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Lugoff, Sc, Us

Melville, Ny, Us

Manage all Production pay-for-print customers and regional enterprise commercial print customers. Responsible for managing and growing existing accounts and prospecting and growing new business. Including Print, Hardware, Software Solutions, SAAS, Security and Cloud Services.

Working as an independent consultant with SaaS Enterprise Software companies and SMB Channel focused businesses. Utilizing my relationships and expertise with VAR's and Distribution to develop and assist with sales and go-to-market strategies.

Ramsey, Nj, Us

(Seeking New Opportunities due to a Covid-19 Company-Wide Reduction in Force)Managing a sales team covering Hampton Roads Virginia territory selling Business Solutions for Cloud, Security, Smart Office Technology, Mobile Solutions, Print Services, Workflow Automation and Enterprise Content Management.

Houston, Texas, Us

Promoted to manage a team of 6 Field Territory Managers in the East Region from Boston to Miami. Responsible for growing SMB and Service Provider sales in the East for HPE. While managing a Millennial generation sales team I have been successful in mentoring, coaching, and leading this team of All-Stars. We are tasked with working directly with SMB and Service Providers customer/businesses. We also work with the channel and the partner community in a joint selling motion. We have a huge eco system with many cross functional teams we coordinate and sell with. Our focus is Technology Services and Consulting Services for all of the HPE product portfolio. We exceeded our goals and quotas for fiscal year 2016.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for managing multi-million dollar sales budgets and sales quotas related to 25 named major accounts (i.e. General Electric, GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical, Computer Sciences Corp, Sungard Capital, Tekelec) and several other global accounts. I am responsible for the East region which spans from Vermont to Florida. I am focused on selling Technology Service Solutions through global OEM relationships as an extension of HP’s hardware & software solutions. In addition to my Direct selling motion, I work with Distribution and Resellers on non-direct sales across multiple countries. I also work with HP account teams across multiple roles and functions.

Irvine, California, Us

¨ Responsible for channel sales through Distribution. Manage all aspects of Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Logistics related to Distribution and their customers. These customers include E-tailers and National Accounts like Beach Camera, B&H Photo, Tiger, Buy.com, NewEgg, Dell, and many others…a variety of Vars from SMB, B2B, to SME. Also focused on Government and Education resellers. Spend a majority of my time working a pipeline of sales opportunities jointly with D-Link field sales team and inside sales. Responsible for building awareness with the distribution sales force in the U.S. and within multiple reseller segments.

El Segundo, Ca, Us

 ¨ To guide the National Channel Sales Team including Distribution Account Executives and VAR Sales for the U.S. Developing, leading, and mentoring the team, taking them to the next level. Growing partner generated sales of KVM, Networking, Desktop Accessories, I-Pod Accessories, Pure AV, and Cables. Responsibilities include: B2B, Distribution, VAR, Government, E-Commerce, College Bookstore, and Education.¨ Managed a team of 15 and grew sales by 35% year over year.¨ Left to pursue a VP role with worldwide responsibility at a Startup Venture

San Jose, Ca, Us

¨ To manage the Channel Sales Team, focused on VAR Field Sales for the Americas, focusing on the top 200 channel Partners in a B2B model. Developing, leading, and mentoring the team, taking them to the next level. Developing and growing Partner generated sales of Security, Networking, and infrastructure hardware and professional services. Selling into Commercial, Government, Higher Education, K-12, SMB, and Vertical markets.¨ Increased the percentage of business generated by the channel VARs vs. direct sales, from 25% to 50% of total sales.¨ The Company was acquired by a private investment firm and there was a 40% reduction in the work force. I resigned during the reduction to take the role with Belkin, but only after my VP and EVP of Sales had already resigned.

Irvine, Ca, Us

¨ To lead Ingram's Vendor Business Management Team, focusing on top vendors in Networking. My #1 account was Cisco along with 22 other networking vendors/manufacturers like Nortel, 3Com, Polycom, etc. Worked jointly with field sales, marketing, and inside sales to drive strategic vendor initiatives across North America. Working with manufacturers to develop strategic and tactical comprehensive business plans to grow revenue and market share on specific product lines and in targeted market segments. ¨ Resigned to care for my terminally ill Mother in Utah and work home office during that time. This personal tragedy and challenging time in my life impacted my decisions of having to work for 3 companies in 4 years. If this would not have happened during that time, I am confident I would still be working at Ingram Micro today. I have maintained great relationships at all levels within the sales and marketing organizations including all of the VPs, the President, and the Worldwide CEO.

Ogden, Utah, Us

¨ To develop and grow all aspects of HP’s SMB Commercial division, including: sales, marketing, training, and support. Total general management and P&L responsibility for the Channel, SMB, Commercial, Mid-Market, Vertical, Government, and Public Sector - SLC based Sales Center.¨ Managed a division of 200 sales reps with 15 direct reports, including: inside reps, national field reps, technical reps, call center, and training reps. Overachieved $2.3 billion HP annual quota across the entire channel, including VAR, SMB, Education, Government, Vertical Market, and Enterprise Sales¨ Achieved 106% of quota for FY00, 112% for FY01, and 115% of quota for 2002¨ Consistently increased both gross and net profit margins for Marketstar for 3 straight years ¨ Increased Sales Rep effectiveness by implementing extensive and on-going training programs¨ Reduced team attrition by 82% by increasing the level of professionalism within the management team, implementing communication and incentive programs to improve morale, and establishing a consistent career/growth path for all employees¨ Acquired by Omnicom, departed due to a large-scale management team change under a new CEO.

Provo, Ut, Us

Manage Ingram Micro and other channel accounts. Responsible for $350 million of revenue going through the channel.

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