Raymond Dowse

Experience

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  Niverville Insurance

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Purchased the office with a partner and over the course of 6 years developed a great team of brokers and implemented a business plan that successfully transitioned the small brokerage into a rapidly growing organization. Personally managed and grew a commercial book of business.

  • President

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  • Sales & Service

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
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  Dowse Property Management

  Jan 2005 - now

  Owner

  Ownership & management of residential rental propertieswww.dowsepropertymanagement.com

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  BSI Insurance Brokers LTD

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2014

  CSO / Sales & Marketing Manager

  Was a member of the senior executive team as Chief Sales Officer and was key in the complete company restructure and the development of a highly engaged organization. Was also responsible in whole or in part for:-Direct supervisor to the Commercial Sales Team & Personal Lines Sales Team establishing the model, accountability measures, targets, scaling, benchmarks, growth strategies, and department vision. -Development and implementation of company profit sharing program & performance management mechanisms -Vision. Identifying opportunities & development of strategies and workflows for successful implementation-Development and management of the company marketing department-Development & implementation of a commercial account management hub-Responsible for overall company growth and growth initiatives Show less

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  Main Street Heated Mini Storage

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2024

  Owner

  Offering Heated Indoor mini storage rental space - watch for details on our upcoming expansion in 2020 that will offer NEW storage options within a gated compound conveniently located on Main Street in Niverville!www.nivervilleindoorstorage.ca

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  Dowse Ventures Inc.

  Jan 2015 - now

  Owner

  Working in the development of new and existing business opportunities as well as commercial property ownership & development focused in Niverville and surrounding region. Contact me regarding commercial occupancy opportunities for NEW commercial retail projects in both the West Side and Downtown Niverville!www.dowseventures.com

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  The Citizen

  Jul 2015 - now

  Owner

  Part of a great team of very talented individuals who came together to develop and operate The Citizen newspaper & website. We are recognized by Canada Post as a regional publication, and are proud to be the source of local news in our area.With a website that provides daily news updates and traffic in excess of 20,000 pageviews per month plus a monthly physical newspaper distribution to 6000 local homes, The Citizen is a great and affordable way to promote and market your business to the residents and businesses throughout the region! www.nivervillecitizen.com Show less

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  HUB International

  Feb 2017 - now

  Business Development Manager

  Excited to be part of the HUB International team of professionals operating in the role of Business Development Manager. HUB provides a unique approach to the marketplace offering products & services of an international insurance brokerage through our network of local offices that support our communities and create local jobs! Pleased to have a full service branch location at 106 Main Street in Niverville, MB; the heart of the fastest growing region in the province! The team at HUB is pleased to help service the growing insurance needs of area businesses, farmers and residents. Show less