Optus Inc
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Optus Inc April 2010 - Present
Ameriquest Mortgage Company November 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Telecommunications, Account Management, Sales Management, Call Centers, Asset Recovery, Purchasing Negotiation, Unified Communications, Data Equipment, NEC, Avaya IP Telephony, Avaya Communication..., Cisco Technologies, Nortel, Nortel Meridian, Toshiba, IP PBX, Key Systems, Asset Management, Technology Assets, Vendor Management, Assets Recovery, Telephony, New Business Development, Avaya, Business Development, SIP, Solution Selling, Managed Services, VoIP, Wireless, Cabling, Direct Sales, LAN-WAN, Customer Experience, Video Conferencing, IP, Broadband, Channel Partners, Networking, Ethernet, Co-location, Network Design, Professional Services, WAN, Data Center, Mobile Devices, Wireless Networking, Switches, MPLS, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Boise State University 1975 — 1978
Boise State University
Jesse W. Thompson Law Firm August 2014 - Present
Optus Inc 2008 - 2011
Optus Inc 2008 - 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Courts, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Legal Assistance, Public Speaking, Outlook, Trials, Litigation
Education
Arkansas State University 2007 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Optus Inc July 2014 - Present
C Spire February 2013 - July 2014
C Spire April 2012 - February 2013
C Spire February 2009 - April 2012
C Spire November 2008 - February 2009
C Spire June 2008 - November 2008
C Spire July 2007 - June 2008
Central States Manufacturing, Inc. June 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Networking..., Web Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Agile Project Management, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social, Telecommunications, Mobile, Mobile Applications, Mobile Marketing, Vendor Relations, Product Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Direct Marketing, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Consumer Technology, Retail Management, Product Development, Wireless, Promotions, Product Life Cycle..., Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Market Research, E-commerce, Advertising, Online Advertising, Customer Relations, Budget Management, Strategy Development, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Reward Strategy, Budgets, Strategy, Program Management
Education
Mississippi College 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business, 3.9
University of Mississippi 1998 — 2003
BBA, Operations Management & MIS, Operations Management 3.33 Management Information Systems 3.83
Stanley + Woodard August 2015 - Present
Skinny J's July 2013 - Present
Be A Bombshell Cosmetics December 2014 - July 2015
Arkansas State University July 2013 - November 2014
C.H. Robinson January 2013 - May 2013
Womack, Phelps & McNeill December 2011 - December 2012
JK Products & Services October 2011 - December 2011
Jimco-Staffmark August 2011 - September 2011
Tween Brands October 2009 - August 2011
Optus Inc January 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Office Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Billing Process, Account Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Sales, Marketing, social, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Event Planning
Education
Arkansas State University 2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Business Administration
Arkansas State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management; Marketing
Central Baptist Church June 2014 - Present
Central Baptist Church September 2013 - May 2014
Central Baptist Church January 2013 - August 2013
Optus Inc April 2012 - January 2013
Optus Inc August 2011 - April 2012
Nestle USA April 2010 - August 2011
Nestle October 2009 - April 2010
Lakeside Metal Specialties May 2007 - September 2009
Wal-Mart February 2009 - May 2009
Education
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts, Theology/Theological Studies
Arkansas State University 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Arkansas State University 2001 — 2007
Bachelors, Biology with a Pre-Professional Emphasis, Minor in Chemistry
Optus Inc September 2012 - July 2013
National Telesystems, Inc. September 2010 - February 2012
NEC 1998 - 2009
NEC Unified Solutions 1998 - 2009
Skills
Telephony, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, VoIP, IP, SIP, Wireless, Switches, Cisco Technologies, Ethernet, MPLS, ACD, Managed Services, TCP/IP, LAN-WAN, T1, IVR, ISDN, TDM, Routing, WAN, Network Design
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology
Associate of Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Music, Music Theory and Composition
E. Ritter & Company February 2015 - Present
Anchor Packaging March 2014 - February 2015
Prestolite Wire LLC June 2013 - March 2014
Optus, Inc. January 2008 - June 2013
Jones & Company October 2004 - December 2007
Teleflora May 1992 - October 2004
Skills
Accounting, Multi-State Sales Tax, Payroll, General Ledger, Benefits Administration, Training, Data Mining, Human Resources, Recruiting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Inventory Management, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Operating Budgets, Forecasting, Microsoft Dynamics, ProSystem fx Tax, Creative Solutions, Lawson General Ledger, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, Microsoft Office, Call Centers, Financial Statements, Telecommunications, Sales & Use Tax, Unified Communications, Vendor Management, Management, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Invoicing, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Relations, Great Plains Software, Leadership, Purchasing, Sales Tax, Team Leadership, Account Management
Education
Arkansas State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Finance
Ridgecrest High School 1987 — 1988
Honor Graduate, General Studies
Paragould High School 1985 — 1988
Honors Graduate, General Studies
Optus Inc July 2015 - Present
Optus Inc December 2014 - June 2015
Hewlett-Packard August 2014 - November 2014
Hewlett-Packard February 2012 - August 2014
Hewlett-Packard March 2010 - February 2012
Hewlett-Packard 2010 - February 2012
Northwestern Mutual Life April 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Account Management, Direct Sales, Qualifying Prospects, New Client Acquisitions, Sales Process, Sales, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Call Blitz/Pipeline..., Enterprise Software, Lead Generation, Virtualization, Storage, CRM, Data Center, Channel Partners, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Communication, Strategy, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Management, Marketing, Cold Calling, Team Leadership
Education
Arkansas State University 2001 — 2010
BS, Marketing Management
DPLOYIT, Inc August 2014 - July 2015
Optus Inc October 2014 - December 2014
Covidien July 2012 - August 2014
Cotta Transmission, LLC June 2006 - July 2012
Skills
Purchasing, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Training, Systems Analysis, Visual Basic, Custom Reporting..., Programming, Engineering, Solidworks, Customer Service, Outlook, Employee Relations, PowerPoint, Mergers & Acquisitions, Onboarding, IBM AS/400, SQL, VB.NET, VBA
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2006 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Strategic Management of Information Systems
Cardinal Stritch University 2006 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General
Blue Sky Technologies - Jonesboro, AR December 2013 - Present
Optus, Inc. August 2007 - November 2013
ITC DeltaCom 2001 - 2003
Skills
Call Center, VoIP, Unified Communications, Telecommunications, Sales Management, Solution Selling, Account Management, Contract Negotiations, PBX, Telephony, Avaya, ACD, B2B, Business Development, Business Planning, Call Centers, Carriers, Channel, Channel Partners, Cisco Technologies, Cloud Computing, Co-location, Cold Calling, Contact Centers, Contract Negotiation, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Data Center, Direct Sales, Ethernet, Hosted Services, IP, IP PBX, IVR, Internet Services, Key Account Management, LAN-WAN, Long Distance, MPLS, Managed Services, Metro Ethernet, Networking, New Business Development, PRI, Product Management, Professional Services, SIP, SIP Trunking, SaaS, Sales
Education
Arkansas State University 2005 — 2008
BS, Business Administration
Extreme Networks 2014 — 2014
Avaya University 2011 — 2013
Avaya Professional Sales Specialist (APSS) – Avaya Systems, Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Telecommunications Engineering
Northside Pharmacy/ Global Compounding Pharmacy June 2015 - Present
Forest Pharmaceuticals April 2014 - November 2014
Delta Medical Group 2013 - April 2014
Horizon Pharma September 2011 - September 2012
ATLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC April 2008 - June 2011
Optus Inc 2006 - 2008
Skills
Pain Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Rheumatology, Neurology, Primary Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Internal Medicine, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Biotechnology, Allergy, Family Medicine, Hospitals, Start-ups, Orthopedic, Product Launch, Cold Calling, B2B, ENT, Sales Process, Selling Skills, New Business Development, Physicians, Account Management, Medical Devices, Marketing, Sales Force Development, Urology, Healthcare, Sales Effectiveness, Cardiology, Managed Care, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Hospital Sales, Medical Sales, Operating Room, Surgeons, Market Development, Training, Psychiatry, Oncology, Wound Care, Hypertension, Durable Medical..., Sales, Leadership
Education
Arkansas State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Marketing Management
Fortinet April 2015 - Present
Fortinet January 2014 - April 2015
Fortinet October 2012 - January 2014
Fortinet November 2010 - October 2012
Lantana Communications January 2010 - November 2010
Optus Inc March 2008 - January 2010
Inter-tel, a Mitel Company December 2003 - March 2008
Skills
Managed Services, Solution Selling, Channel, Unified Communications, Cloud Computing, Channel Partners, VoIP, Direct Sales, Data Center, Account Management, Network Security, Telecommunications, IP, Professional Services, Salesforce.com, Wireless, Ethernet, Telephony, Disaster Recovery, Networking, SIP, Sales, Cisco Technologies, MPLS, Network Architecture, SaaS, WAN, Enterprise Software, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1994 — 1999
BA
St. Pius X
City of Bay, Arkansas November 2014 - Present
Bay Public School October 2014 - Present
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas July 2014 - Present
Optus Inc February 2014 - July 2014
Bay United Methodist Church Open Doors After School Program October 2013 - May 2014
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services December 2011 - September 2013
StarTek, Inc June 2009 - November 2010
StarTek April 2009 - June 2009
Startek September 2008 - April 2009
W.K. Kellogg Foundation September 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Mentoring, Process Improvement, Workforce Planning, Revenue Management, Team Building, Job Coaching, Job Search Strategies, Screening Resumes, Resume Writing, Coaching, Training Delivery, Hands-on Training, Instructor-led Training, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Business Process..., Recruiting, Interview Preparation, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Collaborative Problem..., Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Leading Change, Parent Involvement, Coupons, Value for Money, Sports Coaching, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Human Resources, Interviews, Management, Call Centers, Time Management, Program Management
Education
Arkansas State University 2011 — 2011
Master of Science, Business Technology, 3.4
Arkansas State University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Regional & Community Economic Development, 2.98
Arkansas State University 2000 — 2002
AS, Business Information Systems, 2.89
Bay High School 1988 — 1994
Rural Sourcing, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Staffmark September 2012 - August 2014
Optus, Inc April 2012 - August 2012
The Jonesboro Sun May 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Editing, Social Media, Journalism, Newspaper, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Public Relations, Blogging, InDesign, Photography, Online Advertising, Research, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Magazines, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Editorial, Recruiting, Human Resources, Interviews, Leadership, Training, Newspapers, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, Team Building
Education
Arkansas State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Radio & Television Production
North Pulaski 1998 — 2001
Diploma, General Studies
DB Schenker March 2013 - Present
Trans-Trade, Inc. September 2011 - March 2013
Trans-Trade, Inc. March 2011 - June 2012
Trans-Trade, Inc. November 2008 - November 2011
Optus, Inc. November 2006 - November 2008
Katz Media Group May 2006 - November 2006
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business Administration 2002 — 2006
BBA, International Business
Consumers Energy November 2013 - Present
Optus Inc July 2013 - November 2013
Barnhart Crane & Rigging April 2012 - January 2013
Nordex January 2010 - October 2011
Nordex USA, Inc. January 2009 - January 2010
GE 2003 - 2008
Skills
Wind, Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Wind Turbines, Inspection, Construction, Construction Safety, Contract Management, Turbines, Electricians, Energy Management, Power Plants, Commissioning, Construction Management, EPC, Safety Management..., Project Management, Maintenance & Repair, Generators, Quality Assurance, Project Engineering, Alternative Energy, Hydraulics, Engineering, Solar Energy, Electricity, Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Photovoltaics, Engineering Management, SCADA, Power Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Factory, Root Cause Analysis, Procurement, PLC, Supervisory Skills, Electrical Engineering
Education
American InterContinental University 2006 — 2006
MBA, Operations Management, 3.88
American InterContinental University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Project Management, 4.0
Trinity Industries, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas July 2013 - September 2015
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas December 2012 - July 2013
Optus Inc July 2011 - July 2012
Apex Tool Group, LLC July 2009 - July 2011
Delta Consolidated Industries / A Danaher Coroporation Company July 2000 - July 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, HRIS, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Training, Human Resources, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Temporary Placement, Management, Onboarding, Hiring, Personnel Management, Resume Writing, Policy, Employee Handbooks, College Recruiting, HR Policies, FMLA, Labor Relations, Temporary Staffing, Career Counseling, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, Applicant Tracking..., Affirmative Action, Employment Law, Job Fairs, Career Development, Employee Training, Exit Interviews, Job Descriptions, Conflict Resolution, Compensation & Benefit
Education
Leadership Jonesboro 2009 — 2009
Arkansas State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Management /Leadership
Arrow Systems Integration June 2010 - Present
Optus Inc August 1996 - July 2009
Skills
Account Management, Solution Selling, Key Account Management
Education
Parsons School of Design
Optus Inc September 1998 - Present
World Color September 1992 - September 1998
Skills
Unified Communications, VoIP, SIP Trunking, Telephony, Managed Services, Telecommunications, SIP, Solution Selling, MPLS, IP, Wireless
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1984 — 1986
Communications
Circuit of The Americas September 2015 - Present
International Association of Venue Managers July 2013 - Present
IRG Sports + Entertainment February 2013 - August 2015
International Hot Rod Association (IHRA Motorsports) January 2013 - August 2015
Memphis International Raceway January 2011 - August 2015
Palm Beach International Raceway November 2009 - August 2015
Dover Motorsports Inc March 2001 - November 2009
Optus Inc September 1999 - March 2001
Integrated Communications, Inc. November 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Venue Management, Event Management, Sports Management, Executive Management, Motorsports, Capital Budgeting, Team Building, P&L Management, Sports, Strategic Planning, Sponsorship, Event Planning, Entertainment, Ticket Sales, Sports Venues, Venue, Stadiums, Auto Racing, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Racing, Marketing, Leadership, Sports Marketing, Public Relations, Trade Shows, Sponsorship Sales, Start-ups, Strategy, Live Events, Corporate Events, Financial Management, Budget Management, Customer Experience, Professional Networking, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Convention Centers, Arenas, Performing Arts Centers, Concerts, Brand Development, Organizational..., Entertainment Industry, Concert Production, Contract Negotiation, Professional Sports
Education
The University of Memphis 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Political Science
IAVM Venue Management School
Instructor, IAVM Venue Management School (VMS) at Oglebay
IAVM Venue Management School 2008 — 2009
Graduate, IAVM Venue Management School (VMS) at Oglebay
Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) 2010 — 2010
