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Client Care Account Manager

Blackboard Connect Inc.
  • Contributed to the development of processes and procedures to efficiently serve K-12 clients
  • Proactively supported Account Director in all aspects of account management for various accounts, contributing to company-wide retention goals
  • Conducted onsite and online trainings on the system and headed development of new training materials
  • Provided periodic analysis to school district administrators and board members with usage recommendations for improving district-wide communications
Oct 2009Present

Director of Sales Enablement

Blackboard Inc..
  • Leading a newly formed team within Sales Operations with a laser focus on enabling sales to deliver the value  of Blackboard’s business
  • Implemented enterprise-wide Sales Enablement SaaS solution
  • Developed and tailored an Asset Strategy that is aligned with the sales objectives, sales methodology, and sales mentality for seven different platform teams to ensure relevant delivery of information
  • Created and maintain a strategic and tactical Governance Model with key stakeholders to keep information updated and applicable to selling conversations
  • Drive tribal knowledge initiatives so sellers have access to a wealth of resources and tacit knowledge
  • Analyze competitive information and deliver analysis in a manner that enables a sales rep to better position Blackboard products and overcome the competition 
  • Utilize our “intersecting” position as an added component for sales and organizational readiness as it relates to the Go-to-Market function
Nov 2006Apr 2008

Director of Client Care, Higher-Ed Accounts

Blackboard Connect Inc.
  • Played a key role in making unparalleled Client Care a product differentiator and selling point, helping to position The NTI Group as the notification service industry leader in preparation for the company’s acquisition by Blackboard Inc (bbbb)
  • Developed necessary implementation documentation, best practices and additional processes tailored to higher education
  • Supervised Account Managers and oversaw all aspects of account implementation, support and aftercare of clients in the Southeast region, which included the 3 largest accounts company-wide
  • Traveled extensively throughout the Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest region, meeting with existing and prospective clients to build and maintain relationships during onsite trainings, regional visits, and conferences
  • Responsible for retention of over 385 clients, achieving a 100% renewal rate in first year
  • Worked with RFP Director to write responses to RFPs issued by institutions seeking a notification system
Mar 2004Jan 2008

Director of Sales Operations

Blackboard Connect Inc.
  • Played a primary role in the development of the Sales Operation processes and procedures to forecast, report , and manage sales pipeline
  • Developed a sales training program for new hires as well as ongoing training for new products and services
  • Provided support in the deployment of companywide CRM
  • Developed and maintained territory analysis reports for sales reps to provide better visibility into each reps’ assigned territory
  • Provided ongoing pre-sales support to sales team across all verticals
  • Organized and led semi-annual sales meetings
  • Worked with marketing team to develop and update sales presentations and overall sales collateral
  • Led reseller relationship to offer Bb Connect’s products to untapped markets
Aug 2002Mar 2004

Account Manager

PACE LLC
  • Acted as liaison between sponsor and school administrator to facilitate and maximize benefits of sponsor relationship
  • Developed processes and procedures to manage sponsor accounts efficiently

Education

Bachelor of Science

California State University Northridge

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