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Karen Labady

Montreal,QC

Summary

I'm a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and a talent for identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. I prioritize staying updated with current affairs in the industry to ensure my business sense remains sharp. I have experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and drive results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Strategy & Business Value, Service Lead

Coveo
08.2021 - Current

Leading the go-to-market strategy for Coveo's Strategy and Business Value practice, for the most profitable LOB. My current mandate focuses on:

  • Creating Business Value thought leadership content through webinars, case studies and articles.
  • Providing core training sessions for Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services on how to best communicate the value to customers.
  • Partnering with internal stakeholders to embed the value lens throughout the organization (e.g.: co-developing value-based pricing model).
  • Creating and delivering persuasive business case presentations and financial models that uncover sales opportunities, accelerate decision-making, and justify the value of our solutions.

Manager, Operations

SAQ
11.2015 - 12.2020

Led 8-member cross functional team to develop and implement key projects as part of the digital transformation strategy.

  • Reduced process bottlenecks by cross-training peers to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.

Business Consultant

U.S. Commercial Service
05.2015 - 11.2015

Facilitated expansion of American companies into the Canadian market by leveraging knowledge of Canadian business norms and practices.

  • Led workshops with executives to provide insights on the business market and opportunities for growth.
  • Authored industry-specific reports (i.e.: mining, bio-tech and renewable energy).

Business Consultant

France Delices
03.2015 - 05.2015

Mandated to identify new business opportunities to further increase the global footprint.

  • Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships, and followed through all service needs.
  • Analyzed market trends, competition, and customer needs to develop improvement plans and strategies for business growth.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems Business Analysis

HEC Montréal
Montreal, QC
2020

BBA - International Business

Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM)
Montreal, QC
2015

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Project management
  • Strategic thinking and problem solving
  • Communication (storytelling)

Timeline

Senior Strategy & Business Value, Service Lead

Coveo
08.2021 - Current

Manager, Operations

SAQ
11.2015 - 12.2020

Business Consultant

U.S. Commercial Service
05.2015 - 11.2015

Business Consultant

France Delices
03.2015 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Information Systems Business Analysis

HEC Montréal

BBA - International Business

Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM)
Karen Labady