Jill Cooper

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Executive Director at Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Jill Cooper is the Executive Director of the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce, bringing extensive experience as an entrepreneur and artist. A Dalhousie University architecture graduate, she previously had a 15-year career as an award-winning television set designer in Toronto for networks like CTV and TSN before co-owning an art gallery in Chicago.

As a professional artist, Jill focuses on oil paintings of women and waves, inspired by growing up in a coastal village. Her work explores themes of freedom, strength, and joy. She is a champion for women in art and business, often displaying her work at shows along Nova Scotias South Shore.

She transitioned from designing television sets for major Canadian networks to becoming a full-time artist and community business leader in Nova Scotia.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Community Collaboration
As Executive Director of the local Chamber of Commerce, she is passionate about fostering local business growth and connecting creativity with opportunity on the South Shore.
Women in Business
Her professional headline identifies her as a "Champion for Women in Art & Business, " and her artwork often features strong female figures.
Creative Entrepreneurship
Her career combines art and business, from owning a gallery in Chicago to her current role supporting local entrepreneurs and her own professional art practice.

Media Appearances

Meet The Board | Bridgewater Chamber. Featured in Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce (official website)

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Work History

4-2025
Executive Director at Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce
1-2016
Professional Artist at Jill Cooper Artist
6-2010 - 12-2016
Owner at Framing & Art Gallery
9-1997 - 6-2009
Production Designer - broadcast television at

Education

Bachelor's degree from Dalhousie University
Master of Architecture - MArch from Dalhousie University

More Information

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Exp : 27 Location : Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director at Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce
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Insights For Selling To Jill

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jill is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jill

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jill move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Jill take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jill

Personality Compatibility


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