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Manuel Armando Moreno Kessels

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Innovative technology visionary and seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience founding and leading successful companies, including Archon Technologies, Advanced Technology Consulting, and Affirmatech Technologies. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and influencing legislative changes. Extensive expertise in sales strategy, business development, and government relations within diverse sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and transportation.

Resourceful sales executive with several years of experience working independently and collaboratively with the team to foster client relationships and drive sales. Identifies decision-makers within the prospect account to initiate the sales process and deliver successful results. Team-minded in collaborating with management to strategize and improve sales approaches.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Sales Officer

QORE4 LLC
01.2023 - Current
  • Develops and executes strategic sales plans to drive business growth and expand market share
  • Leads the sales team with a focus on enhancing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities
  • Instills a high-performance sales culture, driving consistent revenue growth.

Senior Vice President of Sales

Neology Company
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Managed sales strategy for Neology’s Toll Division, leading to a 10% to 20% year-over-year sales increase
  • Oversaw product offerings, including license plate readers, RFID transponders, and software solutions
  • Strengthened the division’s market presence and developed key client relationships.

Government Service Manager, Traffic Safety and Security Division

3M Company
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Led sales strategy for the West Coast region, achieving over 10% growth year-over-year
  • Recognized as the top salesperson in the TSSD in the US in 2016 and 2017
  • Drove business development for traffic safety and security products, managing high-impact projects.

Motor Vehicle Project Director

3M Company
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Directed a $20 million system modernization project for the state of Kansas
  • Managed a team to successfully implement the Vehicle system solution, engaging with senior state stakeholders.

Product Development Manager

3M Company
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Managed a 65-member team developing 3M’s motor vehicle software products
  • Provided strategic direction for product development, achieving consistent project delivery and innovation.

Founder & Director of Product Development and Strategy

Archon Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Co-founded Archon Technologies, leading the development of DMV software solutions implemented in multiple states
  • Successfully sold Archon Technologies to 3M in a multimillion-dollar acquisition.

Principal, Health Care Management Division

William M. Mercer, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw sales strategy and business development, achieving double-digit sales growth
  • Led multiple projects assessing IT capabilities and compliance for healthcare organizations.

Founder & President

Affirmatech Technologies
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Managed day-to-day operations and led the company’s consulting and software development services across various industries
  • Successfully sold company interests to the Vice President in 2000.

Founder & Principal

Advanced Technology Consulting
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • Provided consulting and software development services to state agencies, including Arizona’s Medicaid Agency
  • Managed key accounts and led a team of consultants, growing the business until the sale of interests in 1996.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Michigan

Coursework toward master’s degree - Computer Science

Arizona State University

Skills

  • Strategic Sales Planning & Execution
  • Business Development & Market Expansion
  • Government Relations & Lobbying
  • Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Project & Product Management
  • Technology Innovation & Visionary Leadership
  • Professional Networking
  • Business Networking
  • Revenue Generation
  • Client Development

Languages

  • Fluent in Spanish (native language)
  • Proficient in Portuguese

Affiliations

  • Proud dad of two magnificent children
  • Marathon and Ultra Distance Runner
  • Ironman and open-water athlete

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Sales Officer

QORE4 LLC
01.2023 - Current

Senior Vice President of Sales

Neology Company
01.2018 - 01.2022

Government Service Manager, Traffic Safety and Security Division

3M Company
01.2012 - 01.2018

Motor Vehicle Project Director

3M Company
01.2008 - 01.2012

Product Development Manager

3M Company
01.2006 - 01.2012

Founder & Director of Product Development and Strategy

Archon Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2006

Principal, Health Care Management Division

William M. Mercer, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2000

Founder & President

Affirmatech Technologies
01.1996 - 01.2000

Founder & Principal

Advanced Technology Consulting
01.1990 - 01.1996

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Michigan

Coursework toward master’s degree - Computer Science

Arizona State University
Manuel Armando Moreno Kessels