Business Development at SARAFINCHIN Consulting Engineers
Toronto, Canada Area
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- Business Development at SARAFINCHIN Consulting Engineers
- Past
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- Co Founder at Top Knot Braids
- Business Development and Market Strategy Associate at 2G Robotics
- Online Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Soccerworld Polson Pier
- Online Marketer at Marketing Chefs
- Market Research Analyst Summer Position at Future Strategies Inc
- Education
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- Aarhus Universitet
- University of Waterloo
- University of Guelph
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Stephanie Hecimovich’s Summary
My goal is to become a Business Development Manager within the next 5 years, whether in an intrapreneurial role within a large organization or working with a start-up company. I believe in focusing on innovation and creativity to help transform ideas into profitable ventures within the organization.
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Specialties:
Business Development in the Technology Sector, Market Strategy and Online Marketing.
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Experience
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Business Development
SARAFINCHIN Consulting Engineers
(Privately Held; Environmental Services industry)
October 2009 — Present (3 months)
Sarafinchin Associates provide Geotechnical engineering services globally.
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Co Founder
Top Knot Braids
(Consumer Goods industry)
May 2005 — November 2009 (4 years 7 months)
I am the Co Founder of a successful online equestrian website focusing on sales of our educational DVD. Top Knot Braids was founded in 2006 to teach aspiring equestrians about preparing equines for competition, and has since developed a professional DVD to teach our services. The company broke even within the first year of operation and has been enjoying steady weekly sales since.
I participate actively in the development and management of the website, search engine optimization, online marketing and business development. -
Business Development and Market Strategy Associate
2G Robotics
(Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
September 2008 — July 2009 (11 months)
In conjunction with my Graduate education, I worked with 2G Robotics as part of a practicum over the year.
- Developed market strategy and preformed business development for a technology startup company. Created a business plan for their underwater laser scanning robot
- Attended industry tradeshows for underwater robotics attending the booth and acquiring field trial candidates
- Delivered presentations for investors, and assisted in raising grant funding
- Developed sales leads and contacts for high tech low volume sales -
Online Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Soccerworld Polson Pier
(Entertainment industry)
May 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Summer student position worked two summers at Polson Pier Toronto.
- Proposed and executed an online strategy & marketing communications plan, including blogs, web content, press releases & website optimization
- Promoted and raised sponsorship for Canada's largest beach soccer tournament.
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Online Marketer
Marketing Chefs
(Market Research industry)
May 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 4 months)
- Managed company website content and blog
- Worked on client website optimization, online strategy and web promotions
- Wrote press releases, web content, designed mail blast emails, assisted with focus groups and conducted market research.
- Assisted in primary market research for clients conducting qualitative focus studies for a large Canadian Pharmacy. -
Market Research Analyst Summer Position
Future Strategies Inc
(Privately Held; Market Research industry)
May 2006 — September 2006 (5 months)
- Assisted head programmer managing databases and server
- Conducted telephone research studies
- Assisted in created a master sales funnel forecast year revenue
- Aligned marketing client files white papers, case studies and proposals
- Edited and created proposal templates
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Education
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Aarhus Universitet
ESSAM , European Management , 2009 — 2009
European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) offers professionals and MBA students from diverse cultural backgrounds a chance to work together and explore the future in an international environment. ESSAM is centred around three major components which combine to offer the participants the big picture; Europe and Management, the electives and a multi team consulting project. The teaching process is a mix of
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University of Waterloo
MBET , Masters of Business,Entrepreneurship & Technology , 2008 — 2009
The Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program is designed for bright, ambitious, creative, innovative team players who can demonstrate they have what it takes to excel as an entrepreneur. MBET is a focused program; it is designed to appeal to individuals who see their future as creators of new business ventures as well as intrapreneurs who need the skills to successfully mobilize new innovations within existing organizations.
MBET is the degree that produces graduates who are set apart from their colleagues in general business programs by emphasizing technological, innovative and entrepreneurial energies that are the foundation of the University of Waterloo's world renowned reputation.
MBET is very different from an MBA. The program has been designed specifically to fill a market need for individuals with the business acumen to successfully move ideas and innovations into commercial practice.- Activities and Societies:
- Junior Achievement
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University of Guelph
Bachelors of Commerce , Commerce, Majoring in Marketing , 2004 — 2008
Captain of 7 Co-Ed Intermural Basketball Teams
- Activities and Societies:
- Guelph Economics Society
Additional Information
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Interests:
Equestrian Showjumping, Snowboarding, Squash, Reading
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Groups:
Tech Sales Program, Market Access Corporation, 2008-2009
Marketing Strategy and Business Development & Entrepreneurship program, OCE, 2008
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Toronto Entrepreneur Alliance -
University of Guelph Alumni -
Centre for Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology -
GlobeCampus New Grad Network
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Honors:
University of Guelph Deans Honours 2006-2007
1st- Ignition 1k Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition 2007
3rd- Wes Nicol Business Plan Competition 2008
1st - Launchpad 50K 2009
2nd- McMaster Innovation Fair 2008
Gamble Family Scholarship 2008
Waterloo Engineering Faculty Award of Academic Excellence 2008
Recipient, POTA Awards, Ontario Centres of Excellence, 2008-2009
Finalist, Agfa HealthCare Initiative Competition, 2008
Stephanie Hecimovich’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
