John Aragon
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Pamela Flail
John is a very savvy sales person. He is excellent at getting to the decision makers and knows what he needs to do to close the deal!
Tim Figueroa
Jon's abilties represent the best in regards to determination, persistence and reliability. He has proven to be a very successful and resourceful contributor to our division and epitomizes the best we have to offer. A great person to work with!”
Pamela Flail
John is a very savvy sales person. He is excellent at getting to the decision makers and knows what he needs to do to close the deal!
Tim Figueroa
Jon's abilties represent the best in regards to determination, persistence and reliability. He has proven to be a very successful and resourceful contributor to our division and epitomizes the best we have to offer. A great person to work with!”
Pamela Flail
John is a very savvy sales person. He is excellent at getting to the decision makers and knows what he needs to do to close the deal!
Tim Figueroa
Jon's abilties represent the best in regards to determination, persistence and reliability. He has proven to be a very successful and resourceful contributor to our division and epitomizes the best we have to offer. A great person to work with!”
Pamela Flail
John is a very savvy sales person. He is excellent at getting to the decision makers and knows what he needs to do to close the deal!
Tim Figueroa
Jon's abilties represent the best in regards to determination, persistence and reliability. He has proven to be a very successful and resourceful contributor to our division and epitomizes the best we have to offer. A great person to work with!”
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LinkedInOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hurricane Electric
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sales Consultant
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Nov 2021 - Present
A specialist in peering, IPv6 and IPv4 Route propagation. Over 25 years experience in problem solving and future proofing all businesses using a World Class IP Backbone. A specialist in peering, IPv6 and IPv4 Route propagation. Over 25 years experience in problem solving and future proofing all businesses using a World Class IP Backbone.
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Cogent Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2021
Leader of IT Sales Professionals providing best of breed IP Solutions.
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National Account Manager
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Mar 2017 - Nov 2021
Cogent is a multinational Tier 1 Internet Service Provider consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world. Our primary service offering consists of Internet access and data transport, offered over our award-winning fiber optic, IP data-only network, along with colocation in any of our 52 Internet data centers. We service two customer segments: "Corporate" (small businesses to Fortune 100 companies) and "NetCentric" (Carriers / Service Providers and Application / Content… Show more Cogent is a multinational Tier 1 Internet Service Provider consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world. Our primary service offering consists of Internet access and data transport, offered over our award-winning fiber optic, IP data-only network, along with colocation in any of our 52 Internet data centers. We service two customer segments: "Corporate" (small businesses to Fortune 100 companies) and "NetCentric" (Carriers / Service Providers and Application / Content Providers, whose businesses rely primarily on Internet access). Our innovative, facilities-based network spans across North America, across the Atlantic throughout Europe, and across the Pacific to Asia. With over 57,200 route miles of intercity fiber and more than 29,500 metro fiber miles, we provide service to over 198 major markets and interconnect with over 5,940 other networks.
