• Est. Statewide Partnerships: Successfully formed partnerships w/ governors and state leaders to promote Cisco programs in the education sector, demonstrating strong networking and relationship-building skills.• Engagement w/ High-Level Executives: Developed & nurtured relationships w/ high-level executives in govt and education, providing them w/ relevant information about Cisco programs, showcasing effective communication & stakeholder management abilities.• Strategic Partnership Dev.: Identified & engaged responsible partners in government, education, and business sectors, collaborating with them to develop tailored programs, indicating strategic thinking and partnership management skills.• Effective Communication of Core Messaging: Articulated core messaging in curriculum content to stakeholders, effectively communicating the quality and value of Cisco programs, showcasing communication and marketing skills.• National Conference Presentations: Presented at national education conferences & annual client conferences, facilitating workshops at national training centers, demonstrating expertise in public speaking & knowledge dissemination.• Advocacy & Support for Students: Advocated for students by creating initiatives such as job shadowing, mentoring programs, & business Adopt-An-Academy, showing commitment to student success and support.• Thought Leadership & Industry Involvement: Actively participated in industry committees such as the internet working education committee for Skills USA, showcasing thought leadership and involvement in advancing education and workforce development initiatives.• Business Development & Growth: Played a key role in developing company growth from regional to worldwide presence, indicating strategic planning and business development skills.• Innovative Initiatives: Piloted innovative initiatives such as partnerships with corporate businesses and student interns, showcasing creativity and willingness to explore new approaches.

Business Development Manager with experience as a strategic member of corporate and education leadership teams. Self-starter with ability to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from union members to state officials to business partners▪ Results-Oriented ▪ Customer Relation Skills ▪ Experienced Public Speaker▪ Leader in Partnerships & Opportunities ▪ Internal & External Relationship ManagementEXPERIENCECISCO SYSTEMS, INC., San Jose, CA 1998 - 2009Business Development Manager 11 yearsBusiness Development Manager for Fortune 500 company. Managed flagship corporate social responsibility public/private education program for 14 states in central US.

Cisco Systems Business Development Manager