60Susan Blouin has dedicated over thirty years to spearheading initiatives within Fortune 500 companies, skillfully merging strategy, sales, and business development to drive growth and new revenue streams for national and global enterprise accounts. Her leadership abilities have been critical in achieving outstanding results in complex sales environments and solution developments. Notably, she led the development of a pioneering wellness community in South Algonquin, Canada, marking a significant milestone in her varied career.
In 2009, Elise Blouin assumed the CEO role at Portfolio Management Holdings, a Canadian organization where she was instrumental in strategic planning and launching key initiatives. One of her significant projects during this tenure was the creation of the Nomi Resort Club, a $50 million venture. This luxury retreat features 51 units, 1,800 feet of prime waterfront property on Benoir Lake, and spans 850 acres of picturesque terrain. She envisioned and brought to fruition the resort, offering its members a blend of luxury living and immersive natural experiences, a testament to her visionary leadership.
Her involvement with Nomi Resort extended beyond its initial development; she was pivotal in its redevelopment and strategic management to enhance its sales appeal and rental opportunities. Her project management and development efforts were crucial in securing the necessary funding to support the resort’s business restructuring.
Susan Elizabeth (Elise) Blouin's impact was also felt in her strategic execution of growth plans, which resulted in more than $4 million in investments. She also facilitated project build-outs and sophisticated deal structures for various companies. She organized a professional services group to oversee consulting engagements and manage complex financial transactions, significantly contributing to the company’s growth and operational efficiency.
Her role extended to innovating sales strategies across various financial products and sectors, improving lead generation, and driving new business sales through strategic social enterprise solutions.
During her two-year stint at Symantec Corporation in Canada, where she served as Executive Director of Sales Operations, Elise Blouin managed complex, non-standard deals that maximized company revenues and enhanced field sales operations. Her adept handling of the sales process led to significant contracts with major clients, including a $10 million agreement with Rogers Communications.
Before Symantec, as Vice President of Contact Centre Sales Practice at Omega Performance, Blouin demonstrated her expertise in sales management and customer engagement strategies, enhancing the company’s performance and client satisfaction.
Her earlier career at Bell Canada as Director and later Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions Sales was marked by significant success. She consistently surpassed sales targets and played a key role in securing major contracts that substantially increased the company’s revenue, such as a notable $30 million contract with Scotiabank for various technology solutions.
Blouin's accomplishments continued at AT&T, where she was Director of Strategic Alliance Partners and Senior Manager of Complex Deals, Enterprise. In these roles, she achieved impressive sales targets, secured substantial contracts, and led strategic negotiations for global solutions, including a standout $140 million global services agreement.
Additionally, Blouin’s tenure at Nortel Networks as Senior Manager, Program Management Global Network Services, was distinguished by her leadership in managing significant network service projects and implementing strategic mergers, notably enhancing operational efficiencies across multiple sites.
Her board membership and role as Commissions Director for Information Management Systems & Library in the City of Mississauga showcased her commitment to leveraging technology for community benefit. She played a vital role in partnering with Microsoft to modernize the technological infrastructure of the local library, significantly enhancing service delivery to the community.
Educationally, Blouin's background is robust, with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario and an Executive MBA from Athabasca University, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to excel in her professional endeavors.
Throughout her career, Susan Blouin has demonstrated her ability to lead and innovate within the corporate sector and her commitment to community development and technological advancement, establishing herself as a distinguished leader and visionary.