Hi, I’m
Shannon Feakes
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Results-driven business professional with focus on driving revenue growth and expanding market presence. Known for effectively identifying opportunities and building strong client relationships. Consistently promotes team collaboration and adapts to changing business needs, leveraging strategic planning and negotiation skills.
My strength lies in one on one relationship building, effectively collaborating with others to form teams in order to execute project work successfully. Remaining sensitive to the unique nuances of various Canadian market sectors, requires a creative approach that heavily relies on constructive collaboration among peers. I work with all levels of the company and interact with various departments, project teams and individuals to accomplish tasks. My natural charisma and versatility allow me to influence people through leadership roles and support others in their tasks so that greater objectives are achieved as a team.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Evolve Construction Management - Self Employed
Interior Design and Business Development Lead
05.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and executed interior and exterior design plans to drive construction projects forward.
- Full design build scope of work, including finishes, 3D renderings and construction documents.
- Identified key aspects in both Residential and Commercial opportunities through market analysis and networking initiatives.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in increased customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Leveraged CRM tools for efficient tracking of contacts, communications, proposals, negotiations and project implementations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts that maximized profits while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Truspace
National Business Development Manager
04.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Developed and executed national business development strategies to enhance market presence.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities through extensive market research and networking.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and achieve strategic goals.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of business initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, resulting in increased revenue streams.
- Conducted performance evaluations of business operations, recommending improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive market analyses to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Cultivated an extensive professional network within the industry, facilitating access to valuable resources and information on emerging trends.
- Achieved consistent success in exceeding quarterly sales targets through dedicated prospecting activities and strategic account management practices.
Evolution Glass
Business Development Manager
02.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Developed strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Conducted market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for business development.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Spearheaded initiatives that improved customer engagement and retention rates.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Calgary Business Development Manager
01.2011 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for Southern Alberta, generating business by creating opportunities with firms, consultants, partners and prospective clients.
- Monitors multiple tender opportunity sites (Merx, APC, CoolNet etc.) on a daily basis to identify new projects to pursue.
- Assists with developing and establishing the annual business plan for southern Alberta with the management team
- Track opportunities and update with team on daily basis/as required
- Oversee proposal responses for flow, clarity and compliance, provides written content as required, and develops partnering strategies with various consulting firms.
- Developed an annual marketing and advertising strategy working within corporate branding guidelines.
- Assisted with 'local to national' networking & travel initiatives to identify specific firms to target individuals, leveraging existing relationships and developing new ones.
Creatively Yours Interiors
Owner, Interior Design
01.2004 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Inception, Owner - Designer and Project Manager
- Initial design, space planning, new build & renovations
- Coordinate site efforts, communication between trades and order of materials.
- Provided images, renderings and written content for proposal submissions
- Business development, accounting & budgeting
The Remodelers
Design - Business Development
11.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Lead on all new projects and renovations
- One on one with clients to establish design intent and programming
- Specify products and implementation with on-site coordination and problem solving
- Permit filing, adaptation of plans and cohering to budgets
- Assist in TV promotions, filming of show, print work and live On Air appearances
Education
Bow Valley College
from Interior Design
SAIT
Diploma from International Marketing
Miller Heiman Strategic Selling
Olds College
Diploma from Equine Science
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Chief Architect
- AutoCAD, basics
- Excel
- Business process improvement
- Team mentoring
- Competitive analysis
Accomplishments
2000 Calgary Stampede Princess
4H-Leader of 10 yrs
Western Horsemanship and Barrel Racing Coach
Barrel Racer
Mother of 1 daughter and outstanding Wife!
Affiliations
- Calgary General Contractors Association (CGCA)
- Women in Construction (WIC)
- Calgary Stampede, Queens Alumni Board
- Bow Valley Ag Society Board
Certification
First Aid & CPR
Certificate in Youth Training
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Alberta Equestrian Federation Western Speed Coach Specialist
Timeline
Interior Design and Business Development Lead
Evolve Construction Management - Self Employed
05.2025 - Current
National Business Development Manager
Truspace
04.2023 - 03.2024
Business Development Manager
Evolution Glass
02.2022 - 02.2024
Calgary Business Development Manager
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
01.2011 - 05.2020
Design - Business Development
The Remodelers
11.2006 - 08.2007
Owner, Interior Design
Creatively Yours Interiors
01.2004 - 01.2011
SAIT
Diploma from International Marketing
Miller Heiman Strategic Selling
Olds College
Diploma from Equine Science
Bow Valley College
from Interior Design
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
25 Years
STRENGTHS
- Relationship-Building
- Networking
- Natural Leader
- Strong Communicator
- Organized
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Critical Thinker
- Creative
- Adaptable
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong inner motivation to influence others & circumstances
- Effective & Enthusiastic
- Handles stress & pressure easily
- Prefers to do business in a friendly way with purpose
- Optimistic Achiever, Coach, Evaluator, Counselor or Creator
- Results Oriented or Specialist
PERSONAL EXTRAS
- Professional Barrel Racer - current
- 4-H Alberta, General Leader - Indus Silver Spurs horse club
- Bow Valley Agricultural Society - current board member, Indus
- Eastgate Saddle Club, Vice President - current
- Calgary Stampede, Queens Alumni Board
- 2000 Calgary Stampede Princess...avid golfer, mother of 1 beautiful daughter and wife of 13yrs!