Barb Hayhurst Email & Phone Number

Collingwood, ON

Sales leader for Seniors Homes, Veterans Homes, Dental Offices, Medical Offices, Prisons and other growing markets.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led sales and customer service teams that were focused on growth in current and new markets, client retention and referrals from current customer base. Collaborated with internal departments to improve client experiences and set foundations for efficient and productive organizational processes. Recruited and coached teams that were able to drive and.

Barrie, ON

Led a team of 10 staff and teachers delivering Ontario high school curriculum in a student-focused, experiential learned-based environment. Students included elite athletes, students with unique learning needs and university-bound students.

Collingwood, Ontario

Introduced new supplemental education service to Collingwood community. Built a successful business by creating strong relationships with client families and local teachers and insisting on high standards for service delivery. Led a team of teaching professionals to offer high quality after-school educational support and tutoring for students of all ages.

Boston, MA

• Part of the senior management team; developed corporate strategy and managed team of 5 Sales Managers and 30 Sales Consultants.
• Recruited from Canada to U.S. headquarters to restructure and revitalize failing sales division - turned around sales results – increasing from -5% to + 15% growth in 3 years.
• Improved performance of team and increased retention rate of sales staff by 30% through more effective recruitment, training, management and the creation of a positive work environment.
• Encouraged open communication with supporting departments to ensure alignment of strategy and execution, resulting in increased revenues, improved quality of service and repeat business.
• Fostered a reputation as a passionate leader who believed in her people and their ability to grow.

Toronto, ON

• Part of senior management team; developed corporate strategy, managed department with 3 Sales Managers and 20 Sales Consultants.
• Led team to most successful sales season in history – increased sales by more than 14%.
• Increased staff retention rate and improved sales team morale.

Toronto, ON

• Managed direct mail and online marketing initiatives for Canadian business.
• Created and implemented the first all-Canadian marketing plan, after 10 years of marketing being driven from U.S. office.
• Partnered with sales team to support initiatives and drive business in all regions across Canada.

Toronto, ON

• Project Manager on several key business improvement and program development initiatives.
• Recommended and facilitated review of management and consultant job descriptions; wrote new descriptions to include measurable accountabilities and recommended peer reviews.
• Worked with President to ensure consistency of delivery and processes across three offices.

Managed program development projects, led corporate downsizing consultation and coached outplaced clients on career transition and job search.

Managed career transition services for corporate downsizings and coached outplaced clients on career planning and job search.

B.Ed, Education

B.A.