Dale Schaub
NAIT and NorQuest Executive in Residence at Edmonton Unlimited- Claim this Profile
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Maureen Easton
Dale is so passionate about helping entrepreneurs, business and organizations. He is always the first to jump on board with a local or regional project, regardless of the size. With his vast knowledge and dynamic personality it is an absolute privilege to work with him in any capacity. He is a great mentor, trainer, coach and idea generator, he will be an asset in any field he chooses!
Michelle Andrishak, CMC
Intellect, Empathy, Leadership, and Creative Thinking! Dale Schaub brings all of this and more to the table. His focus and commitment to excellence in his service of others are exceptional, his passion for seeing others succeed is evident. As a colleague, I've learned many profitable strategies from Dale, as a friend I've enjoyed his zest for life and a great sense of humour. Overall he is a valuable asset to any organization.
Maureen Easton
Dale is so passionate about helping entrepreneurs, business and organizations. He is always the first to jump on board with a local or regional project, regardless of the size. With his vast knowledge and dynamic personality it is an absolute privilege to work with him in any capacity. He is a great mentor, trainer, coach and idea generator, he will be an asset in any field he chooses!
Michelle Andrishak, CMC
Intellect, Empathy, Leadership, and Creative Thinking! Dale Schaub brings all of this and more to the table. His focus and commitment to excellence in his service of others are exceptional, his passion for seeing others succeed is evident. As a colleague, I've learned many profitable strategies from Dale, as a friend I've enjoyed his zest for life and a great sense of humour. Overall he is a valuable asset to any organization.
Maureen Easton
Dale is so passionate about helping entrepreneurs, business and organizations. He is always the first to jump on board with a local or regional project, regardless of the size. With his vast knowledge and dynamic personality it is an absolute privilege to work with him in any capacity. He is a great mentor, trainer, coach and idea generator, he will be an asset in any field he chooses!
Michelle Andrishak, CMC
Intellect, Empathy, Leadership, and Creative Thinking! Dale Schaub brings all of this and more to the table. His focus and commitment to excellence in his service of others are exceptional, his passion for seeing others succeed is evident. As a colleague, I've learned many profitable strategies from Dale, as a friend I've enjoyed his zest for life and a great sense of humour. Overall he is a valuable asset to any organization.
Maureen Easton
Dale is so passionate about helping entrepreneurs, business and organizations. He is always the first to jump on board with a local or regional project, regardless of the size. With his vast knowledge and dynamic personality it is an absolute privilege to work with him in any capacity. He is a great mentor, trainer, coach and idea generator, he will be an asset in any field he chooses!
Michelle Andrishak, CMC
Intellect, Empathy, Leadership, and Creative Thinking! Dale Schaub brings all of this and more to the table. His focus and commitment to excellence in his service of others are exceptional, his passion for seeing others succeed is evident. As a colleague, I've learned many profitable strategies from Dale, as a friend I've enjoyed his zest for life and a great sense of humour. Overall he is a valuable asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Strategizer Virtual Masterclass- Testing Business Ideas
StrategyzerMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Market Acceleration Program
GrowthXMar, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Edmonton Unlimited
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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NAIT and NorQuest Executive in Residence
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Oct 2020 - Present
Administered through TEC Edmonton and funded through the E-RIN (Edmonton Regional Innovation Network), I have two part-time contracts to work individually with NAIT and NorQuest. My work with NAIT will consist of working with the NAIT Mawji Centre to help with their programming, encourage a culture of entrepreneurship, and help students and faculty start businesses. NorQuest's focus will be on commercializing research and innovation with the intent of entrepreneurship, helping students and faculty start businesses, and launching training/ presentations/ events to encourage a culture of entrepreneurship. Accomplishments: -My startup program, called the Blue Book, received a $300,000 corporate grant to run for the next 3 years from TD Bank-Received a $15,000 grant from Alberta Innovates to run a startup program at NorQuest over the 2022-2023 fall and winter semesters
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One Punch Consulting
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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Owner
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Apr 2020 - Present
Providing services as a Consultant, specifically working with entrepreneurs, and service providers. My specialty is in starting businesses including building programs and presentations, legal steps to starting, grants and financing, basic bookkeeping, testing business ideas, marketing, etc. Providing services as a Consultant, specifically working with entrepreneurs, and service providers. My specialty is in starting businesses including building programs and presentations, legal steps to starting, grants and financing, basic bookkeeping, testing business ideas, marketing, etc.