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Zayo Group
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Director
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2017
The Zayo mission is simple. We accelerate capabilities to bring freedom and prosperity to the world by providing enormous high-quality bandwidth for the world’s leading companies. These include wireless and wireline carriers, media and content providers, finance and healthcare organizations and other large enterprises. It’s been our focus since our inception in 2007. Since then, Zayo has evolved into the leading global communications infrastructure services provider, with calling cards such as… Show more The Zayo mission is simple. We accelerate capabilities to bring freedom and prosperity to the world by providing enormous high-quality bandwidth for the world’s leading companies. These include wireless and wireline carriers, media and content providers, finance and healthcare organizations and other large enterprises. It’s been our focus since our inception in 2007. Since then, Zayo has evolved into the leading global communications infrastructure services provider, with calling cards such as high-performance connectivity, secure colocation and flexible cloud services. Show less The Zayo mission is simple. We accelerate capabilities to bring freedom and prosperity to the world by providing enormous high-quality bandwidth for the world’s leading companies. These include wireless and wireline carriers, media and content providers, finance and healthcare organizations and other large enterprises. It’s been our focus since our inception in 2007. Since then, Zayo has evolved into the leading global communications infrastructure services provider, with calling cards such as… Show more The Zayo mission is simple. We accelerate capabilities to bring freedom and prosperity to the world by providing enormous high-quality bandwidth for the world’s leading companies. These include wireless and wireline carriers, media and content providers, finance and healthcare organizations and other large enterprises. It’s been our focus since our inception in 2007. Since then, Zayo has evolved into the leading global communications infrastructure services provider, with calling cards such as high-performance connectivity, secure colocation and flexible cloud services. Show less
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YellowFiber Networks
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Sales
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Jul 2011 - May 2016
Yellow Fiber's Broadband Access changes everything - with a cost-effective, high-speed, "always-on" nationwide connectivity solution that is easy to deploy, manage and support. Yellow Fiber delivers just that. Our Internet access will allow you to communicate more effectively with your customers, partners, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. Yellow Fiber has the solution, whether you're an enterprise with high-bandwidth requirements for connecting lots of branches, store… Show more Yellow Fiber's Broadband Access changes everything - with a cost-effective, high-speed, "always-on" nationwide connectivity solution that is easy to deploy, manage and support. Yellow Fiber delivers just that. Our Internet access will allow you to communicate more effectively with your customers, partners, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. Yellow Fiber has the solution, whether you're an enterprise with high-bandwidth requirements for connecting lots of branches, store fronts, teleworkers or even the corporate headquarters; or you're an operator of a home or single-site business. Specialties transit, dia, point to point, optical wave services, metro ethernet, colocation Show less Yellow Fiber's Broadband Access changes everything - with a cost-effective, high-speed, "always-on" nationwide connectivity solution that is easy to deploy, manage and support. Yellow Fiber delivers just that. Our Internet access will allow you to communicate more effectively with your customers, partners, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. Yellow Fiber has the solution, whether you're an enterprise with high-bandwidth requirements for connecting lots of branches, store… Show more Yellow Fiber's Broadband Access changes everything - with a cost-effective, high-speed, "always-on" nationwide connectivity solution that is easy to deploy, manage and support. Yellow Fiber delivers just that. Our Internet access will allow you to communicate more effectively with your customers, partners, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. Yellow Fiber has the solution, whether you're an enterprise with high-bandwidth requirements for connecting lots of branches, store fronts, teleworkers or even the corporate headquarters; or you're an operator of a home or single-site business. Specialties transit, dia, point to point, optical wave services, metro ethernet, colocation Show less
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Fibersolution, LLC
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Reston, VA
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Sole Proprietor
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Jan 2009 - May 2016
Providing solutions to scale for Enterprise and Govt Agencies since 2009. Fibersolution provides custom solutions based on clients specific needs. We can provide free network optimization assessments to ensure total ROI. Fibersolution can manage your entire network whether it is at your location at one of our data centers. We also offer a hybrid solution by which we can migrate from current location to our data centers, or even develop a private cloud IAAS. Specializing in… Show more Providing solutions to scale for Enterprise and Govt Agencies since 2009. Fibersolution provides custom solutions based on clients specific needs. We can provide free network optimization assessments to ensure total ROI. Fibersolution can manage your entire network whether it is at your location at one of our data centers. We also offer a hybrid solution by which we can migrate from current location to our data centers, or even develop a private cloud IAAS. Specializing in all Managed Solutions and Cloud Computing. Show less Providing solutions to scale for Enterprise and Govt Agencies since 2009. Fibersolution provides custom solutions based on clients specific needs. We can provide free network optimization assessments to ensure total ROI. Fibersolution can manage your entire network whether it is at your location at one of our data centers. We also offer a hybrid solution by which we can migrate from current location to our data centers, or even develop a private cloud IAAS. Specializing in… Show more Providing solutions to scale for Enterprise and Govt Agencies since 2009. Fibersolution provides custom solutions based on clients specific needs. We can provide free network optimization assessments to ensure total ROI. Fibersolution can manage your entire network whether it is at your location at one of our data centers. We also offer a hybrid solution by which we can migrate from current location to our data centers, or even develop a private cloud IAAS. Specializing in all Managed Solutions and Cloud Computing. Show less
