Leslie Reid Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

MOX Networks (“MOX”) is a leading fiber-optic network specialist and high-growth startup that was founded in 2013. We build the capacity to deliver on the infinite possibilities for new paths, connections, and performance.In my role as VP of Marketing, I pilot and energize go-to-market strategies, corporate branding initiatives, change actions, and process improvements to fuel brand awareness and growth across all channels while ensuring a positive customer experience. I specialize in adding valuable data-derived insights to aid executive business leaders and all staff in determining the strategic corporate agenda while providing oversight of the overall programs budget.===========================================Select Highlights: ➞ Built the marketing department from scratch and continue to implement best practices, policies and procedures that consistently drive growth and maximize MOX’s full brand potential.➞ Lead high-level projects inclusive of a corporate rebrand project, experiential marketing program, leadership of lead generation activity with sales, public relations program, and vendor relations management.

Greater Atlanta Area

At Cherokee Rose Consulting, we specialize in developing and implementing creative and highly effective marketing solutions for both emerging and growth-focused technology, telecom and data center companies.

Herndon, Va

EdgeConneX® is the only global Edge Data Center® provider. Creating purpose-built, edge-of-network infrastructure solutions that extend the Internet’s reach. While delivering high-quality, customized, integrated marketing and data-insight solutions during my 5 years with EdgeConneX, I also played the lead role in creating and building their brand. My work involved collaborating with the global sales team to develop and implement best strategies for turning prospects into customers. Additional responsibilities included: ✔ Promotional Messaging / Go-To-Market Strategies✔ Experiential Marketing Efforts✔ Public Relations✔ Social Media Advertising✔ Corporate Website Content/Development✔ Contractor/Vendor Management

Herndon, Va

Lightower Fiber Networks, originally Sidera Networks, is the premier provider of tailored, high-capacity communication services.As Senior Marketing Manager, I managed a $1M budget and was proficient at juggling priorities and devising solutions to overcome challenges while orchestrating a portfolio of projects from ideation through to launch including directing experiential marketing efforts, customer engagement programs, tracking event metrics, corporate rebranding and go-to-market strategies. ===========================================Select Highlights:➞ Aided the acquisition by Berkshire Partners and merger with Lightower. ➞ Oversaw fun, interactive tradeshows and conferences such as the AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods, Customer Appreciation Events in Chicago, DC, Boston, and NYC. ➞ Partnered with executive team for the 2012 corporate rebranding and served as lead architect for marketing planning including for vertically specific financial, enterprise, wholesale and government sales in East Coast and Midwest sites.➞ Implemented customer happy hour event at Comptel Plus in Las Vegas that attracted ~230 guests with mostly C-suite professionals in attendance; held 68 customer meetings over 2 days.

Reston, Va

▬ Formerly known as Intellifiber Networks, then PAETEC, now Windstream ▬ Windstream is the fourth largest enterprise-focused communication company in the U.S., offering 110,000 miles of fiber and enterprise-data centers across the country. Initially with Intellifiber, I advanced through several corporate acquisitions, in just three short years, by wearing multiple hats, maintaining a strong customer focus and directing the marketing department initiatives. Due to Intellifiber’s substantial growth, a sale to PAETEC occurred in 2010 for $460M. Then, in 2011 PAETEC was purchased by Windstream for $2.6B. Additional responsibilities included: ✔ Trade Shows/Conference Hosting & Management✔ Corporate Sponsorship Programs (US Open, Washington Redskins)✔ National Print & Web Media Relationship Management✔ Corporate Brand Management on Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter)✔ Contract Review & Negotiations✔ Vendor Oversight & Management

Reston, Va

VisualCV makes a traditional resume come alive with video, pictures and a portfolio of your best work samples and other supporting documents.As part of its first management team, I was instrumental in implementing the vision that revolutionized the recruiting industry. ===========================================Select Highlights: ➞ Key player for signing on 700 Company Customers, attracting 100,000 unique visitors a month , and gained adoption in 70 countries.

Reston, Va

The Heiden Group is a retained consulting and staffing firm. The primary goal is to bring exceptional people opportunities within the Technology/Telecom/Software/Hardware verticals in order to further their career and earning potential, while helping our client partners build world class teams. Positions range from Entry to Executive level. ► Brought on board by CEO and founder, Clint Heiden, I created best practices and processes—hiring to contracts and day-to-day business. I trained interns, managed an Assistant and got in the trenches to recruit, onboard, train, administer and serve as point person with all stakeholders.

Washington, D.C.

Marriott International’s flagship hotel, The Mayflower Renaissance in Washington, DC, is a historic landmark and 4-star essence of elegance, known as “DC’s Second Best Address” (second to the White House), a reference attributed to President Harry Truman during his stay there during White House renovations. ► In a multifaceted recruitment, staffing and training role, I interviewed, hired and trained over 200 Union and Non-Union employees, for this 500+ employee property with 15 diverse departments.