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AccountManager
TINA SHANKS

TINA SHANKS

San Antonio,TX

Summary

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE An educated professional with an initial concentration in teaching; I successfully transitioned into educational and software sales into both the Higher Ed and more recently, the K12 market. I have an excellent record of initiating, maintaining and managing positive relationships through great listening skills and consultative communication. As a self-starter, I have worked with high-level decision makers within the college and university space (Provosts, Deans, Presidents) as well as the K12 space working with Superintendents, Administrators and Directors within school districts and Education Service Centers. Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills have enabled me to increase sales by utilizing creative thinking outside of the box. My management style has shown strong results through guidance, prioritizing and being a team player. I have a passion for building strong relationships, working smart and making people’s lives easier. I look forward to enhancing the bottom line of an entrepreneurial, growing organization. Experienced Sales Manager with expertise in strategic planning fostered over 20 years in the Ed Tech industry. Proficient in counseling and coordinating sales teams to promote success and productivity, and at overseeing regional operations. Professional reputation for exceeding sales goals and retaining clients. Excellent leadership and analytical skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Gaggle
07.2020 - Current
  • TX, CO, LA, AR, MS
  • Partner with school districts to ensure th safety and well-being of children
  • Focus on software sales, SEL, mental health

Regional Vice President of Sales

K12 Insight
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • TX, AR, AZ, NM, MS, OK, LA
  • Help k-12 school districts improve Cx with both internal/external stakeholder
  • Customer Service workshops, Surveys

Regional Director K12

Instructure
01.2015 - 10.2018
  • TX, LA, OK Enterprise Accounts
  • Selling Learning Management System to School districts and ESC
  • Coordinate and work closely with lead gen team, solutions engineers, CSM and IC

Client Development Manager

NextThought, LLC
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • U.S
  • Selling Social Learning Platform to high level Decision-makers within colleges and universities

Southwest Regional Account Manager

Turnitin, iParadigms
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • TX, AR, LA, MS, OK
  • Managed/Sold new, upsells, multi-years and renewals to Higher Ed Institutions
  • AntiPlagiarism Software

Regional Account Manager

Aplia Inc, Cengage Learning
04.2004 - 08.2010
  • Start-up ultimately purchased by Cengage Learning
  • Multiple Awards
  • Increased Sales 760%

Sales Representative

Addison Wesley/Benjamin Cummings
05.2001 - 04.2004
  • Southwest Texas territory
  • Textbook Sales, Hard-Side
  • Higher Ed sales, worked directly with Professors

District Manager

Medical Specialties
04.2000 - 07.2001
  • Texas
  • Grew failing Territory 13%
  • Medical Equipment Sales
  • Medical Equipment Rentals

Stone Oak Elementary and Clarke Middle Schools San Antonio
11.1994 - 05.1998
  • 6th grade teacher - 2 years (El Paso, TX)
  • 4th grade teacher - 1 year (San Antonio, TX)
  • Exemplary ratings on all teacher evaluations

Education

Consultative Selling Skills -

2008

B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies, Health and English

University of Texas
1994

Skills

  • Account & Key Account Management Business Start Ups and Partnership management
  • Experience working with high level decision makers in Higher Ed and K12
  • Client development and relationship Management Key contacts in ISDs
  • Inside Sales Management Pre/Post Sales Support HE & K12 Market Knowledge
  • Understanding of business cycles, drivers and initiatives
  • Strong revenue growth with new and existing customers

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Gaggle
07.2020 - Current

Regional Vice President of Sales

K12 Insight
10.2018 - 06.2020

Regional Director K12

Instructure
01.2015 - 10.2018

Client Development Manager

NextThought, LLC
02.2014 - 12.2014

Southwest Regional Account Manager

Turnitin, iParadigms
01.2011 - 01.2014

Regional Account Manager

Aplia Inc, Cengage Learning
04.2004 - 08.2010

Sales Representative

Addison Wesley/Benjamin Cummings
05.2001 - 04.2004

District Manager

Medical Specialties
04.2000 - 07.2001

Stone Oak Elementary and Clarke Middle Schools San Antonio
11.1994 - 05.1998

Consultative Selling Skills -

B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies, Health and English

University of Texas
TINA SHANKS