Katie Howes
Vice President Sales at Spence Diamonds- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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GIA Certified
GIAJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
DCA Certified
Diamond Council Of AmericaJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
AdWords Advanced Display
GoogleOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
AdWords Advertising Fundamentals
GoogleOct, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Spence Diamonds
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Canada
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Sales
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Oct 2018 - Present
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Store Director
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2018
Directed and encouraged emerging Leaders, developing a goal-oriented mindset with accountability to personnel and assisted with the growth and expansion into the US market. Developed sales and customer service strategy, conducted a needs analysis and developed training courses for salespeople and clients increasing client engagementNotable Achievement• Increased annual sales by 22% over previous years• Accomplished 110% of YTD target• Recognized as #1 Store in Canada 2015-2018
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Diamond Consultant
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
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Tyco SimplexGrinnell
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Ireland
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Security and Investigations
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Executive
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2013 - 2014
Responsible for facilities in Healthcare and Education vertical, providing support to maintain their fire safety inspections.Notable Achievement• Grew existing business annual revenue by 15%• Self-directed territory and account management• Left due to Company Merger with Tyco Integrated Security
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Xerox
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Print Service Executive
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2010 - 2013
Worked with the Public Sector to help gain control of their desktop printer fleets Tasked with providing an accurate line of sight into their printing costs and improved productivity, environmental sustainability and security control.Notable Achievement• Top Sales Agent Nationally 2011 – Xerox Trip to Dublin, July 2011• Top Sales Agent Nationally 2012 – Xerox Trip to Costa Rica, October 2012• SPIN, Strategic Selling, Target Account Selling, Terrain Mapping
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Shaw Communications
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Canada
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative - Sales
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2007 - 2010
Responsible for delivering sales and managing cross-promotions of multiple product lines, in a sales team environmentNotable Achievement• Top sales agent across all Shaw networks Q3 2010• Achieved 189% on annual sales quota• Consistently achieved and exceeded established monthly sales quota
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Education
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Capilano University