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Tara  Guillot Abrams

Tara Guillot Abrams

Summary

Business Transformation | Strategic Competence | Process Improvement | Change Management | Communication-oriented Collaboration

  • Dedicated and knowledgeable semiconductor industry professional with a history of meeting company goals.
  • Excellence in interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with the ability to unify diverse groups to achieve a common goal.
  • Proven record of performance demonstrated through personal initiative, innovation, tenacity and commitment.
  • Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers and executive leadership team to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.
  • Capability for working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
  • Organized and skilled candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Account Manager System Integration

Micron Technology, Inc.
San Jose, CA
07.2017 - Current
  • Led the design and execution of major business transformation initiatives to elevate business performance, profit optimization, and growth opportunities.
  • Led growth change initiatives with Supermicro Computer to successfully conduct a business transformation leading to the CY24 growth and performance objectives of >$500M.
  • Spearheaded the business integration of Supermicro Computer from Crucial to Micron Technology.
  • Strengthened the company's operational model by finalizing the restructuring plan for the impacted corporate functions post Supermicro Computer integration as a direct customer to Micron.
  • Collaborated with Supermicro Computer's procurement, sales, global product development, product management and engineering to strengthen partner relationships and enable footprint expansion into new global markets.
  • Identified and analyzed key competitors and related product offerings to provide executive feedback.
  • Oversaw international sales in EMEA and APAC.
  • Managed entire book of business to maintain positive relationships and make effective financial and client-related decisions.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Developed compelling C-level presentations to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Provide motivation and pathway to sales team and channel team members to meet and exceed sales targets.

Senior Account Executive

Redapt, Inc.
Seattle, WA
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked closely with a large autonomous driving customer through successful regulatory implementation across functional teams.
  • Developed a comprehensive framework and streamlined compliance initiatives to support the execution of key strategic projects to include a company migration, compliance awareness, risk mitigation, and policy implementation.
  • Managed and improved product service level agreements and collaborated with the product development management and global risk management teams.
  • Implemented process and systems improvements for the firm's regulatory reporting and risk operations management process & platform to manage risk, compliance, audit and external review management process.
  • Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts, and solidified beneficial agreements.
  • Employed proactive and collaborative approaches to strengthen relationships and manage customer needs.
  • Met with new customers to share product and service information, listen to needs and learn about business operations.
  • Maintained contact information database by keeping account details updated, clear and relevant.
  • Networked at events and prospected for new customers with diverse strategies.
  • Set and monitored sales targets and identified potential customers.
  • Collaborated with research analysts to devise strategies for lead generation and growth.
  • Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats.
  • Analyzed data to discover trends, informing market strategies and objectives.
  • Enhanced online presence to take advantage of dynamic conditions and unique platform opportunities.
  • Researched emerging industry trends, applications, and concepts to enhance products and services..
  • Developed strategies using market research with support from cross-functional teams.
  • Established customer relationships, interfacing with representatives and collaborating to achieve mutually beneficial results.
  • Designed training program, increasing customer satisfaction and new account rates.
  • Cold called prospects to explain partnership benefits, representing company values.
  • Prepared client budgets by reviewing client billing and managing monthly invoices.
  • Prepared documentation, finalized sales and maintained records.
  • Prepared forecasts to gain understanding of measures needed to grow business.
  • Facilitated account acquisition team progress, setting monthly targets and goals for revenue and customer satisfaction.
  • Worked in parallel with major OEM vendors in hardware, infrastructure, networking, and power to assist customers migrating from the AWS platform.
  • Assisted in configuration for co-location build planning.
  • Provided professional services and technical expertise to engineering, DevOps, QA, and corporate IT.
  • Increased revenue by communicating payment changes and product updates to customers.

Government Program Manager, Public Sector

Oracle
Redwood City, CA
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Consulted with senior leadership teams to define business requirements and implement processes to address regulatory reporting mandates.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
  • Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
  • Maintained sales tracking reports to support operational enhancements and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
  • Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Worked closely with commercial operational departments to schedule targeted promotional campaigns.
  • Reconciled billing discrepancies with regulatory agencies and finance department.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
  • Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
  • Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
  • Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
  • Acted as first point of escalation and consultation for technical, procedural and process-related queries.
  • Assisted Team Lead with updating technical and process documents for benefit of entire team.
  • Partnered with internal stakeholders to facilitate issue resolution.
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.

National Healthcare Account Manager

Konica Minolta
Alameda, CA
05.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supervised and directed various corporate and business unit projects impacting 350+ employees in EHR integration, platform migration, senior management communication, and various business issues resolution and cost savings initiatives.
  • Conducted the operational cost savings analysis to monitor and identify savings opportunities and developed a series of projects to realize the outcome.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Director of Marketing

Mariner Healthcare
Hayward, CA
03.2009 - 05.2011
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to further penetrate patient healthcare market.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Created innovative strategies to drive customer and case manager engagement.
  • Organized and executed robust, creative experiential marketing events.
  • Management of annual marketing budget.
  • Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising, and word of mouth tactics.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
  • Built strong relationships with industry professionals and influencers.
  • Created and managed marketing budget, ensuring maximized ROI.
  • Conducted market analysis and research to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
  • Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
  • Captured new customers and patients by optimizing business strategies in the healthcare ecosystem.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
  • Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA

Master of Science - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

J.D. - Law (Pre-Law)

American Heritage University , Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2026

Skills

  • Enterprise & Strategic Planning Initiatives
  • Global Transformation Initiatives
  • Certified Project Management Professional; Cross-functional team leadership and consensus building
  • Global Sales Leadership Excellence
  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvements
  • Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
  • Executive Level Presentation and Communication; Ability to influence executive-level decisions
  • C-Level Verbal & Written Communication
  • Microsoft SharePoint Proficiency
  • Self-starter in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with dynamic demands
  • Proven track record of timely execution and bias for action
  • Knowledge of memory and storage products, technology, market segments, and competition
  • Cross-functional BU Experience; Interaction with customers, sales, engineering, business, and operations roles
  • Strong capability to cope in ambiguous or uncertain environments and drive for clarity
  • Cost Control & Reduction Strategies

Certification


  • PMP - Certified Project Management Professional
  • CPM - Certified Professional Manager

Timeline

Global Account Manager System Integration - Micron Technology, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
Senior Account Executive - Redapt, Inc.
01.2016 - 06.2017
Government Program Manager, Public Sector - Oracle
01.2013 - 01.2016
National Healthcare Account Manager - Konica Minolta
05.2011 - 01.2013
Director of Marketing - Mariner Healthcare
03.2009 - 05.2011
California State University - East Bay - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Information Technology Management
American Heritage University - J.D., Law (Pre-Law)
Tara Guillot Abrams