Brandon Richey

About Brandon Richey

Over my 20-year career I\'ve enjoyed the chance to guide on-time, under-budget completion of complex technology projects. My forte is turning client needs into creative technical solutions, informed by my unique blend of humanities education, military training, and technical training and experience. A dedicated leader in my field, I’ve enjoyed having direct responsibility for up to 40 people as well as overseeing diverse global teams of IT technicians, software engineers, marketing professionals, and international sales personnel. My past initiatives include managing teams which successfully upgrading USAF WAN infrastructures and Microsoft domains during wartime, installing automation systems in top executives’ homes and businesses, and managing Microsoft’s OEM and Incentive partner programs.Eight years of remote work experience leading geographically dispersed corporate teams. Optimized remote collaboration by harnessing the latest technologies and maintaining clear, positive communications with other team members at all points, especially when working through challenging issues and team dynamics.I welcome the opportunity to connect with you! Please private message or email me at b••••••••@hotmail.com to start a dialogue. SKILLS PROFILE:Remote Team Management | Team Leader | Business Automation | Business Growth Modeling | Corporate Change Leadership | Customer Service & Relations | Partner Channel Development | Program & Project Management | Revenue & Profit Growth | Stakeholder Relations Management | Strategic Business Development | Team Leadership & Motivation | Technical Solutions Design

Experience

1. Microsoft Consultant

   Prime 8 Consulting

   Jan 2012 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   For the past 7 years I’ve been focused on providing new technical and business acumen to client sales and marketing teams. WORK HIGHLIGHTS: Delivered key program management and support of companywide strategy shifts for several businesses- One Commercial Partner (OCP): Modeling and GTM for Enterprise and CSP’s $1B budget incentive programs and support of corp/field engagements. Managed campaign and custom deal partner program- OEM: Business Manager for Samsung and ASUS global account teams. Helped convert to new licensing models, redefine account relations, drive sales forecasts, and reshape their business- Operator Channel (OC): Modeling and GTM for Enterprise and CSP’s $1B budget incentive programs and support of corp/field engagements. Managed campaign and custom deal partner program. Drove program virtual team execution across Microsoft internal stakeholders including CELA, Compliance, Business Groups, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, and Regional Operation Centers. Led development of incentive functions of Microsoft’s Partner Center Connect including roadmap, risks and issue management, change control, and partner onboarding. Liaised between engineering, the corp incentive sales team, Microsoft field teams, and channel partners to ensure all needs were integrated with development of new partner tool. Enhanced remote v-team work by leading adoption of new technologies and processes including VSU, Teams, SharePoint, and TFS. Led project to maximize Modern Workplace sales team’s Rhythm of Business. Drove a cross-functional fact-finding effort, codified and prioritized solutions, and guided implementation.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Near Eastern Studies minor Arabic

  1992 — 1998

• Air Force Officer Intelligence School

  Military Intelligence

  1999 — 2000

• Kuwait University

  Arabic Language

  1998 — 1999