Jon Christiansen
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Tony Wong
Jon and I were with Blackberry and later with AT&T within the group of product management. I had the opportunity working more closely with Mr. Christiansen when we were with the EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) product management organization (part of the Big Data and Advance Solution business unit). Jon was indeed a very methodological and insightful professional. I was very impressed with his style able to work well with others both internal and external to his immediate work group and even the company.
Mark Litton
I have had the pleasure of working with Jon at both BlackBerry and AT&T. At BlackBerry Jon led a Technical Sales Team who supported my Sales Organization. Jon did an outstanding job of Leading this team, hired exceptional staff and was extremely professional and Customer focused. He and his team were major contributors to our significant Sales Growth in a fast paced and hectic Business environment. I also worked with Jon and his AT&T Product team. Again he conducted himself in a very professional manner, was extremely dependable and was always a "Go To" person when we needed to act on an opportunity. Jon's ability to stay calm under extreme pressure and challenging Customer situations are characteristics of a strong Leader. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Jon again in the Future!
Tony Wong
Jon and I were with Blackberry and later with AT&T within the group of product management. I had the opportunity working more closely with Mr. Christiansen when we were with the EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) product management organization (part of the Big Data and Advance Solution business unit). Jon was indeed a very methodological and insightful professional. I was very impressed with his style able to work well with others both internal and external to his immediate work group and even the company.
Mark Litton
I have had the pleasure of working with Jon at both BlackBerry and AT&T. At BlackBerry Jon led a Technical Sales Team who supported my Sales Organization. Jon did an outstanding job of Leading this team, hired exceptional staff and was extremely professional and Customer focused. He and his team were major contributors to our significant Sales Growth in a fast paced and hectic Business environment. I also worked with Jon and his AT&T Product team. Again he conducted himself in a very professional manner, was extremely dependable and was always a "Go To" person when we needed to act on an opportunity. Jon's ability to stay calm under extreme pressure and challenging Customer situations are characteristics of a strong Leader. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Jon again in the Future!
Tony Wong
Jon and I were with Blackberry and later with AT&T within the group of product management. I had the opportunity working more closely with Mr. Christiansen when we were with the EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) product management organization (part of the Big Data and Advance Solution business unit). Jon was indeed a very methodological and insightful professional. I was very impressed with his style able to work well with others both internal and external to his immediate work group and even the company.
Mark Litton
I have had the pleasure of working with Jon at both BlackBerry and AT&T. At BlackBerry Jon led a Technical Sales Team who supported my Sales Organization. Jon did an outstanding job of Leading this team, hired exceptional staff and was extremely professional and Customer focused. He and his team were major contributors to our significant Sales Growth in a fast paced and hectic Business environment. I also worked with Jon and his AT&T Product team. Again he conducted himself in a very professional manner, was extremely dependable and was always a "Go To" person when we needed to act on an opportunity. Jon's ability to stay calm under extreme pressure and challenging Customer situations are characteristics of a strong Leader. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Jon again in the Future!
Tony Wong
Jon and I were with Blackberry and later with AT&T within the group of product management. I had the opportunity working more closely with Mr. Christiansen when we were with the EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) product management organization (part of the Big Data and Advance Solution business unit). Jon was indeed a very methodological and insightful professional. I was very impressed with his style able to work well with others both internal and external to his immediate work group and even the company.
Mark Litton
I have had the pleasure of working with Jon at both BlackBerry and AT&T. At BlackBerry Jon led a Technical Sales Team who supported my Sales Organization. Jon did an outstanding job of Leading this team, hired exceptional staff and was extremely professional and Customer focused. He and his team were major contributors to our significant Sales Growth in a fast paced and hectic Business environment. I also worked with Jon and his AT&T Product team. Again he conducted himself in a very professional manner, was extremely dependable and was always a "Go To" person when we needed to act on an opportunity. Jon's ability to stay calm under extreme pressure and challenging Customer situations are characteristics of a strong Leader. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Jon again in the Future!
Experience
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Brands Express
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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2017 - Present
Brands Express specializes in full service brand distribution. Brands Express is a omnichannel retailer providing our brand partners an enhanced supplier experience expanding customer reach through markets around the world, both online and in our retail stores. Our niche categories include Lifestyle, Art, Health/Beauty, Pet, and Media with distribution on over 15 channels including our niche storefronts at petbrandsexpress.com and booksexpress.com and Curated Brands in Kittery, Maine. Brands Express specializes in full service brand distribution. Brands Express is a omnichannel retailer providing our brand partners an enhanced supplier experience expanding customer reach through markets around the world, both online and in our retail stores. Our niche categories include Lifestyle, Art, Health/Beauty, Pet, and Media with distribution on over 15 channels including our niche storefronts at petbrandsexpress.com and booksexpress.com and Curated Brands in Kittery, Maine.
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Director, Customer Success Product Marketing
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2016 - 2017
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AT&T
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Product Marketing, EMM and Mobile Security
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2011 - 2015
As Director of Product Marketing, I served as a brand and product strategist, responsible for commercialization, product marketing, go-to-market planning, and LCM for mobility management and security solutions. Created sophisticated, secure mobility solutions for SMB to Global MNCs serving public and private industries. As Director of Product Marketing, I served as a brand and product strategist, responsible for commercialization, product marketing, go-to-market planning, and LCM for mobility management and security solutions. Created sophisticated, secure mobility solutions for SMB to Global MNCs serving public and private industries.
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Business Development
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2002 - 2011
Channel Sales and Technical leader for BlackBerry products, platforms, and services supporting several North American carriers. Proven partner and business development skills to identify, initiate, structure, and close strategic revenue-generating relationships. As an early champion of the B2B mobile app experience, I created a mobile app center of excellence driving increased demand of mobile products by way of OTS and custom mobile apps. Channel Sales and Technical leader for BlackBerry products, platforms, and services supporting several North American carriers. Proven partner and business development skills to identify, initiate, structure, and close strategic revenue-generating relationships. As an early champion of the B2B mobile app experience, I created a mobile app center of excellence driving increased demand of mobile products by way of OTS and custom mobile apps.
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Pacific Edge Software
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Software Development
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Business Solutions Senior Consultant
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2001 - 2002
Provided strategic reviews of large-scale product and IT program systems to Fortune 1000 global businesses. Through custom engagements, I implemented business critical, high value, flexible Program Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions. Provided strategic reviews of large-scale product and IT program systems to Fortune 1000 global businesses. Through custom engagements, I implemented business critical, high value, flexible Program Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Consulting Practice Manager
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1993 - 2001
As a recognized expert in business process improvement, I built and managed a consulting practice in Washington DC, then again in Boston, servicing local Fortune 5000 customers with custom developed internal, B2B, and B2B2C applications. Customers included US Navy, Discovery Communications, Lotus Development, Parexcel, Ogilvy, and Iridium satellites. As a recognized expert in business process improvement, I built and managed a consulting practice in Washington DC, then again in Boston, servicing local Fortune 5000 customers with custom developed internal, B2B, and B2B2C applications. Customers included US Navy, Discovery Communications, Lotus Development, Parexcel, Ogilvy, and Iridium satellites.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive Program, Strategy & Innovation -
1989 - 1994
North Central University
BS Degree, Humanities
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