I work for Gartner, the world’s largest and most sought after research firm focusing on technology and business change. Our 1,000+ expert analysts located all over the planet generate research and deliver objective advice to our clients about the most pressing and disruptive technology changes taking place in business and society. I lead growth efforts in New York for the Invest division of Gartner. We partner with Private Equity and Venture Capital investment professionals providing fundamental analysis on technology companies and market trends:Gartner Invest is the right resource if you are impacted by picking: -What technologies will (or will not) actually deliver the promised value- Which technology companies are over (or under) delivering against customers’ expectations- How emerging trends will (or will not) become mainstream

Responsible for sales and marketing efforts of Dow Jones products in New York.

Managed all sales and training for New York City Hedge Fund Clients and ProspectsProvide consultative sales approach and account management to Hedge Funds in New York City.Responsible for performing on site presentations to promote suite of products offered on the Bloomberg Professional Service.Develop new business prospects for ancillary product lines.

Managed all sales and marketing activities for Southeast Division that encompassed all major wirehouse firms in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi including; Conducted broker training and sales meetings to promote the sales of Transamerica variable annuities.Assisted Financial Advisors in obtaining new clients through client seminars focused on the need for retirement planning and wealth managementResponsible for creating and adhering to an annual business plan that is broken down into a number of parts; i.e. Sales production per month; number of contacts per day.

Conducted broker training and sales meetings to promote the sales of Travelers and MetLife variable annuities within the territory of OH, IN, KY and TN. The territory included Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley. Assisted Financial Advisors in obtaining new clients through client seminars focused on the need for retirement planning and wealth management.Increased sales from $28 million to $40 million

Retained assets of $60 million in 2002, and $75 million in 2003Mentored and led intense training program for new hires in the extensive product offerings, and cross-selling opportunities of TL&A within CitigroupWorked directly with clients and advisors on consolidating assets to Travelers Life and Annuity through Qualified Rollovers, 90-24 transfers, and 1035 exchanges