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Work History
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Kelly Abrahamian

Summary

Dynamic, experienced senior director, recognized for strategic thinking, organizational entrepreneurship, keen logic, and business acumen.


Strong leader and problem-solver that effectively and constantly delivers results that surpass corporate objectives.


Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Strategic Initiatives and B2B Sales

Cogeco Connexion
12.2017 - 07.2023


In charge of all major initiatives and commercial sales (TPIA and Wholesale)


  • Secured over $500M of governmental subsidies by developing, presenting (CEO, CFO, CTO, President) and implementing holistic bidding strategies that maximized success in various federal and provincial grant programs
  • Primed the acquisition of multiples companies ($800M+) by leveraging technical, operational and financial expertise
  • Exceeded sales targets by 4% by improving customer experience and increasing operational efficiencies
  • Lead 12 direct reports and various inter-departmental teams (engineering, marketing, procurement, finance, operations, HR and product) by building consensus and motivation to deliver projects on time and budget.

Director of Marketing

Brother Canada
10.2015 - 12.2017


Responsible for the entire product lifecycle strategy, across all hardware categories and services ($230M of revenue)


  • Exceeded sales target by 10% YoY, by successfully developing and implementing company-wide go-to-market strategies: streamlined product portfolio, maximized channels with highest ROI, adopted a just in time policy
  • Lead and effectively managed 8 direct reports by increasing employee engagement.

Senior Director of Marketing

Vidéotron
01.2011 - 09.2015


In charge of new product development and go-to-market strategies for mobility, internet, TV and network solutions


  • Successfully developed and launched new B2B products by leveraging technical, operational, financial and market expertise: Data Center, LTE backup, IPTV, SIP, M2M and Ethernet over DOCSIS
  • Exceeded sales target by 9% (in my first year) by developing and implementing company-wide go-to-market strategies: launched new products, updated pricing to reflect new market reality, increased training for sales teams
  • Primed the acquisition of two companies ($200M) by proactively identifying new market trends
  • Led five directors in the processes of market analysis, strategic pricing, financial modeling, definition of technical requirements, project management and budgeting, by providing regular guidance and mentorship.

Director of Pricing and Financial Modeling

Vidéotron
04.2008 - 01.2011


Responsible for pricing strategies and financial modeling for mobility, internet, TV, telephony and network solutions


  • Successfully developed the pricing strategies and primed the financial analyses of over 12K major projects (including final CEO and CFO approval), based on competition, market segmentation, network layout, CAPEX/OPEX realities, potential synergies and overall profitability
  • Effectively led 12 pricing engineers, financial analysts and coordinators in the process of defining technical requirements, strategic pricing, financial modeling and drafting of contracts
  • Headed an inter-departmental committee of 18 directors that reduced engineering OPEX by 25% in 1 year.

Education

MBA -

H.E.C.
Montreal, QC
06.2008

Bachelor's of Engineering -

McGill
Montreal, QC
06.1996

Skills

    Strategy

    Marketing

    Product Development

    Sales

    Operations

    Pricing & Finance

    Customer Service

    Project Management

    People Management

    Effective Communications

    Leader

    Strong Work Ethic

Accomplishments

    Member of the top 1% of Cogeco

    Member of the top 1% of Vidéotron

    Two-time recipient of the Vidéotron President's award

    82% employee satisfaction rate (Cogeco)

    87% employee satisfaction rate (Vidéotron)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Strategic Initiatives and B2B Sales

Cogeco Connexion
12.2017 - 07.2023

Director of Marketing

Brother Canada
10.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Director of Marketing

Vidéotron
01.2011 - 09.2015

Director of Pricing and Financial Modeling

Vidéotron
04.2008 - 01.2011

MBA -

H.E.C.

Bachelor's of Engineering -

McGill
Kelly Abrahamian