A highly motivated, driven, professional with demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets. Sarah has a passion for putting the customer first, authenticity, and making a human connection. She enjoys engaging in creative problem-solving techniques to create value for all parties.Current Roles:Program Promotion and Student Attraction and Engagement Specialist at UNBVice Chair of the Lochlomand Villa Board of DirectorsCaptain in the Canadian Armed Forces – COATS – Canadian Cadet OrganizationSarah has spent the past eight years working to build a diverse and successful MBA Program at the University of New Brunswick. Her strategy has focused on diversification within the classroom, the building of an international sales team through Agent Representatives, fostering a customer centric approach to problem solving, identifying and making recommendations for new programming, and creating brand awareness for the program. Under her tenure the MBA program has grown from 37 students and $925,000 in revenue to approximately 95 students and 2.8 million in revenue. She has played significant supporting role in transitioning the MBA Program to its new physical location at in the central business district, launching a Business Development and Professional Sales stream within the existing MBA, securing funding for a Sales Research Center hosted by UNB, and transitioning the program to virtual learning opportunities in response to the pandemic. Her passion for building connections wherever she goes has led to important strategic partnerships with Canadian embassies and high commissions globally, education fair partners, reciprocal agreements with other institutions, and a wealth of intelligence used to drive business improvement. Sarah’s part time role with the Canadian Cadet Organization has provided the opportunity for additional leadership and coaching training through the Canadian Armed Forces Junior Officer Development Program which she utilizes in working with youth ages 12-18. From 2004- 2016 Sarah was a Unit Public Affairs Officer where she received training on working with local media, production and dissemination of program news and information, and measuring analytics across several social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and twitter. Sarah recently completed the Mental Health First Aid for Youth program, as well as a Strategic Negotiations and Foundations of Professional Sales graduate level courses.
Listed skills include Leadership, Social Media, Recruiting, Team Leadership, and 39 others.