Performing Teams
✔ Mentorship and   Leadership Development ✔ Data-Driven Recruitment   Strategies ✔ Referral   Selling
✔ Rightsizing   Your Strategic Plan
✔ Creating   winning Operations & Cultures
✔ Importance of   Employee Training & Development ✔ Refresh your   Network Strategy
✔ Finding   Alternate Capital
✔ Mindset of A   Younger Workforce
✔ Adapting to   Market Trends and Consumer Insights

✔ Positioning in your Market
✔ The Art of Networking
✔ Advisory Boards
✔ Talent & Compensation for Business Growth
✔ Rockefeller Habits Strategic Planning
✔ M&A Key Insights
✔ Project Management for High Growth Teams
✔ Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning
✔ Best Practices in Remote Work Policies
✔ Effective Communication Techniques
✔ How to find & manage the right people to fuel growth

Volunteer Experience

  • VIATEC CEO Breakfast Roundtable, Giving back to other CEOS in the tech community through consulting and advising. The VIATEC CEO Roundtable enables members to meet monthly with peers in a friendly and constructive setting to discuss key issues and grow their businesses., Chair, Victoria, BC, 2018-09, Present
  • VIATEC Board of Directors, The Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (VIATEC) is the conduit that connects people, knowledge and resources to grow a successful technology sector in Greater Victoria. designs., Board Member, Victoria, BC, 2020-09, 2024-09
  • Women's Enterprise Centre of BC, Proud to be Victoria's Mentor for Victoria's Discovery Foundation's EM3 Program that Mentors Women Entrepreneurs in Tech & Innovation. The EM3 program is based on a peer-mentoring format, bringing together eight business owners and leaders for mentoring sessions for proven strategies to create success., Mentor, Victoria, BC, 2018-06, 2023-03
  • Camosun College, The Program Advisory Committee plays an integral role for programs at Camosun College. As a member - I advise the College on program outcomes, skills required of the graduate and on program development, review and renewal., Marketing Program Advisor, Victoria, ВC, 2019-09, 2022-12
  • Island Women in Science & Technology, Island Women in Science and Technology is a local organization promoting active roles for women in science engineering and technology., Vice Chair, Victoria, BC, 2018-12, 2021-12
  • Richmond Property Group, Acted as member of council for the Strata Plan VIS 4375 for Garbally & Dunedin properties. Attended annual AGMs, strata council meetings, being technology representative for the new installations and advised and gave input on strata items., Board Member, Victoria, BC, 2018-11, 2020-03

RELEVANT COURSES

  • Al Tools & Technologies
  • Finance & Compensation Forum
  • Understanding Google Analytics
  • Creating Engaged and High-Performing Teams
  • Mentorship and Leadership Development
  • Data-Driven Recruitment Strategies
  • Referral Selling
  • Rightsizing Your Strategic Plan
  • Creating winning Operations & Cultures
  • Importance of Employee Training & Development
  • Refresh your Network Strategy
  • Finding Alternate Capital
  • Mindset of A Younger Workforce
  • Adapting to Market Trends and Consumer Insights
  • Positioning in your Market
  • The Art of Networking
  • Advisory Boards
  • Talent & Compensation for Business Growth
  • Rockefeller Habits Strategic Planning
  • M&A Key Insights
  • Project Management for High Growth Teams
  • Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning
  • Best Practices in Remote Work Policies
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • How to find & manage the right people to fuel growth

PASSION PROJECTS

  • Passion For Cakes | Owner | Jan 2009 - Present | Victoria, BC
  • Sole owner and operator. Specialty custom cakes and culinary designs for special events. Baking, designing, creating, sculpting, delivering, and presenting elaborate cake designs.

Accomplishments

• Technology Champion of the Year Award - VIATEC

• Tech Executive of the Year award - VIATEC
• VIWIA Award Winner in three categories
• Women of Influence Award Nominee

Timeline

Advisor

MacKay CEO Forums
09.2024 - Current

President

NextAcre
09.2023 - 08.2024

President, Partner

FunctionFox
05.2000 - 07.2023

People Ops & HR

Suburbia Advertising
04.2000 - 10.2008

Traffic Manager

Ogilvy & Mather
09.1999 - 05.2000

Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design

Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Corina Ludwig