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Director of Sales
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Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
is a locally owned metropolitan fiber infrastructure provider dedicated to providing fiber connectivity and Metro Ethernet to all segments of the Baltimore business community at an extremely attractive and affordable price. To achieve this goal, Litecast has designed, constructed, and continues to grow a high-capacity, high-bandwidth advanced dark fiber optic network As Director of sales I am responsible for the revenue growth within the Mid-Atlantic region. Other responsibilities involved… Show more is a locally owned metropolitan fiber infrastructure provider dedicated to providing fiber connectivity and Metro Ethernet to all segments of the Baltimore business community at an extremely attractive and affordable price. To achieve this goal, Litecast has designed, constructed, and continues to grow a high-capacity, high-bandwidth advanced dark fiber optic network As Director of sales I am responsible for the revenue growth within the Mid-Atlantic region. Other responsibilities involved the farming of medium to enterprise opportunities involving Dark Fiber and Lit Services. This includes being involved in the qualifying, building, and provisioning a full suite of Fiber and Ethernet Services. Accomplishments: Averaged 3 logo Accounts per quarter Designed and provisioned Business Continuity plans for City of Baltimore and John Hopkins Grew Enterprise Channel by 200 % annually FiberLight Major Account Manager 2007 - 2009 Fiberlight is a leasing provider of network infrastructure solutions and network design services, who own metro fiber network infrastructure throughout eight major markets in the US. As Regional Sales Manager I was responsible for the revenue growth within the eight US markets. Other responsibilities involved the farming of medium to enterprise opportunities involving Dark Fiber and Lit Services. This includes being involved in the qualifying, building, and provisioning a full suite of Fiber and Ethernet Services. Accomplishments: Penetrated and closed 5 Global Enterprise Customers and 10 tier 2 providers Identified, designed and closed a multi-site Fiber Build for several major Government Contractors Was in the top 3 in revenue produced Show less is a locally owned metropolitan fiber infrastructure provider dedicated to providing fiber connectivity and Metro Ethernet to all segments of the Baltimore business community at an extremely attractive and affordable price. To achieve this goal, Litecast has designed, constructed, and continues to grow a high-capacity, high-bandwidth advanced dark fiber optic network As Director of sales I am responsible for the revenue growth within the Mid-Atlantic region. Other responsibilities involved… Show more is a locally owned metropolitan fiber infrastructure provider dedicated to providing fiber connectivity and Metro Ethernet to all segments of the Baltimore business community at an extremely attractive and affordable price. To achieve this goal, Litecast has designed, constructed, and continues to grow a high-capacity, high-bandwidth advanced dark fiber optic network As Director of sales I am responsible for the revenue growth within the Mid-Atlantic region. Other responsibilities involved the farming of medium to enterprise opportunities involving Dark Fiber and Lit Services. This includes being involved in the qualifying, building, and provisioning a full suite of Fiber and Ethernet Services. Accomplishments: Averaged 3 logo Accounts per quarter Designed and provisioned Business Continuity plans for City of Baltimore and John Hopkins Grew Enterprise Channel by 200 % annually FiberLight Major Account Manager 2007 - 2009 Fiberlight is a leasing provider of network infrastructure solutions and network design services, who own metro fiber network infrastructure throughout eight major markets in the US. As Regional Sales Manager I was responsible for the revenue growth within the eight US markets. Other responsibilities involved the farming of medium to enterprise opportunities involving Dark Fiber and Lit Services. This includes being involved in the qualifying, building, and provisioning a full suite of Fiber and Ethernet Services. Accomplishments: Penetrated and closed 5 Global Enterprise Customers and 10 tier 2 providers Identified, designed and closed a multi-site Fiber Build for several major Government Contractors Was in the top 3 in revenue produced Show less
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FiberLight, LLC
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United States
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Account Manager
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2007 - 2009
As Regional Sales Manager I was responsible for the revenue growth within the eight US markets. Other responsibilities involved the farming of medium to enterprise opportunities involving Dark Fiber and Lit Services. This includes being involved in the qualifying, building, and provisioning a full suite of Fiber and Ethernet Services. As Regional Sales Manager I was responsible for the revenue growth within the eight US markets. Other responsibilities involved the farming of medium to enterprise opportunities involving Dark Fiber and Lit Services. This includes being involved in the qualifying, building, and provisioning a full suite of Fiber and Ethernet Services.
