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JENNIFER DECHAINE

JENNIFER DECHAINE

Real Estate
Edmonton,AB

Summary

Resourceful Vice President with results-oriented experience in sales leadership and operations management. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, accountable and inclusive manner. Multi-talented business leader bringing years of experience as successful key team player. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive with implementation of plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Construction industry. Entrepreneurial mindset offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

VICE PRESIDENT, SALES

Cantiro
Edmonton, AB
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided valuable leadership for program team members and third-party consultants
  • Made recommendations to senior leaders on business strategy and initiatives
  • Networked with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and inform best practices
  • Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations
  • Identified and established KPIs to improve team efficiencies and sales strategies
  • Assessed project resource requirements to support strategic execution.

GENERAL MANAGER, SALES & OPERATIONS

Cantiro Homes
Edmonton, AB
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.

SALES MANAGER

Dolce Vita Homes
Edmonton, AB
07.2015 - 02.2020
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines
  • Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives
  • Researched and communicated competitive activity to influence marketing plans and sales tactics
  • Prepared sales production reports for senior management
  • Executed and created strategic sales plans to expand customer base and extend global reach
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives
  • Analyzed business and sales targets using critical problem-solving skills.

AREA SALES MANAGER

Dolce Vita Homes
Edmonton, AB
10.2008 - 07.2015
  • Measured key performance indicators, tracking weekly and quarterly volume and revenue figures to meet targets
  • Exceeded sales targets through effective marketing and negotiation strategies
  • Forecasted product sales and achieved quarterly and annual sales objectives
  • Developed and managed regional sales program and market operations
  • Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.

AREA SALES MANAGER

Challenger Homes
Edmonton, AB
07.2003 - 07.2008
  • Established productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts
  • Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.

Education

Advanced Leadership Series -

University of Alberta, Executive Education
12.2019

Management Essentials - Leadership

University of Alberta
03.2018

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
06.2004

Management Studies -

MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
12.1996

Skills

  • Leadership and People Development
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Business Growth and Marketing Strategies
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Market Trends and Analysis
  • Presentations and Proposals
  • Consultative and Relationship Selling
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Staff Training and Development

Certification

  • Certified Change Practitioner, Prosci - 2021.
  • Executive Well-Being & Leadership for Women, Goodlife Institute-2021.
  • Certified Life Coach, Certified Coaches Federation- 2017
  • Certified New Home Sales Professional, Professional Home Builders Institute, 2009.

Timeline

VICE PRESIDENT, SALES - Cantiro
01.2022 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER, SALES & OPERATIONS - Cantiro Homes
02.2020 - 01.2022
SALES MANAGER - Dolce Vita Homes
07.2015 - 02.2020
AREA SALES MANAGER - Dolce Vita Homes
10.2008 - 07.2015
AREA SALES MANAGER - Challenger Homes
07.2003 - 07.2008
University of Alberta, Executive Education - Advanced Leadership Series,
University of Alberta - Management Essentials, Leadership
University of Alberta - Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education
MacEwan University - Management Studies ,

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