Brenda Clinite
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Motivational leader that embraces change and effectively utilizes emotional intelligence with advanced education, extensive consulting and research experience seeks a dynamic, progressive academic environment to be a key contributor in delivering profound and uplifting quantitative and qualitative results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications, Crisis Leadership Team
Adult and Teen Challenge
Monterey , CA
2020.01 - Current
- Key member of our Staff leadership team for the Monterey Bay District.
- Contribute to growth and development of our core program offerings, working directly with and mentoring students, and community outreach.
- Creating new direction for the program outreach, curating conferences, and providing counsel to staff and students.
Caregiver
Sabbatical
2014.01 - 2020.01
- Took extended sabbatical to raise my daughter and care for my elderly mother as her Lyme Disease progressed into full Alzheimer's; managed her estate and extensive medical care needs.
Vice President, Account Management & Consulting
Grail Research (Integreon)
Boston , MA
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Responsible for the overall management and successful deployment of Global Research and Market Intelligence projects for Microsoft Corporation.
- Grew Client Accounts from 4 client groups to over 18, achieving growth of 1.5M to 3.5M in sales.
- Organized and managed top operational and technical teams in the delivery of multi-diverse project.
- Lead diverse teams ranging from 6-24 key personnel.
- Delivered strategic input into business decisions and deals.
Vice President, Account Management & Consulting
Capitalis
Perth , Australia
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Senior contact for all US-Based Microsoft clients (upwards of 25 key contacts in over 10 divisions).
- Managed senior relationships and internal operations teams for global Market Intelligence projects.
- Reported directly to the CEO and COO.
- Drove revenue up 30% by cultivating successful client relations.
- Oversight of key Channel Partner Market Intelligence Research and Analysis.
Vice President, Account Management & Consulting
Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS)
Palo Alto , CA
1999.01 - 2010.01
- Client management and sales for Dell Computers, Microsoft, Sun Micro Systems and other notable technology companies.
- Advanced to Senior Account Executive for Microsoft account.
- Directly responsible for growing our Microsoft division from $4.5M annually generated revenue to $12M annual generated revenue.
- Expanded international relationships internally and externally into a multitude of divisions and countries.
- Senior lead for TNS in working with Microsoft designing the operational plan and execution of India-based Customer Call Centers for Microsoft Server Division.
Education
PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant Intl University)
12.2000
MA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Alliant Intl University
12.1998
BA - Psychology w/ Minor Third World Studies
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
12.1990
Skills
- International Relations
- Senior Account Management
- Revenue Generation
- Strategic Planning
- Facilitation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer and Channel Market Research
- Global Market Intelligence
- Presentation and Lecturing
- Research Methods and Design (Qualitative and Qualitative)
- Professional Consulting Practices
- Multiple Salesforce CRM Software
- MS Office and Cloud Suites
Timeline
Communications, Crisis Leadership Team
Adult and Teen Challenge
2020.01 - Current
Caregiver
Sabbatical
2014.01 - 2020.01
Vice President, Account Management & Consulting
Grail Research (Integreon)
2012.01 - 2014.01
Vice President, Account Management & Consulting
Capitalis
2010.01 - 2012.01
Vice President, Account Management & Consulting
Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS)
1999.01 - 2010.01
PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant Intl University)
MA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Alliant Intl University
BA - Psychology w/ Minor Third World Studies
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Key Skills And Personal Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, intuitive, kind, analytical, and self-motivated. Passionate about people, quality, effective processes, and a systemic approach to solutions. Love to teach, lecture, design events and facilitate an inclusive approach to leadership. Extensive travel and global experience, including traveling to over 25 countries and 28 US states and territories.
References
Diverse personal and professional references available upon request
Key Skills & About Me
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, intuitive, kind, analytical, and self-motivated. Passionate about people, quality, effective processes, and a systemic approach to solutions. Love to teach, lecture, design events, and facilitate an inclusive approach to leadership. Extensive travel and global experience, including traveling to over 25 countries and 28 US states and territories.
References
Diverse personal and professional references available upon request
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