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Business Link AB
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Canada
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Advisor/ Facilitator
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2020
• Provides business advice and support to business owners and startups over the Alberta region covering topics as diverse as business finance, regulations, accounting, marketing, sales and operations• Presented, hosted, and facilitated events, webinars and presentations to groups of up to 150 people. Other accomplishments include:o Represented Business Link on a variety of panels and interviews as an expert on subjects like starting a business, marketing, financing and cannabis regulationso Developed and researched financing options for small businesses then created a 28 page resource document for internal staff use. Converted that information into a presentation and webinar for clientso Assembled regulations, market research and consulting reports on starting a cannabis business, becoming an expert on the subject which led to presentations, consulting and networking opportunities o Acted as a mentor and advisor on a panel of accomplished business professionals for “Dragon’s Den” style events for up-and-coming entrepreneurso Organized and created an all-day business event for an Indigenous audience that was very well received in St. Paul. The event had over 80 people in attendance, 18 vendors, 13 speakers and coverage from local news mediao Worked with economic development officers, Chambers of Commerce and government to support and grow local startups and existing on businesses
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Rolled Alloys
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United States
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Mining
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200 - 300 Employee
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Account Manager/ Business Development
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
Grew my accounts up to 35% over previous years numbers making me one of the top 5 Rolled Alloys reps in North AmericaGenerated over $4,700,000 in quotes and $380,000 in new business conducting in person visits, email and phone callsTerritory covered over 180 oil and gas companies, machine shops and OEM accounts from BC to ManitobaResponsible for client relations, quote follow ups, new client expansion, and generating new business Grew my accounts up to 35% over previous years numbers making me one of the top 5 Rolled Alloys reps in North AmericaGenerated over $4,700,000 in quotes and $380,000 in new business conducting in person visits, email and phone callsTerritory covered over 180 oil and gas companies, machine shops and OEM accounts from BC to ManitobaResponsible for client relations, quote follow ups, new client expansion, and generating new business
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MarketStar
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United States
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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BlackBerry Market Manager
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Nov 2011 - May 2014
Responsible for Brand Development, Promotions Development, Event Support and Monitoring for all BlackBerry products in all wireless stores and wireless departments in Edmonton and surrounding areasTrained groups of up to 75 people at a time for up to 2-hour sessionsTerritory covers over 200 stores in Edmonton and surrounding areas: Examples include: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Best Buy, Future Shop, Glentel, The Source, Walmart and Superstore Responsible for Brand Development, Promotions Development, Event Support and Monitoring for all BlackBerry products in all wireless stores and wireless departments in Edmonton and surrounding areasTrained groups of up to 75 people at a time for up to 2-hour sessionsTerritory covers over 200 stores in Edmonton and surrounding areas: Examples include: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Best Buy, Future Shop, Glentel, The Source, Walmart and Superstore
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Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Account Consultant
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Advising businesses on Print, Website, SES, and Yellowpages.ca advertising in order to maximize the customers leads and maximize their return on investment. Advising businesses on Print, Website, SES, and Yellowpages.ca advertising in order to maximize the customers leads and maximize their return on investment.
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Distributor, Owner/ Operator
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Jan 2005 - Mar 2011
Managed 39 locations providing stock, merchandising, supply management, and sales support. Ensured continuous client satisfaction and expanded business. Operated my own business while maintaining stock levels and promotional integrity. Responsible for a territory size which had sales of approximately $500 000/ year. Territory included grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations and drug stores. Managed 39 locations providing stock, merchandising, supply management, and sales support. Ensured continuous client satisfaction and expanded business. Operated my own business while maintaining stock levels and promotional integrity. Responsible for a territory size which had sales of approximately $500 000/ year. Territory included grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations and drug stores.
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Outside Distribution Representative
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2004 - 2004
Sourced and secured new accounts, coordinated with multiple suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of supplies. Sourced and secured new accounts, coordinated with multiple suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of supplies.
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Sales Associate
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
Operated in a high-pressure sales environment overcoming objections, closing sales and resolving customer complaints and concerns. Responsible for customer follow up and service. Operated in a high-pressure sales environment overcoming objections, closing sales and resolving customer complaints and concerns. Responsible for customer follow up and service.
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Sales Associate
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2003 - 2003
Gave customers detailed presentations on various products and concepts. Closed sales and finalized the sales process in a retail environment. Gave customers detailed presentations on various products and concepts. Closed sales and finalized the sales process in a retail environment.
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Sales and Marketing Administrator
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
Provided inside sales support to the in home sales staff including performing presentations, providing quotes, coordinating jobs, organizing installers, receiving and billing. Provided inside sales support to the in home sales staff including performing presentations, providing quotes, coordinating jobs, organizing installers, receiving and billing.
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Purchasing and Warehousing
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Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
Administer inventory requests and ensure inventory is delivered efficiently between various branches in Alberta as well as handle various warehousing duties throughout different positions with the company Administer inventory requests and ensure inventory is delivered efficiently between various branches in Alberta as well as handle various warehousing duties throughout different positions with the company
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Education
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2019 -
University of Calgary
Business Investment Attraction -
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University of Calgary
Business Retention and Expansion -
2019 -
University of Calgary
Economic Development: Establishing the Foundation -
2018 - 2018
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Corporate Finance Course -
2017 - 2017
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
ECommerce Course -
1995 - 1997
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Marketing, Business Administration -
1992 - 1995
John Paul II High School
GED
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