When I was downsized from UserTesting I had to explore the options. Not being 25 any more, the soul-search began. Apparently experience is not the best key. And so I searched in vain as I was not 35 or 45. And experience and passion for your work is not, I found, held in high regard, much to my disappointment.I love my chosen career. And I miss my work. But I found if I wasn't "allowed" to do what I love, while I continue my search I will do something to help people.

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Trellance is the leader in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for the Credit Union industry. Coming soon is a new release for the M360 platform. Trellance welcomes new partners to join an expanded partnership program.Trellance's expanded Partner Program is focusing on Data Service partners, Solution Extension Partners, traditional Resellers and Referral Partners. As the company continues its national growth, Partners will see increased Incentives and channel marketing opportunities.

Responsible for the creation, design, planning, roll-out, and implementation of the Global Channel Programs for all of Avid's Partner types. Lead efforts to monitor review of all legal contracts – meeting compliance, adherence to related processes; oversee annual program contract audits and ensure contractual Partner obligations are being met. Responsible for OnBoarding, Enablement, Account Planning and Business Planning processes and ensuring business reviews are complaint. Partnering with Marketing and Operations teams leads to developing proper processes and follow through and work as a part of cross-functional team ensuring the channel sales team's needs are being met. Review all current Channel Processes and work to build solid Distribution Program for Avid resulting in substantial increase in channel revenue. Review and increase visibility and frequency of internal and external education for the Avid partner communities.

Responsible for developing and implementing all phases of the Global Distribution program for Nokia, the leader in worldwide telecommunications. Creating legal Program Documentation, ensuring its compliance -, Global Contracts, and Product Documentation, front and back-end processes and procedures were all a part of my domain. I served as project manager for all finance and sales operations, marketing, support, and program implementation and derived best practice processes for global program implementation. Developed baseline platform. 24-month expectation of global year-over-year growth of 40%.• Worked with all regions as Global Educator, ensuring internal understanding of the indirect business model and global Distribution program. • Prepared internal team to sign, onboard, and enable new Distributors and implemented the Indirect Reseller 2-tier concept worldwide. • Prepared educational programs, and internal and external Marketing materials, allowing 2-way live communication between the field and corporate.

** NOTE- NOKIA aquisition of ALU- switched internally into Global Distribution RTM Programs roleWorking with the newly established Global Partner Program at Alcatel-Lucent in both internal and external education and Partner Enablement. Created and produced Partner Sales management training and Produced/ hosted weekly Partner Education session series: "Powering Up the Partners": live weekly webinars featuring subject matter experts presenting timely product and corporate webinars to our global Partner community. Working with French counterpart in early discussions and requirements for the proposed addition of a Global Distribution program. Set parameters, created and communicated early updates to the Global Partner program for the inclusion of the Distribution arm and two-tier implementation.

I am responsible for implementing the Partner Marketing Program in the newly re-born AsiaPacific region. I created, implemented, and moderated monthly Education Sessions for furthering training and product Education for APAC Partners as a part of our internal Marketing Partner outreach program. I revised the Global Partner Program and developed the On-Boarding Programs, Partner initiatives, Marketing programs and incentives, Deal Registration Program, and am responsible for all APAC Partner communications and relationships. My additional responsibilities include: Partner Contracts, negotiations, and monitoring Contractual obligations, Partner accounting, maintenance and renewal issues, lead generation and dissemination. I am responsible for Partner Forecasting and Pipeline Reporting. I organized the International meetings and Marketing gatherings/ Partner luncheons for Executive visits in Australia and New Zealand. I am also involved in the recruitment and signing of new International partners. I act as the lead liaison for APAC Partners - Primary Distribution and Reseller Partners in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, and China. I am the primary contact for corporate protocol for special pricing, quotation, and order processing to all Partners. I created all internal and external documentation and flow-charts, for policies and procedures relating to international export (pricing, quoting, processing). I initiated Partner Portal improvements for Marketing purposes and I am responsible for the creation of APAC Partner databases. At present I am responsible for all APAC Channel Marketing. I also created the blueprint for the new International Partner Program along with International training programs and onboarding mechanisms. The internal Marketing (continuing) Education Sessions are to be rolled into all of EMEA in 2012.

Responsible for creating and implementing multi-tier Channel Partner Program for domestic and international Channel Partners within extremely short time constraints. Responsible for Partner's day-to-day Marketing requests from the field as well as meeting longer-term Partner Marketing goals. Coordinated domestic co-branded Marketing events with regional Partners. Defined requirements for refined on-line Partner Portal. Coordinate Press opportunities with internal and external partner Media and Communications reps. Work with designers to create email campaigns and web templates for Marketing events, webinars and co-branded Marketing activities.

With the early makings of a Channel in place along the Eastern seaboard I continued to build the Channel relationships slowly. Growth was significantly better in the Middle East with one particular partner as a stand out. Meridian has a solid product in their space. Working daily to build the Partner's trust and confidence while producing over and above their expectations, being attentive to THEIR needs, maintaining a strong sense of professionalism, and always responding in a timely manner will produce far greater results than seen before.

Promoted to hold responsibility for all revenue outside of North America, representing 30-40% of total corporate annual revenue. Directed discovery and development functions for all international distribution partners—primary partners were located in France, the UK, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Oversaw day-to-day international business, technical/partner sales, and contract negotiation/administration activities. Served as a liaison between distribution partners and the software manufacturer (NSI). Supervised initial and ongoing local/onsite/electronic training for all partners. Managed all Sales and Marketing channel activities as well as MDF review/ distribution. Spearheaded efforts to achieve global brand recognition of company products. Attended storage-centric events worldwide. Coordinated marketing activities with distributors. Provided leadership to a team of dedicated technical pre/post-sales engineers.

While growing the Inside Sales Department to encompass technical expertise, I added both a Customer Service and Maintenance Renewals division. Back in 2001, renewals were less that 5%. In 2006 we are above 80% and generating $15M in revenue on renewals alone.I left this position to run the International Division at NSI

Managed all facets of business operations for Arthur Garfunkel Enterprises.: Scheduling, HR, LP development, tour schedules, business relationships with Columbia/CBS Records, recording studios and musicians, all AF of M contracts. Business development relationships with vendors, facilities managers, recording studios, artists. All office management and Marketing. Organizational and financial responsibility. Production and organizational work on "Simon and Garfunkel Reunion Concert in Central Park" (September, 1981) and "Scissors Cut" LP (1981). Accounting and Production work on solo albums.