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Darlene Smith

PO Box 1699 Moncton,NB

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background in management and a deep understanding of the cost/profit relationship. Confident in ability to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. Excellent managerial and people skills, well-equipped to lead teams and drive them towards achieving or surpassing future goals. Expertise in optimizing operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative work environment positions as a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

1 on 1 Coaching Entrepreneur

KINGDOM 320 - Real Estate Education
01.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: US Real Estate Education
  • Members starting their own Real Estate investment business in US
  • Training A to Z of operating their business
  • Part time


Realtor

EXP REALTY
06.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: NB Brokerage
  • Member of Greater Moncton Real Estate Board
  • Consistently delivering exceptional customer service to clients from initial viewings through property closings

Business Consultant, Speaker, Trainer

DARLENE SMITH TRAINING
01.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • Specializing in business consultancy, public speaking, and professional training services

Representative

PRIMERICA
01.2002 - Current
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • Life Insurance License – NB
  • Mutual Fund License – NB


COA Constituent Office Assistant

NB GOVERNMENT
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • For Minister Daniel Allain, then Minister Greg Turner
  • Both Moncton MLA offices
  • Provided comprehensive support to constituents, addressing their inquiries and needs

1 on 1 Coaching, Full Immersion Trainer, Webinar Facilitator, Canada Dept Manager

FORTUNE BUILDERS Education
03.2014 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: San Diego, CA (Real Estate Investing Trainer)
  • Assumed the position of Canada Division Manager , ensuring efficient program operation
  • Traveled across Canada for in person training

Part-Time Mystery Shopper

ADTRAC MARKETING
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Vancouver, B.C
  • Stores in Moncton, NB when required


Co-Owner (Self Employed)

C & S HOME BUYERS INC.
03.2006 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • Residential Redevelopment Company improving the housing quality in our Community
  • We Buy, Renovate and Sell Property


Co-Owner & Business Manager

RESIDENCE HELENE
04.2010 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • Complete business set of the new construction of the facility
  • Special Care Home for 20 Mentally ILL Resident
  • Overseeing daily operations and business duties

Business Manager

BUSINESS MANAGER for 2 SPECIAL CARE HOMES
03.1999 - 07.2006
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • RESIDENCE COLLETTE, 64 Steadman St, Moncton, NB - Special Care Home for 18 Mentally ILL Resident
  • SMITH SPECIAL CARE HOME, 56 Dorchester St, Moncton, NB - Special Care Home for 10 Mentally Challenged and Mentally ILL Resident
  • Managed operations for both care facility

General Manager

CHAPTERS BOOKSTORE
02.1988 - 06.1999
  • Company Overview: CRYSTAL PALACE, Dieppe, NB
  • Lead the store from its beginning, recruited the complete winning team, successfully set up, organized, and opened the store of 22,000 sq ft
  • Responsible for all facets of store operations, of 100,000 titles and Starbucks Café, staffing and training, merchandising, marketing and Customers receive the highest quality service possible
  • Provide well-organized leadership and coaching for a staff of 53
  • Fostering an environment of effective teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Accountable for the expenditure control


Store Manager

PHARMACY JEAN COUTU
10.1993 - 01.1997
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • Responsible for daily operations of the drug store, staffing and training, purchasing, and merchandising, and excellent customer service
  • Controlling inventory investments
  • Negotiate with suppliers
  • Provide well-organized leadership and coaching for a staff of 26


Non-Food Division Manager

CO-OP CENTER LTD.
04.1991 - 06.1993
  • Company Overview: Moncton, NB
  • As part of the senior management team, developed company policies, procedures and directions, and prepared divisional budgets
  • Responsible for all aspects of the operation for (6) departments (Snack Bar, Gas Bar, Flower Shop, Garden Center, Hardware, and Fashions); staffing and training, purchasing, and marketing of product lines, and excellent customer service
  • Designed and implement systems for: merchandise classification, record keeping, pricing policy, employee training checklists, and job descriptions
  • Prepared, presented proposals and reports at management meetings
  • Negotiated with suppliers for reduced costs
  • Provide well-organized leadership and coaching for a staff of 42
  • Increased sales 26% in 2 years, 16% the last year
  • Inventory turns increased by .1% to 3% in each department
  • Well organized to coach and foster team effort by improving Communication between staff and management, and having staff more involved in decision making and problem solving
  • Employee of the year (1991 and 1992) selected from my division

Merchandise Manager

K-MART CANADA LTD.
06.1983 - 01.1991
  • Responsible for ordering systems and merchandise for entire store
  • Controlling inventory investments, stock turns, purchase allowance
  • Developed and conducted training on merchandising skills for staff

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management/Personnel

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
01.1982

Academic Diploma - Honors

Cornwallis District High School
Canning, NS
01.1978

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Strategic thinking
  • Operational planning
  • Customer relations
  • Team development
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Accomplishments

