Jesse Schell
About Jesse Schell
Jesse Schell is a Senior Project Manager at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with a diverse background in operations and field management. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Economics from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Culinary Arts from the University of the Fraser Valley.
Company
Jesse Schell is currently employed at TELUS, where he holds the position of Senior Project Manager. TELUS is a telecommunications company based in Canada.
Title
Jesse Schell serves as a Senior Project Manager at TELUS. His role involves overseeing significant projects and managing operations within the company.
Professional Experience at TELUS
Jesse Schell has held multiple roles at TELUS over the years. He was an Operations Manager/Project Manager between 2017 and 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. Before that, he served as Operations Manager/Field Construction Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Surrey, British Columbia. He began his career at TELUS as a Field Manager/New Hire Prime/Technician from 2011 to 2015 in Surrey, British Columbia.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining TELUS, Jesse Schell was self-employed as a Home Renovations General Contractor from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he worked at the City of Surrey as a Lead Hand for nine years, from 1999 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Schell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Economics from Simon Fraser University, which he completed over 11 years from 1998 to 2009. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2005.
Achievements at TELUS
Jesse Schell developed the 'Self Install' TV, Internet, & Voice service for consumer Fibre customers at TELUS. He managed a capital budget of $14 million, hired and developed a team of 7 individuals, and managed 5 vendors. His initiatives led to a 5-10% increase in customer penetration, resulting in an annual ARPU increase of $2.2 million. In 2020, he decreased OPEX by $4.3 million and CAPEX by $8.4 million, largely due to renegotiating labor contracts and streamlining materials. He also achieved the milestone of establishing the first self-installation program on fiber prior to customer occupancy.