Christine KellY
**** **** *********** *** . ********, ARIZONA 85248
602-***-**** cellular *email address abmk63@r.postjobfree.com *
Objective
Migrate from working in pure technology markets to working in
"green" industries by leveraging my extensive background in
technology markets specifically in sales management, sales
support roles, partnership development, or channel sales.
Experience Summary
Extensive background in IP-based solutions,
videoconferencing/telepresence, visualization for decision-making,
web collaboration, telephony, datacom, and general Internet
markets. Responsible for a varied list of mission-critical
functions including strategic business development efforts,
distribution/VAR channel management, technical sales, national
account level sales and support, and engineering/operations
management.
Excellent presentations skills to all organizational levels. Well
versed in multimedia applications, managing processes, technical
selling, delivery of technical training courses, interfacing with
sales partners and the Channel, and project management efforts.
Professional experience
03/09 to Present SUN AMERICA SOLAR & SKY ENGINEERING,
Phoenix, AZ. Independent representative selling solar thermal,
solar electric, and energy optimization solutions for
residential clients. BPI Certified. Top Sales representative,
12/09 - 4/10.
10/04 - 03/09 CGK & Associates Co-Founder, Sales Consultant
Chandler, Arizona
Independent representative for various content creation,
software, or integrated hardware solutions: 1.) CAD to
3D-stereo animation/interactive telepresence, and virtual
reality software and turn-key solutions and 2.) Document
Lifecycle Management and archive data compression solutions.
Responsibilities include direct, revenue-generating sales
efforts, as well as identification of and nurturing of channel
partners to expand the implementation of these different
corporate solutions. Closed significant business with medium
and large clients locally and internationally.
01/01 - 3/04 Remote Regional Sales, Strategic Partnerships,
or Channel Development for Various Start-Up IP Communication
Solution Manufacturers Chandler, Arizona
Reported to First Virtual Communication's WW Marketing VP and
Executive Council. Responsible for work with company's
business development and strategic relationship efforts, in
North American market. Successfully identified, contacted,
establish relationships with, and executed programs with key
partner candidates. Worked with internal FVC technology team
and development staff to deliver prototype solutions to meet
new market demands leading to future sales opportunities.
Established new relationships for FVC with 12 F100 companies to
seed joint marketing, joint sales, and new revenue
opportunities. Managed company's Competitive Analysis Project
with outside analyst team; researched and delivered IP/PBX
Partner Strategy Plan to Executive Staff to help FVC craft 2004
Business Plan.
Responsible for identification of Xyterra's Telco Embedded
Market strategy and all associated Strategic Alliance
development efforts timed for 1Q2002 for this early-stage
computing platform manufacturing company. Assisted in building
Company's target and addressable revenue models, including
direct research and analyst-based findings before company lost
funding.
Focused on identification and signing of contracts with several
Distribution Partners to incorporate 2-Tier product
distribution into VCON's business model. Met all goals for
the quarter; closed 2 Agreements in first 90 days with key
strategic partners that will bring new product distribution
options and new revenue to VCON, and had full funnel for
remainder of 2001 before company restructure.
12/98 - 11/00 visitalk.com ~~ IP Communication Start-Up
Phoenix, Arizona
Vice President, Business Development
IP Video and Communication Solutions. From Start-up Company
through market-ready, product-ready position, led analysis team
and/or spearheaded vertically centric partnership management
efforts for this Internet communications infrastructure
company. Identified and secured critical business
relationships with Partners, including Co-Marketing Agreement
with the world's largest PC chip manufacturer to include
visitalk.com consumer product in all retail consumer PC Camera
products sold in US. Company filed for bankruptcy protection
in 11/2000.
1/96 - 12/98 Regional Channel Manager - F500 Videoconferencing
Manufacturers Phx, AZ
Joined Sony's newly formed National Videoconferencing Sales
Team responsible for western USA channel distribution/sales of
Sony videoconferencing equipment. Booked company's largest
international equipment sale involving 11 geographically
distributed Sony divisions across 8 countries for a client - a
F100 company with a worldwide implementation.
Joined Intel's newly formed Channel Management Team to expand
sales of Intel desktop videoconferencing products throughout
new region. Successfully integrated Intel vncf product with
existing Intel partner portfolio, as well as developed new
channels of distribution. Over performed on quota attainment
in western region, and contributed to western region's global
sales leadership position.
10/95 - 1/96 MTG-McKenzie Telecom Group, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Assistant Vice President, Business Development cellular
infrastructure solutions
Joined entrepreneurial company specializing in site-acquisition
and development of cellular facilities for the fast-growing
cellular phone industry. Worked directly with President to
engage with "A" and "B" licensed wireless service providers as
well as with new "C" license bidders to deliver turnkey
buildout services.
8/83 - 10/95 Telecommunication Engineering, Management,
Sales Phoenix, Arizona
From telecom engineering, service management, and technical
sales, performed a wide variety duties over several years which
resulted in a broad understanding of the communication
technology industry and high achievement in Management, Sales,
and Overlay Sales for niche solutions
Sprint Corporation (7 years) Northern Telecom (NORTEL) (2
years); and
Mountain Bell/USWest Communications (Qwest) (5 years)
Sprint Sales Awards (90, 91, 93, 94); Northern Telecom
Salesperson of the Year - Cook Electric Division (88);
Mountain Bell Managerial Development Program (83).
Hobbies, Interests
Board of Director position on two different groups; Home Owners
Association Board President, Arizona Silver Belle 39th Annual
Junior Girls Golf Invitational Board - Chairperson for
Sponsorships.
Avid sports enthusiasts both as participant and spectator;
embrace natural products and being GREEN; enjoy outdoor
activities; allocate time weekly to fitness goals; computer
savvy.
Education
12/95 Thunderbird - American Graduate School of International
Management Glendale, Arizona Leadership Certificate Program -
Executive MBA Overview Program
6/83 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Engineering Dual Degree; Bachelor of Science, Engineering/Bachelor
of Science, Telecommunications (Industrial Engineering-like
degree) Dean's List (83); Varsity Basketball Team
Co-Captain (83); Spirit Award (83); MSU Full Athletic
Scholarship-basketball (82-83)
(References available on request)