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Ulana Kowalczyk

Toronto,ON

Summary

Client Relationship Manager known for building strong, trust-based partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders alike. Proven ability to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure exceptional service delivery. Skilled at navigating complex client requirements, and exemplifying adaptability, enthusiasm, and strong collaborative efforts. Ultimately, showcasing a deep understanding of client needs and business objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Client Relationship Manager

Manulife
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage and grow relationships with key corporate clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and ultimately driving client retention and renewal
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless onboarding, issue resolution, and ongoing plan support
  • Participate as a supporting member of the pre-sale process by presenting at finalist and shortlist meetings, effectively communicating plan features and value propositions to secure new business

Wealth Associate

National Bank Financial
02.2016 - 10.2022
  • Managed relationships with high-net-worth households totaling $400M AUM
  • Hosted client seminars to deliver tailored insights, fostered interactive discussions, and strengthened client relationships, resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention while identifying new business opportunities
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives to effectively communicate product benefits, increasing internal adoption rates

Commercial Account Officer

National Bank of Canada
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Established and maintained business relationships with mid-market clients by managing the onboarding process and maintenance of accounts
  • Created user guide documentation for multiple products and services
  • Evaluated and measured client financial activity, determined client needs, and recommended customized solutions

Mortgage Development Manager

National Bank of Canada
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Proactively established, developed, and maintained lasting business relationships with market intermediaries through marketing, conduction of seminars, workshops, and networking events
  • Conducted communicative efforts through online and print publications in order to provide knowledge of products and services

Front Line Advisor

National Bank of Canada
02.2011 - 02.2014
  • Continuously surpassed yearly-established financial, employee, and operational quality objectives
  • Ranked number 2 in sales out of 565 National Bank employees; achieved through thorough examination of client files, and strong communication skills used to present suitable solutions for client needs
  • Honoured by fellow employees and supervisors for creativity, customer-focus, and strong communication skills

Editorial and Media Development Intern

Pearson Education Canada
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Collaborated with Project Managers in the development of an innovative digital learning solution
  • Worked with international third-party vendors to design product
  • Copywrote user-guides for pilot-implementation
  • Facilitated pilot implementation and analyzed market feedback

Education

HBA - Digital Enterprise Management

University of Toronto
05-2013

Digital Communications

Sheridan Institute of Technology
05-2013

Skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship building and management

Certification

  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC) - Canadian Securities Institute
  • Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) - Canadian Securities Institute


LANGUAGES

English (native)
Ukrainian (native)
Polish (elementary)
French (elementary)

Community Involvement

  • Directed cross-functional financial projects for a nonprofit, Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School, collaborating with board members and volunteers to support sustainable community initiatives for children of Ukraine
  • Coordinated branch-level fundraising efforts for Breakfast Club of Canada, contributing to the successful campaign that raised $500,000+ to support children with daily access to healthy breakfasts and educational readiness
  • Participated in JDRF Canada Ride to Defeat Diabetes, cycling to raise funds and awareness for diabetes research and support initiatives

Timeline

Client Relationship Manager

Manulife
10.2022 - Current

Wealth Associate

National Bank Financial
02.2016 - 10.2022

Commercial Account Officer

National Bank of Canada
01.2015 - 02.2016

Mortgage Development Manager

National Bank of Canada
02.2014 - 01.2015

Editorial and Media Development Intern

Pearson Education Canada
01.2013 - 05.2013

Front Line Advisor

National Bank of Canada
02.2011 - 02.2014

HBA - Digital Enterprise Management

University of Toronto

Digital Communications

Sheridan Institute of Technology
Ulana Kowalczyk