Entrepreneur | Culture & Experience Creator | Community Builder With over a decade of commitment to fostering small business success, I am a seasoned business consultant recognized for my entrepreneurial acumen and dedication to excellence in leadership. My journey to create rewarding and personalized experiences in the dynamic world of business has been marked by milestones and accolades that reflect my passion for empowering entrepreneurs and driving resilient enterprises.Entrepreneurial ExpertiseOver the past 10 years, I have been at the forefront of empowering mine and other small businesses to navigate challenges and thrive. My hands-on experience has honed my skills in strategic planning, market analysis, and innovative problem-solving, providing my clients with the tools they need to achieve sustainable growth.Awards and RecognitionsI am honored to have received the prestigious Calgary Chamber of Commerce Most Resilient Small Business award (2020), a testament to my commitment to overcoming adversity and driving success even in challenging circumstances. Additionally, my dedication to leadership excellence in both business and community engagement was acknowledged with the More Than Just Great Dancing Leadership Award, a recognition of my holistic approach to business success.Industry RecognitionAs a finalist for the esteemed RBC Women of Innovation award, I have been acknowledged for my innovative contributions to the business landscape. This recognition reflects not only my commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional business practices but also my dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.Commitment to GrowthMy consultancy is built on the foundation of personalized strategies and a commitment to continuous improvement. I am dedicated to helping small businesses not only weather the challenges of the new economy but to thrive and find new avenues for success.Let's Elevate Your Business:As a trusted advisor, I am passionate about partnering with businesses to unlock their full potential, overcome challenges, and build enterprises that thrive in the new economy. Let's embark on a journey of strategic growth and success together.
The Foundations Street Dance Program
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Co-Founder And Managing DirectorThe Foundations Street Dance Program Jan 2024 - PresentCalgary, Alberta, Canadawww.thefoundations.ca
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Co-FounderInscope Media Agency Jan 2024 - PresentCalgary, Alberta, Canadawww.inscopemedia.ca
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President & FounderLeap Studios Inc. Jul 2013 - PresentCalgary, AlbertaLeap Studios provides dedicated multi-discipline dance education and movement literacy to students of all ages through both recreational and performance-oriented programs. As a dance instructor and choreographer, my passion lies in helping dancers put their own unique brand on the dance connection between music and movement. As a parent of two little dancers, I strive to produce a uniquely-styled and always-evolving program within a fun, vibrant, and friendly atmosphere that will serve our dancers throughout their dance experience and beyond.My fulsome experience in Account Management translates directly to building a service-based studio. Beyond nurturing our dancers, our core mission is to build an operationally sound and successful business that nourishes itself on happy dancers and happy families. The experience is everything.So integral, it's worth saying again: The experience is everything!
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President & Co-FounderDance Safe Canada Council Inc. (Npo) Feb 2021 - Present
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President & Co-FounderDance Safe Alberta Nov 2020 - PresentDance Safe Alberta serves the mission to provide dance safety advocacy, education and communication with consistency and integrity through Evidence based research, Best practices, and Industry consultation,in support of dance and performing arts business owners, operators, organizations, educators, and participants across Alberta.Our Purpose is to create, communicate, educate and expediently respond to Government Guidance and Standards for Dance and Performing Arts businesses in Alberta. We are working toward helping the Government and our members work collaboratively to represent dance as an arts education and activity. In the present timeframe, our efforts are concentrated on addressing the necessary and fluid adjustments through COVID-19 and keeping all communities safe.
