Proactive, success-driven, consultant and technical sales leader with a consistent history of exceeding sales targets; competently orchestrating complex solution sales cycles; developing, maintaining, and expanding key customer and partner relationships. In-depth technical expertise with extensive knowledge of information technology and its applications; began career as a technician and advanced through customer and systems engineering positions to Sales, IT specialist, and Consultant roles. Creative, customer-oriented sales approach; able to quickly build credibility, understand the client’s business environment, and become a trusted adviser and consultant. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization including the technical influencer(s) and decision makers. Skilled at explaining the technical to the non-technical in easily understood terms. Technologist who understands IT and Industry trends, is energized by new technology and challenges, and works effectively both as a team player and independently. Solid communication, presentation, negotiation, time management, and customer relationship abilities. Recipient of multiple sales and technical awards.Areas of competence: Solutions Selling