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Jill Cooper

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Executive Director at Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce
📍 Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

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.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Jill shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Jill cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

Meet The Board | Bridgewater Chamber. Featured in Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce (official website)
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Dalhousie University
Master of Architecture - MArch
Dalhousie University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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