Ava Fornaro
Austin,TX
Summary
Leverage current sales experience, achievements, and training to advance my career to outside sales and marketing of technology solutions
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud and Security Software Specialist II
Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Technical Sales Specialist for Partner Software Solutions, trained to manage Cloud and Security agreements for Medium Business and grow partnerships in Central North America, promoted to Specialist II in March 2024
- Top Performer of FY24 for factors including attainment, performance, and professionalism
- Awarded 'Best in the Business' by Ivanti, 'Security Rep of the Quarter' by Dell security segment, 'Microsoft Champion' award for increased growth with new and existing customers
- Recognized and awarded by Azure for excelling at finding new business opportunities
- Sourced, drove, and closed $3.2 million in Microsoft server licensing for Medium Business segment (awarded for top sale in MB)
- Selected as Security Matter Expert for Medium Business
- Mentor for Dell Undergraduate Interns
- Nominated by Google to speak on successes of finding new business, and invited to collaborate with Google partners at the Google office in Austin, TX
Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
Rutgers University
Skills
- Account Management
- Relationship building and maintenance
- SaaS and volume licensing expert
- Prospecting
- Cloud Solutions
- Endpoint Security
- Customer correspondence
- Creative Cloud Suite
- Microsoft, Adobe, Google solutions
- Remote and in person collaboration
Accomplishments
- Top Sales Performer of 2023 for Medium Business and Commerical team
- Sales Accomplishments, Exceeded all quarterly sales goals and milestones (et. 360%, 239%, 190%, 180%
- Awards, Awarded Top Sales performer and Team Player awards FY23Q2, FY23Q4
Passions
- Child caretaker, Nanny
- Work with children of all ages. Caretaker and tutor for grade school and high school students. Family aid and child mentor.
- Retail sales, Manager
- Store operations and manager for franchise, onboarded and trained new hires. Trained fashion stylist. Food and retail sales.
- Tutor, college essay editor
- High school and grade school academic tutor. Aid in college application process (ex. essay writing and editing).
- Yoga
- Biweekly heated Yoga classes at Black Swan Yoga chain in Austin, Texas.
Certification
- ISC2 certification, 2024
Affiliations
- Under Armor sponsored runner
- CPR certified, trained and skilled nanny and tutor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cloud and Security Software Specialist II
Dell Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
Rutgers University