  • Official Agent for PC ridings of Moncton South, Riverview, Champdore-Irishtown, Shediac Bay-Dieppe for Oct 21, 2024 NB Election
  • Candidate for Sept 20, 2021, Federal Election for Conservative Party of Canada, Sept 20, 2021
  • Code Breaker Technology – Certificate Coach for IOS 6 Intelligences, 2021
  • Bank Code Technology - Certificate Level 1&2 License Trainer, 2019
  • Fortune Builders “Faculty of the Year” Award, 2018
  • Fortune Builders Fulfillment Dept “Above & Beyond Award”, 2017
  • Fortune Builders Fulfillment Dept “IEL” Award (Inspire, Educate, Lead), 2014
  • Toastmaster (Riverview CANUSA Club) Received Competent Communicator Award, 2010
  • Prepared a Business Plan, secured financing, for new construction of the building, Business Start Up, to open a new Special Care Home for 20 residents, 2009
  • CUSOURCE (Credit Union Director Training) Level A & B Completed, 2009
  • Peaks Potentials Training- Train The Trainer Certification, 2008
  • Peaks Potentials Training – Guerrilla Business School by T Harv Eker, 2008
  • Prepared a Business Plan, secured financing, supervised the building Renovations, to open a new Special Care Home for 16 residents, 1998
  • YMCA - Rookie Volunteer of The Year, 1983


Volunteer Experience

  • BPW Canada (Business Professional Women) National Treasurer 04/30/23 - Present
  • BPW Moncton (Business Professional Women) Past Moncton Co-Chair of Mentoring Program and member of Programs & Project Committee, 01/01/09 - Present
  • OMISTA Credit Union, Moncton, NB member of BOD (Board of Directors) 3 yr Term, 04/30/09 - 04/30/12
  • Official Representative/ Treasurer for MRD Federal Conservative EDA, 01/01/08 - 12/31/22
  • Member Board of Directors for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe Federal EDA, Conservative Party of Canada, 01/01/06 - Present
  • Election Official Agent for Daniel Allain, Robert Goguen, Sylvie Godin-Charest Federal PC Candidates, 01/01/08, 01/01/11, 01/01/15, 01/01/19
  • Election Official Agent for Joan MacAlpine-Stiles, NB Provincial PC Candidate, 01/01/06, 01/01/10
  • GMCC (Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce) member of Education & Training Committee, 01/01/09 - 12/31/12
  • Treasurer for AHBBN- Atlantic Home-Based Business Network, 01/01/05 - 12/31/08
  • Board of Director Member for AHBBN, 01/01/03 - 12/31/05
  • Treasurer and Official Representative for Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick for Moncton South/West Association, 01/01/04 - 01/06/20
  • Member of Lounsbury’s Ski Challenge Organizing Committee, 01/01/98 - 12/31/00
  • Member of Board of Directors for Greater Moncton Association for Community Living (GMACL). Help’s people with Intellectual Disabilities, 01/01/97 - 12/31/04
  • Treasurer and member of the Organizing Committee for Jean Coutu Pharmacy Charity Golf Tournament, 01/01/94 - 12/31/97
  • Volunteer for Red Cross, YMCA (Seniors, Leaders program, coach), Girl Guides, CHIMO (Crisis Line), 1994

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

1 on 1 Coaching Entrepreneur

KINGDOM 320 - Real Estate Education
01.2024 - Current

COA Constituent Office Assistant

NB GOVERNMENT
03.2022 - 10.2024

Realtor

EXP REALTY
06.2021 - Current

Business Consultant, Speaker, Trainer

DARLENE SMITH TRAINING
01.2019 - Current

1 on 1 Coaching, Full Immersion Trainer, Webinar Facilitator, Canada Dept Manager

FORTUNE BUILDERS Education
03.2014 - 02.2020

Part-Time Mystery Shopper

ADTRAC MARKETING
01.2011 - 11.2014

Co-Owner & Business Manager

RESIDENCE HELENE
04.2010 - 06.2014

Co-Owner (Self Employed)

C & S HOME BUYERS INC.
03.2006 - 11.2014

Representative

PRIMERICA
01.2002 - Current

Business Manager

BUSINESS MANAGER for 2 SPECIAL CARE HOMES
03.1999 - 07.2006

Store Manager

PHARMACY JEAN COUTU
10.1993 - 01.1997

Non-Food Division Manager

CO-OP CENTER LTD.
04.1991 - 06.1993

General Manager

CHAPTERS BOOKSTORE
02.1988 - 06.1999

Merchandise Manager

K-MART CANADA LTD.
06.1983 - 01.1991

Academic Diploma - Honors

Cornwallis District High School

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management/Personnel

Acadia University
Darlene Smith