sheron kay

agency team member

About

Brand attributes: Analytical, Learner, Intuitive, Achiever, Shaper, Inspiring & Connected. Certification/Licensing: General Lines - Property & Casualty; Life, Accident & Health Insurance. A relational Business Leader with extensive experience in consultative selling and business development of software, services and technology solutions. Industry proficiency includes K-12 education, insurance and social/human services. Passionate about helping people learn using technology. Garnered extensive, broad business experience from IBM and applied program management expertise in subsequent for-profit and non-profit organizations for business development, project/program management, fiscal management and funding. Location: Dallas / DFW / Texas

Country

united states

City

dallas

Industry

executive office

Skill

leadership, development, solution selling, team building, strategic partnerships, b2b, executive management, sales, start ups, networking, customer satisfaction, learning centers, business development, market research, vendor management, team leadership, process improvement, strategic planning, talent acquisition, oversight, organizational development, strategy, sales management, talent management, business planning, program management, marketing, new business development, cross functional team leadership, training, time management, customer service, business intelligence, project planning, budgets, management, coaching, recruiting, crm, selling

Experience

business development manager - pro bono

concord career unlimited network

2010-12 - 2012-12 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Concord Career Unlimited Network is a career networking group oriented toward professionals in career transition.

hi technician sales and corporate trainer

pds technical services telecom sales

2011-1 - 2011-5 · 5 mos

office manager, business development

worldvision north texas

2006-6 - 2010-10 · 4 yrs 5 mos

software sales, business development

ibm

2001-2 - 2004-2 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Recruited and maintained relationships with Technology Partners and Independent Software Vendors.

marketing instructor

ibm education

1991-1 - 1992-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

Trained IBM Sales & Technical personnel on decision support software and applications.

systems engineer

ibm

1984-1 - 1991-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Sold and configured integrated solutions (hardware, software, services) to new business and enterprise accounts.

agency team member

al clark state farm insurance

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

school partnership manager

agile mind

2013-11 - 2014-4 · 6 mos

Working in partnership with school districts and related institutions to close the academic achievement gap using technology and research based programs. Agile Mind is a next generation suite of math and science programs, preparing all students, 6th through 12th grade for college and career success with a rigorous instructional program. Our company, founded in 2002, is committed to enhancing equity and high achievement for middle school mathematics through AP Calculus and Statistics, as well as inquiry based Biology. We work in collaboration with leading educators to publish using the power of the internet an elite 21st century teaching and learning system designed to build persistence and growth mindsets and transform lives. Under one umbrella, we offer job embedded professional development, curriculum, formative assessment and data analytics and reporting.

business development manager - solution sales

motion computing

2004-2 - 2005-7 · 1 yr 6 mos

strategic alliance, business development

ibm

1999-12 - 2001-2 · 1 yr 3 mos

Managed a Strategic Partner relationship in the Retail Industry to ensure that market share, profit goals, revenue targets, customer satisfaction and growth of the portfolio were obtained.

solution manager

ibm

1995-12 - 1999-11 · 4 yrs

Developed an asset based sales business of e-business solutions.

project leader and consultant

ibm

1992-10 - 1995-11 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Worked extensively with senior management and functional departments to assess e-business application needs.

north texas regional manager

tutors with computers, llc

2011-7 - 2013-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

* Field Operations Business Leader for Supplemental Education Service tutoring organization. Responsible for managing 10 school districts with 100 * direct reports and oversight of students tutoring across North Texas and Northern Louisiana in 20 * learning centers. Reported directly to COO and CEO.

sales

state farm

2014-4 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

About State FarmState Farm is a mutual company – with policyholder members – not driven by the demands of investors. Currently ranked No. 41 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies, State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer and is a leading insurer of watercraft in the United States.The driving force of the Company is comprised of more than 72,000 employees and 18,000 agents. For the past 90+ years, State Farm agents have built and maintained lasting customer relationships. Its tradition of innovation and customer commitment help keep State Farm the industry leader.