Lumen TechnologiesSenior Sled Account Manager 3
Mar. 2020 - Aug. 2022Remote● Generated $100M+ in awarded contracts via SLED-focused engagements. Supported broadband infrastructure rollouts for state agencies and rural co-ops. Managed fiber and wireless projects in broadband-challenged communities. ● Led direct SLED engagements in TN, GA, NC, KS, TX, AZ, MO, WI, IL, KY, IN, MS, IA with organizations such as Bristol TN/VA Utilities (BTES), French Broad Electric Coop (NC), Mid-Carolina Electric Coop (SC) and Central Florida Electric Coop (FL). ● Led multiple OSP and FTTH-adjacent initiatives including dark fiber projects with the Kansas DOT using Dura-line HDPE micro-duct. ● Extensive exposure to clearfield, CommScope, Anixter, AFL, and Fiber Instrument sales. ● Familiar with Aerial, buried, riser, and plenum environments, air-blown fiber, GPON, PON, and direct microwave broadband deployments. ● Drove $100 million in total sales through successful RFP wins by developing and supporting strategic client relationships across state-level SLED accounts for Arizona, Florida, Kansas, New York, Arizona and Texas. ● Pioneered smart city and smart stadium initiatives funded by $1B in federal broadband expansion grants. Partnered with indigenous communities to deploy microwave-beam, wireless 1Gbps residential broadband using Cambium Networks. Advocated for broadband equity and led strategic tribal engagements across multiple states. ● Recommended and presented Lumen products and services to align with client needs, achieving over 125% of sales quota and driving significant profit growth. ● Enhanced team performance by implementing leadership shadowing and coaching initiatives, leading to three promotions within the segment.