Boardsi

Boardsi is disrupting the headhunter model in the Boardroom / Advisory space.
We connect and facilitate the process for Executives to obtain Board and Advisory roles.

With Boardsi, Executives work with innovative companies, startups, and non-profits
through any length of engagement from one-on-one phone meetings, to specific projects, to
formal advisory board positions.

Executive Advisor

Publisher, Touchwood Press

Writing books in the "50 Fun Facts" series I co-created.
Skills used: Writing, Researching, Editing, e-Book Design, Print Design, Social Media Ad and Video Production, AI platforms Chat GPT, Midjourney, and Tome.

Contributing Author

Impartner Software

-First on the Outbound BDR team of 12 to be promoted in Q4 2022
-Led BDRs in Annual Recurring Revenue Q1 2023.
-Stepped up during transitionary time by acting as the liaison between Marketing and Sales while onboarding new Sales and Marketing Operations teammates.
-Created and implemented cross-departmental Teams channel to drive social media engagement company-wide, while leading company in posts, likes, and shares.
-Chosen for special projects including professional development sessions on interactive video prospecting, and assisting marketing team at in-person events.

Sales Development Representative

Heretto

-Gained valuable real-world skills and experience in prospecting, cold calling, and email sequence authoring.
-Proactively set recurring meetings with remote sales and marketing colleagues and across all departments including C-suite and product team.
-Left role upon ramping because of unforeseen restructuring to sales org.

SV Academy

- Selected in top 2% of applicants for a program offered to high-potential individuals preparing for an SDR role in SaaS
- Rigorously trained (300+ hours) and assessed on sales development skills by instructional coaches and industry professionals
- Practiced and oriented self to SDR workflow and Emotional Intelligence skills

Sales Development Fellowship

Crystacular

Made living as freelance creative, educator, and community advocate.

Creative Director

Academy of Art University

-Served groups of international art students with customized training materials and group leadership.
-Advised art industry professionals on ESOL teaching methods creating higher efficiency classes
-Praised for versatility and value-adding work ethic

Academic Advisor & Instructor

SF English Skills

SF English Skills began as a private tutoring service for international English students, and then quickly expanded to include online English tutoring and educational video production. The videos are set in beautiful San Francisco locations and teach English skills in a clear, engaging and amusing style.

Educational Video Producer

Kaplan International English

English teacher to International students.
Levels Elementary through Advanced.
TOEFL test preparation.
Public Speaking Instructor and Course Designer

ESOL Teacher

KZSC Santa Cruz

Governing Board Member, Radio Show Host, Audio Engineer, Producer/Director/Actor in Radio Drama Productions
Winner of National Public Radio's "PRX Showcase" for original audio storytelling piece in 2008

Radio Producer

Experienced sales professional with proven record of prospecting, closing, creative outreach and leadership.

Sean McCandless

Creating opportunities for enterprise companies to grow exponentially through leading partner technologies.

Partner Ecosystem Consultant

Cirrus Assessment

•	Established on-target Proof of Concept presentations that leveraged an analysis of clients’ current state to deliver a strong value propositions and increased sales by 80%.  
•	Analyzed the effectiveness of clients’ current environment and delivered ROI calculations that drove successful investments.  
•	Established revenue relationships with Enterprise Accounts, providing solutions based sales. 
•	Created the processes and procedures for USA operations, including Sales Pipeline, Pricing Models, CRM, Marketing, and Accounting.
•	Conducted software demonstrations for a wide range of audiences, from face-to-face interactions with C-Level prospects to very large audiences at trade shows and conferences.
•	Established a Partnership Agreement with a leading online proctoring provider. 
•	Generated monthly, reoccurring revenue with multiple customers for as much as $45K with a $7.00/exam charge and Professional Services sales.

VP Sales Business Development

ProctorU

•	Developed an identity management product as a second line of business.  
•	Established an exam delivery methodology through Partnership as the third line of business.
•	Conducted all staff management for the sales team, including interviewing, hiring, directing the day-to-day activities, and performance evaluations. 
•	Created pricing models and multiple sales campaigns.  
•	Defined communication channels with senior management for collaborating on forecasts, progress, and new market opportunities.

Director of Business Development

Questionmark

•	Exceeded annual sales goals by 120%.
•	Performed as the top producing Senior Account Executive with a territory covering the US/Canada F1000, Government, and Education verticals. 
•	Designed and executed multiple sales strategies, including trade shows and conferences.
•	Conducted onsite and online demonstrations for both prospects and the established customer base. 
•	Achieved high customer satisfaction levels by coordinating resources to deliver solutions by the customer’s “go live” deadline. 
•	Collaborated with senior management to define new market opportunities and communicate forecasts and progress.
•	Closed $800K+ in new business each year, including high-profile corporate and government customers, like: AT&T, Alltel, Verizon, GE Health Care, Continental Air, Fidelity Investments, State Farm Insurance, ADP, Burger King, US Navy, USAF, USCG, USMC, DoD, and NSA.

Senior Account Manager / Sales Manager / Product Evangelist

My core competencies include new business development, video prospecting, sales enablement, and social media communications, which I use to help companies grow their indirect sales channels and revenue.

I work with customers across various verticals and regions, building and maintaining relationships, delivering value propositions, and aligning channel strategies with technology. I also implement industry best practices and create successful channel programs that enable our customers to see an average of 33% additional growth in the first year of working with us. My mission is to help our customers and partners achieve their goals and grow together.

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