Graduate, IAVM CEO Symposium
Optus Inc March 2014 - Present
Syntel,LLC January 2004 - September 2013
SynTel, LLC January 2004 - September 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, USPS, Customer Service..., Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Team-oriented, Pre-Installation..., Highly motivated..., Management, Active Directory, Group Policy, Sales, Call Centers, Databases, Networking, Account Management, Windows, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Access, Computer Hardware, Software Documentation, Training, SharePoint, Team Leadership
Education
Arkansas State University
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal
Arkansas State University 1994 — 2002
Bachelor of Science Management Information Systems, Technology
Dale Carnegie
KGB Texas Inc June 2015 - Present
dbw consulting January 2015 - Present
NEA Baptist Clinic May 2010 - January 2015
Healthcare Medical Group September 2007 - May 2010
Optus, Inc. March 2006 - July 2007
FedEx Services January 1990 - March 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Advertising, B2B, Copywriting, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Integrated Marketing, Lead Generation, Leadership, Management, Marketing Management, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
University of Arkansas 1988 — 1989
MA, Communication
Arkansas State University 1982 — 1985
BA, Marketing
Optus, Inc. Senior PastorEngland First Assembly of GodFebruary 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Call Centers, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting
Education
Arkansas State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Athletic Training/Trainer
Optus Inc November 2010 - March 2014
CTS Technology Solutions, Inc. June 2008 - November 2010
Central Buisness Communications April 1999 - June 2008
Convergys March 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Call Centers, Voice Mail, Windows Server, LAN-WAN, Unified Communications, Network Administration, Telecommunications..., Computer Network..., Technical Support, Healthcare Information..., Technical Writing, Telephony, AVST, Neverfail, NEC, NEC IP Telephony, IP, Enterprise Networking, NEC Voice Mail systems, Active Voice, Web Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux, Adaptability, Social Networking, IP PBX, VoIP, SIP, SCO Unix, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Security, Avaya Technologies, Customer Service, Wireless, Wireless Networking
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1992 — 1997
Mass Communication
Hazelwood East High School 1988 — 1992
Optus Inc September 2015 - Present
Blake-Howard.com August 2012 - September 2015
Cox Media July 2010 - September 2012
NCR Corporation August 2009 - August 2010
Apple October 2008 - July 2009
BH Digital Productions May 2004 - August 2008
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Online Advertising, Video Editing, Marketing, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Mac, Customer Service, Digital Media, Microsoft Office, Digital Marketing, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Networking, Photography, Graphic Design, HD Video, Videography, Commercials, Management, Public Speaking, Voice Over, Television, Facebook, New Media, Copywriting, Multimedia, Creative Writing, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Sales, Broadcast, Film Production, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Strategic Planning, Digital Photography, Final Cut Studio, Team Leadership, Camera, Event Planning, Post Production, Team Building, Content Management, Business Development, Leadership, HTML
Education
Corllins University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film & Media Production, 3.19
The University of Memphis 2008 — 2010
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Bolton High School 2004 — 2007
HIgh School Degree, Video Production
Beachbody July 2015 - Present
Optus Inc October 2012 - Present
Optus Inc February 2011 - October 2012
Regions Bank September 2007 - February 2011
Regions Financial Corporation January 2007 - September 2007
AmSouth Bank April 2006 - January 2007
Wells Fargo Financial July 2005 - April 2006
Wells Fargo Financial November 2003 - July 2005
FB Financial Services November 2001 - November 2003
Wells Fargo Acceptance May 1999 - November 2001
Skills
Event Planning, Administration, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Credit, Project Management, Process Scheduler, Telephony, Telecommunications, VoIP, Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Unified Communications, Sales, Wireless, Sales Management, Avaya, Account Management, System Administration, Management, New Business Development, Software Documentation, Business Development, Call Centers, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Solution Selling, Training, IP, Networking, Business Analysis, Customer Experience, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Integration, Project Planning, Product Management, Data Center, Team Building, CRM, Security, Troubleshooting, Enterprise Software
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Masters, Business Administration
Arkansas State University 1995 — 1999
BS Marketing Management, Business
TriNet January 2013 - Present
mStoner April 2012 - January 2013
Tiger Correctional Services 2009 - 2012
Clopton Clinic July 2006 - June 2009
Optus Inc 2006 - 2006
Skills
Payroll, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Full-cycle Recruiting, ADP Payroll, OpenAir
Education
Arkansas State University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration
Arkansas State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Arkansas State University 2002 — 2006
BS, Business Management
McElvoy Floors June 2011 - August 2012
Optus Inc February 2010 - June 2011
McElvoy Floors March 2007 - February 2010
Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Middle Tennessee State University 2002 — 2004
B.S., Audio Engineering
Arkansas State University 1997 — 2001
AT&T 2000 - Present
Optus, Inc. 1999 - 2000
BT 1996 - 1999
Syncordia 1993 - 1996
BT 1987 - 1993
Skills
Cloud Computing, Cross-functional Team..., Finance, Managed Services, Management, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Product Management, Program Management, Solution Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Vendor Management, VoIP, Wireless
Education
Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) 1997 — 1999
Masters, Finance
Optus, Inc. August 2005 - Present
Teleflora August 1997 - August 2005
Redbook Florist Services June 1987 - August 1997
Skills
Telecommunications, Product Management, Unified Communications, Customer Service, Telephony, MPLS, Data Center, Sales Process, Wireless, VoIP, Integration, LAN-WAN, Account Management, Business Development, Call Centers, Team Leadership, Solution Selling, Avaya, Process Improvement, Strategic Partnerships, Cisco Technologies, Managed Services, Ethernet, IP, New Business Development, WAN, Call Center, Sales Management, Vendor Management, Switches, Contract Negotiation, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing Strategy, Contact Centers, Customer Satisfaction, SaaS, SIP, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Networking, Network Design, Project Management, Cloud Computing
Education
Arkansas State University 1983 — 1987
B.S. Business Administration
Influence Media Network LLC January 2009 - Present
Optus, Inc. May 2008 - December 2008
Optus 2005 - April 2008
IRON Solutions 2004 - 2005
Pitney Bowes 2003 - 2004
Pitney Bowes Document Messaging Technologies 2001 - 2003
Event Media 1999 - 2003
Pitney Bowes 1998 - 2001
Pitney Bowes 1987 - 1998
Detection Systems 1986 - 1987
Skills
Solution Selling, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Sales Process, Sales Process..., Sales Process..., SPIN Sales Training, Sales Rep Training, National Sales Training, District Sales..., Sales Management..., C Level Selling, Enterprise Solution..., Opportunity Generation, Enterprise Account..., Enterprise Solution..., Enterprise Technology..., Managing Complex Sales, Key Account Acquisition..., Consultative Selling..., Consultative Sales..., Consultative Sales..., Sales Prospecting, Qualifying Opportunities, Presenting Proposals, Lifetime Value, Data-driven Marketing, Question Based Selling, Selling to VITO, Territory..., Building High..., Sales Force Alignment, Opportunity Assessment, Strategic Decision..., Long Range Planning, High-stake Negotiations, Product Distribution, Building New Business, Customer-focused Sales, Exceed Sales Goals, Overcome Objections, Prospecting Skills, Sales Cycle Management, C-Level Presentations, C-Level Sales..., Sales Force Development, Field Force Automation, Digital Signage, AV Solutions, Video Walls
Education
Northwest Arkansas Community College 1995 — 1996
University of Arkansas 1989 — 1991