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Account Manager
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2004 - 2007
2007 Verizon Business is the largest provider of communication services for large businesses, government and international organizations in the United States. Responsible for account management and revenue growth within assigned account base. Other responsibilities included new logo acquisition of T1, DS3, OC, Metro Private Line, Fast Ethernet, Firewall, IP-VPN, Frame, ATM, Voice and Collocation customers through various lead generation techniques, and existing networking. Was… Show more 2007 Verizon Business is the largest provider of communication services for large businesses, government and international organizations in the United States. Responsible for account management and revenue growth within assigned account base. Other responsibilities included new logo acquisition of T1, DS3, OC, Metro Private Line, Fast Ethernet, Firewall, IP-VPN, Frame, ATM, Voice and Collocation customers through various lead generation techniques, and existing networking. Was involved with Fiber Builds and Sonnet Ring ICB scenarios. Accomplishments: Managed 10 major accounts that produced over $10 million in revenues annually. Identified, designed and closed a 50 + site solution sale totaling $1 million in annual revenue. Sales rolling average of a 150% of quota over a 6 month period. Show less 2007 Verizon Business is the largest provider of communication services for large businesses, government and international organizations in the United States. Responsible for account management and revenue growth within assigned account base. Other responsibilities included new logo acquisition of T1, DS3, OC, Metro Private Line, Fast Ethernet, Firewall, IP-VPN, Frame, ATM, Voice and Collocation customers through various lead generation techniques, and existing networking. Was… Show more 2007 Verizon Business is the largest provider of communication services for large businesses, government and international organizations in the United States. Responsible for account management and revenue growth within assigned account base. Other responsibilities included new logo acquisition of T1, DS3, OC, Metro Private Line, Fast Ethernet, Firewall, IP-VPN, Frame, ATM, Voice and Collocation customers through various lead generation techniques, and existing networking. Was involved with Fiber Builds and Sonnet Ring ICB scenarios. Accomplishments: Managed 10 major accounts that produced over $10 million in revenues annually. Identified, designed and closed a 50 + site solution sale totaling $1 million in annual revenue. Sales rolling average of a 150% of quota over a 6 month period. Show less
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MCI Corporation
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accoun Manager
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Dec 1999 - Jul 2006
Responsible for account management and revenue growth within assigned account base. Other responsibilities included new logo acquisition of T1, DS3, OC, Metro Private Line, Fast Ethernet, Firewall, IP-VPN, Frame, ATM, Voice and Collocation customers through various lead generation techniques, and existing networking. Was involved with Fiber Builds and Sonnet Ring ICB scenarios. Responsible for account management and revenue growth within assigned account base. Other responsibilities included new logo acquisition of T1, DS3, OC, Metro Private Line, Fast Ethernet, Firewall, IP-VPN, Frame, ATM, Voice and Collocation customers through various lead generation techniques, and existing networking. Was involved with Fiber Builds and Sonnet Ring ICB scenarios.
