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Kalifa Galbraith

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Highly motivated Renewal Manager with over 5 years experience exceeding goals in SaaS sales and customer retention. Proven ability to drive growth and secure renewals while maintaining exceptional client relationships. Technical aptitude to understand Astronomer’s portfolio and effective communication skills that make me well-suited to socialize Astronomer's mission to make Apache Airflow the industry standard in data orchestration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tableau Renewal Manager

Salesforce
07.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with internal cross functional teams such as Deal Desk, Product Management, Account Executives, Legal, and Sales and Revenue Operations to develop comprehensive 'win' strategies, maximizing account potential
  • Utilize Salesforce CRM to run reports to mitigate attrition,forecast renewal risks 120 days out from contract end date
  • Focus on upsells during renewal to increase revenue and extended contract term lengths to ensure retention
  • Promptly resolved customer inquiries, maintaining exceptional customer engagement.
  • Support Retail & Consumer Goods as well as Healthcare & Life Sciences verticals

Federal Civilian Team Lead – Red Hat

DLT Solutions
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed a team of 5 Account Managers dedicated to maintaining and growing open-source software in the Civilian Space of the Public Sector
  • Delivered the implementation and growth of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) within Department of Labor(DOL)

($1M award in 2019, 13% growth as of 2022) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)($78M commitment over 5

years)

  • Retained the health of Enterprise License agreements (ELAs) within Department of Veterans Affairs ($12M),Social

Security Administration($8M) and Department of Energy($2M)

Senior Account Manager

DLT Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Cultivated productive client/vendor, customer success, and partner relationships to drive retention and growth.
  • Mentored and supported junior account managers to develop their accounts and professional brand through training

and operational guidance

  • Led product campaigns with the marketing team to generate leads and increase open rates.
  • Represented DLT traveling for onsite DOE customer meetings, and conferences such as DOE NLIT

Account Manager

DLT Solutions
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Owned the sales cycle from prospect to close, focusing on adoption and customer success
  • Maintained and grew a $20 million book of business across 3 accounts
  • Achieved annual sales quotas by 110% in 2019 and 130% in 2020.

Member Service Representative

Congressional Federal Credit Union
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Resolved concerns with products and services, driving retention and sales of add on services
  • Followed through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies, and services

Member Service Representative

Navy Federal Credit Union
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Established new customer loan accounts, processed paperwork, and reviewed applications.
  • Verified customer identification and documentation for compliant transactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Western Governors University
Remote
05.2024

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented & Results-Driven
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Relationship Development
  • Deal Structuring
  • Effective Communication & Relationship Building
  • Technical Proficiency & Adaptability
  • Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
  • Detail-Oriented & Analytical

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)
  • Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

Additional Information

As a Renewal Manager with a comprehensive background in SaaS sales, customer retention, and account management, I am well-prepared to contribute to Astronomer's mission. My skills in renewal strategies, contract management, and customer engagement align perfectly with the needs of the role. Contact me at 410-900-3176 to discuss how my qualifications align with Astronomer's mission.

Sincerely,

Kalifa Galbraith

Timeline

Tableau Renewal Manager

Salesforce
07.2022 - Current

Federal Civilian Team Lead – Red Hat

DLT Solutions
06.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Account Manager

DLT Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021

Account Manager

DLT Solutions
05.2018 - 11.2020

Member Service Representative

Congressional Federal Credit Union
06.2017 - 05.2018

Member Service Representative

Navy Federal Credit Union
04.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Western Governors University
Kalifa Galbraith