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Milwaukee, WI, US

Milwaukee, WI, US

Client resource for challenging, complex, multi-tiered projects frequently combining multiple simultaneous software implementations and integrations. Customer facing creative ally and problem solver. Internal resource to fellow Solution Consultants to bolster configuration and implementation delivery and creativity through sharing of best practice

Milwaukee, WI, US

Direct billable customer engagement to develop deep understanding of business needs and processes and their proper application in the implementation of field service software. Scope development, design, configuration, training, UAT enablement, deployment, and go-live support throughout delivery lifecycle

Milwaukee, WI, US

Pre-sales needs analysis, solutions development, and demonstration of end-to-end field workforce automation software systems. Client implementation technical liaison and solution specifications creation and management.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Engaged in territory management and channel development across 8 states with 300+ active customers. Specialty solutions overlay expert and sell-with resource to inside team, dealer partners, and end users
• #1 Producer – Top Unified Communications Salesperson, 2012 - Revenue, Gross Profit, Target Attainment
• Identified, targeted, and developed new dealers, expanding certified channel partner base by 20%
• Introduced new product line to channel partners resulting in market share and wallet share growth
• Negotiated contract terms and conditions
• Demonstrated and trained dealer personnel on product benefits

Shawnee Mission, KS, US

• New client acquisition and business development assisting clients in achieving greater productivity through solution design, product selection, and implementation of unified communications solutions
• Displaced incumbent competitors by delivering superior solutions developed through client relationships, personal service, and strong vendor partnerships

Germantown, WI, US

• Service focused key-account management, business development, and sales for named account base and new prospects. Provided needs analysis, demonstration, design, and sales of interactive, multimedia, teleconferencing.
• Recognized as top gross margin producer during tenure
• Displaced competition, and won new, negotiated (no bid) project work at strategic account resulting in 100% revenue growth 2010-2011 ($460,000)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• Evaluated opportunities, coordinated resources, presented, sold, and delivered professional services including interior and commercial kitchen design, construction management, and FF&E (Furniture Fixtures & Equipment).
• Assembled and led team effort in closing 10-year old division’s largest ever design/build contract. Engaged client, lending partner, legal, design, and construction groups to craft a win/win contract resulting in a 20%.
• Displaced nationally recognized market leader and incumbent, becoming first in company to win and close an interior design RFP (Request for Proposal)
• More than doubled average interior design contract sale from $7,000 to over $15,000

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US

• Initiated, developed, engineered, negotiated, and closed sales of capitalized, design/build, integrated presentation, audio/video conference, and interactive collaboration systems for corporate and institutional.
• Ranked Top 4%, #19 of 500+ company representatives based on total gross margin production
• President’s Circle winner, 6 of 9 years, based on sales performance greater than 110% of quota
• Developed contact management and sales automation software rolled out to entire company
• Co-authored, developed, and taught AIA (American Institute of Architects) and IIDA (International Interior Design Association) accredited training courses to regional architectural and design partners