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Workplace ConsultantSteelcase 2004 - 2007Calgary, AbDemonstrated a deep understanding of customers and their issues: • Ability to define customer’s current critical success factors and business goals. • Understand the customer’s organizational culture and work procedures. • Take an enterprise approach in understanding the client and developing solutions. Built Sales Plans for Assigned Accounts: • Developed strategy to help customers achieve their business objectives by creating a win for the customer, the Dealer and Steelcase. • Accountable for writing/updating and communicating plans for targeted accounts. • Identified sales activity & produced forecast budgets for assigned customers on a local, national and/or global basis.Built and maintained key relationships: • Pursued, attained and leveraged strategic-level relationships within the customer’s organization. • Understood and bridged relationships between the customer and other influencers engaged in the process. Mobilized and integrated Steelcase and dealer resources to create sales opportunities: • Developed and maintained a customer-focused, cross-functional team comprised of Steelcase and dealer resources applied to each account.• Ensured that Steelcase and/or our dealers were mobilized on a local level to support customer projects. • Discovered ways to solve issues and grow opportunities through the expanded Steelcase portfolio. Closed profitable sales : • Utilized all appropriate tools to optimize yield with significant increases year over year• Significantly grew customer-share and market share while achieving profitability goals for both Steelcase and our dealer • Demonstrated to customers a return on their investment in Steelcase product and services • Exceeded the customer’s expectations. Personal Development Focus: • Pursued continuous achievement of personal development plan goals. • Acted as a mentor for dealer sales team• Augmented knowledge with sales and industry training -
Marketing Communications Manager/Account DirectorAdvanta Design Group/Impello Inc. 2003 - 2004•Created marketing communications and public relations strategies for a growing roster of clients representing agriculture, oil and gas, and technology industries.•Led and organized creative and technical resources to execute strategic plans, externally and internally.•Key liaison with senior/corporate level officers at client companies.•Created Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies for clients as well as in-house, and implemented processes and collaborated on technology to support it.
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Marketing Communications ManagerIndustrial Defender (Formerly Verano Inc.) 2002 - 2003•Produced and managed marketing communications initiatives, including corporate communications and public relations, user-base communications, trade show participation, advertising, web-site re-development and ongoing content, and sales channel marketing.•Produced the Verano “NewsReal”, a bi-monthly electronic newsletter distributed to over 300 contacts world-wide.•Developed strategies and produced marketing activities for global reach, and coordinated regional expertise where and when needed. Focused on UK and North American markets, targeting oil and gas, utilities, and transportation industries.•Managed a comprehensive brand redevelopment of the corporate image and message.•Produced the communications strategy for a significant global product launch, engaged internal stakeholders and collaborated with external resources to produce results. -
Business Analyst - Refined ProductsHusky Energy Aug 2001 - Oct 2002•Conducted financial analysis of retail sites for company’s Canada-wide network.•Conducted various special assignments concerned with process and technology enhancement, including business reporting, sales tracking software, and inventory management.•Produced business process and training communications for Retail Owners and District Managers.•Frequently interfaced with internal departments and external parties to assist them with implementing better business practices and technology to attain business goals. -
Marketing ManagerPandell Technology Corporation Jan 2000 - Aug 2001•Developed and deployed strategic communications and marketing efforts to increase company and product profile, revenue opportunities, and profitability in various industries.•Conducted extensive market research, composed position papers and press releases, organized conference/trade show participation, bought media, and developed all print and web marketing communications. Scripted and produced the corporate video.•Served as account manager for over 20 client and prospect companies.•Focused on developing a market for custom web-based applications that augment existing ERP systems used in the oil and gas industry.•Led company and product branding initiative that was recognized by Alberta Venture Magazine as a finalist for the 2001 Marketing Excellence awards.
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Marketing Manager, Enbridge Technology Inc.Enbridge 1997 - 2000•Responsible for business development, communications, marketing and sales activities associated with exporting the company’s oil and gas pipeline products and services.•Developed a customized electronic CRM tool for effective prospecting and account management.•Produced all communications and sales presentations, predominantly in-house, and in various languages; organized conference/trade show participation, and user-group meetings.•Developed proprietary software specifications (VB), training materials and conducted on-site training.•Participated in various international industry events as a presenter on topics related to the use of pipeline simulators in operations training and emergency response plan development.•Frequently interfaced with regulatory agencies that govern oil and gas, and pipeline activities world-wide.•Initiated and closed first sales in to the U.S. market, which quickly grew to represent over 80% of annual revenue for training product sales. -
Production Coordinator, Enbridge Technology Inc.Enbridge 1995 - 1997•Coordinated and managed activities of over 15 contractors and 30 suppliers to produce and maintain over 150 commercial training materials in print and multimedia formats.•Coordinated and managed project deliverables to clients, on time and often under budget.•Produced training scopes on a variety of pipeline-related activities towards the development of training materials.
Jill Williams (Olexan) Education Details
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Psychology -
Advanced Principles And Practice Of Mindfulness -
Bachelor Of Management -
Management
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Jill Williams (Olexan) attended Trinity Western University, Mcmaster University, The University Of Lethbridge, Grant Macewan College.
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