Colleen A. Blaszkowski
Fort Worth
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Account Executive with expertise in Salesforce and strategic client engagement. Drives client retention and portfolio growth through alignment with executive priorities, delivering tailored solutions that meet organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive, Midsize Enterprise Global Technology Sales
Gartner
Irving
01.2025 - Current
- Achieved Gartner Winners Circle in first year while maintaining full quota.
- Maintained 96.4% client retention rate by providing tailored insights aligned with C-suite priorities.
- Generated $123,500 growth for business portfolio’s CV through strategic initiatives.
- Led complex consultative sales cycles integrating research, benchmarking, and advisory services to address enterprise challenges.
- Facilitated executive briefings and strategy sessions to align Gartner capabilities with client objectives.
- Collaborated with internal research analysts, client success teams, and product specialists to deliver cohesive client solutions.
Senior Business Development Specialist
Gartner
Irving
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Achieved highest performance as Business Development Executive in the region during Quarters 2 and 3 of 2024.
- Generated high-quality sales pipeline by identifying and engaging HR leaders across large enterprise organizations in 3 business development managers' territories, resulting in an average 60% pipeline progression.
- Developed targeted outreach strategies using Gartner insights to uncover client pain points and initiate conversations that led to increased engagement.
- Collaborated with 4 business development managers to create account strategies and prioritize high-value targets within territory, enhancing overall sales focus.
Marketing Analytics Intern
AutoZone SSC
Memphis
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Generated market analysis to compare key performance indicators across fiscal years, informing strategic decisions.
- Gathered and analyzed data to create a student discount pitch for executive members, aligning with company objectives.
- Researched and tested project management methodology tools, enhancing team organization and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Business Analytics
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Account management
- Salesforce expertise
- Sales Automation Tools
- CRM Analytics
- Data analysis tools
- Data Visualization
- Territory development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Time optimization
- Office and Workspace proficiency
Accomplishments
- Gartner Winners Circle, 2025
- Hope Scholarship, Distinguished Tennessean Award, and UT Volunteer Scholarship 2019-2023
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 2021-2023
- Cum Laude Society, Collierville High School, 2018-2019
Activities
- Gartner Summer Internship Program Mentor, 05/01/25 - 07/31/25
- Gartner Sales Development Program Peer Mentor, 2024
- Professional Sales Leadership Program, 08/01/22 - 05/31/23
- Team Fortitude - NPC Bodybuilding, 09/01/23 - Present
Timeline
Senior Account Executive, Midsize Enterprise Global Technology Sales
Gartner
01.2025 - Current
Senior Business Development Specialist
Gartner
08.2023 - 12.2024
Marketing Analytics Intern
AutoZone SSC
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Business Analytics
University of Tennessee Knoxville