LESLIE SELEVAN Tel: 905-***-****

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Accomplished Business Development Professional

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience in business development

• Valuable team member capable of contributing to organizational goals and objectives

• Excellent organizational skills, solid team player and self-motivated

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure with tight deadlines

• Proficient and knowledgeable in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Development/ Executive Assistant January 2013 – April 2014

ROCKLINC INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. Contract Ended

• Developed, implemented and enhanced the sales and service experience of the company

• Researched and recommended strategies to grow the company’s book of business

• Initiated and managed the recruitment process of new clients

• Organized, planned and participated in company’s annual budget

• Created and delivered presentations and training seminars to staff members

• Strategized, assessed, and prioritized to expand companies presence in financial market

• Monitored and coached internal staff to ensure business objectives and expectations were fulfilled

• Liaised with community organizations for networking opportunities

• Managed and participated in the recruitment process of new clients

Business Development January 2011 – December 2012

PEO CANADA

• Developed and implemented provincial sales strategy aligned with corporate objectives

• Investigated and targeted competitive users and non users in territory to promote companies services

• Effectively presented and promoted company’s competitive advantage

• Created action plans to convert competitive users to join with PEO Canada

• Consulted with clients regarding ongoing training and information about product line

• Exceeded weekly KPI targets for prospecting new clients

• Prepared annual business and market plans to target new accounts

• Networked and promoted in industry trade shows, conferences and presentations

• Identified and established relationships to capture new clients

• Liaise with internal departments to prepare proposals for prospects and clients

• Updated and maintained territory database for CRM software

• Anticipated needs and exceeded expectations of employer

Operations November 2001 – April 2010

PORTLAND INVESTMENT COUNSEL

• Managed calendars, schedules and travel of Executives

• Orchestrated and conducted staff meetings to introduce new research products

• Developed and implemented training manuals to increase knowledge of the financial industry

• Liaised with internal and external departments and built strong working relationships

• Entrusted by the CEO to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information

• Negotiated large contracts to decrease budget in excess of $100,000 without sacrificing integrity

• Managed delicate and sensitive issues and concerns from Financial Planners

• Discreetly resolved potential internal problems in a timely fashion

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Operations cont

• Assisted with development and presentation of Corporate Fund Program

• Consistently surpassed incoming telephone call targets

• Organized departmental video-presentation on Warren Buffet

• Data entry of multiple types of trades using industry specific software

• Resolved missing and conflicting trade information and rejected trades issues

Real Estate Sales Representative

JUDY MARSALES REAL ESTATE LTD.

• Recognised as one of the “Top Five Producers” in the company

• Prepared advertisements, presentations and reports

• Successfully negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers

Teacher/Guidance Counsellor

BRURIAH HIGH SCHOOL

Taught Jewish History to Grades 10-12

Student advisor to Grade 10

Researched and wrote Grade 10 Medieval History curriculum

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Masters of Arts

TOURO COLLEGE, NEW YORK

Bachelor of Arts

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK

Recruitment & Selection Course

Organizational Behaviour Course

Human Resources Management Course

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

IFIC Operations and Sales

Marketing and Promotions Seminar

Professional Selling Techniques Seminar

Negotiation Techniques / Conflict Resolution Seminar

JUDY MARSALES REAL ESTATE, HAMILTON

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Adas Israel Synagogue / Hamilton Hebrew Academy 1993 – Present

Event Planning & Volunteer Management

Respected Public Speaker (North America & Europe) 2000 – Present

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 2011 – 2013

Committee Member for Science and Technology

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