Carolyn McEwen

Experience

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  Rogers Communications

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1999

  Sales/Sales Management

  Began career at Call-Net Enterprises which became Sprint Canada, and ultimately Rogers CommunicationHeld successively responsible positions in Marketing (Product Manager), Agency Manager (Channel Sales), Retention Manager (Recurring Revenue) and Sales Manager (New Revenue) during a time of tremendous industry growth, change, and restructuring

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  Anixter

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Divisional Sales Manager

  Led and managed the “End User” sales group responsible for influencing key stakeholders (architects, engineering companies) to specify our products in new construction projects, and for selling directly to large corporate customers engaged in facilities projects

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  Bell

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

  Regional Sales Manager (BC,AB,ON)

  Regional Sales Manager for Bell Conferencing, offering audio, video and web conferencing to Enterprise businesses in BC, Alberta and Ontario. Led a team of 20 sales professionals in 3 provinces to exceed revenue growth and retention metrics during a time of significant price erosion and industry restructuring.

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  The "Go To" Person

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  Consultant/Owner

  Self-employed Consultant providing services in two key areas:* interim sales and marketing services to clients in the telecommunications/technology sector* contract facilitator/trainer for a national organization delivering workshops that equipped, inspired and held participants accountable to achieve specific goals during a three month period

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  McMaster University

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Assistant Director

  McMaster University’s Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) is one of Canada’s largest and leading providers of academic certificate and diploma programs, professional development education, and corporate training programs. Responsible for all strategic, developmental, financial, academic, and operational aspects of a diverse portfolio of Professional Development, Corporate and Custom Training Programs.

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  Sheridan College

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Associate Dean

  As Associate Dean, I led the academic, strategic, and operational initiatives for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree and Post Graduate Programs in Marketing, Advertising, Business Analysis, Project Management, International Business and Supply Chain.

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2023

  Professional Freelancer

  Semi-retired, self-employed freelance professional, focused on meeting short-term needs of organizations in the areas of:• Leadership/Project Management: Developing and Leading Projects• Curriculum Development, Quality Reviews, Alignment Audits• Program Ideation and Concept Research