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Chicago, Il, Us

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

CommonLook is now Allyant - your single-source provider for accessibility tools and services, providing you access to even more accessibility solutions spanning print and digital document remediation, document remediation software, and digital accessibility auditing.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

Partnering with CommonLook has significant advantages-- one of the biggest is ensuring document accessibility as mandated by law. Accessibility-related lawsuits and complaint letters are on the rise. My job as a consultant is to help clients mitigate the risk of exposure for not being accessible. We do that by providing a suite of professional services, software and training designed to deliver guaranteed compliance with the leading accessibility standards and as a result-- piece of mind.CommonLook is the only remediation service that utilizes the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' HHS Standard to check for compliance. If you represent a health care provider or health insurance company this is a big deal for you, since HHS' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all its contractors to be compliant with their standard. We also support Section 508, WCAG 2.0 AA, and PDF/UA.Nearly everyone has a role in accessibility-- content authors, managers and supervisors to name a few.Not sure where you stand? Feeling overwhelmed? Need assistance getting compliant? Connect with me and we'll go from there.

Provide consulting, property management, voice-over and fundraising support services

Brought on to help launch the services of this Big Data software startup to Chicago area and midwestern clients. Our Share Your Experience software allows clients to encourage customer feedback and loyalty while simultaneously having visibility of their mentions across the internet and social media in real time.

Recruited to help expand PPS' merchant services business into the Chicago area. Responsibilities include lead generation, account acquisition and management.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Responsible for growth and maintenance of about 50 named accounts, plus net new business development. Managed all aspects of customer experience including contract renewals and negotiations. Provided change management framework for clients in order for them to make the most of their investment. Maintained service excellence through pro-active account stewardship and regular client contact.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Formerly Print, Inc. -- acquired by PB August 2006 Recruited to help run top-ranked Chicago office of then Inc. 500 managed-print services firm. Handled day-to-day sales operations. Performed all pre-sales, post-sales, training and office management functions. * Managed territories and prospect list of 3,000-plus target accounts * Performed over 150 detailed site audits determined requirements and identified possible engagement scenarios* Supervised over 100 client installations and trained 8,000-plus users on newly installed equipment within newly created governance models* Engineered order processing best practices initiative that decreased turnaround time, increased order accuracy and reduced charge-backs by 65%* Oversaw 100% of post-acquisition office move across town with zero downtime

Sold document management solutions, including hardware, software, services and leasing to medium (100-1000 employees) and large (1,000-plus employees) accounts. Hired to aid planned transition from strictly transactional sales approach to a consultative one. Utilized document workflow analysis to propose more efficient and cost effective strategies to both existing and target accounts. * Accomplished 70% net new placement ratio and 18% competitive replacement ratio during tenure* Attained 100% account penetration with 15% monthly savings to customer

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Promoted twice in three years, earning larger and more lucrative territories with each position. Drove demand for business printers, software, services and supplies from resellers in assigned territories. Exceeded quota monthly. Effectively used marketing development funds to create and manage sales programs and maximize ROI. Channel Application Specialist, $75M 6-state (IL, IN, WI, MI, MO, AR) territory. Developed and led training sessions and demonstrations of specialty printing applications in support of vertical sales strategies. Earned Fast Start Bonus for Q1 and Achieved Channel Champion Award, 2001. Conducted first workflow study for the channel, resulting in 22% savings to and brand share increase from reseller of 315% over prior year.Regional Account Manager, $15M 3-state (IL, IN, WI) territory. Wrote business plans and conducted joint sales calls. Trained channel partner sales teams to build mindshare. Achieved top-performing 121% of quota in down year. Grew average sales per reseller by over 300%. Grew share 2%. Earned Difference Maker award. Attained 2000 Achiever's Club. Reseller Marketing Representative, $11M 2-state (IL, WI) territory. Led successful demand generation effort into all resellers in territory. Turned around previously under-performing territory in 6 months. Earned two Fast Start Bonuses and first-ever Director's Award.

Hired as product manager quickly promoted to launch and direct independent operating division. Led operations, P&L, sales, marketing, product development, and license negotiation / acquisition. Built global sales organization and distribution channel. * Boosted sales volume 1086% over 5 years while growing net profits from a loss to 21%* Consistently achieved double and triple-digit sales growth.

Liaised with marketing and information systems to assist the development of tools for field sales. Conceived and promoted new database marketing initiative that identified 1st year revenue opportunity of $650M. Spearheaded a number of improvements that increased database reliability, streamlined access to information and reduced project turnaround time by 20%.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Promoted rapidly through positions as Marketing Support Assistant, Direct Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Support Assistant. Increased response rate of national print ads by 15%. Led 160 business-partner seminars, creating $4M in new business. Designed logo used by 18 branches.