Arkansas State University 1983 — 1986
Devry Institute of Technology Dallas 1982 — 1983
Engineering
Valley View High School 1973 — 1982
HS Diploma
Arkansas Governor's School 1981 — 1981
University of Pheonix
Optus Inc 2014 - Present
McGinnes & Associates August 2013 - Present
BNSF Railway 2007 - 2013
Riverside National Bank of Florida May 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Wireless, Cloud Computing, VoIP, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications, Financial Analysis, Project Management
Education
Arkansas State University 1997 — 2001
BS - MIS, Telecommunications
Ritter Communications November 2014 - Present
Ritter Communications April 2013 - October 2014
Optus Inc 2011 - April 2013
Alltel June 2002 - September 2010
Skills
Unified Communications, Telecommunications, Call Centers, Telephony, Direct Sales, Cisco Technologies, Wireless, Solution Selling, Sales Management, Account Management, WAN, VoIP, LAN-WAN, SIP, MPLS, IP, Ethernet, Networking, SIP Trunking, Avaya, Channel Partners, Customer Experience, Contact Centers, Network Design, Managed Services, Network Architecture, Sales Process, Video Conferencing, Selling, Cloud Computing, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, Cold Calling, Sales Engineering, Product Management, Broadband, Customer Satisfaction, Cellular Communications, DSL, Sales, Management
Education
Arkansas State University
Wells Fargo September 2009 - Present
Optus Inc September 2008 - September 2009
Mid South Tax Service LLC dba Jackson Hewitt Tax Service November 2002 - June 2008
Regions Financial Corporation August 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Mac/PC proficient, Banking, Sales, Management, Marketing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Training, Loans, Market Research, Sales Operations, CRM, Insurance, Mortgage Lending, Cold Calling, Advertising, Payroll, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Finance
Education
Texas A&M University-Texarkana 2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Business Administration, 4.0
Arkansas State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelors, Marketing Managment
Arkansas High School 1992 — 1995
Optus, Inc. June 2000 - Present
Skills
Asset Recovery, Budget Forecasts, Business Re-engineering, Coaching, Product Management, Compensation & Benefits..., Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement, CRM Integration, Data Mining, ERP Implementations, Executive Financial..., Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Leading..., Negotiation, P&L Management, Process Engineering, Sales Management, Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Strategic Management, Supply Chain, System Design, Team Development, Vendor Relationships, Unified Communications, Business Strategy, Assets Recovery, Telecommunications, Call Centers, Vendor Management, Sales Analysis, Operating Budgets, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Managed Services, Direct Sales, Telephony, Wireless, Solution Selling, Leadership, VoIP, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Management
Education
Penn State University 2015 — 2019
Master's Degree, Finance and Financial Management Services
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2006 — 2009
BA Business Administration, Business and Accounting
Villanova University 2006 — 2006
Certificate, Six Sigma Green Belt
Macquarie Graduate School of Management 1998 — 1999
Graduate Certificate Financial Management, Financial Management
American Greetings - Bardstown, KY March 2013 - Present
American Greetings - Danville, Kentucky October 2011 - March 2013
American Greetings - Greater Los Angeles July 2011 - October 2011
American Greetings - Bardstown, KY December 2009 - July 2011
American Greetings - Osceola, AR July 2007 - December 2009
American Greetings - Osceola, AR July 2005 - July 2007
American Greetings - Osceola, AR October 2003 - July 2005
American Greetings - Osceola, AR May 2001 - October 2003
Optus Inc March 2000 - May 2001
GTS Engineering, Inc. 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Process Engineering, TPM, 5S, MS Project, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Packaging, Visio, Retail, Project Management, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Team Building, Operations Management, Engineering, Warehousing, Kaizen, Industrial Engineering, Supervisory Skills, Troubleshooting, Inventory Management, Analysis, Budgets, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Arkansas State University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical
Greene County Tech High School 1990 — 1995
High School Diploma
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
Cook Children's Health Care Group July 2008 - Present
Perot Systems March 2007 - July 2008
Tenet Healthcare November 2003 - March 2007
Optus, Inc. April 2001 - November 2002
Verizon December 1998 - March 2001
Meta Solutions November 1996 - December 1998
The Apex Group March 1994 - November 1995
US Army April 1988 - March 1994
Skills
Wireless, Software Installation, Data Center, Leadership, Telecommunications, Military, Disaster Recovery, Training, Switches, Troubleshooting, VoIP, Vendor Management, XP, Active Directory, IT Management, Call Centers, Infrastructure, Telephony, Project Planning, Windows
Education
NEC 1999 — 2006
Telecommunications
US Army 1992 — 1992
Basic Installers Course
US Army 1989 — 1989
Dial Central Office Installer
US Army 1989 — 1989
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
New Mexico Military Institute 1984 — 1986
Diploma
Mary Kay Inc. April 2013 - Present
Baptist Memorial Hospital March 2013 - July 2015
Staffmark November 2012 - December 2012
Optus Inc November 2012 - December 2012
Scott & White Healthcare March 2010 - October 2010
TMI Management Systems, Inc. June 2008 - January 2009
Claire's Accessories November 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Healthcare
Education
University of Mississippi 2003 — 2004
Black River Technical College
Optus Inc August 2015 - Present
Apex Tool Group, LLC August 2014 - August 2015
Anchor Packaging 2013 - 2014
Career Staffing Services August 2012 - October 2013
Manpower January 2009 - June 2011
Manpower November 2007 - January 2009
Volt Workforce Solutions March 2007 - November 2007
Volt Workforce Solutions October 2005 - March 2007
Volt Workforce Solutions August 2003 - September 2005
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 2001 - 2003
Skills
Team Management, Direct Sales, Financial Analysis, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Customer Service, Human Resources, Performance Management, Cold Calling, Team Building, Talent Acquisition, Sales Management, Resume Writing, Temporary Staffing, Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Account Management, Temporary Placement, Staffing Services, Contract Recruitment, Management, Executive Search, Benefits Negotiation, Recruiting, Budgets, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Coaching, Vendor Management, Talent Management, Training, Leadership, Business Development, CRM, Sales, Interviews, Sales Operations, Marketing, Time Management, Hiring, Employee Benefits, Screening Resumes, Permanent Placement, Recruitment Advertising, College Recruiting, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations
Education
Arkansas State University 1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Marketing Management
West Memphis High School 1990 — 1993
High School Diploma, General Studies
Optus Inc Lead Generation SpecialistOptus IncApril 2014 - Present
Baghouse & Industrial Sheet Metal Services February 2013 - January 2014
Camfil Farr APC October 2008 - 2014
Skills
New Business Development, Automotive Aftermarket, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Product Development, Sales Operations, Team Building, Customer Service, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Purchasing, Cold Calling, Management, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Manufacturing, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, P&L Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, International Sales, Key Account Management, Filtration, Contract Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Selling, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Selling Skills, Building Relationships, Business Development, Territory Development, Long-term Customer..., CRM, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, National Accounts, Product Demonstration, Telemarketing, Qualifying Prospects, ACT!, Key Account..., Customer Experience
Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor's degree, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Optus Inc December 2011 - Present
Jonesboro Sun May 2011 - December 2011
Deltacom 2007 - 2007
Skills
