Ann W.

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About Ann W.

I courageously meet new challenges and see each one as an opportunity, always striving to exceed personal and professional goals. Connecting with and meeting new people energizes me and creates a foundation for building meaningful relationships. Optimize organization success with customer focus and solution sales growth."I worked with Ann at Family Office Exchange from 2016 to 2020. We worked together to manage technology-focused discussions and roundtables with technology-focused members of Family Office Exchange. Ann displayed great skill as a moderator and facilitator, inviting everyone in the group to contribute and add to the conversation. Topics that were discussed included: cybersecurity, cloud computing, cryptocurrencies, mobile applications, social media best practices, business platforms, financial software, and network architecture. Ann’s efforts were effective because of her thorough understanding of the different technology roles present within our member companies." Tony Gebely, Chief Technology Officer Family Office Exchange Selected Career Hightlights:* Negotiated and sold one of the largest sponsor agreements in history at National Education Association (NEA). Skillfully managed the client (Jeep/Chrysler) and the activities surrounding the $750K agreement.* Escalated growth for Education non-profit by selling new memberships and expanding donor/sponsor programs to mid-sized and fortune companies, growing their revenue and number of members x5.* As President, I managed a global team who successfully met their ROI goals in sales, marketing and operations. Our team navigated the sale of Ideal to the Chicago Tribune at a 4x valuation of revenue. As a professional in Business and Education, I meet challenges head on, build on my strong interpersonal skills, business relationships and network of professional acquaintances by hearing their stories and learning about their business needs. My authenticity and positive energy have contributed to my success as a business leader in sales, strategic partnership growth, negotiations, and success in the Education industry. I am goal driven which fuels my desire to develop and execute creative change in organization. Enriching the lives of others, developing talent and improving education access for all students is my personal mission. Proficiency in Office 365, Share Drive, Salesforce.com, CRM, Project Management software, Google Docs, Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.