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Suzannah Koilpillai

Atlanta,GA

Summary

  • National business development and fundraising executive with a proven track record in driving organizational growth, cross-functional leadership, and revenue generation.
  • Visionary leader adept at setting and achieving organizational goals, fostering partnerships, and inspiring high-performing sales and fundraising teams.
  • Expertise spanning education sales, corporate sales, philanthropic fundraising, government revenues, and B2B/B2C markets.
  • Skilled in data analysis, market evaluation, and customer segmentation for informed decision-making and exceptional customer experiences.
  • Excelling in marketing strategies, product development, strategic planning, pricing, global sourcing, financial oversight, and budget management.
  • Accomplished presenter to senior management and C-Suite, securing six and seven-figure contracts.
  • Recognized for optimizing efficiency through systems and process enhancements.
  • Committed to surpassing goals while upholding core values, nurturing company culture, and ensuring team and customer retention.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

03.2021 - Current
  • Yrs 6 mos - Spearheaded revenue generation, sales, marketing, and fundraising strategies - Led cross-functional teams, strategic planning, and business development initiatives - Collaborated with senior leaders in education, corporate, and fundraising sectors - Conducted market research and facilitated successful product launches - Utilized data analysis for revenue forecasting and executive collaboration

Senior Director of Partnerships

11.2019 - 03.2021
  • 1 yr 5 mos - Contributed to revenue strategies, sales processes, and business development

Southeast Executive Director

Teach
03.2018 - 11.2019
  • Yr 9 mos - Advanced sales management and business development efforts

Vice President Sales & Operations

Hill
01.2009 - 03.2018
  • Street & Hill Street Warehouse, 9 yrs 3 mos - Drove top sales performance, presented to senior management and executives - Crafted presentations, training materials, and comprehensive marketing strategies - Cultivated consultative selling skills for customer relationship-building

Sales Manager

Napp Deady Inc
01.2007 - 05.2008
  • Yr 5 mos - Managed sales teams, training, and goal setting - Enhanced vendor collaboration and sales growth through trade shows

Key Account Executive

Napp Deady Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Yrs 1 mo - Achieved #1 sales representative status, expanding key accounts and sales - Fostered exceptional product proposals, negotiated pricing, and commissions

Outside Sales Representative

Napp Deady Inc
08.2002 - 01.2005
  • 2 yrs 6 mos - Consistently achieved sales milestones, partnered with retailers and designers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
1996

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Strategy Development and Execution
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Corporate Sales and Fundraising
  • Education Sales
  • Philanthropic Fundraising
  • Sales and Partnership Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Organizational and Sales Processes
  • Sales & Marketing

Timeline

Vice President

03.2021 - Current

Senior Director of Partnerships

11.2019 - 03.2021

Southeast Executive Director

Teach
03.2018 - 11.2019

Vice President Sales & Operations

Hill
01.2009 - 03.2018

Sales Manager

Napp Deady Inc
01.2007 - 05.2008

Key Account Executive

Napp Deady Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007

Outside Sales Representative

Napp Deady Inc
08.2002 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English

Boston College
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