Isabelle Dion
3184 Ch. Des Ecossais Sherbrooke,QC
Summary
Strategic business professional experienced in impacting business direction with successful leadership decisions. Talented at providing key plan development and implementation. Veteran creator of successful business plans and strategic development initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Boost Affaires inc.
Sherbrooke, QC
01.2007 - Current
- Founded the company originally called Dioniza (2007 to 2012) and created the Incorporation of Boost Affaires inc. in 2012.
- Guide the organization in all of its activities, in its growth and development.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships, inclusive and results-oriented corporate culture
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Establish and maintain relationships with business partners and suppliers
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performances and policies.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Lead Sales Department for the company, generate a high level of sales and identify new business opportunities
Co-Founder
MapleBec Exportation
Eastman, QC
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Participated in the development of the business plan and the establishment of the company.
- Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
- Carried out the development of two trade missions - Mexico and Brazil in 2007.
- Represented the company in São Paulo, Brazil in a commercial mission, met hotel managers and a major distributor.
- Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated staff.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams regarding progress of projects.
Member Services Advisor
Réseau InterLogiQ
Montreal, QC
03.2004 - 06.2006
- Established ten discussion groups and supervised their monthly meetings.
- Improved the membership renewal process and obtained more than 50% of payments before due date.
- Collaborated on marketing planning, promotional materials and the Network's events calendar.
- Solicited more than 500 information technology decision-makers and CIOs to encourage them to participate in training.
- Obtained a CIO (Chief Information Officer) participation rate of 140% higher than the previous year.
- Concluded and negotiated a partnership agreement between the Réseau inter logiQ and the AQIII (Association of Computer Scientists).
- Organized and held cocktails for members and non-members.
Activity and Region Director
ADRIQ
Montreal, QC
02.2004 - 06.2004
- Ensured the proper organization and promotion of ADRIQ's activities.
- Contributed directly to the growth of ADRIQ's membership.
- Worked closely with 14 regional advisors to ensure the proper functioning of the PME Innovation Network.
- Compiled monthly reports and managed advisors' expense accounts.
- Produced the statistics and completed the PME Innovation Network file with DEC for its closure.
Business Development Coordinator
DBCom
Boucherville, QC
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Generated leads by a telephone prospecting activity for their clients.
- Monitored files and followed up with prospects systematically within set deadlines.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, updating contact lists, filing documents.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders in the business community through networking activities.
Investment Advisor
BBA Group & Excel Dubeau Group
Québec & Brossard, QC
02.1998 - 03.2003
- Developed relationships with clients in order to gain a better understanding of their goals and needs.
- Prepared pitch books, briefs, and status reports.
- Advised customers on financial investment options and capital expenditures.
- Supervised preparation of documents, financial models and presentations.
Event Coordinator
Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec
Montreal, QC
03.1993 - 11.1998
- Managed in collaboration with 5 committees and the regional president, an average of 4 activities per month for 900 members.
- Coordinated several large-scale events such as: lunch talk with Lieutenant Governor (200 people) and an auction for the benefit of the AFAQ Prize Foundation (800 people).
- Coordinated communications and activities for several independent committees (Women in Business Without Borders, Women on Boards, RFAQ Awards, etc.).
- Collaborated in updating the annual members directory and producing newsletters for members.
- Contributed directly to the growth of RFAQ's membership;
Education
BBA - Operations Management
Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM)
Montreal, QC05-1993
College Degree - Pure Sciences
Collège Edouard-Montpetit
Longueuil, QC01-1990
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Project Management
- Employee Relations
- Company Representation
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Sales and Marketing
- Talent Recruitment
- Revenue Growth
- International relations
- Organizational Leadership
- Marketing expertise
Accomplishments
- Canadian Women's Entrepreneurship Awards's finalist in 2021
- BonBoss Humanly distinctive organization 2023 - 2025
- BonBoss certified 2021
Timeline
President
Boost Affaires inc.
01.2007 - Current
Co-Founder
MapleBec Exportation
08.2006 - 05.2010
Member Services Advisor
Réseau InterLogiQ
03.2004 - 06.2006
Activity and Region Director
ADRIQ
02.2004 - 06.2004
Business Development Coordinator
DBCom
01.2003 - 12.2003
Investment Advisor
BBA Group & Excel Dubeau Group
02.1998 - 03.2003
Event Coordinator
Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec
03.1993 - 11.1998
BBA - Operations Management
Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM)
College Degree - Pure Sciences
Collège Edouard-Montpetit
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