Roxanne Dufour Cantin
Insurance & Financial Services Specialist
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Professional passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Perfectly bilingual.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Insurance & Financial Services Specialist
American Income Life
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Benefit Specialist and advisor for life, accident, and supplemental health insurance.
- FSRA licensed in Ottawa and Alberta.
- Catered to members of labor unions, credit unions, associations, and their families.
- Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential clients, ensuring accurate policy underwriting and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Acquisition Specialist - Commercial Real Estate
Investigrealestate.com
Montreal West, Quebec
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Commercial real estate, with expertise in AAA off-market deals $5M+ and client relationship management.
- Complete apprenticeship, specialized in asset classes: Industrial, land, retail, office, multifamily.
- Achieved successful outcomes in negotiations with sellers by employing strong analytical skills and persuasive communication techniques.
- Conducted due diligence on commercial properties, including income statements, calculated Net Operating Income (NOI), and performed market research to assess property values and investment returns (ROI).
Store Manager - Retail
Aldo Shoes Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
02.2014 - 01.2020
- Oversaw and directed all store operations, ensuring optimal customer experience, employee safety, and adherence to company standards.
- Consistently exceeded sales targets, achieving "Best Store Sales" status within the region and securing a coveted 2nd place worldwide in Aldo's Club Elite ranking for sales excellence.
- Managed inventory control, optimized cash flow, and streamlined store opening/closing procedures, and handled loss & prevention with care.
- Successfully trained and integrated new management members regionally, enhancing team effectiveness and fostering a positive work environment that improved employee retention.
- Proficiently utilized WORKDAY software for payroll, scheduling, and operational processes, streamlining administrative tasks and improving efficiency.
- Effectively managed store budgets, analyzed sales performance data, and implemented strategies to maximize profitability.
Draftswoman - Civil Engineering
Military Base Longue-Pointe Department of National Defense
Montreal, Quebec
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Federal technical architectural plans, design, organization, technical drawing review and optimization.
- Use of Autocad and Revit.
Project Assistant
Canadian Cancer Society
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Administrative tasks & data entry, event coordination and supervision.
Online Entrepreneur & Content Creator
Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and scaled a successful online presence with a following of 50,000+ followers.
- Leveraged social media marketing, content creation (using Canva, Capcut, etc.), and brand partnerships to build a loyal audience.
- Conceived, launched, and managed multiple online products and services (ebooks, online courses, etc.) catering to the B2C market.
- Utilized website building platforms (Shopify, Squarespace, Wix) and email marketing tools (Mailchimp, System.io) to establish an e-commerce presence and manage customer relationships.
Freelance Social Media Marketer & Consultant
Self-Employeed
01.2019 - Current
- Provided social media marketing and content creation expertise, assisting them in audience engagement and brand building.
- Increased brand visibility by creating and implementing targeted social media campaigns.
- Developed and implemented data-driven social media strategies aligned with goals.
- Analyzed social media metrics to refine tactics for improved audience engagement and retention rates.
Trader/Investor - Finance
Self-Employed
03.2019 - Current
- Increased trading profits by implementing effective risk management strategies and optimizing trade execution.
- Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities. Including in-depth stock market analysis, such as company profiling, economic trends, and financial statement evaluations.
- Experienced in navigating diverse financial markets, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, and forex, with a strong understanding of product profitability and market dynamics.
Founder - Xsociety Academy, Education Platform
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: An online educational platform providing comprehensive training in trading, financial markets, and personal development.
