Sales professional with a proven track record at 806 Technologies, Inc., Merck, and Imagine Learning, achieving 50% market growth through strategic partnerships and effective customer relationship management. Expertise in lead generation and account management, consistently delivering results that enhance educational outcomes. Strong presentation skills and ability to foster team collaboration drive overall performance improvements.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
<ul>
<li>Facilitated implementation of innovative K–12 learning solutions throughout Northern California.</li>
<li>Collaborated with Account Executives to deliver impactful product presentations and identify opportunities.</li>
<li>Cultivated strong relationships with educators and administrators to boost engagement.</li>
<li>Captured six new accounts from competitors in four months.</li>
<li><br></li>
</ul>
IMAGINE LEARNING, Remote – Northern CA
, CA
11.2024 - Current
Facilitated implementation of innovative K–12 learning solutions throughout Northern California.
Collaborated with Account Executives to deliver impactful product presentations and identify opportunities.
Cultivated strong relationships with educators and administrators to boost engagement.
Captured six new accounts from competitors in four months.
<ul>
<li>Bestselling author and national keynote speaker focused on SEL, equity, mental health, and inclusion.</li>
<li>Deliver presentations to educators, students, and corporate teams on performance and resilience.</li>
<li>Collaborate with educational and corporate partners to enhance climate and outcomes through strategic consulting.</li>
</ul>
ONE DROP OF KINDNESS, California, USA
, USA
06.2019 - Current
Bestselling author and national keynote speaker focused on SEL, equity, mental health, and inclusion.
Deliver presentations to educators, students, and corporate teams on performance and resilience.
Collaborate with educational and corporate partners to enhance climate and outcomes through strategic consulting.
<ul>
<li>Develop swimming talent across various age groups and skill levels.</li>
<li>Coached two Olympians and numerous national champions to achieve personal bests.</li>
<li>Facilitate high-performance clinics and training programs on an international scale.</li>
<li>Inspire athletes to exceed expectations through strategic goal setting and mentorship.</li>
</ul>
PROFESSIONAL SWIM COACH, USA & Australia
01.1989 - Current
Develop swimming talent across various age groups and skill levels.
Coached two Olympians and numerous national champions to achieve personal bests.
Facilitate high-performance clinics and training programs on an international scale.
Inspire athletes to exceed expectations through strategic goal setting and mentorship.
12 2024
806 TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Remote
01.2024 - 12.2024
Drove transformative business development strategies and strategic partnerships in education.
Innovated programs and services to enhance educational efficiency.
Grew territory market by 50% through effective relationship building.
Demonstrated strategic leadership in sales operations within K-12 education.
Delivered impactful presentations to stakeholders, driving engagement and alignment.
<ul>
<li>Provided high-quality instructional coaching to support Principal and enhance school safety initiatives.</li>
<li>Led PBIS efforts to promote equity and inclusivity in programming across the site.</li>
<li>Facilitated English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) to address community needs and concerns.</li>
<li>Established community outreach programs and partnerships to strengthen local engagement.</li>
<li>Promoted inclusion and equity within the school community through targeted initiatives.</li>
<li>Empowered staff with techniques to reduce disproportionally in student discipline.</li>
<li>Increased awareness of student voice and choice to improve engagement strategies.</li>
<li>Developed effective strategies for student engagement, enhancing overall learning experiences.</li>
</ul>
UNION HOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
Provided high-quality instructional coaching to support Principal and enhance school safety initiatives.
Led PBIS efforts to promote equity and inclusivity in programming across the site.
Facilitated English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) to address community needs and concerns.
Established community outreach programs and partnerships to strengthen local engagement.
Promoted inclusion and equity within the school community through targeted initiatives.
Empowered staff with techniques to reduce disproportionality in student discipline.
Increased awareness of student voice and choice to improve engagement strategies.
Developed effective strategies for student engagement, enhancing overall learning experiences.
<ul>
<li>Guided strategic direction of K-5 school with 800 students through shared vision of leadership and student engagement.</li>
<li>Encouraged cross-functional involvement in District-level teams for feedback on assessment, curriculum, and technology.</li>
<li>Fostered community of #ONE by promoting inclusive and collaborative practices.</li>
<li>Enhanced school climate by improving PBIS, pupil recognition, and instructor support within a team-focused environment.</li>
</ul>
NELDA MUNDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Fairfield, CA
Fairfield, CA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Guided strategic direction of K-5 school with 800 students through shared vision of leadership and student engagement.
Encouraged cross-functional involvement in District-level teams for feedback on assessment, curriculum, and technology.
Fostered community of #ONE by promoting inclusive and collaborative practices.
Enhanced school climate by improving PBIS, pupil recognition, and instructor support within a team-focused environment.
<ul>
<li>Oversaw school operations, managing human resources, facilities maintenance, and finance functions.</li>
<li>Led Board of Trustees to achieve strategic goals for independent school serving 120 Prekindergarten to 8th grade students.</li>
<li>Balanced $1.6M budget while achieving key metrics via collaboration with finance, development, and marketing committees.</li>
<li>Enhanced community outreach, significantly increasing fundraising by over 50% and enrollment by 25%.</li>
<li>Developed partnerships that strengthened school profile and expanded community relations.</li>
<li>Led professional development initiatives to improve staff capabilities and curriculum design.</li>
<li>Managed website content to ensure alignment with educational objectives and community engagement.</li>
</ul>
THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES, Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA
01.2016 - 01.2017
Oversaw school operations, managing human resources, facilities maintenance, and finance functions.
