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CHRISTOPHER ETTERE

CHRISTOPHER ETTERE

Cumming,Georgia

Summary

Seasoned executive specializing in enterprise software, Customer Success Management, and project consulting. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex problems and effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Adept at managing projects within budgetary guidelines while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Global Vision Technologies
Georgia
11.2011 - 07.2024
  • Implementation of new accounts from testing the new system to configuring to clients' needs
  • Trained new clients on the functionality of the software
  • Analyzed best practices for each individual account to maximize their success
  • Gather requirements for new work
  • Projects that the client wanted/needed.

Account Executive

Global Vision Technologies
Georgia
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Effectively communicated with all facets of management working with CEO's, IT Directors and Govt personnel, both verbally and in writing
  • Created SOW's, RFPS, and other sales budget and contract documentation
  • Expert proficiency with Hubspot CRM and successfully managed a 2M pipeline and met sales quota each year which included initial presentation, statement of work preparation and delivery, budgeting, contracting and closing
  • Created and managed sales projects that included software, hosting, professional services
  • Built new executive relationships through referrals and building FAMCare networks
  • Assisted sales team as Sr
  • Sales Engineer and prepared and delivered custom demonstrations focused on client needs
  • 13 years' experience working with nonprofits, government and health and human services industries
  • Configured several of the company's software systems on demand to help present both high level and detailed options for different client focus areas in human services
  • Customer Success, Reporting and Analysis, Customer Advocacy, Churn Prevention, Problem Resolution, Customer Relationship Management.

Junior Developer

Global Vision Technologies
Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Proficient in basic HTML, SQL and Java
  • Gather change document requests from customer
  • Trained in company's propriety development engine VISIONS SERVER Foundation
  • Instrumental in programming level one updates to company's flagship software, FAMCare Rapid Case Management Software
  • Created project plan and timeline for development.

Operations Manager

PetSmart Inc.
Georgia
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Assistant Store Director responsible for all store operations
  • Held key responsibility in this specialty retail establishment for all trackable metrics
  • Maintained all aspects of budget including payroll, supplies and shrink
  • Human Resources in charge of all training, development and associate performance
  • Managed and implemented all aspects of inventory.

Executive team Lead, Guest Experience

Target Corporation
Georgia
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Executive Manager dedicated to Guest satisfaction while increasing overall sales
  • Trained various Department Managers for key roles
  • Coached store team from worst in the district up to number two on key measured areas
  • Assisted in maintaining proper payroll allocations
  • Regularly participated in district wide assessments to fix opportunities at various locations.

Technical Services Manager/ Network Admin

Cavalier Technical Services
New York
01.2001 - 07.2004
  • Managed comprehensive technical services department supporting over 1000 companies in the New York Metropolitan area
  • Supported network design and installation for small to medium sized networks
  • Developed strong connections with important clients and decision makers, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction
  • Successfully retained all accounts in my portfolio
  • Provided valuable insights on the latest hardware and software solutions, assisting major clients in their decision-making process.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Executive Pastry Chef

La Boulangere Bakery
New York, NY
02.1998 - 09.2001

Managed bakery staff of over 150 employees and personally supervised and created “high-end” specialty cakes and desserts for retail bakery, and numerous New York City, restaurants and special events.

Executive Pastry Sous Chef

The Grand Hyatt
New York, NY
05.1996 - 01.1998
  • Key member of a premier pastry team serving three restaurants, catering and room service for a four star major new York hotel
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.

Tournant/Assistant Pastry Chef

Stanhope Hotel
New York, NY
01.1993 - 06.1996
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Worked all aspects of the kitchen including grill, saucier, garde mangier and patisserie
  • Assisted in inventory analysis and ordering of key supplies
  • Responsible for creation of daily specialty desserts

Education

MCP, MCSE, A+, Net+,Server+ -

New Horizons Computer Center, Center
White Plains, Yonkers, New York
09.2001 - 06.2003

Associate Degree - Culinary arts and Business Management

New York Restaurant School
New York
09.1991 - 06.1993

High School Diploma -

Mount Saint Michael Academy
Bronx, New York
09.1985 - 06.1989

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Account Development
  • Customer Engagement
  • CRM (HubSpot, Internal)
  • Sales Engineer
  • Technical Acumen
  • SaaS
  • Onboarding / Training
  • Pre-sales / Post-sales
  • RFI's / RFP's
  • SBS / B2B
  • Leadership
  • Pricing
  • Quotes
  • Partnering
  • Renewals
  • Sales Acumen
  • Contract Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Business process re-engineering
  • Project planning and development
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Staff Management
  • Computer Architecture
  • Technical Support
  • Procedure development
  • Change Control Processes
  • Startups and turnarounds background
  • Project Management
  • Testing and Conversion Plans
  • Customer Success
  • Customer Engagement
  • Customer Support Tier III
  • System Implementation
  • Workforce Training

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Completed the Six Nations of the Grand Rapids Project on time and under budget.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

Languages

English
Native language

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

HubSpot Crm

Windows all versions

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats

Quote

Truth cannot be destroyed.
Terry Goodkind

Interests

Technology

Family

Blacksmithing

Books

Music

Playing Drums

Timeline

Account Executive

Global Vision Technologies
01.2017 - 12.2022

Junior Developer

Global Vision Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2017

Project Manager

Global Vision Technologies
11.2011 - 07.2024

Operations Manager

PetSmart Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2010

Executive team Lead, Guest Experience

Target Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2007

MCP, MCSE, A+, Net+,Server+ -

New Horizons Computer Center, Center
09.2001 - 06.2003

Technical Services Manager/ Network Admin

Cavalier Technical Services
01.2001 - 07.2004

Executive Pastry Chef

La Boulangere Bakery
02.1998 - 09.2001

Executive Pastry Sous Chef

The Grand Hyatt
05.1996 - 01.1998

Tournant/Assistant Pastry Chef

Stanhope Hotel
01.1993 - 06.1996

Associate Degree - Culinary arts and Business Management

New York Restaurant School
09.1991 - 06.1993

High School Diploma -

Mount Saint Michael Academy
09.1985 - 06.1989
CHRISTOPHER ETTERE