Sales Director Senior Account Manager Business Development Manager Consultant
Areas of Focus: Cyber-security and ITSM Market
Qualifications Profile
Goal-oriented and success-driven professional with extensive years of experience in IT service management, business consulting, and sales operations; combined with proven skills in expanding market share and driving profitability. Recognized track record of achievement in providing excellent Cyber-security and ITSM solutions to high-profile clients; along with hard-earned expertise in implementing initiatives for improved productivity, efficiencies, while maximizing top and bottom-line results. Expert at securing complex enterprise deals for Fortune 500 companies and SLED, while establishing strategic alliances with key customers and partners to identify new growth initiatives and opportunities.
Areas of Expertise
New Business Development
Senior Account Management
Proposal Development (RFP/I/Q)
Sales Growth and Quota Achievement
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Implementation
Preliminary Sales Engineering
Robotic Process Automation (RPA/AI)
Security/Cloud/BC/DR/Assessments
Multi-Sourcing Integration (ITSM)
IT and Business Process Outsourcing (ITO/BPO)
Professional Experience
Automation Unlimited § Haymarket, VA
Principal/Senior Business Consultant Jul 2017–Present
Deliver consulting services focused on business strategies, captures, and services for the SLED market (VCCS (Education), Veterans, Transportation, & Safety, including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Fauquier Counties
Oversee channel and partnership planning and execution which involve sales development, product deployment tactics, and delivery in areas of assessments, pen-testing, workplace migration, transformation and automation
Render assistance to client leadership (Director and above) in handling back-office IT using pay-as-you-go services in platform, infrastructure, storage, security and cloud (AWS) computing
Advise special projects and tasks within organizations such as SI’s (FAI) to ensure success and results
North America Sales Director (Contract) – Fujitsu America, Inc., (FAI), Richardson, TX
RPA Sales Specialist – Startup Business Unit
Worked with the account teams in developing innovative go-to-market (GTM) strategy for digital worker and digital workforce within different lines of business (LOBs), such as manufacturing, retail, insurance, energy, and SLED and MUSH, offering solutions and models through return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) on a 3 to 5 year recovery plan
Organized and facilitated trade shows and national conferences to demonstrate proven AI and RPA solutions for enterprise dealing with inefficiencies and challenges with people-intensive processes and workloads
Directed the Fujitsu partner eco-system focused on creating and incorporating the best value propositions into bundled service offerings and hyper-converged and next generation solutions
Consulting Highlights:
Established and expanded an existing portfolio of 20 SLED accounts, to include New York, Minnesota, and Mississippi using Digital Workers (chat bots & swivel chair) on the help desk with a PoV model valued at $90K
Led the conversion of traditional proof of concept (PoC) model, to proof of value (PoV) that enabled billable time and change orders before the SOW or final sales contract
Atos North America § Purchase, NY and Dallas, TX
National Sales Director –Startup Business Unit
Technical Transformation Consultant for TMU, FSI and Entertainment Nov 2016–Aug 2017
Led Technology Transformation Services (TTS) by delivering design, build, and integration on future state technology to accelerate IT modernization and automation using partner IP and co-creation services
Initiated transformation for the top 30 enterprise accounts with Atos North America, including Canada
Promoted and sold services in six strategic areas: Assessments, Data Center Optimization, Cloud and Security, Journey Analytics, STaaS, and RPA/AI, along with service integration of ITSM
Provided consultative advice on business-critical functions (RPA), automation strategies and digital transformation, while implementing best practices in cost takeout, cost avoidance, change management, and compliance processes
Designed and deployed GTM strategy for ClickFox and Journey Analytics Partner for SLED and MUSH. The City of Miami and TDOT accepted trials on HPC using BullSequana XSTOR and Supercomputers, contract value $1.2M
Career Highlights:
Drove the transformation efforts in outsourcing cost takeout with Sempra Energy which entailed the following:
oAnalysis of requirements and establishment of a team of 24 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, 2 project leads, and 1 manager, including blended development of solutions for the team
oAcquisition of the first outsourced project with the client with total contract value of $9.2M for three years and projected cost savings of 12% under the client’s FTE model
Computer Science Corporation (CSC) § Falls Church, VA Sep 2013–Nov 2016
National Sales Director, Principal Consultant for Finance and Insurance (FIS)
Principal Consultant, National OSS, Insurance for Americas Apr 2015–Nov 2016
Expertly drove complex enterprise deals for Fortune 500 accounts using partners: EMC, HDS, HP, AT&T & more
Maximized information technology outsourcing (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO) opportunities with large and mid-sized businesses that covered workloads from lift and shift, to refresh and service transitions in towers
Supported the launch of national offering for Storage as a Service (STaaS) and bundled with security (AV/BC/DR), cloud and managed services
Collaborated and maintained direct communication with partners on a global scale, and bought in new IP/alliances
Career Highlights:
Achieved the CSC Platinum Circle Award and gained career advancement as national sales director in insurance and banking industry
Exceeded year-after-year sales quota by 476% in 2015 and 120% in 2016, while achieving 1500% of cross-sell goals
Executed a $156M ITO cost-savings initiative for a national mortgage broker (Freddie Mac) through infrastructure outsourcing that aided them in securing the first major deal with AT&T for a $95M contract for five years, which strengthened corporate ties and CSC commitment in Beltway agreement and partnership
Principal Consultant, OSS for Standard Offerings Sep 2013–Mar 2015
Served as the trusted advisor for major Public Sector, MUSH and SLED accounts, along with client executives and account management teams to devise solutions, stand-up demos and capture contracts
Delivered consultative guidance on business-critical applications, functions, and COOP initiatives, while supporting best practices, change management, and compliance processes
Ensured adherence of an east coast university medical provider to Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which involved creation of full scope hardware solution with EMC and HP to enable future growth; proposal of market-leading solution; and hands-on support with process, securing deal for $63M.