Unified Communications, Telecommunications, VoIP, Account Management, Avaya, Customer Service, SIP, Solution Selling, Telephony, Wireless, Cisco Technologies, Vendor Management, Direct Sales, Managed Services, Call Centers, IP, New Business Development, Sales Process, Data Center, Ethernet, WAN, Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Product Management, MPLS, Mobile Devices, Networking, LAN-WAN, Team Leadership, Customer Experience, Video Conferencing, Channel Partners, Co-location, Sales, Switches, Business Development, Key Account Management, SIP Trunking, Contact Centers, Sales Operations, Channel Sales, CRM, Cabling, SaaS, Optical Fiber, Cloud Computing, Professional Services, Troubleshooting, ACD
Education
Arkansas State University 2008 — 2011
BSE, Social Science
Optus Inc April 2013 - Present
Skills
Telephony, Telecommunications, Account Management, Call Centers, Vendor Management, Managed Services, Solution Selling, Networking, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Professional Services, Key Account Management, Business Development, Team Leadership, B2B, Troubleshooting, Unified Communications
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Calfrac Well Services April 2013 - Present
Calfrac Well Services October 2011 - April 2013
StarTek May 2008 - September 2011
Optus Inc January 2007 - May 2008
Arkansas State University May 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Recruiting, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Recruitment Advertising, Public Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Internet Recruiting, Marketing Communications, Hiring
Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Marketing Management
Optus, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Optus, Inc. September 2013 - March 2015
Optus, Inc. November 2012 - September 2013
State Farm Insurance August 2011 - November 2012
1st National Bank of Paragould September 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales Process, Customer Experience, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Sales, Team Leadership, Property & Casualty..., Telecommunications, PowerPoint, Project Management, Cold Calling, Inventory Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Call Centers, Sales Operations, Management, Asset Management, Life Insurance, Credit, Vendor Management, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Marketing, Unified Communications, Microsoft Excel, Finance, New Business Development, Team Building, Leadership, Telephony, Marketing Strategy, Commercial Insurance, Avaya, Solution Selling, Insurance, VoIP, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Long Distance Running, Team-oriented, Collaborative Problem..., Teamwork
Education
Arkansas State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Arkansas State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. aka REBOOT July 2015 - Present
Point Loma Nazarene University June 2015 - Present
RDM Management Group October 2014 - Present
AT&T, Cricket Communications May 2006 - September 2014
Optus Inc October 2004 - January 2006
MCI 2003 - 2004
Wireless Concepts April 2001 - April 2003
NEXTEL 1997 - 2001
US Army May 1984 - March 1987
Skills
Wireless, Account Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Sales, Cellular Communications, Sales Management, Telecommunications, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Cross-functional Team..., Solution Selling, Team Building, Customer Service, Mobile Devices, Call Centers, B2B, Customer Experience, Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Product Management, Selling, Product Marketing, Business Development, P&L Management, Salesforce.com, CRM, Leadership Development, Management, Training, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Strategy, Start-ups, Recruiting, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Employee Training, Negotiation, Business Strategy
Education
The Forbes School of Business at Ashford University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business
Three Rivers Community College 1983 — 1984
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Poplar Bluff High School 1979 — 1983
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Optus Inc January 2015 - Present
Windstream Communications December 2013 - January 2015
Pinnacle Business Systems March 2013 - November 2013
Sigma Solutions, Inc. July 2012 - February 2013
HP May 2011 - July 2012
HP November 2010 - April 2011
HP April 2010 - October 2010
Acxiom 2006 - 2009
United States Air Force 2003 - 2006
United States Air Force 2001 - 2003
Skills
VSP, ITIL, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, VTSP, Storage, HP, VMware, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Solution Selling, Management, Servers, Channel Partners, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Outsourcing, Channel Engagement, Virtualization, Leadership, Account Management, IT Service Management, Data Center, Storage Area Networks, Project Management, Storage Virtualization, Enterprise Storage, SAN, Storage Solutions, NAS, Pre-sales, Business Continuity, VDI, NetApp, SaaS, Business Alliances, High Availability, Storage Architecture, Sales Enablement, Partner Management, Unified Communications, Networking, Managed Services, Professional Services, Cisco Technologies, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Salesforce.com, Brocade, Sales Process
Education
Park University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Management, Computer Information Systems
Community College of the Air Force 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Management, Information Systems
First Security Bank November 2014 - Present
Optus Inc May 2014 - November 2014
Liberty Bank of Arkansas June 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Office Administration, Teamwork, Finance, Banking, Loans, Teller Operations, Learning Quickly, Superior Work Ethic, Outstanding time..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, Consumer real estate
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Arkansas State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Finance, General
Jonesboro High School 1999 — 2002
High School
Indiana Electronics & Communications May 2014 - Present
Lakeland Regional Health System November 2009 - October 2013
Optus Inc January 1999 - October 2009
Verizon February 1997 - December 1998
Recellular January 1993 - January 1997
Skills
Troubleshooting, Integration, Healthcare Information..., Testing, HL7, Cisco Technologies, Disaster Recovery, VMware, Visio, Security, Software Documentation, Data Center, Project Management, Windows, Linux, WAN, System Administration, Network Security, Microsoft Office, EMR, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Wireless, Call Centers, IP, SIP, MPLS, Avaya Technologies, Network Design, Vendor Management, Networking, Telephony, Ethernet, Wireless Networking
Education
Michigan Technological University 1994 — 1997
Telecommunications, Computer Science
Arkansas State University 1990 — 1992
Associate's degree, Applied Mathematics
Nationwide Insurance January 2015 - Present
Optus Inc July 2014 - January 2015
Allstate January 2012 - July 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Account Management, Sales, Leadership, Communication Skills, Customer Retention, Telecommunications, Lead Generation, Business Communications, Public Speaking, Call Centers, Unified Communications, Strategic Planning, VoIP, Communication, Sales Management, Team Building, Data Network, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Life Insurance, Farm & Ranch Insurance, Workers Compensation
Education
Arkansas State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, General
Valley View High School 2003 — 2006
General High School Diploma
Optus Inc March 2014 - Present
Optus Inc September 2013 - March 2014
Optus Inc November 2012 - September 2013
United States Air Force July 2011 - November 2012
United States Air Force June 2007 - July 2011
United States Air Force October 2003 - October 2008
Skills
Telephony, Telecommunications..., Customer Service, Project Planning, Close Attention to..., Operating Budgets, Passion for Helping..., Staff Management
Education
Ashford University 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership
Ashford University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Sciences w/Education Concentration
Community College of the Air Force 2007 — 2010
Associate's degree, Electronic Systems Technology
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group February 2012 - Present
LRA Management November 2008 - March 2012
Optus Inc 2007 - 2008
Skills
Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate, Residential Homes, Relocation, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, Investors, Referrals, Real Estate Transactions, Property Management, Condos, Buyer Representation, Single Family Homes, Luxury, New Home Sales, Listings, ABR, Council of Residential...
