Janis Armstrong
Director of Business Development at STEP Canada | The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada)- Claim this Profile
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Joe Nishi
Janis is a proven meeting professional with a keen eye for detail and a track record of exceeding key performance indicators. I've negotiated 100's of contracts over the years and Janis is one of the best. A tough but fair negotiator, she always looks out for the best interests of her organization and clients and yet ensures that both parties feel good about the agreement in the end. I've known and worked with Janis for more than 15 years and have no hestitation in recommending Janis for any position that she thought was within her abilities.
Joe Nishi
Janis is a proven meeting professional with a keen eye for detail and a track record of exceeding key performance indicators. I've negotiated 100's of contracts over the years and Janis is one of the best. A tough but fair negotiator, she always looks out for the best interests of her organization and clients and yet ensures that both parties feel good about the agreement in the end. I've known and worked with Janis for more than 15 years and have no hestitation in recommending Janis for any position that she thought was within her abilities.
Joe Nishi
Janis is a proven meeting professional with a keen eye for detail and a track record of exceeding key performance indicators. I've negotiated 100's of contracts over the years and Janis is one of the best. A tough but fair negotiator, she always looks out for the best interests of her organization and clients and yet ensures that both parties feel good about the agreement in the end. I've known and worked with Janis for more than 15 years and have no hestitation in recommending Janis for any position that she thought was within her abilities.
Joe Nishi
Janis is a proven meeting professional with a keen eye for detail and a track record of exceeding key performance indicators. I've negotiated 100's of contracts over the years and Janis is one of the best. A tough but fair negotiator, she always looks out for the best interests of her organization and clients and yet ensures that both parties feel good about the agreement in the end. I've known and worked with Janis for more than 15 years and have no hestitation in recommending Janis for any position that she thought was within her abilities.
Experience
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STEP Canada | The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada)
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business Development
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Sep 2012 - Present
In this role I manage and direct the overall marketing, event, and communication strategy with goals of retention and growth in membership, STEP/TEP brand awareness, and revenues at national and branch levels; and continuous development of significant relationships between STEP Canada and STEP Worldwide, the Canadian branches, national committees, and key external organizations.
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Event Coordinator - Freelance
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2012
On contract basis, working with the STEP Canada CEO, Board, and staff, introduced innovative changes and improvements to how STEP produces its annual conference; resulting in 23% increase of attendees over 3 years, 17% increase in sponsorship $, and 35% increase in exhibitors, contributing to an increasing profit every year including record profit for 2011. Using 17+ years of professional experience and CMP accreditation (00-05) negotiated more favourable contracts with hotels, venues and suppliers; prepared and presented a $750G budget annually; generated and managed all communication with speakers and board; and created a production schedule for the planning committee and key staff mbrs for successful execution. Home-office based, excellent communication, organization and discipline were vital contributors to shared success. Enjoy a very high comfort and confidence level working with and for professionals in the fields of accounting, law, estate planning, and senior federal government officials.Specialties: Meeting and Event Management; Contract Negotiation
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Freelance Meeting Professional
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
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Conference Coordinator
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1989 - 2003
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