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Senior Account Executive 2003
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2002 - 2004
Cavalier provides business and residential customers with phone, Hi-Speed and Digital TV services, at the best prices. We also sell elaborate voice and data storage services to large companies and government entities. Responsible for development, coordination, promotion and implementation of voice and data services within an assigned territory. Conducted presentations within the community. Established sales, developed strategies and methods to enhance public involvement resulting in sales.… Show more Cavalier provides business and residential customers with phone, Hi-Speed and Digital TV services, at the best prices. We also sell elaborate voice and data storage services to large companies and government entities. Responsible for development, coordination, promotion and implementation of voice and data services within an assigned territory. Conducted presentations within the community. Established sales, developed strategies and methods to enhance public involvement resulting in sales. Assisted in coordination of services such as voice/telephony to ISDN, DSL, T-1, T-3, and DS-3 services in an effort to generate sales. Accomplishments: Sales rolling average exceeded 150% of quota. Show less Cavalier provides business and residential customers with phone, Hi-Speed and Digital TV services, at the best prices. We also sell elaborate voice and data storage services to large companies and government entities. Responsible for development, coordination, promotion and implementation of voice and data services within an assigned territory. Conducted presentations within the community. Established sales, developed strategies and methods to enhance public involvement resulting in sales.… Show more Cavalier provides business and residential customers with phone, Hi-Speed and Digital TV services, at the best prices. We also sell elaborate voice and data storage services to large companies and government entities. Responsible for development, coordination, promotion and implementation of voice and data services within an assigned territory. Conducted presentations within the community. Established sales, developed strategies and methods to enhance public involvement resulting in sales. Assisted in coordination of services such as voice/telephony to ISDN, DSL, T-1, T-3, and DS-3 services in an effort to generate sales. Accomplishments: Sales rolling average exceeded 150% of quota. Show less
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UUNET
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Account Manager
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2002
First commercial Internet Service Provider. Originally offered e-mail and news, UUNET became a full Internet service organization providing dial-up and leased line accounts as well as archive space for files and Web pages. Utilized cold-calling techniques to develop relationships with new accounts. Developed sales plans to support emerging accounts, provided sales and technical support to Value Added Resellers. Product base included dynamic IP connectivity solutions, inclusive of SONET and… Show more First commercial Internet Service Provider. Originally offered e-mail and news, UUNET became a full Internet service organization providing dial-up and leased line accounts as well as archive space for files and Web pages. Utilized cold-calling techniques to develop relationships with new accounts. Developed sales plans to support emerging accounts, provided sales and technical support to Value Added Resellers. Product base included dynamic IP connectivity solutions, inclusive of SONET and VPN bundled solutions. As a Regional Account Manager was responsible in migrating T-1 clients to DS-3 and OC-3/OC-12 Connectivity. Was responsible for creating business cases for some Fiber builds. Accomplishments: 12-month rolling sales average over 250% resulting in $500K in new annualized revenue. Prospected, closed and maintained accounts in the East Coast Territory through both direct and channel sales. Participated in weekly technical training programs. (Cisco Boot Camp) Presidents Club 2001 Finished among top 5 sales reps every month at this position Show less First commercial Internet Service Provider. Originally offered e-mail and news, UUNET became a full Internet service organization providing dial-up and leased line accounts as well as archive space for files and Web pages. Utilized cold-calling techniques to develop relationships with new accounts. Developed sales plans to support emerging accounts, provided sales and technical support to Value Added Resellers. Product base included dynamic IP connectivity solutions, inclusive of SONET and… Show more First commercial Internet Service Provider. Originally offered e-mail and news, UUNET became a full Internet service organization providing dial-up and leased line accounts as well as archive space for files and Web pages. Utilized cold-calling techniques to develop relationships with new accounts. Developed sales plans to support emerging accounts, provided sales and technical support to Value Added Resellers. Product base included dynamic IP connectivity solutions, inclusive of SONET and VPN bundled solutions. As a Regional Account Manager was responsible in migrating T-1 clients to DS-3 and OC-3/OC-12 Connectivity. Was responsible for creating business cases for some Fiber builds. Accomplishments: 12-month rolling sales average over 250% resulting in $500K in new annualized revenue. Prospected, closed and maintained accounts in the East Coast Territory through both direct and channel sales. Participated in weekly technical training programs. (Cisco Boot Camp) Presidents Club 2001 Finished among top 5 sales reps every month at this position Show less
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Education
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1991 - 1993
George Mason University
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1987 - 1991
Northern Virginia Community College
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1987 - 1990
Northern Virginia Community College
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