Jessica Kentch Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jessica Kentch ("Jess") is a founding partner at Ablaze Collective, based in Calgary, and the creator of DataStory. She's a fintech consultant and investor with a history of leading enterprise teams at Intuit Quickbooks, Wolters Kluwer, and Ceridian HCM. Jess is known for her work in cloud accounting and big data, creating the DataStory model, which she holds intellectual property rights, to analyze entrepreneurial success from over 500,000 Canadian teams. Her work has attracted attention from Silicon Valley VCs, CPA firms across Canada, and investments across Canada and the US. A champion for diversity in fintech, Jess co-founded #AblazeSoul to promote inclusivity within the industry. For her full bio, check out her partnership press release at www.ablazecollective.com

Calgary, Canada Area

-Lead large CPA firms to increase realization rates and revenue by using Big Data, Cloud, AI, and Machine Learning technology -Develop strong, sustainable relationships with QBO app partners and create reciprocal referral channels-Created networks of leaders in cloud accounting; partnering with Big Data and AI experts to demystify 'advisory' services for CPA firms-Built powerful data mining networks in the QBO app ecosystem wherein she lead big data and AI pilots with Google, Microsoft, Tableau, Qlik, and IBM-Collected sandbox data of QBO's global app ecosystem, analyzing more than 500,000 entrepreneurial teams in Canada to identify what made the most successful teams stand out -Act as ambassador and cloud specialist between Intuit and various CPA and tax societies, serving as expert, speaker, and software presenter-2019/2020 Inuit Canada CEO Sales Club Winner-Fintech thought-leader and storyteller

Calgary, Canada Area

Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, the company serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 19,000 people worldwide.At WK Jessica consults accounting firms over 6 employees how to run, manage, and transform their businesses utilizing market-leading information and AI software solutions. Educating new clients to harness the power of AI in the Cloud and truly comprehend how valuable and integral the Cloud is to becoming ‘future fit.’ Role includes numerous speaking engagements at technology forums, CPA conferences, and AI networking groups to promote and teach prospects how to embrace (and not fear) Cloud solutions with ROI discussions, personal insights, and client testimonies. Key Achievements:• Utilize existing channel relationships established at Ceridian HCM, such as financial partners, bookkeepers, and CPA’s to prospect new accounting firms 6-100+ employees. • Leverage prior HCM and AI software sales’ extensive knowledge to construct well-defined policies for administering accounts for first discovery meetings, product demonstrations, and training/onboarding/implementation. • Only RSC on the N2N team to hit the 100% Club, despite being on a pro-rated quota year 1.• Constantly speaking about embracing the Cloud at many CPA events such as the Alan Salmon Tour, IPBC, Banff Small Practitioners Forum, Jasper CPA Forum North, and many more.Visit www.wolterskluwer.ca for more information.

Calgary, Canada Area

Provided existing and new clients a high level of service/support, by presenting them with technologically advanced solutions that meet their HCM needs. Responsible for prospecting and closing new businesses within the mid-size employee segmentation. Provided a strong ROI; by reducing manual inefficiencies, increasing production levels, and eliminating overall head count. Effectively managed and developed relationships with various lead sources including financial partners, HR consultants, accountants, and lawyers.Key Achievements:• Received “Rookie of the Year” Award for 2014.• First female consultant from Small Business to be promoted to Commercial.• June 2015- closed a $60,000 Managed Payroll Services Account, first to be done that quickly, while still in training.• Team leader on highest net new strategic partnerships creation with banking channels (TD Commercial, CIBC Commercial, HSBC, & ATB).• Oversaw project on 4 Dayforce HCM deals that valued $500,000+ once completed.

Calgary And Vancouver

Worked in inside sales and managed a hybrid portfolio of mid-market existing accounts while fostering new, long-term customer relationships to maintain revenue and grow business development initiatives. Built a large network of referral relationships with channel partners, such as HR consultants, bankers, accountants, bookkeepers, and lawyers to drive referral leads and reciprocal business. Ceridian’s Dayforce HCM SaaS platform includes payroll, human resources, talent management, workforce management, tax compliance, employee assistance programs, and legal/ HR advisory services (e2r).Key Achievements:• 2013 reached 120% of annual quota and was President’s Club qualifier.• Top Representative in North America in November 2013 at 240%.• Received “Fast Start Award” for Ceridian North America in 2014.• 2014 reached 115% of annual quota and was President’s Club qualifier.• 2014 achieved largest accountant firm acquisition in Small Business history (channel partner and account management).• Highest net new channel opportunity creation (TD Commercial, CIBC Commercial, & ATB).

Artesia, At Heritage Pointe, In Dewinton.

With Astoria Custom Homes, I was the initial point of contact with public entering their newest show home, in Artesia, at Heritage Pointe in Dewinton. I instigated conversation about Astoria products, the new development, and took individuals through a sales process if interest was shown.