Dr. Nora Gold

Jewish Fiction .net

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

Marrow, Fields of Exile, The Dead Man

Book Author

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Writer In Residence

Scholar in Residence 

McMaster University

Associate Professor

Dr. Nora Gold is an editor, former professor, and the author of three books of fiction. The first, Marrow and Other Stories, won a Canadian Jewish Book Award and was praised by Alice Munro. Fields of Exile won the 2015 Canadian Jewish Literary Award and praise from both Cynthia Ozick and Irwin Cotler. Gold’s most recent book, The Dead Man, received glowing reviews, including from the Los Angeles Review of Books, and won a Canada Council translation grant, resulting in The Dead Man being published in Hebrew. An excerpt of this novel was also translated into Hungarian and appeared in a prominent literary journal in Hungary. 

Gold, at one time a social worker and a tenured social work professor, was also, for six years, the Writer-in-Residence at the Centre for Women’s Studies at OISE/University of Toronto. In addition, she is the founder and editor-in-chief of Jewish Fiction .net (www.jewishfiction.net), a prestigious online literary journal that publishes first-rate Jewish-themed fiction from around the world, either written in English or translated into English from 18 languages. To date, Jewish Fiction .net has published 500 works of fiction that were never before published in English, including fiction by eminent authors like Elie Wiesel. Jewish Fiction .net has readers in 140 countries. For more details about Dr. Gold, visit www.noragold.com.

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Self Employed

Sales Performance Coach and Mentor with Retail BtoC experience and training. Sales Leadership Coach and Mentor helping Sales Leaders become more confident and effective.  My motto is "helping convert sales resistance to sales openness to consider!"

Training Coaching & Mentoring

Will Slattery CSP w/ Distinction and Associates Ltd.

Sales Performance Coach

Commissioner Of Oaths ~ Alberta

eLeaderTech Inc.

Canadian Agent

Auto Careers Group

Account Executive

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services

Certified Instructor / Facilitator for groups and or one on one Coaching sessions for Finance & Insurance Professionals from the east coast to the west coast of Canada with the exception of Quebec. These training sessions / workshops consist of (1) , (2) , (3) and (5)  day events. One on One individual Coaching One day or less.

National Trainer Coach

Lions Gate Marketing

I was the National Training Manager for LGM.  I headed up the newly formed division within LGM, and I was responsible for the on going training of our Dealer Clients on maketing our OEM and LGM suite of products, along with LGM's internal staff through LGM University.

National Training Manager

Industrial Alliance

Built and established the Training Department into a reputable, viable division which required rapid expansion and the recruitment of two additional Sales Trainers .
Accountable for indirectly generating revenue for automobiles, RV dealers, recreation, cycle, and heavy truck dealership clients by training them to boost their sales ability and presenting skills.in a highly competitive sector and consistently exceeding sales quotas by 120% per annum.
Prepare and facilitate 2 to 5day intensive training sessions to groups varying between 5 and 30. Recognized for numerous positive testimonials for outstanding facilitation and curriculum development.
Conceived and developed the curriculum sales tools, materials, and MS PowerPoint presentations using data gathered from numerous resources.
Chosen to facilitated a workshop entitled, “The Strategic Role of the Sales &amp; F&amp;I Professionals in Building Profits” for top performing professionals at the American RVDA Convention &amp; Expo in Las Vegas in September 2008 and again at the Atlantic RVDA Winter Conference in January 2009. Again in 2009, was selected and facilitated two workshops at the ARVDA Conference &amp; Expo in Las Vegas entitled ‘WOW’ “A Global Strategy to Increase Profits”. Then a Guest Speaker at the Manitoba RVDA Conference and a workshop facilitator at the 2009 Canadian RVDA Convention &amp; Expo in Victoria.
Awarded the prestigious Diamond and Emerald ring for outstanding service and sales generation; only one issued in Canada per annum.
Manage a large territory stretching from St. Johns, Newfoundland to Vancouver Island with the exception of the Province of Quebec.
Attend industry related conferences and trade shows across North America to gain knowledge, network, and represent Industrial Alliance Pacific Financial Group to enhance their brand.
Wrote several articles for publication in National Automotive and RV Magazines and year end reviews.

National Performance Specialist

Davis Pontiac Buick GMC

Lead Finance and Insurance Manager at the dealership, responsible for helping customers make informed decisions in their buying experience, helping them protect their investment and their 'good name and credit'.

Lead Business Manager

McDonald Chev

Was hired as the New and the Used Vehicle Sales Manager. While I was employed by the McDonald's I was sent through the GM Course for Sales Manages facilitated by GM College. My duties included ordering of new inventory, purchasing used inventory from the Auction, desking deals, managing the Sales Staff, and maintaining a positive relationship between the front end staff and the back end operation.

General Sales Manager

As a seasoned Automotive Sales Associate, I bring over three decades of Sales Professionalism utilizing a Consultative Selling Process to the Automotive and RV industries. I specialize in assisting Sales Associates in both Fixed Operation and Variable Operations, as well as Business Office Associates in the F&I Office.

Many in the automotive industry face the challenge of overcoming consumer resistance to sales. My expertise lies in providing a path to openness and consideration through a Consultative Selling Approach.

With a designation as a CSP with Distinction from the Canadian Professional Sales Association, coupled with extensive Automotive-specific training and retail experience, I am well-equipped to solve these challenges effectively.

By working with me, Sales Associates can expect more successful interactions with potential buyers, ultimately leading to increased sales and a brighter future in the industry.

My name is Will Slattery, a Certified Professional Sales graduate driven by a passion for helping others excel in the Sales Profession. If you are seeking to enhance your sales performance and connect better with consumers, reach out today to discover how I can help you achieve your full potential and make informed decisions. Let's connect and elevate your sales game together!403 308-5934 or willslatterycsp@gmail.com

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Dr. Nora Gold

William (Will) Slattery CSP with Distinction, CSL, AMVIC License

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