CEO @ McLean Forrester | I help organizations leverage technology to increase efficiency, agility, and profitability.

Over the last 25 years, I've led technology transformations, rescued companies on the brink of collapse, and built AI solutions that deliver measurable ROI.

My mission is to help leaders cut through the hype and modernize with systems that actually work.
I help organizations increase operational effectiveness, improve their bottom line, and build AI solutions that solve real problems, not just chase trends.

I'm the founder of McLean Forrester, where we specialize in AI implementation, modernization, and IT & data strategy.

My portfolio: 
→ I'm the founder of McLean Forrester, building AI solutions that drive highest ROI for clients 
→ I lead technology initiatives that transform organizations 
→ I've rescued a company on the brink of collapse through technology innovation 
→ I've saved clients from wasting thousands of dollars on technology that wouldn't fit their needs
→ I coach leaders on YouTube, sharing proven systems for AI, leadership, and modernizing with confidence

My results: 
→ 25+ years in leadership, technology, and product development
→ Built AI solutions that increase operational effectiveness and bottom-line results 
→ Turned "impossible" challenges into breakthrough moments 
→ Created lasting results by prioritizing people and clients equally 
→ 0 hype, 100% proven systems

If you want to learn how to modernize your organization without the fluff, connect with me here on LinkedIn.

If you want to explore how AI can transform your operations: → Let's talk: https://mcleanforrester.com/contact-us/

Checkout my YouTube Channel here where I share the lessons, stories, and systems that help leaders cut through the hype, modernize with confidence, and lead with impact. 

https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcLean1

Heather McLean

Sparq

-Part of the rebrand to Sparq from Rural Sourcing in 2023
-Closed over $240 million in contracts
-Closed a minimum of $20M in contracts per year the past 9 years
-Consistently top performing salesperson in a sales organization of 20+ Sales Executives
-Lead sales pursuits with VP & C Level Executives

Regional Vice President of Sales

Rural Sourcing is now Sparq (teamsparq.com)

Partner with Executive leadership to identify opportunities and assess market parameters and environments for sales; Identifying process improvements and successfully implementing new methods to orchestrate territory coverage to achieve greater results on net new, enterprise business for IT outsourcing services such as Agile Software Development, Analytics, Testing/QA, Security, DevOps, Cloud and Enterprise Software maintenance and support.

Driving the continuous improvement of the sales engagement process to support overarching company and division based goals, KPI, and revenue targets of over 30% annually

• Analyzing overall delivery and performance on each SOW to support reporting efforts, identify
needs, and mitigate potential risks
• Managing and supporting existing relationships to ensure contract renewals and retention
• Tailoring presentations to the needs of the individual account and drive proposals through
ROI justification to shorten the sales cycle
• Identifying and monitoring relevant risks and competition to leverage delivery and resourcing

Leading the strategy and vision to improve workplace culture and diverse representation at all
levels as active Chair of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Council

National Committee Chair

As Senior Client Executive, I am responsible for working with our clients and prospective clients in establishing initial relationships, identifying organizational alignment, understanding client business issues and ways we might solve them, and bringing to bear the appropriate RSI resources and solutions to best help our clients.
 
Rural Sourcing Inc. (RSI) is changing the IT outsourcing experience with a cost effective, agile approach to software development and support of both on premise and cloud applications. By providing an alternative to offshore outsourcing, RSI eliminates the obstacles of time zones, distance, language, and geopolitical risks. With development centers strategically located throughout the United States, RSI leverages untapped, highly skilled IT resources in smaller cities to provide world-class solutions for Fortune 1000 clients across various industries.
 
Clients typically turn to us when they are struggling in these specific areas:
 
·  Inability to successfully deploy applications in a timely manner
·  Quality of resources and deliverable's using offshore partners for development and on-going support
·  Supply/Demand-based escalating high-costs of local employees, regional project firms, and IT contractors alike

Sr. Client Executive

Angelica Corporation

Applied consultative selling techniques to healthcare products and services to gather valuable market research for the sub-acute department; Led generation and territory pipeline development via the telephone supporting a geographically dispersed sales team; Coordinated sales and prospect meetings

Account Development Manager

PointClear

Business Development

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Management Trainee

Trusted Advisor to IT Leadership | Revenue Generator | C Level Relationship Builder | Health Tech, Insurance, Logistics and Transportation | SaaS | Entrepreneur

At Sparq, our team has demonstrably excelled in crafting product strategies that resonate with our clients, leading to substantial revenue increases and enhanced market presence. We've successfully implemented process improvements, orchestrating territory coverage that has consistently achieved and surpassed targets in IT outsourcing services.

My role has been pivotal in aligning sales engagement processes with company goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In collaboration with executive leadership, we've identified opportunities within the market, ensuring our sales strategies are both innovative and effective, ultimately benefiting our clients and Sparq.

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