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Tami Crea

Saint Bonifacius,MN

Summary

Visionary EdTech Evangelist | AI & Sales Strategist

and Seasoned Chief Marketing Officer

I am passionate about revolutionizing education through cutting-edge AI technology, I am a lifelong entrepreneur with 40 years of experience in business development, marketing, and high-ticket sales. I have a proven track record of driving significant market penetration, building strong partnerships, and leading transformative projects. My experience spans from orchestrating sales with $100M EdTech products to scaling AI-driven systems for customer engagement to orchestrating partnerships with Company Leaders, Educators, District Heads and more.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & CEO

Savvy Sales Strategy
St. Bonifacius, MN
11.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented scalable, done-for-you marketing and sales strategies for startups and 7-figure businesses, specializing in high-ticket sales and EdTech product marketing
  • Successfully guided coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners through tailored messaging, appointment generation, and marketing plans that consistently attracted qualified clients.
  • Bridged the gap between traditional education and innovative AI systems, helping clients leverage generative AI to boost productivity and engagement.

High-Ticket Sales Consultant & Team Leader

Contracted
St. Bonifacius, MN
12.2017 - 01.2021
  • Spearheaded high-ticket sales strategies for coaching businesses, closing millions in sales while driving client success through personalized approaches.
  • Worked with industry leaders like Josh Turner (Linked Selling), Steve Olsher (Profiting from Podcasts), and Tom Ziglar/Kevin Harrington (The Zig Ziglar Foundation).
  • Managed teams of sales consultants, setting up systems, reporting, and procedures to maximize client satisfaction and team performance.

Publisher & Owner

Dynamic Arts
St. Louis Park & St. Bonifacius, MN
11.1982 - 12.2019

Local Magazines and Graphic Design Studio | Pre-Internet - Present

  • Built a full-service print and digital publishing company from the ground up, managing teams, strategy, and marketing for local businesses.
  • Created tailored marketing plans that drove user engagement and sales, ultimately growing a sustainable media platform.

Founder & Director

Blue Sun, Inc.
St. Bonifacius, MN
06.1990 - 05.2004
  • Founded an educational initiative, supported by the Gannett Foundation, that published children’s newspapers across multiple school districts, including Minneapolis Public Schools.
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses and coordinated distribution efforts across educational institutions.
  • Ran journalism workshops for middle school students and worked with district-level administrators to ensure program success.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English/Journalism

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
12-1982

Skills

  • Sales & Marketing Leadership: Proven ability to build and sell multi-million dollar EdTech products
  • AI Integration: Experience leveraging generative AI for productivity and engagement
  • Educational Strategy: Deep expertise in the US education sector, from working at the district level to scaling national EdTech solutions
  • Public Speaking & Thought Leadership: Established public presence through speaking engagements and published works in the AI and education spaces
  • Partnership Development: Long-standing relationships with procurement departments at school districts and state education departments

Affiliations

  • I have always been passionate about family and learning. Having the life experience that has allowed me to have conversations with thousands of people in all walks of life brings me a unique understanding of what makes people work. This translates well in my close relationships with my husband of 40 years, my two grown and successful sons and 2 lively grandsons.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder & CEO

Savvy Sales Strategy
11.2019 - Current

High-Ticket Sales Consultant & Team Leader

Contracted
12.2017 - 01.2021

Founder & Director

Blue Sun, Inc.
06.1990 - 05.2004

Publisher & Owner

Dynamic Arts
11.1982 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English/Journalism

University of Minnesota
Tami Crea