James E. Shay
Gaithersburg, Md. 20882
301-***-**** (C) 301-***-**** (H) ******@*******.***
Summary: A dynamic, results-driven sales executive with over 30 years of
professional experience that includes a high record of achievement and
demonstrated success year over year.
Professional Experience
TERADATA CORPORATION (2010-PRESENT)
20378 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, Md. 20876
Intelligence & Cyber Sales Director
Responsible for sales to the Intelligence Agencies, Department of Homeland
Security, and the Department of Justice. Duties included hiring,
performance management, coaching, and accurate revenue forecasting.
Current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) Renewed July 2008.
Oracle/Sun Microsystems (2000-2010)
306 Sentinel Dr.
Annapolis Junction, Md. 20701
Civilian Agencies Systems Regional Manager. (2009 through 2010)
Responsible for Civilian Agencies systems and storage sales to the
Department of Homeland Security, DoJ,
Dept. of Transportation and the Federal Financials sector. Managed 9
Sales Reps with over $50M in annual revenue.
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Civilian Agencies Regional Storage Sales Manager.(2005 through 2009)
Upon completion of the Storage Technologies acquisition I was responsible
for all storage sales in Civilian Agencies. Responsible for Enterprise
storage, and mid range solutions. Grew the Civilian Agency storage business
from $17M to over $80M in less than 4 years. Duties included hiring,
performance management, coaching, and accurate revenue forecasting.
Exceeded quota in all years.
Storage Sales Manager for Government and Mid Atlantic Regions. (2003
through 2005) Responsible for over $400M in Sun storage revenue in Dod,
Civilian, and Intell agencies. Managed a team consisting of nine sales
reps and twenty Systems Engineers. Duties include hiring, revenue
forecasting, performance reviews, and development programs for the team.
Actively develop the strategic pricing and discounting requests for
major opportunities. Also responsible for our Partner relationship
management of our storage partners including, McData, qLogic, Brocade,
HDS, STK, and Dot Hill. Exceeded quota in all full years .TS/SCI Security
Clearance
Storage Sales Specialist E (2000 through 2003) Responsible for driving
storage sales to the Intelligence community, DOD, PSA OCONUS, and State &
Local opportunities. Responsible for the Northern and Southern Regions
with a combined FY03 quota of $75M. Achieved 109% of Fy03 quota. Achieved
102% of FY02 quota. Awarded top Sales Specialist in 2003. I actively drive
Strategic Account development with end user sales teams. Deliver quarterly
storage sales training to the Systems reps in the Eastern US. Actively
participate in tactical proposal development. I am proficient in
articulating Suns' value proposition to CXO/CIO customers that require a
complete solution for mission critical applications.. Exceeded quota in all
years. TS/SCI Security Clearance
Awards:
Rookie of the year (2001)
Nominated Federal Sales manger of the year (2008)
Product Sales Specialist of the Year (2003)
Outstanding Individual contributor District Awards
Exceeded Quota in all full years of eligibility
EMC (1999-2000)
6903 Rockledge Dr.
Bethesda, Md. 20817
Federal District Sales Manager
Responsible for all CLARiiON Storage Area Network (SAN) sales to Civilian
and DOD territories in CONUS. Developed a strategic Business plan to
quickly produce a pipeline from a zero business base to over $14M in three
months. Responsibilities include building and managing a new sales team and
developing strategic sales plans, determine product-pricing strategies, and
accurately forecast the business on a quarterly basis. Successfully
negotiated the CLARiiON product line on to EMC's GSA schedule and other
reseller contract vehicles in less than four weeks. Proficient with all
phases of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). In-depth knowledge
of Program Integrity laws, ID/IQ, GWAC, FEDSIM, GSA contracting and sub-
contracting.
Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. (1987-1999)
1430 Springhill Road
McLean, Va. 22102
Federal District Manager (1995-1999)
Responsible for end user sales to Civilian and DOD territories. Negotiated
and managed all phases of the GSA schedule A & B/C channel resellers. Also
responsible for 8(a) transactions and strategic partnerships. Achieved 127%
of 1995 Quota & earned National recognition for North American Operations
District of the Quarter (Q3 1995). Contributed over 75% of the revenue for
the Federal Region in 1995 and 1997. Proficient with all phases of Federal
Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). In-depth knowledge of Program
Integrity laws, delivered program integrity training, ID/IQ, GWAC, FEDSIM,
GSA contracting and sub-contracting. I was also responsible for a Heath
Care vertical start up in 1997. I grew the revenue in the Civilian Health
care vertical from $1M in revenue in to over $10M in 9 months. Departure
due to the company being sold to IBM.
Civilian Agencies Sales Manager (1993-1995) A mentor for Civilian Agencies
Sales Executives. Responsible for the territorial sales of multiple
agencies. Emphasis on profitable strategic opportunities. Proficient with
all phases of Federal procurements. Including 8(a) Acquisitions, GSA
Multiple Award Schedules, Government reseller programs, Federal Acquisition
Regulations including procurement integrity laws. Promoted to Federal
District Manager in January 1995
Senior Sales Executive (1987-1993) Responsible for Territorial Sales into
Civilian and DOD accounts including Dept. of the Treasury, Dept. of Energy,
Dept. of the Navy, NASA and several independent agencies. Sold Sequents'
first integration contract to the Federal Reserve Board. Personally
responsible for the proposal development, pricing and all contract
negotiations. Sold and managed Sequents' largest customer base. Initially
hired as a Sales Executive. Promoted to Sales Executive II and then to
Senior Sales Executive. Assumed Team Leader responsibilities in January
1994. Carried one of the largest quota assignments in the entire company.
Awards:
Nine Quartermaster Awards
Highest District Revenue achievement (Three years)
National Rookie of the Year
Federal Sales Team of the Year
Over 25 National Sales Awards
Highest New Name Account Revenue (1998)
Boeing Computer Services (1980-1987)
7980 Boeing Court
Vienna, Va. 22204
District Manager Government Sales (1985-1987)
Responsible for organizing a new district within the Government Sales
operation unit. Emphasis on profitability and maximizing revenues. Accounts
included Civilian and DOD accounts. Full P&L responsibilities. Responsible
for $40M quota in 1987. At departure was 125% of quota.
Products Sales Manager (1983-1985)
Responsible for new sales opportunities within the Government Sales
operation. Product responsibilities included IBM Mainframe sales,
Facilities Management, Education and Training, and Network integration
services.
Senior Sales Executive (1980-1983)
Responsible for the sale of all Boeing product lines. Commercial and
Federal assignments. Sold four of Boeings top ten revenue producing
accounts, two sales were referenced in an outside publication, "Boeing
Plane Maker to the World." Served as National Account Manager for IBM in
the CONUS.
Awards:
Ranked in the top 3 Sales (3 years)
Top 10 Sales Representative (5 years)
Top 1 Sales Representative (1 year)
Million Dollar Club (3 years)
Successful Completion Boeing Mgt. curriculum
Optimum Systems Inc. (1978-1980 )
Account Executive
Responsible for Commercial and Government time sharing sales. Increased
revenue by 600%. Arranged for hardware leasing through various vendors.
Departure due to financial instability of the Company.
Education
Montgomery College/U of Md. 1973-1977
Rockville, Md.
Business Administration
Fire Science Courses
Organizations
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department.
Past President/CEO, Vice President/Director
Firefighter II (Inactive)
EMT-B (Current Status)
Served as a Delegate to The Montgomery County Fire Board (5 Years)
Served as the Chairman Montgomery County Presidents Committee
Served as the Administrative Head of the Underwater Rescue Team and
Underwater Rescue Diver
Served on the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Budget Priority sub-committee
National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Sponsor and participant
1998-2000
Blind skier guide
Scuba instructor for disabled Vets