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Denver, Co, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

• Orchestrated the Google partnership at Oracle Advertising, showcasing exceptional ability in cultivating lucrative alliances and enhancing company profitability.• Pioneered Oracle's entry into a new partner category (SSPs & Curation Platforms), creating incremental revenue streams and diversifying the partnership portfolio.• Collaborated with Sr. Sales Leadership ​​to develop and implement GTM strategies to drive partner-sourced pipeline in key verticals, aligning with company objectives.• Formulated and executed a strategic alliances program with key Google ecosystem partners to counteract potential revenue loss, securing continuous customer value and reinforcing Oracle's ecosystem stability.• Selected to participate in the Corporate Architecture Leadership Development Series run by Senior Oracle Executive Leaders.

San Jose, Ca, Us

• Responsible for the development of strategic revenue-driving cloud & channel partnerships programs.• Spearheaded the Google Cloud partnership, successfully launching TapClicks products on the GCP Marketplace, thereby enhancing product visibility and adoption.• Cultivated strategic relationships with Google BigQuery, Google Marketing Platform, and GoogleAds teams, driving significant platform feature enhancements through effective cross-functional collaboration.• Innovated and launched TapClicks' inaugural Reseller Program, generating partner sourced revenue within the first 6 months, demonstrating exceptional capability in creating and growing profitable partnerships.

Consulted for mid market clients on technology integrations, data-driven strategy, and sales planning. Delivered solutions in strategic planning, paid media, and digital platform development, refining expertise in partnership management and business development.• Revamped search advertising strategy for Breckenridge-Wynkoop Restaurant Group, including the execution of Google search campaigns for a portfolio of 10+ retail locations.• Managed paid media investment and digital reputation optimization for residential real estate developer Alpine Investments, establishing KPIs and routine reporting plan to measure delivery against company goals.• Conceptualized and executed an equity crowdfunding campaign for iconic Carbon Cafe and Habit Doughnut Dispensary that raised $90k for company expansion.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Led strategic partnerships with 3 of the top 5 revenue-producing mobile commerce merchants on the Ibotta platform, surpassing the team revenue target of $3.4MM (124% vs. quota) in the first 3 quarters.• Renegotiated client economics for travel merchant partners resulting in a 40% increase in new user acquisition and an average 3% sustained lift in Gross Booking Value.• Collaborated with the Dir. of Business Intelligence on the planning and distribution of a new set of internal data dashboards that would contribute to a 50% increase in marketing participation.• Led the strategy and creation of a competitive analysis team to assist in product roadmap planning and overall business strategy.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Led strategic partnerships with top strategic CPG accounts, achieving strong performance against revenue targets and driving $2.2MM in revenue in 2017 (93% vs. quota).• Collaborated with product, design & engineering on the creation of new products to solve key client pain points.• Grew Time Inc. revenue by 60% YOY by collaborating with internal legal counsel, FP&A and Time Inc. procurement on the pricing structure and negotiation of annual preferred partnership agreements.• Modified the sales onboarding process by leading a series of training sessions decreasing seller ramp up by 2 weeks.• Initiated and assisted in the overhaul of all sales materials, increasing the efficiency of sellers and decreasing strain on creative resources.

San Francisco, California, Us

• SaaS team lead responsible for the strategy, planning and delivery of an innovative customer relationship management and mobile marketing automation platform.• Instrumental in securing launch partnerships with MasterCard and Taco Bell, annual service agreements worth $1.8MM.• Interim product manager during the MasterCard Priceless Surprises App launch, responsible for leading technical client calls, scope change, QA, testing and SLA negotiation.• Led the business development process from lead generation through deal negotiation, including presentation creation and pitching to C-Suite Executives.• Reported directly to the CEO and made regular board meeting appearances providing business unit analysis, revenue forecasts and product recommendations.

Independent consultant for creative tech firms in the media and advertising vertical. Worked directly with company founders and CEOs of innovative early-stage startups to craft and execute go-to-market strategies to penetrate key accounts and drive sales.Clients included:• Sprout Inc. / Ad-Tech Platform / San Francisco *acquired by InMobi in 2011• Ubermind / Mobile Strategy & Development Agency / Seattle *acquired by Deloitte in 2012• Sticky Studios / AR/VR App & Gaming Studio / Utrecht *acquired by Talespin in 2017• Mixercast / Ad-Tech Platform / San Mateo • Social Control / Social Media Agency / Los Angeles• B-Reel / Full Service Digital Agency / NYC• Exopolis / Digital Experience Studio / Los Angeles *acquired by McGarrah Jessee in 2012

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Drove adoption of Sprout's innovative mobile ad creation platform. Leveraged a strong understanding of mobile development and the advertising landscape to identify and secure partnerships with key industry players, including entertainment properties, media agencies, and creative agencies.

Key contributor of Ubermind's transition to mobile app development. Successfully navigated the east coast agency landscape to develop a strategic sales approach for long-term growth in the mobile industry, guiding the shift from enterprise software to consumer/brand mobile app development.

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Strategically expanded Mixercast's reach through agency partnerships. Evaluated potential partners to distribute Mixercast's rich media ad-unit creation tools. Leveraged deep industry relationships and a comprehensive understanding of creative development to secure partnerships with top worldwide agencies, including DDB, BBH, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, and more.

Austin, Tx, Us

Propelled Exopolis's growth through strategic partnerships. Positioning Exopolis as a global leader in creative website design and animation, I successfully developed partnerships with top creative agencies and publishers in NYC. Within six months, I exceeded sales goals by securing new business deals with McCann, Nickelodeon, and KBS+P.

New York, Ny, Us

• Exceeded expectations as a summer sales intern, resulting in a promotion to Sales Account Executive.• Contributed to rapid company growth by securing and nurturing partnerships with top-tier Media & Entertainment clients, including ESPN, Nickelodeon, Time Warner, Scripps Networks, and Comcast.• Successfully executed sales strategies, conducted in-depth market research, and generated qualified leads to drive revenue.• Played a pivotal role in client acquisition and retention, coordinating pitches, presentations, and client entertainment.• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

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