Career Highlights:
Delivered cost-effective, secure, and responsive infrastructure solutions that addressed business needs and drove operational excellence, while minimizing complexity and ensuring exceptional client service and NPS
Demonstrated exemplary performance by attaining and surpassing franchise year-over-year sales quota by 174% in 2013 and 2014. My first year with CSC I retired the $20M quota with UPENN Medical deal for $37M
Verizon/Terremark § Ashburn, VA
Director, Federal Security Sales Principal Security Consultant (Reorg May 2013) Sep 2012–Sep 2013
Prepared proposals, service agreements, and contracts using prime contact vehicles such as GSA, Alliant, GSA Schedule 70- IT, GSA/CXNII, NMCI, ONENET, WITS3, and Networx
Provided enterprise solutions and services in cybersecurity, forensics, cloud, managed hosting, colocation, pro-serv, and other managed services through Verizon Partners
Generated new opportunities with Federal agencies in Public Sector, focused on consolidating data center infrastructure and storage technology through cloud, cyber-security, and professional services
Integrated all available partner channels to improve solutions, working with small to mid-sized firms to enable value propositions to win deals
Career Highlights:
Established programs that drove bottom-line results and secured profit by more than 45%+
Briefed and presented the DBIR to NASA headquarters with 100 key executives and personnel participation
Earned selection to advance and serve as part of a new Security Offering Team in April 2013, in charge of ArcSight, FireEye, McAfee, and Symantec accounts within Federal Public Sector (TS/SBI clearance not active)
Succeeded in delivering effective government solutions and services by directing project work and tasks in cybersecurity, forensics, controls, and compliance environments using the following security domains:
—Security architecture and strategy (integrated risk management)
—Unified threat management and intrusion detection and prevention systems
—Data leakage prevention (DLP) and breach on critical data, access, encryption, and endpoint
—Incident management, log monitoring, and audit (SIEM)
—FISMA and NIST standards on security function design, governance and compliance
—Security vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and reporting – Red Team
Expanded pipeline in ITSM, while achieving and meeting quota expectations in 2013
Projects Unlimited, Inc. § Gainesville, VA
Principal Account Manager Project Executive for IT and System Solutions Jan 2001–Aug 2012
Oversaw specific commercial and custom modernization requirements and tasks in building systems
Developed and promoted design and build services and maintenance, while maximizing partner network to deliver positive business results
Administered all facets of business development, sales consulting, and project management work streams within commercial applications
Career Highlight
Continuously exceeded quota by 150% from 2003 to 2010 by generating new accounts in state, local, and commercial accounts
Earlier Position Held:
UUNet/WorldCom/MCI § Ashburn, VA
Senior Operations Manager –Information Services for Telephony, Network, Desktop and Server Operations
Additional Experience
Lord Fairfax Community College § Warrenton, VA
Adjunct Instructor for Technology Jul 2017–Present
Served as an expert field instructor, presenter and curriculum advisor for custom classes and CompTIA courses
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
Columbia Union College (Washington Adventist University), Takoma Park, MD
Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) in General Studies, Minor in English
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Associates of Science in Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
Professional Development
Licenses
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
—Class A Contractor License, State of Virginia: Feb 2002
—Building Technical (BLD) Specialty Contractor License, State of Virginia: Feb 2002
—Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) Specialty Contractor License, State of Virginia: Feb 2002
—Electronic/Communication Service Contracting (ESC) License, State of Virginia: Feb 2002
Certification
CompTIA
—CompTIA Fundamentals and Security+ Certification (Pending Test: July 2019)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
—Certified Instructor, 2017 to present
AWS/Academy Cloud Foundations (ACF)
—Amazon Web Services Certified Cloud Practitioner: In progress: Aug 2019
Articulus
—Certified Corporate Storyteller: Sep 2014
Verizon
—Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Jul 2012
Project Management Institute (PMI)/ Northern Virginia Community College
—Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification: Jun 2011
Training
Symantec
—Symantec Security Training: 2018–Present (Continuous Education) resent
—Managed Services; Cloud; Web Isolation; Protection Engine 7.5; and Email Security Certifications
Leadercast, LFCC Workforce Solutions
—Annual Leadership Development: 2017 to present
Atos North America
—Miller Heiman Sales Training: Mar 2017
—The Challenger Sale & Miller/Heiman Blue Sheets: Apr 2017
Fujitsu America, Inc., (FAI)
—Fit4Digital and Way to Sell Training: Apr 2018
Computer Science Corporation (CSC)
—Strategic Selling Training: Jun 2014
UUNet/WorldCom/MCI University
—Executive Leadership and Management Development Program, Jun 1997
Award
Nomination for AWS Academy from Workforce Solutions
Certificate of Appreciation from the White House, President Bill Clinton
Affiliation
Former Member, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Institute
The Design and Construction Network & HCCA
7x24 Exchange (Local Chapter)
Activities
Mar 2007–Present
Coach, Operations Support, Founding Member, PWC Girls Softball, Gainesville District and Fauquier County (Local Championships for 10U, 12U and Senior Tournaments)
Jun 2010–Present
Blood Donor Organizer and Volunteer, American Red Cross
Jul 2017–Present
Decision-making Support on Curriculum and Classes, Lord Fairfax Community College
Technical Skills
Cloud Computing
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), SECaaP, SaaS, and STaaS
Software and Applications
SAP-Ariba, Symantec, McAfee, Novatio, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft OneNote
Data Center and Storage Tools
Verizon/Terremark/IBM, & AT&T Data Centers, EMC, HDS, and Pure