Christine Poleshek
Branford,CT
Summary
Revenue-focused leader combining business development, operational management, and talent development to improve results. Brings a relationship-first approach to client success, team coaching, and technology-enabled solutions that streamline workflows, strengthen partnerships, and open new growth opportunities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
POS Relationship Manager
Global Payments
, Connecticut
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with restaurant and retail business owners to modernize POS systems, enhancing payment processing operations.
- Consult with clients to identify operational challenges and recommend technology solutions that improve efficiency and profitability.
- Build trusted relationships with business owners by providing strategic guidance on payment technologies and business growth opportunities.
- Facilitated implementation and adoption of payment processing and software solutions, ensuring seamless integration into business workflows.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term account retention.
Residential Connectivity Sales Representative
Frontier Communications
, Connecticut
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Consistently exceeded sales goals by identifying customer needs and delivering customized connectivity solutions.
- Generated new residential business through targeted territory prospecting, community outreach, referral networking, and door-to-door sales, contributing to overall sales growth.
- Educated customers on internet and telecommunications solutions, employing a consultative sales approach to effectively address individual needs.
- Developed and maintained a robust sales pipeline through cold calling, follow-up strategies, and territory management.
- Processed contracts accurately while maintaining compliance with company standards, ensuring seamless reporting and operations.
Operations Manager
Apex Construction LLC
, Connecticut
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed daily operations, financial planning, budgeting, and reporting functions to enhance overall operational efficiency and support profitability.
- Supported organizational growth through operational leadership and business process optimization.
- Analyzed business performance metrics and implemented operational improvements to support growth objectives.
- Recruited, trained, and developed employees, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance to drive team effectiveness.
- Managed vendor relationships and supplier negotiations to strengthen strategic partnerships and optimize resource allocation.
Senior Recruiter
Hawkeye Search Group
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed targeted recruiting strategies leveraging networking, social media, job boards, referrals, and industry events to attract top talent.
- Partnered with hiring managers to assess workforce needs, aligning recruitment efforts to deliver candidates who meet quality and role requirements.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting activities, enhancing candidate experience through effective sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Built and maintained strong talent pipelines across multiple industries and functional disciplines.
- Utilized ATS and recruiting technologies to improve hiring efficiency and candidate engagement.
- Collaborated with teams remotely to achieve goals
Recruiter
HWC LLC Verizon Wireless
Stamford, CT
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Promoted employment opportunities through job boards, social media, and professional networking channels to attract diverse candidate pool.
- Coordinated hiring processes, ensuring clear communication between candidates and hiring managers to enhance candidate experience.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts through candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding activities.
- Executed background checks, employment verifications, and compliance-related hiring activities to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
Account Executive
Paychex
Rocky Hill, CT
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Generated new business through targeted prospecting, networking, and consultative sales presentations, enhancing client acquisition.
- Presented payroll, HR, and workforce management solutions to business owners and executive decision-makers.
- Identified client needs and delivered customized solutions that improved operational effectiveness.
- Built referral partnerships and client relationships, driving revenue growth and enhancing customer retention.
- Managed sales activities, developed pipeline strategies, and reported performance metrics to support sales objectives.
Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
Wallingford, CT
01.2012 - 03.2019
- Consistently exceeded sales and service goals through strategic account management and business development.
- Led regional sales initiatives and incentive programs that improved revenue growth and operational performance.
- Cultivated relationships with authorized retailers and strategic business partners, enhancing collaboration across assigned territories.
- Trained and coached sales teams on sales strategies, customer engagement, and product knowledge.
- Designed and implemented local marketing initiatives, promotional campaigns, and community outreach programs to increase brand visibility.
General Manager
Verizon Wireless
North Haven, CT
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Implemented sales strategies that increased profitability and operational efficiency.
- Directed retail operations, enhancing sales performance, staffing efficiency, inventory management, and customer experience initiatives.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling to ensure operational compliance and align resources with business objectives.
- Recruited, trained, coached, and developed high-performing sales teams.
- Resolved escalated customer concerns while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Sales Specialist
Verizon Wireless
West Hartford, CT
12.2003 - 01.2007
- Consistently achieved sales goals through consultative selling and relationship-building techniques.
- Cultivated long-term customer relationships to drive loyalty and retention.
- Educated customers on wireless products and technology solutions to enhance their purchasing decisions.
- Enhanced customer experiences to support sales objectives and improve satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT10-2026
Bachelor of Business -
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NebraskaAdditional Studies -
Central Connecticut State University
New BritainSkills
- Consultative Sales
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Management
- Client Engagement
- Client Retention
- Revenue Growth
- Territory Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Negotiation
- CRM & ATS Systems
- Customer Experience
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Google Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
- Issued 2023-03
- Credential ID: H44PU3DQTWA6
Timeline
POS Relationship Manager
Global Payments
02.2026 - Current
Residential Connectivity Sales Representative
Frontier Communications
08.2025 - 02.2026
Operations Manager
Apex Construction LLC
01.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Recruiter
Hawkeye Search Group
11.2021 - 06.2023
Recruiter
HWC LLC Verizon Wireless
07.2021 - 11.2021
Account Executive
Paychex
09.2019 - 07.2021
Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
01.2012 - 03.2019
General Manager
Verizon Wireless
01.2007 - 01.2012
Sales Specialist
Verizon Wireless
12.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Post University
Bachelor of Business -
Bellevue University
Additional Studies -
Central Connecticut State University