Led Board of Trustees to achieve strategic goals for independent school serving 120 Prekindergarten to 8th grade students.
Balanced $1.6M budget while achieving key metrics via collaboration with finance, development, and marketing committees.
Enhanced community outreach, significantly increasing fundraising by over 50% and enrollment by 25%.
Developed partnerships that strengthened school profile and expanded community relations.
Led professional development initiatives to improve staff capabilities and curriculum design.
Managed website content to ensure alignment with educational objectives and community engagement.
<ul>
<li>Achieved 30% sales growth in year one and 25% in year two.</li>
<li>Ranked among top 10% company-wide as President’s Club Representative.</li>
<li>Led new business growth initiatives in Northern California region.</li>
<li>Expanded market share for Vioxx and Fosamax by over 12%.</li>
</ul>
Merck and Co. Inc South Bay, CA
South Bay, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Achieved 30% sales growth in year one and 25% in year two.
Ranked among top 10% company-wide as President’s Club Representative.
Led new business growth initiatives in Northern California region.
Expanded market share for Vioxx and Fosamax by over 12%.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Education
California State University, Northridge
05-1989
Skills
Customer relationship management
Sales strategy
Product presentation
Market analysis
Lead generation
Account management
Team collaboration
Goal setting
Accomplishments
National Keynote Speaker on equity, inclusion, growth mindset, goal setting, school culture, student achievement, and social-emotional learning.
3 time best selling author, Monsters Have Manners (TeacherGoals Publishing, 2023), It’s Me (Edumatch Publishing, 2020) and One Drop of Kindness (Edumatch Publishing, 2019).
Educational Guest Speaker on over 50 podcasts and interviews.
Athletic Hall of Fame Member, California State University Northridge.
US Swimming Gold Medal Clinician
Pan American Games Gold Medalist, US Olympic Swim Team Alternate.
ASCA Certified US and NCAA - Level IV
Timeline
<ul>
<li>Facilitated implementation of innovative K–12 learning solutions throughout Northern California.</li>
<li>Collaborated with Account Executives to deliver impactful product presentations and identify opportunities.</li>
<li>Cultivated strong relationships with educators and administrators to boost engagement.</li>
<li>Captured six new accounts from competitors in four months.</li>
<li><br></li>
</ul>
IMAGINE LEARNING, Remote – Northern CA
11.2024 - Current
12 2024
806 TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Remote
01.2024 - 12.2024
<ul>
<li>Provided high-quality instructional coaching to support Principal and enhance school safety initiatives.</li>
<li>Led PBIS efforts to promote equity and inclusivity in programming across the site.</li>
<li>Facilitated English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) to address community needs and concerns.</li>
<li>Established community outreach programs and partnerships to strengthen local engagement.</li>
<li>Promoted inclusion and equity within the school community through targeted initiatives.</li>
<li>Empowered staff with techniques to reduce disproportionally in student discipline.</li>
<li>Increased awareness of student voice and choice to improve engagement strategies.</li>
<li>Developed effective strategies for student engagement, enhancing overall learning experiences.</li>
</ul>
UNION HOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Sacramento, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
<ul>
<li>Bestselling author and national keynote speaker focused on SEL, equity, mental health, and inclusion.</li>
<li>Deliver presentations to educators, students, and corporate teams on performance and resilience.</li>
<li>Collaborate with educational and corporate partners to enhance climate and outcomes through strategic consulting.</li>
</ul>
ONE DROP OF KINDNESS, California, USA
06.2019 - Current
<ul>
<li>Guided strategic direction of K-5 school with 800 students through shared vision of leadership and student engagement.</li>
<li>Encouraged cross-functional involvement in District-level teams for feedback on assessment, curriculum, and technology.</li>
<li>Fostered community of #ONE by promoting inclusive and collaborative practices.</li>
<li>Enhanced school climate by improving PBIS, pupil recognition, and instructor support within a team-focused environment.</li>
</ul>
NELDA MUNDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Fairfield, CA
01.2017 - 01.2020
<ul>
<li>Oversaw school operations, managing human resources, facilities maintenance, and finance functions.</li>
<li>Led Board of Trustees to achieve strategic goals for independent school serving 120 Prekindergarten to 8th grade students.</li>
<li>Balanced $1.6M budget while achieving key metrics via collaboration with finance, development, and marketing committees.</li>
<li>Enhanced community outreach, significantly increasing fundraising by over 50% and enrollment by 25%.</li>
<li>Developed partnerships that strengthened school profile and expanded community relations.</li>
<li>Led professional development initiatives to improve staff capabilities and curriculum design.</li>
<li>Managed website content to ensure alignment with educational objectives and community engagement.</li>
</ul>
THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES, Vancouver, WA
01.2016 - 01.2017
<ul>
<li>Achieved 30% sales growth in year one and 25% in year two.</li>
<li>Ranked among top 10% company-wide as President’s Club Representative.</li>
<li>Led new business growth initiatives in Northern California region.</li>
<li>Expanded market share for Vioxx and Fosamax by over 12%.</li>
</ul>
Merck and Co. Inc South Bay, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
<ul>
<li>Develop swimming talent across various age groups and skill levels.</li>
<li>Coached two Olympians and numerous national champions to achieve personal bests.</li>
<li>Facilitate high-performance clinics and training programs on an international scale.</li>
<li>Inspire athletes to exceed expectations through strategic goal setting and mentorship.</li>
</ul>
PROFESSIONAL SWIM COACH, USA & Australia
01.1989 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management