Sherry Schluessel
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Accomplished, results-driven senior executive with substantial management, operations, sales and marketing experience. Dynamic career has focused on achieving financial goals by increasing revenues, reducing expenditures and improving organizational productivity and performance. Excels at building internal and external relationships critical to the success of implementing strategic business plans. A consummate professional who is tenacious, flexible and adaptable with a proven track record that demonstrates creativity and initiative to achieve both personal and corporate goals. A dedicated, team builder who uses personal integrity and passion to communicate, motivate and inspire team members to deliver results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Managing Partner
ProCura R.E.S.
02.2004 - Current
- Extensive background in sales and marketing
- Oversee all legal, warranty and deficiency matters for all projects
- Proactively monitor industry trends and developments, including competition
- Marketing activities; expertly identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets.
- Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Evaluated product or service by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new development.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve asset position
Real Estate Professional
Royal LePage Foothills
01.2000 - 01.2003
Partner/Owner
Stone Age, Talisman Marble
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Granite and furniture custom design for new homes, commercial, hotels and multifamily projects
- Responsible for sales, estimates, proposals and project management of construction and installation for flooring, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor features
- Clients included Biltmore conference centre and Phoenix Gazette for their lobby areas, board rooms, bathrooms and staff kitchen areas.
Mortgage Broker
Midland Mortgage
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Worked part time as a broker assembling lines of credit and residential mortgages for the Trust Companies
Sales and Marketing
Morguard Development
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Co-developed and sold 37 walk-up town homes in the Connaught and Beltline area in Calgary
- Developed the first Condo town-home project on the river under CMHC’s approvals and guidelines for waterfront property.
Royal Le Page Real Estate Services
01.1989 - 01.1992
Education
Yoga
Yoga Instructor Certification
Kelowna, British Columbia08.2017
Real Estate Professional
Calgary Real Estate Board
Calgary, Alberta05.1998
Arbinger Facilitator - Coaching
Arbinger Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA1998
Licensed Real Estate Professional - Real Estate
American Realty Academy
Scottsdale, Arizona1997
Business Administration
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona 1994
Franchise Certification - Decorating
Decorating Den
Bethesda, Maryland, USA04.1992
No Degree - Psychology/Sociology
University of Calgary Department of Psychology/Faculty of Arts
Calgary, Alberta04.1989
Real Estate License, Professional - Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option)
Calgary Real Estate Board
Calgary, Alberta1989
Psychology
Mount Royal College
1987
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Compliance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Planning and Execution
- Marketing
- Executive Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Sales Strategy
- Marketing and Advertising
Accomplishments
Emerald Stone – Calgary, AB
Finalist: 2005 SAM Awards
White Spirit Lodge – Big White, BC
Winner: 2010 Tommie Awards
Judges Award
Finalist: 2010 Georgie Awards
Intact Insurance Building – Edmonton, AB
Certified: 2010 LEED® Gold – Core & Shell
Certified: 2010 BOMA BEST® Certified Gold
2014 Women's Executive Network - KPMG Professionals
WXN Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women
2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Finalist
Volunteer And Sponsorship
- BBBS of Calgary Board member (Big Brothers and Big Sisters)
- University of Calgary, FDAC, Board member
- Inn From the Cold
- Gold Plates Canada Culinary
- History and Heroes
- Unicef 25th Team
- Zebra Child Protection Services
Development Projects - Morguard Development
1990-1991, Heartwood Court, Fairwood Court, River View Court, Calgary, Alberta
Development Projects - ProCura Real Estate Service
1990- Heartwood Court & Fairwood Court Luxury - Townhouse Condos 1991
1991 - Riverview Condos, Riverfront Luxury Townhouse Condos
2004 - Emerald Stone, Concrete Highrise - 164 Luxury Condos, 23 Floors
2006, Century Park Retail, 86,000 square feet of commercial and retail
2007, One Century Condos, 187 luxury condos, midrise concrete, 7 floors
2009, The Montana, 189 luxury condos, 28 floors
2010, The Intact Building - Gold Leed c/s, 236,000 square feet commercial and retail, 11 Floors - renovation
2009-2010 - The Regent Condos, 204 luxury Condos, midrise concrete, 8 Floors
2010, White Spirit Lodge, Pioneer Log Homes - 12,000 square foot Log Home, 2 floors, 6 Tommie Nominations, First Ever Judges Award
2012, Mayfair South Attainable Housing Cornerstones, 237 apartments, 16 floors
2016, The Mayfair on Jasper, 238 luxury apartments, 10 floors, concrete
2017, WSP Place on Jasper and 109th, 186,000 square feet, 13 floors - renovation
2019, Central Tower at Century Park, 175 luxury apartments, 18 floors, concrete
2021, Le Louvre Residences at Century Park, 385 luxury apartments, 7 floors, woodframe
2023, Century Gardens - Modular Concrete Phase 1 of 2, 278 luxury apartments, 6 floors
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Managing Partner
ProCura R.E.S.
02.2004 - Current
Real Estate Professional
Royal LePage Foothills
01.2000 - 01.2003
Partner/Owner
Stone Age, Talisman Marble
01.1992 - 01.1998
Mortgage Broker
Midland Mortgage
01.1991 - 01.1992
Sales and Marketing
Morguard Development
01.1990 - 01.1992
Royal Le Page Real Estate Services
01.1989 - 01.1992
Yoga
Yoga Instructor Certification
Real Estate Professional
Calgary Real Estate Board
Arbinger Facilitator - Coaching
Arbinger Institute
Licensed Real Estate Professional - Real Estate
American Realty Academy
Business Administration
Scottsdale Community College
Franchise Certification - Decorating
Decorating Den
No Degree - Psychology/Sociology
University of Calgary Department of Psychology/Faculty of Arts
Real Estate License, Professional - Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option)
Calgary Real Estate Board
Psychology
Mount Royal College
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