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Terry Tolson

Akron,OH

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a proven track record of aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Demonstrated success in leading projects from start to finish, ensuring process optimization and operational efficiency, contributing to organizational growth and success. Known for reliability and a results-driven approach that consistently delivers impactful outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Solutions Consultant

UTC RETAIL
06.2008 - Current
  • Integral part of the sales process: lead detailed discovery sessions with prospects, conducted tailored product demonstrations and presentations and assisted with sales strategy meetings.
  • Planned and participated in trade shows and industry events as a company representative, and assisted in the development of marketing materials that effectively showcased product features and benefits, increasing lead generation efforts.
  • Streamlined the proposal development process by establishing a centralized repository for reusable content and materials.
  • Collaborated closely with product management teams to identify essential features for product development roadmaps.

Manager, Solutions Consulting

Micros-Retail (Datavantage)
06.2004 - 06.2008
  • Managed a small team of software consultants who provided prospect discovery sessions and product demonstrations and presentations.
  • Strategized with Sales Managers on technical content for customer proposals.

Project Manager

Spencer Technologies and Wincor Nixdorf
02.2003 - 06.2004
  • Successfully managed the OfficeMax Point of Sale rollout.
  • Contracted for Spencer Technologies while on site at customer corporate headquarters.
  • Project included the installation/upgrade of network equipment, installation of new software and hardware and refurbishment of existing hardware.

Consultant

LifeWay Christian Resources
06.2002 - 11.2002
  • Assisted corporate staff to continue on-time Point of Sale software and hardware rollout after the originally contracted company went out of business.

Solutions Consultant

Applied Technology Ventures
01.2000 - 06.2002
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement customized hardware, installation and training solutions for mid-sized and large retailers.

Education

BA - Business Spanish & Translation

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Volunteer Activities

Chesterton Academy of Akron, Board of Directors 

Christ Child Society of Akron, Executive Board, Communications Chair

Summit County Juvenile Court, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for Children

St. Sebastian Parish, Akron Ohio, Parish Council 

Timeline

Senior Solutions Consultant

UTC RETAIL
06.2008 - Current

Manager, Solutions Consulting

Micros-Retail (Datavantage)
06.2004 - 06.2008

Project Manager

Spencer Technologies and Wincor Nixdorf
02.2003 - 06.2004

Consultant

LifeWay Christian Resources
06.2002 - 11.2002

Solutions Consultant

Applied Technology Ventures
01.2000 - 06.2002

BA - Business Spanish & Translation

Northern Illinois University

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