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Anderson, Sc, Us

London, Gb

Pearson – Littleton, CO 2020 - PresentPearson, a $4B publically traded global company, is the largest educational content provider in the world. * Recruited by VP Global Rights & Royalties to Program Manage one of the top three initiatives for a $4B Global company, cleaning up the Rights and Royalties payment programs, reducing suspense by over $400M.* Implemented hybrid (waterfall/Agile) methodology to manage the initiative across nine business units across multiple continents.* Developed RACI for all nine business units internationally to transition the project to BAU.* Prepared and presented numerous executive presentations and a go-forward plan for 2023 to eliminate suspense liabilities.* Developed ongoing Rights & Royalties global training program.

Golden, Co, Us

Startup company providing a technology platform that offers world-class connectivity for multi-tenant building owners, which adds value and measurably increases ROI.Initially brought in to break the company into a new verticle market, eventually taking on full operational responsibilities as well. Developed high-level strategic partnerships with the largest developer, owner and manager of student housing communities in the U.S., resulting in numerous bidding opportunities for this previously unknown entity.  Successfully delivered company’s first major data-communication project, representing over 80% of OpticWise’s revenue, 30+% under budget, while creating additional revenue due to an elated customer. This project included the fiber optic and copper design, MPOE location & service negotiations, and contractor management for installing building control system. Built nationwide subcontractor network & obtained national pricing to enable OpticWise to streamline and improve accuracy and national coverage in their bidding process.

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

A privately held company that provides professional services, telco fiber optic engineering design and survey, GIS and CAD-based asset data maintenance and management, and Building Information Services in the form of a SaaS product to customers in North America, the UK, and Ireland.  Increased gross margin by 128%, and revenue by 15% in the first 12 months, resulting in the first companywide bonus payout in five years. Built engineering capabilities and expanded into OSP / wireless engineering market, resulting in a $15M regional engineering contract for the state of Louisiana for AT&T. Developed channel partnerships with companies providing complementary services, such as engineering firms, construction & design companies, and even competitors. Reduced overhead by 25% through restructuring finance, operations, and sales headcount.Concurrent with running global sales and marketing, was asked to take over all aspects of failing engineering and operations departments (including our SaaS product) for North America well as Corporate Development for the company. Led over 700 FTEs through nine direct reports. As SVP Corporate Development- responsible for investigating, analyzing, and performing due diligence for all joint venture, partnership, and/or M&A activities for QC Data.

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

Initially recruited to completely overhaul sales and marketing organizations, including headcount, compensation plans and implementation of company’s first ever CRM system. Quickly Absorbed more roles and responsibilities. Introduced accountability, enthusiasm and positivity to a stagnant and defeatist environment. Secured $65M+ recurring revenue contracts in North America and Europe within first ten months of employment. Improved average gross profit margin 19+% in first year through new sales incentives, improved internal communication, training, and driving a paradigm shift in leadership and selling strategy. Instituted rebranding of company, including the overhaul of website, marketing collateral, sales presentations and consistent messaging. Sold the most profitable deal in company history Repaired relationships with AT&T and Verizon at the VP, SVP & C level resulting in tens of millions of dollars in new business.As SVP Worldwide Sales and Marketing- responsible for all sales and marketing activities worldwide. This includes expense and capital budgeting and P&L management, CRM implementation and oversight, compensation creation, and facilitation. Also created local & global go to market strategies, sales and marketing collateral and white papers with consistent voice and messaging. Completely overhauled and updated company website.

Provide leadership for technology, telecommunications, marketing, and private equity firms. Served as Chief Operating Officer for FaciltyLogic & Cherry Creek International, General Manager for Black Box Network Services, and SVP/GM for Vertex Innovations with full P&L responsibilities.  Sold $700,000+ in new revenue for telecom Data Center construction oversight services in three months by repairing damaged relationship with company's largest customer, Verizon Wireless. Managed complete Distributed Antennae System (DAS) design and installation for the new Minnesota Vikings (Bank One) Stadium on time and under budget in preparation for 2016 season & 2017 Super Bowl. Performed due diligence and assisted in acquiring a Denver company for Forefront Networks (based in Austin, TX). Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategic plans, boosting revenue by 17% in three months. Increased revenue 42% by renegotiating service contract with the largest health care provider in the Rocky Mountain Region.  Implemented processes and procedures directed toward sales, operations, and engineering, which directly led to a +12% increase in profitability.  Established high-performance cultures, increasing employee engagement and profitability by 37%.

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Vice President, Strategic Customer Relations 1999-2001 - Denver, COVice President, Wholesale Sales 1999-2001 - Denver, COVice President, Long Haul Fiber Acquisition 1999-2001 - Denver, COVice President & General Manager, Southwest U.S. for ICG Communications / ICG Fiber Optic Technologies, Inc. (wholly owned network services subsidiary of ICG) 1992-1999 - CA, NV & AZBICSI RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) Certification

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