Performance-oriented University Development Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 14-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Account Manager
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Responsible for leading a team of account executives to effectively prospect and close new business through cold-calling, networking, marketing, lead generation, C-suite presentations, and niche CRM strategies
Responsible for driving revenue growth, sales, and branding presence within the southwest region across largest networks including healthcare, business corporations, municipalities, behavioral health, and K-12 schools
Responsible for negotiating contracts and recruiting strategies leading to six to seven figure revenue streams and free marketing of GCU's education technology
Mentored national leadership teams for sales and business development strategies across all education pathway verticals
Fostered internal company relationships with C-suite leadership across nine divisions
Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Account Executive
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
08.2014 - 04.2018
Managed a territory of 30+ cross vertical accounts in Arizona
Responsible for the sales growth, sustained partnerships, new partnerships, and lead generation in the territory
Managed relationships with organically sourced accounts, finding creative paths to increase revenue
Networked with C-level staff to find new account opportunities
Awarded top performer in division with recruitment for multiple years
Managed approximately 100 Incoming and cold calls to prospective clients per day
University Counselor
Grand Canyon University
06.2011 - 07.2014
Managed recruitment prospecting in a CRM database
Responsible for monthly recruitment goals
Modified recruitment strategies to increase effectiveness of student education outcomes
Awarded rookie of the year for performance.
Managed client prospecting with over 2 hours of talk time per day.
Education
MBA -
Grand Canyon Education
Phoenix, AZ
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business
San Diego Christian College
San Diego, CA
05-2011
Skills
Client onboarding
Customer engagement
Account retention
Relationship management
CRM software
Marketing strategy development
Systems and software expertise
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Timeline
Senior Executive Account Manager
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Account Executive
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
08.2014 - 04.2018
University Counselor
Grand Canyon University
06.2011 - 07.2014
MBA -
Grand Canyon Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
San Diego Christian College
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