Education
Arkansas State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.4
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Finance, Real Estate, 3.8
Optus Inc July 2012 - Present
St. Bernard's Healthcare July 2011 - June 2012
Optus Inc 2005 - July 2011
Dana Corporation 1997 - 2005
Skills
HR Policies, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Applicant Tracking..., Microsoft Office, Personnel Management, Employee Handbooks, EEO, Leadership Development, Team Building, Process Improvement, Coaching, College Recruiting, Interviews, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Training
Education
William Woods University 2001 — 2004
Masters Degree, Business Administration
Arkansas State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Riverside High School
LASER Answering Service August 2009 - Present
Caldwell Self Storage April 2010 - Present
Lockard & White July 2009 - December 2012
Turnberry Beverages November 2006 - January 2011
Optus, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Lockard & White 2002 - 2004
SBA Communications Inc. 2001 - 2002
Nextel 1993 - 2001
WilTel Communications 1991 - 1993
Centel Business Systems 1979 - 1991
Skills
Wireless, Telecommunications, Budgeting, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Negotiation, P&L, Operations Management, Analysis, Business Planning, Mobile, Carriers, Call Center, Sales Management, Executive Management, Entrepreneur, Budgets, Income Statement, VoIP, Sales Process, Networking, Managed Services, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Selling, IP, Strategy, Business Development, Product Management, Unified Communications, Call Centers, Sales, Project Planning, Leadership, Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 1977 — 1979
BBA, Management, Business Law
Optus Inc June 2013 - Present
Skills
Managed Services, Sales, Telecommunications, VoIP, Solution Selling, Avaya, Call Centers, Unified Communications, Account Management, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Customer Experience, Sales Process, Telephony, Cisco Technologies, Wireless, IP, Selling, Networking, Vendor Management, Sales Presentations, Product Management, Contact Centers, Professional Services, Business Development, B2B, MPLS, Customer Satisfaction, Cold Calling, WAN, Key Account Management, SaaS, Channel Partners, Co-location, Mobile Devices, Salesforce.com, Customer Retention, SIP, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-market Strategy, Telepresence, SIP Trunking, Video Conferencing, IP PBX, Partner Management, Product Launch, Pre-sales, IVR
Education
Lyon College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Optus Inc April 1996 - Present
Skills
Telephony, Telecommunications, Avaya, Asset Management, Assets Recovery, Nortel, NEC, Cisco Technologies, Purchasing, Product Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Telecom, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Pricing, Unified Communications, Managed Services, SIP, VoIP, SIP Trunking, Customer Experience, Wireless
Education
University of Central Arkansas 1985 — 1989
Optus Inc May 2015 - Present
Square Scrub February 2011 - May 2015
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, 3D, Photoshop, Animation, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Premiere, Flash, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Maya, Web Design, Customer Service
Education
Art Institute of Seattle
Computer Animation
State Farm Agent February 2005 - Present
State Farm Insurance February 2001 - Present
Optus Inc. February 1999 - November 2000
PepsiCo - Frito Lay June 1979 - September 1996
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Property & Casualty..., General Insurance, Life Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Claim, Underwriting, Disability Insurance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Call Centers, Employee Benefits, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Services, Control-M
Education
Melvindale High Schoolm Melvindale,MI 1974 — 1977
Henry Ford Community College
Optus Inc December 2014 - Present
Shannon Lumber Group February 2014 - October 2014
Consulting July 2013 - February 2014
Diversified Trust June 2009 - June 2013
CBiz Technologies Memphis June 2001 - April 2009
Vision America January 2000 - June 2001
Computer Recources February 1998 - April 2000
RFS Hotel Investors June 1995 - February 1998
Apollo Travel Services January 1992 - November 1994
Ice Chalet Austin January 1992 - November 1994
Skills
Financial Services, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Consulting
Education
The University of Memphis 1986 — 1991
BBA, Major MIS/Minor Accounting
Optus Inc January 2014 - Present
Optus Inc 2012 - January 2014
Southworth Products 2010 - 2012
Teleflora August 2003 - December 2009
Thomas & Betts July 1997 - August 2003
Cupples Rubber September 1996 - August 1997
Prestolite Wire LLC 1990 - 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Value Stream Mapping, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Vendor Management, Call Centers, Coaching, Leadership, Analysis, Account Management, Troubleshooting, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Training, Project Planning, Sales, Forecasting, Telecommunications, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Customer Experience, Business Analysis, Program Management, Product Management
Education
Arkansas State University 1987 — 1994
BS, Mathematics
Greene County Tech
Vertical Communications October 2011 - Present
TLC Office Systems September 2009 - April 2010
Optus, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Inter-Tel 1987 - 2005
Skills
Managed Services, Sales Management, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, VoIP, Telephony, Unified Communications, Telecommunications, Selling, Networking, Disaster Recovery, Security, Leadership, Sales Operations, Customer Service
Education
LeTourneau University 2000 — 2002
BBA, Business Administration
Optus, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Ronco Communications October 2012 - May 2014
PAETEC ( now Windstream) August 2010 - May 2012
Q1 Technologies, Inc. February 2008 - October 2010
Staffing Direct September 2007 - February 2008
SynergIT Incorporated April 2006 - March 2007
Verizon Business July 2003 - October 2004
RedSiren Technologies, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Adelphia Communications November 1999 - July 2000
AMSCO International 1989 - 1990
Skills
Solution Selling, Managed Services, Unified Communications, Professional Services, Cloud Computing, VoIP, Data Center, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Telecommunications, Enterprise Software, MPLS, Account Management, Cold Calling, Cisco Technologies, Business Strategy, IP, Integration, Co-location, Selling, Storage, Wireless, Telephony, Avaya, ERP, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Sales Operations, Networking, Sales
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1989 — 1995
MA, Communications, 3.68
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 1985 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Villa Maria College 1984 — 1985
n/a, Nursing (freshman year only)
FAN sales and leasing DBA Aaron's September 2015 - Present
Ritter Communications June 2010 - December 2014
OPTUS INC. January 2007 - May 2010
Cisco 2005 - 2006
Cisco Systems 2005 - 2006
Inter-Tel 2000 - 2005
Inter-Tel 1998 - 2000
Inter-Tel 1991 - 1997
Claricom 1991 - 1992
Independent Telephone 1988 - 1991
Skills
VoIP, Unified Communications, Telecommunications, Telephony, Managed Services, Solution Selling, MPLS, IP, Video Conferencing, Channel, Direct Sales, Call Center, SIP Trunking, Sales Management, Cisco Technologies, Cloud Computing, Co-location, Call Centers, Ethernet, Leadership, Management, Mobile Devices, SIP, SaaS, Sales, Start-ups, Wireless
