Jennifer Laurin
About Jennifer Laurin
Jennifer Laurin serves as a Senior Licensing Specialist at Long View Systems in Calgary, Alberta, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in IT asset management and vendor management, she specializes in Microsoft licensing and collaborates with sales teams to support customer needs.
Work at Long View Systems
Jennifer Laurin has served as a Senior Licensing Specialist at Long View Systems in Calgary since 2016. In this role, she focuses on managing and driving key renewals for Microsoft Agreements, ensuring that critical deadlines and true-up metrics are met. She delivers essential Microsoft product roadmap, licensing, and financial content to customers, enhancing their understanding of software solutions. Laurin also provides pre-sales support to Account Managers and customers, facilitating effective communication regarding licensing and solutions for major software vendors.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Laurin held various positions that contributed to her expertise in licensing and asset management. She worked at WestJet as a Coordinator for IT Assets and License Management from 2005 to 2008. She then joined Suncor Energy, where she served as an IS Software Asset Analyst from 2008 to 2009 and later as an IS Vendor Management Analyst from 2009 to 2010. Laurin also worked at Husky Energy as an IS Senior Vendor Manager from 2014 to 2016, further developing her skills in vendor management and software licensing.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Laurin has a solid educational background in information technology asset management and purchasing management. She studied at the International Association Of Information Technology Asset Managers from 2007 to 2014. Additionally, she attended Mount Royal University for 11 months in 2014 and completed a four-year program at Mount Royal University from 2009 to 2013. Laurin also studied at the University of Calgary, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1992 to 1996. Her expertise includes managing software licensing, vendor relationships, and providing strategic support to sales teams.
Professional Skills
Jennifer Laurin possesses a range of professional skills that enhance her effectiveness in her role. She specializes in managing software renewals and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements. Laurin engages with local sales teams to collaboratively sell into sales territories and customer accounts. She builds and maintains strong partnerships with local software vendors' account teams, which is essential for successful vendor management. Her experience with major software vendors, including Microsoft and Cisco, allows her to provide valuable insights and support to clients.