Kala Montena

Client Relationship Manager (North America - Major Markets) at IBISWorld
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New York, New York, United States, US
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Pete Pallagi

I've been lucky enough to have Kala as our Account Manager for over a year now and I have to say we've never been taken care of better. Kala replies to our emails usually within minutes and always goes above and beyond our expectations. Kala is great at what she does and I hope we get to work with her for many years to come.

Joe Longo

Kala is a lovely young woman but don’t let her soft and kind demeanor fool you, she’s a closer when it comes to sales! She’s a

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Credentials

  • Agile Project Management
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Foundations of Project Management
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Project Planning: Putting It All Together
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Project Management Certificate
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Project Management Certificate
    Coursera
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Project Management | Specialization
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Project Management: Specialization
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Project Execution: Running the Project
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
    Coursera | Google
    Apr, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    Coursera
    Mar, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Data Analytics Specialization
    Coursera | Google
    Jul, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study
    Coursera | Google
    Jul, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    Coursera | Google
    Jul, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Data Analysis with R Programming
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Prepare Data for Exploration
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
    Coursera | Google
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Become a Data Analyst
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning Data Visualization
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning Excel: Data Analysis
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Power BI Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Tableau Essential Training (2020.1)
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Data Fluency: Exploring and Describing Data
    LinkedIn
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning Data Analytics
    LinkedIn
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Data Management and Analytics Certification
    LinkedIn
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Become a Web Developer
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • CSS Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • CSS: Selectors
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • HTML & CSS: Creating Forms
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • JavaScript Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Workflow Tools for Web Developers
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to CSS
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • HTML Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Agile Requirements Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Business Analysis Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning Cloud Computing: The Cloud and DevOps
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Microsoft Cloud Services: Exchange Online and Security
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Australia
    • Market Research
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Client Relationship Manager (North America - Major Markets)
      • Oct 2021 - Present
    • United States
    • Photography
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Corporate Account Manager
      • Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

      • Managed and grew assigned book of business of 45 accounts by cross-selling to different departments and increased new client acquisition by 15% • Conducted discovery meeting and analyzed the collected data to develop problem-solving solutions that resulted over $1.8 million revenue in six months • Meet quarterly with stakeholders for account reviews to create forecast, and set benchmarks • Provided optimal customer service and communicated recommendations based on informed data… Show more • Managed and grew assigned book of business of 45 accounts by cross-selling to different departments and increased new client acquisition by 15% • Conducted discovery meeting and analyzed the collected data to develop problem-solving solutions that resulted over $1.8 million revenue in six months • Meet quarterly with stakeholders for account reviews to create forecast, and set benchmarks • Provided optimal customer service and communicated recommendations based on informed data driven solutions • Developed and maintained strong business relationship at multiple levels in the organization to improve retention and gain referrals

    • Corporate Account Manager
      • Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

    • Account Executive Consultant
      • Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

      • Prospected through cold calling, LinkedIn, and networking events to acquire net new businesses • Used a consultative selling method based on the SPIN model to identify customer’s pains point and develop customized solutions • Scheduled and conducted face-to-face presentations with C-level executives • Utilized CRM systems (Salesforce and AS400/Sunrise) daily to manage sales activities, pipeline, and customer info • Consistently surpassed monthly sales quotas by 20% • Prospected through cold calling, LinkedIn, and networking events to acquire net new businesses • Used a consultative selling method based on the SPIN model to identify customer’s pains point and develop customized solutions • Scheduled and conducted face-to-face presentations with C-level executives • Utilized CRM systems (Salesforce and AS400/Sunrise) daily to manage sales activities, pipeline, and customer info • Consistently surpassed monthly sales quotas by 20%

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Commercial Account Executive
      • Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

      • Consistently secured new accounts and increased customer satisfaction by 30% year over year revenue • Generated, qualify, process, and follow up on new opportunities through effective cold call and follow- up • Worked collaboratively with Management and Sales Engineers to solve unique customer needs to prepare concise, targeted proposals and contracts • Performed market research analysis by collecting data on consumers, competitors, and the marketplace in New York to present… Show more • Consistently secured new accounts and increased customer satisfaction by 30% year over year revenue • Generated, qualify, process, and follow up on new opportunities through effective cold call and follow- up • Worked collaboratively with Management and Sales Engineers to solve unique customer needs to prepare concise, targeted proposals and contracts • Performed market research analysis by collecting data on consumers, competitors, and the marketplace in New York to present actionable items to the management team Show less • Consistently secured new accounts and increased customer satisfaction by 30% year over year revenue • Generated, qualify, process, and follow up on new opportunities through effective cold call and follow- up • Worked collaboratively with Management and Sales Engineers to solve unique customer needs to prepare concise, targeted proposals and contracts • Performed market research analysis by collecting data on consumers, competitors, and the marketplace in New York to present… Show more • Consistently secured new accounts and increased customer satisfaction by 30% year over year revenue • Generated, qualify, process, and follow up on new opportunities through effective cold call and follow- up • Worked collaboratively with Management and Sales Engineers to solve unique customer needs to prepare concise, targeted proposals and contracts • Performed market research analysis by collecting data on consumers, competitors, and the marketplace in New York to present actionable items to the management team Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Account Executive
      • Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

      • Educated prospects about the value of becoming a timeshare owner • Presented timeshare packages that suit prospects personalities, budgets and needs • FulfilLed clients’ requests regarding property price, property maps and descriptions • Conducted and managed business transactions by thoroughly reviewed loan applications and financial documents • Educated prospects about the value of becoming a timeshare owner • Presented timeshare packages that suit prospects personalities, budgets and needs • FulfilLed clients’ requests regarding property price, property maps and descriptions • Conducted and managed business transactions by thoroughly reviewed loan applications and financial documents

    • Denmark
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Apr 2009 - Jan 2012

      • Number one salesperson for two consecutive years • Process orders in person and over the phone. • Check inventory to ensure product is in stock. • Bag and package purchases. • Collect and research information needed to identify and resolve problematic situations. • Number one salesperson for two consecutive years • Process orders in person and over the phone. • Check inventory to ensure product is in stock. • Bag and package purchases. • Collect and research information needed to identify and resolve problematic situations.

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