Education
Arkansas State University 2011 — 2012
Leadership Development, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Forrest City 1978 — 1980
Arkansas State University October 2013 - Present
StarTek August 2012 - October 2013
Staffmark April 2012 - August 2012
E. Ritter & Company May 2011 - April 2012
Ritter Agribusiness August 2010 - September 2010
Optus, Inc. February 2005 - May 2010
Union Planters Bank August 1990 - October 2004
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Temporary Staffing, Management, Interviews, HRIS, Training, Temporary Placement, Leadership, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, Succession Planning, Call Centers, PeopleSoft, Personnel Management, Coaching, Policy, Employee Engagement, FMLA, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Employee Handbooks, Job Fairs, Employment Law, Internet Recruiting, Job Descriptions, Technical Recruiting, Staffing Services, Screening Resumes, Career Development, Exit Interviews, Compensation, Screening, Workers Compensation, EEO, Executive Search, Affirmative Action, Career Counseling, Process Improvement, Taleo, I-9 Compliance
Education
Arkansas State University 1986 — 1990
Associates
Trumann High School
H.S. Diploma
Clopton Clinic August 2012 - Present
Jonesboro Public School District January 2005 - August 2012
City Water & Light May 2004 - February 2006
Optus, Inc May 2002 - May 2004
Internet Solutions, Inc August 1999 - May 2002
HealthCare Systems August 1996 - August 1999
Education
Kaplan University 2013 — 2014
Masters Healthcare Administraton, Healthcare Administration
Arkansas State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelors Degree of Science, Computer and Information Technology
Black River Technical College 2004 — 2006
Associate Degree of Applied Science, Business Technology Networking Option
Cisco Network Academy 2004 — 2006
Certificate of Completion
Nettleton High School
Optus, Inc. July 2006 - January 2013
Skills
VoIP, Telephony, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Managed Services, Cisco Technologies, IP, SIP, Call Centers, Wireless, Video Conferencing, Troubleshooting
Education
Arkansas State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Optus Inc October 2015 - Present
Level 3 Communications June 2014 - October 2015
Sprint September 2009 - March 2014
Vanderbilt University 2009 - 2014
Beazer Homes September 1999 - September 2009
Keller Williams Real Estate September 1999 - August 2009
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Referrals, Single Family Homes, Short Sales, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Condos, REO, Foreclosures, Buyers, Selling, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Listings, Real Estate Development, Property Management, Telecommunication..., Voice & Data Convergence, Wireline, IT Solutions, Project Management, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Product Marketing, Email Marketing, Healthcare Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Sales Presentations, Resellers, Marketing Strategy, Investors, Sales, Management, Telecommunications, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales Management
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 1994 — 1997
Business/Corporate Communications
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 1993 — 1996
Optus, Inc CFOOptus, Inc.1994 - 2008
Skills
Unified Communications, Telecommunications, VoIP, Customer Service, Call Centers, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Wireless, Call Center, Management, Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Direct Sales, IP, Account Management, Telephony, Managed Services, Team Leadership, Sales, Asset Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Solution Selling, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, SIP, Marketing, Accounting, Project Management, Vendor Management, Credit, Customer Experience
Education
Arkansas State University 1961 — 1985
Optus, Inc. February 2003 - Present
Skills
Avaya IP Office..., NEC SV8300 Certified, Avaya Partner ACS..., Several years of..., Unified Communications, Customer Service, Account Management, Avaya, Telecommunications, Negotiation, Telephony, Direct Sales, Call Centers, Solution Selling, MPLS, Customer Satisfaction, IP, Sales Process, Customer Experience, VoIP, SIP Trunking, Channel Partners, Vendor Management, Wireless, Managed Services, SIP, Selling, WAN, Avaya Technologies, Sales
Education
Arkansas State University
Sprint May 2015 - Present
Optus, Inc. January 2015 - April 2015
CenturyLink May 2011 - July 2014
Embarq/CenturyLink January 2005 - April 2011
Sprint January 2003 - January 2005
Carolina Telephone January 1990 - January 2003
Skills
Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, MPLS, Ethernet, Professional Services, Enterprise Software, Sales Management, Management, Sales, Project Management, VoIP, Managed Services, Unified Communications, Solution Selling, Wireless, IP, Telephony, Co-location, Sales Operations, Account Management, Direct Sales, Data Center, SIP, T1, SIP Trunking, Call Centers, Metro Ethernet
Education
North Carolina State University 1974 — 1978
Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University 1974 — 1978
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Optus, Inc. September 2005 - Present
Columbia Forest Products April 2003 - June 2005
The Video Store January 1994 - June 2001
Skills
Unified Communications, Telecommunications, Telephony, VoIP, Solution Selling, SIP, Video Conferencing, Managed Services, Account Management, Call Center, SIP Trunking, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Assisted Living
Education
Arkansas State University 2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Arkansas State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Arkansas State University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Corporate Finance
Optus Inc. June 2013 - Present
BCO April 2010 - July 2012
NICE Systems September 2008 - May 2010
Verint March 2006 - July 2008
PAETEC June 1999 - March 2006
Skills
Testing, SOW, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Scrum, PMP, Pre-sales, Enterprise Software, Management, Project Management
Education
Aspen University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Project Management
South Central Career College 1998 — 1999
Certificate, Telephony
South Central Career College 1997 — 1998
Telephony, Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Central Service Association May 2013 - Present
Robert Half Technology July 2012 - May 2013
End2End, Inc. October 2011 - June 2012
Your WebPress September 2010 - October 2011
Influence Media Network May 2010 - September 2010
Optus Inc. April 2005 - May 2010
Davidson Software November 2004 - April 2005
Arkansas State University May 1998 - May 2004
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, MS SQL, Dynamics GP, AX, Management Reporter, SSRS, Crystal Reports, FRx, Visual Studio 2005-2012, Programming Languages..., Crystal Reports, Microsoft Dynamics, Integration, C#, SSRS, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Cisco Technologies, Microsoft Office, Customer Service
Education
Arkansas State University 1991 — 1998
BS, Computer Information Systems
SDL International November 2009 - Present
Optus, Inc. May 2008 - 2009
RightNow Technologies December 2005 - September 2007
IBM November 2002 - December 2003
WorldTrak December 2000 - December 2002
IBM December 1995 - September 2000
Education
Brookhaven Community College 1982 — 1986
Associates, Business Administration/Psychology
Ritter Communications May 2010 - Present
Optus Inc. March 1999 - May 2010
Skills
