Craig Cruikshank, MBA
About Craig Cruikshank, MBA
Craig Cruikshank, MBA, is a Manager of Finance at TELUS Business Solutions and a Project Advisor at Queen's University, with extensive experience in strategic planning and customer experience management.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Craig Cruikshank is currently serving as the Manager of Finance at TELUS Business Solutions in Calgary, Canada. In this role, he focuses on developing and retaining high-performance teams, driving profitable sales growth, and ensuring operations excellence. Additionally, Craig holds a position as Project Advisor at Queen's University, where he coaches and mentors MBA students in developing new ventures or management consulting business plans.
Previous Positions
Craig Cruikshank has an extensive professional background, having held various managerial roles in reputable organizations. He served as Alberta Co-Chair for Spectrum at TELUS from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, he was a Member of the Board of Directors at HIV Community Link in Calgary from 2013 to 2017. Craig also garnered valuable experience as a Store Manager at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2010 to 2012 and as a General Manager at Sears Canada, where he worked for ten years from 2000 to 2010.
Education and Academic Background
Craig Cruikshank holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Queen's University, specializing in Marketing Strategy. He completed this degree between 2011 and 2013. His academic expertise supports his professional endeavors and his current role as a Project Advisor at Queen's, where he mentors Executive and full-time MBA students.
Expertise and Specializations
With a robust career in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Craig Cruikshank specializes in driving profitable sales growth and operations excellence. His expertise also extends to strategic planning and customer experience management, making him a valuable asset in various management and advisory roles. Craig is well-regarded for his ability to develop and retain high-performance teams, which aligns with his focus on coaching and mentoring in his current academic and professional capacities.