Experience

Opkalla

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Technology Advisor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States WHY OPKALLA? At Opkalla, our mission is to create an easier way for organizations to identify the best IT solutions in a transparent and unbiased way. Based on 20+ years of industry experience, we believe the traditional customer/vendor sales process can be improved. Opkalla was created for this very reason. We strive to put the right tools and decision making criteria in your hands so you can make an informative, unbiased decision in the best interest of your organization… Show more WHY OPKALLA? At Opkalla, our mission is to create an easier way for organizations to identify the best IT solutions in a transparent and unbiased way. Based on 20+ years of industry experience, we believe the traditional customer/vendor sales process can be improved. Opkalla was created for this very reason. We strive to put the right tools and decision making criteria in your hands so you can make an informative, unbiased decision in the best interest of your organization. What you can expect when working with Opkalla: • Opkalla has combined 20+ years of experience simplifying the technology solution and provider search from startups to Fortune 100 companies. • Access to over 300 of the leading global technology providers • Global reach to consolidate vendors across the world • Target reduction in costs of 20% Show less



IT Matters Podcast

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media

• Podcast Host

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Looking for the best and brightest in IT to share why IT matters in their business.



CNP Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2022

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area I help organizations navigate the complex world of IT with decisions to move to cloud, technology lifecycles, unified communications, cyber security, circuit management, SD-WAN, disaster recovery/storage/backup and fully managed 3rd party IT.



Cardinal Logistics Management

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Oct 2018

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area I seek to create solutions for domestic supply chains of large shipping manufacturers. I source the right people and assets to create efficiency and transparency of customers supply network.



Knight Transportation

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Account Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area I develop the freight market with dozens of customers to correspond with our truck asset capacity in the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina regions. A portion of my duty is to strengthen local account communication in effort to establish predictable freight capacity requests.



Nielsen

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nielsen Representative

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  Recruited and installed selected households to participate in the Nielsen Television Ratings.



Holiday Inn

• Front Desk Sales Agent

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  Rock HIll Maximized walk-in client revenue while providing a hospitable atmosphere Maintained a 90% consumer approval rating Addressed in-house guests concerns while managing daily accounting, upkeep and booking requirements

• Sales Assistant Internship

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Assisted in corporate group rate and benefits negotiations Submitted competition analysis and competitive advantage reports of surrounding comparable hotel brands Learned about long term client relationship management over the fiscal year



Southwestern Advantage

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Manager

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Bowling Green, MY Managed and coached first year members Gathered sales statistics and communicated progress to Sales Manager



Southwestern Advantage

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Door-to-door Sales Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Dallas, TX Generated $8,851.29 revenue in 13 weeks of sales Maintained daily "Business Activity Reports" of unit sales, expenses, territory and hours worked Performed market research on the territory Worked 80+ hour weeks