Taryn Svenson

Experience

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  Consolidated Fastfrate

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1996

  Sales Representative

  Worked in Regina, Saskatchewan 2.5 yearsWorked in Calgary, Alberta 4 years

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  Yellow Pages Group / Groupe Pages Jaunes – Canada

  Feb 1996 - Jul 2015

  Responsible for coaching and developing a team of 7 Saskatchewan based Media AccountConsultants in the transformation of a traditional print media company to a new and emergingdigital solutions company. Worked alongside the sales team as a marketing expert dedicated to providing valueaddedconsulting solutions to our customers. Provided input and support to sales team daily in the preparation of various opportunitiesin the delivery of performance media solutions including SEM, SEO, SDD,Web SiteDesign, Mobile Search and more. Coached and trained Media Account Consultants (MACs) on YPG products, tools andsales skills Accompanied MACs on sales calls; assisted with the sale of digital products andprovided feedback for development opportunities Executed Yellow Pages priorities including increasing net gain, number of products, thesale of digital products and executing on high end products Focused on the Digital Marketing and YPG products portfolio including SEO, SEM,Websites, Yellowpages Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Video Marketing and PrintProducts Effectively relayed results and scorecards to MACs to identify gaps in knowledge and skillsets Show less Owned/Managed an independent family owned publication business with a staff of seven and adistribution of over 100,000 books annually. Built clientele for a period of 13 years untilbusiness was acquired in 2008. Successfully built hundreds of strong relationships with small and medium sizedbusinesses across Saskatchewan and gave birth to the idea of a 2nd phone book invarious areas (Prince Albert & Area, Estevan Weyburn & Area, North Battleford,Meadow Lake & Area and Yorkton, Melville & Area). Accountable for layout design, proofing and pagination of four publications a year Responsible for staffing, performance management, sales and skill development. Show less

  • Senior Sales Manager

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2015

  • Owner/Manager

    Feb 1996 - Aug 2008
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  Sunny Days Care Home

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2017

  Business Owner

  Own and oversee the daily operations of Sunny Days Care Home. Acquired this existing carehome for the elderly in April 2010 and transitioned the facility into one of Prince Albert’s currentleaders in 24 hr senior care. Acquired 2 additional assisted living facilities in 2012 and transformed them into 24 hourcare facilities. Sold the additional 2 facilities in 2013/2014.

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  Reach Out Digital Media

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2019

  Business Owner

  We are a very tight knit team of creative professionals that are passionate about serving our clientele, and ensuring our customers get personalized and an honest individualized analysis of what their business needs are. Digital Marketing ConsultingSocial Media Consulting & ServicesBrand development; Graphic Design Website DevelopmentEmail MarketingProfessional Photography; Video Drones

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  Directwest

  Feb 2019 - now

  Digital Media Advisor

  Today we’re a digital marketing services company providing businesses with website designs, social media marketing, online listings, digital, direct mail/print advertising and reputation management. Everything you need to get on and stay on your customers’ radar; and get them knocking at your door. I proudly serve the Prince Albert, North Battleford & surrounding communities and am passionate about helping Saskatchewan business transition their business into this ever-changing online and digital space with a full 360 solution. Show less