Dynamic Account Manager with a proven track record at IXL Learning, adept in CRM systems, and fostering customer relationships. Leveraged communication skills and critical thinking to achieve sales goals and high retention rates. Recognized for exceptional account management and team collaboration, ensuring seamless client experiences, and strategic account growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
IXL Learning
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - Current
Manage a portfolio of over 500 K–12 accounts, serving as the primary point of contact from onboarding through renewal to ensure long-term success and satisfaction.
Identify and secure new business opportunities through strategic outreach, needs-based consultations, and personalized platform demonstrations.
Build relationships with prospective customers, guiding them through the full sales cycle from discovery to signed contract.
Lead high-impact presentations and demos for new and existing clients, tailored to district goals and instructional priorities.
Execute expansion and renewal strategies that contribute to consistent year-over-year revenue growth and high retention rates.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal sales, product, and support teams to deliver tailored solutions aligned to district initiatives.
Analyze account data and usage trends to uncover upsell opportunities, influence purchasing decisions, and inform product recommendations.
Coordinate all aspects of account expansions, including quote creation, license fulfillment, and onboarding planning.
Represent the company at regional and national education conferences to generate leads, strengthen brand awareness, and grow market share.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues by working closely with internal teams, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
Maintain detailed account records, track pipeline activity, and manage renewals and new business opportunities using Salesforce and internal tools.
Continuously refine account management and sales processes to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and internal alignment.
First Grade Teacher
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
Mount Pleasant, US
10.2015 - 05.2022
Company Overview: Company Overview: Charleston County School District
Created a channel of positive and constructive communication with parents through phone calls, emails, and in-person conferences.
Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop long-range plans.
Adapted presentation skills to meet the needs of a variety of learners before, during, and after instruction.
Created a daily schedule for my classroom and for the support staff who work with my students.
Consistently tracked individual student data, including NWEA MAP, FASTBRIDGE, weekly progress monitoring, and daily informal assessments.
Effectively communicated with the administration and grade-level team about the needs and progress of students.
Nominated for teacher of the year; 2016 and 2019.
Attended multiple literacy conferences to grow as a professional and presented this information to staff during professional development.
Organized, created, and led multiple professional development book studies for our staff.
Developed and implemented a 'reading buddy' program, bringing together students in a general education setting and in a self-contained setting.
Collaborated with the special education team to achieve the status of 'Unified Champions' for our school.
Company Overview: Charleston County School District
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Charleston, US
11.2013 - 10.2015
Implemented lesson plans left by classroom teacher and took initiative when necessary.
Motivated students to learn and participate.
Aimed to make the returning teacher's future days easier.
Effectively communicated with classroom teacher about student achievement and behavior.