CHRISTINA GUIDINGER
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with 15 years of experience in enterprise account management, business development, and operations leadership. Expertise in growing strategic accounts, enhancing client relationships, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Known for driving revenue growth and delivering impactful customer outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Launch & Restaurant Partnerships Consultant
GATHAR
San Francisco
01.2026 - Current
- Led strategic development of restaurant partnerships for San Francisco launch, enhancing market presence.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on launch strategy and partner selection, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Develop market-entry strategy, qualification frameworks, and partnership recommendations.
- Built executive relationships with restaurant owners and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and support.
Event Sales Manager / Event & Catering Operations Manager
MONTPERI CATERING & EVENTS
01.2022 - Current
- Lead consultative sales, proposal strategy, contract negotiation, and cross-functional execution.
- Drove revenue growth by implementing strategic upselling and developing tailored client solutions that addressed specific needs.
- Managed complex client engagements from discovery to successful delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Served as a senior client advisor and resolved complex operational issues.
Account Manager
SHRED-IT
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Developed strategic account plans, enhancing customer adoption.
- Maintained 94% client retention, contributing to 125% revenue growth.
- Partnered with operations, legal, and customer service to drive customer success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Corporate Management
California State University, East Bay
Marketing Certificate - Marketing Strategy
Cornell University
Skills
- Consultative sales
- Business development
- Event strategy development
- Account management
- Customer success
- Client retention
- Lifecycle management
- Partnership development
- Growth initiatives
- Cross-functional leadership
- Project leadership
- Process improvement
- Salesforce skills
- CRM skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Visual communication strategies
- Event coordination
Professional Highlights
- Achieved 125% revenue growth while maintaining 94% client retention as an Account Manager.
- Led complex client engagements from discovery through delivery across corporate, hospitality, and consulting environments.
- Built executive-level partnerships and collaborated across sales, operations, vendors, and leadership teams.
- Managed projects, proposals, negotiations, and customer relationships from strategy through execution.
Timeline
Market Launch & Restaurant Partnerships Consultant
GATHAR
01.2026 - Current
Event Sales Manager / Event & Catering Operations Manager
MONTPERI CATERING & EVENTS
01.2022 - Current
Account Manager
SHRED-IT
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Corporate Management
California State University, East Bay
Marketing Certificate - Marketing Strategy
Cornell University