Call Centers, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Solution Selling, Telephony, VoIP, MPLS, Customer Service, Metro Ethernet, Sales Management, Managed Services, Wireless, Business Development, Team Leadership, Sales Process, Project Management, Channel Partners, Fiber Optics, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Direct Sales, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, New Business Development, Product Management, IP, Network Security, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Wireless Networking, B2B, Video Conferencing, Network Design, DSL, LAN-WAN, Salesforce.com, Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Partnerships, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, WAN, SIP, Data Center, Customer Experience, Selling, Cabling
Education
Arkansas State University 1984 — 1987
B.S., Finance
Jonesboro High School
Spirit Fitness February 2014 - Present
TellCam, Inc. June 2012 - August 2015
Optus Inc August 2013 - February 2014
Delta Environmental July 2001 - October 2012
Skills
Sales and Marketing..., Operations Management, Project Management, P & L Management, Cross Functional Team..., Business Development, Negotiation Management, Waste Management, Microsoft Office, Environmental Awareness, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, P&L Management, B2B, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Service, Management
Education
Arkansas State University
B.S., Journalism - Advertising
Harrisburg High School
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church November 2013 - Present
University of Phoenix January 2000 - Present
Gerald & Associates October 1996 - Present
Sonofon 1998 - 2000
Optus, Inc. 1992 - 1995
Skills
Adult Education, Distance Learning, Management, Public Speaking, Transformational..., Career Development, Strategic Leadership, Process Improvement, Analysis, Knowledge Management, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Personnel Management, Management Consulting, Situational Leadership, Security, System Administration, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Business Development, Time Management, Requirements Analysis, Strategy, Start-ups, Performance Management, Marketing, Vendor Management, Government, Business Process..., Employee Training, Technical Writing, Integration, Project Planning, Risk Management, Employee Relations, Security Clearance, Research, Networking, Policy, Operations Management, Military
Education
Nova Southeastern University 1986 — 1991
DBA, Business
Florida Atlantic University 1979 — 1981
MBA, Business
United States Military Academy at West Point 1955 — 1960
BS, Military Science
Snyder Industries, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Optus Inc March 2011 - August 2012
King Technologies Inc July 2008 - February 2011
Amway Global January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Solution Selling, SIP, Telephony, Account Management, Sales Management, Wireless, Direct Sales, Avaya, VoIP, New Business Development, Business Development, Channel, Sales Process, Software Development, Software Design, Website Development, C++, PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, NEC, Samsung
Education
Black River Technical College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.87
Davenport University 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science, International Business
Arkansas State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Totes Isotoner January 2014 - Present
Benton Park Properties December 2010 - October 2012
Wal-mart Stores Inc July 2010 - December 2010
Wal-Mart January 2008 - August 2010
Optus, Inc. 2007 - 2007
Skills
Merchandising, CPFR, Wal-Mart, Management, Marketing, Retail, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Assortment, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, POS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Driving Results
Education
Arkansas State University 2004 — 2007
Marketing, Marketing
Arkansas State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing Management
New Wave Wireless April 2009 - Present
Optus Inc October 2008 - May 2009
St. Bernards (Medi-Dyn) January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Customer Service, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Telecommunication..., Retail, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Sales Management
Education
Arkansas State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Marketing
Rotapanel North America April 2011 - Present
Optus Inc September 2009 - April 2011
Sprit Fitness 2003 - 2005
Skills
B2B, Sales Management, New Business Development, Media Buying, Key Account Management, Salesforce.com, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Public Relations
Education
Arkansas State University 1976 — 1981
BSE, Physical Education
Tuckerman 1964 — 1976
Focus, Inc. April 2015 - Present
B-LAK Logistics Services Inc / B-LAK Express November 2013 - April 2015
Optus, Inc. September 2013 - November 2013
Optus Inc October 2012 - August 2013
Ritter Agribusiness April 2009 - March 2012
Star Transportation LLC May 2004 - April 2009
Skills
Unified Communications, Account Management, Telecommunications, Solution Selling, VoIP, Call Center, Avaya, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Call Centers, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Contract Negotiation, Customer Retention, Strategic Planning, Wireless, Team Leadership, Business Development, Training, New Business Development, Sales, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Telephony, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Product Management, MPLS, Managed Services, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Sales Operations, SIP, IP, Key Account Management, IP PBX, SIP Trunking, B2B, Video Conferencing, Mobile Devices, Management, Leadership, Purchasing, Product Development, ACD, Recruiting
Education
Arkansas State University 1990 — 1994
Optus Inc
Skills
SIP, VoIP, IP, Telecommunications, Telephony, Unified Communications, Avaya, Ethernet, Switches, WAN, ISDN, LAN-WAN, Wireless, Customer Service, Troubleshooting
Education
University of Central Missouri 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications
Optus Inc May 2014 - Present
Hewlett-Packard January 2011 - May 2014
Cardinal Health January 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Operations Management, Vendor Management
Education
Arkansas State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mainstream Technologies August 2012 - Present
Van Buren County Hospital Inc September 2007 - August 2012
Arkansas State Medical Board September 2006 - September 2007
Complete Computing Inc September 2005 - September 2006
Keathley Patterson Electric Co March 2002 - September 2005
Optus Inc 1994 - 1999
Skills
Network Administration, Network Security, Network Design, Wireless Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Project Management, Team Management, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Health Information..., Healthcare Information..., HIPAA, HIT, Windows Server, Windows Services, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Microsoft SQL Server, Server Administration, Server Architecture, SQL Server Management..., Backup Exec, Backup Solutions, Data Backup Solutions, Backup & Recovery..., Offsite Backup, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Desktop Computers, Desktop Administration, Desktop Deployment, Group Policy, Employee Training, Security Training, EMRs, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, Microsoft Office, Department Budgeting, Virtualization, Storage Solutions
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Little Rock 2002 — 2005
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cumulative GPA 3.75
Arkansas Baptist High School 1996 — 1999
High School Diploma - Graduated with Honors