- Partnered with Auvoria Prime to provide comprehensive trading education and access to automated trading technology.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
Education
Completed Coursework - Finance - Stock Market
Bourse 101
Montreal, QC 03.2021 - 06.2021
Apprenticeship - Commercial Real Estate
InvestingRealEstate.com
Montreal, QC 01.2020 - 06.2020
Certificate - Finance Director (F&I)
Coaching Performance School
Sainte-Therese, QC 08.2019 - 08.2019
ASP - Business Startup
Centre Professionnel Riverains
Repentigny, QC 06.2013 - 06.2015
DEP - CAO/DAO Architecture
Centre Professionnel Riverains
Repentigny, QC 06.2013 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - Art & Multi-media
École De L'amitié
L'Assomption, QC 09.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
High analytical skills
undefinedOther Experiences
Jan 2022 - Jun 2024 | Founder - Xsociety Academy, Education Platform
Self-employed, Montreal, QC
- Company Overview: An online educational platform providing comprehensive training in trading, financial markets, and personal development.
- Partnered with Auvoria Prime to provide comprehensive trading education and access to automated trading technology.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize client success and integration.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
Mar 2019 - Current | Trader/Investor - Finance
Self-employed, Montreal, QC
- Increased trading profits by implementing effective risk management strategies and optimizing trade execution.
- Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities. Including in-depth stock market analysis, such as company profiling, economic trends, and financial statement evaluations.
- Experienced in navigating diverse financial markets, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, and forex, with a strong understanding of product profitability and market dynamics.
Jan 2019 - Current | Freelance Social Media Marketer & Consultant
Self-employed, Montreal, QC
- Provided social media marketing and content creation expertise, assisting them in audience engagement and brand building.
- Increased brand visibility by creating and implementing targeted social media campaigns.
- Developed and implemented data-driven social media strategies aligned with goals.
- Analyzed social media metrics to refine tactics for improved audience engagement and retention rates.
Jan 2018 - Current | Online Entrepreneur & Content Creator
Self-employed, Montreal, QC
- Developed and scaled a successful online presence with a following of 50,000+ followers.
- Leveraged social media marketing, content creation (using Canva, Capcut, etc.), and brand partnerships to build a loyal audience.
- Conceived, launched, and managed multiple online products and services (ebooks, online courses, etc.) catering to the B2C market.
- Utilized website building platforms (Shopify, Squarespace, Wix) and email marketing tools (Mailchimp, System.io) to establish an e-commerce presence and manage customer relationships.
Other Specializations
- Microsoft Office Suite: word, excel, power point
- Google Workspace: Gmail, docs, sheets, slides, drive
- CRM & Professional tools: Workday, Zoom
- Design/Architectural Drawing & Software: AutoCad, Revit
- Website building & E-comm: Shopify, Squarespace, Wordpress
- Email marketing tools: Mailchimp, System.io, Capcut
- Content creation & Editing tools: Canva, CapCut, Veed, Lightroom
- Commercial Real Estate
Personal Information
Date of Birth: April 1996
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work from home optionLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
AutoCad
Revit
IBKR Trader Workstation
Timeline
Insurance & Financial Services Specialist
American Income Life
11.2023 - Current
Founder - Xsociety Academy, Education Platform
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 06.2024
Completed Coursework - Finance - Stock Market
Bourse 101
03.2021 - 06.2021
Apprenticeship - Commercial Real Estate
InvestingRealEstate.com
01.2020 - 06.2020
Acquisition Specialist - Commercial Real Estate
Investigrealestate.com
01.2020 - 06.2020
Certificate - Finance Director (F&I)
Coaching Performance School
08.2019 - 08.2019
Trader/Investor - Finance
Self-Employed
03.2019 - Current
Freelance Social Media Marketer & Consultant
Self-Employeed
01.2019 - Current
Online Entrepreneur & Content Creator
Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current
Draftswoman - Civil Engineering
Military Base Longue-Pointe Department of National Defense
09.2014 - 01.2015
Store Manager - Retail
Aldo Shoes Inc.
02.2014 - 01.2020
Project Assistant
Canadian Cancer Society
06.2013 - 08.2013
ASP - Business Startup
Centre Professionnel Riverains
06.2013 - 06.2015
DEP - CAO/DAO Architecture
Centre Professionnel Riverains
06.2013 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - Art & Multi-media
École De L'amitié
09.2009 - 01.2013
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