Christen Starnes

Experience

1. Account Executive

   Apex Systems

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Engage in Business to Business sales with new and existing clients for supplemental staffing or long-term consulting engagements in the fields of Information Technology, Business Applications, and Telecommunications • Consistently communicate with Senior Level IT Directors and Management to understand their needs and help gain advantages for future business opportunities • Act as business partner to advise clients on the appropriate staffing model (staff augmentation, SOW, RPO, MSP, VMS) based on IT goals • Possess sales skills in the areas of cold calling, closing, contract negotiating, prospecting, client management, customer service and delivery • Identify, target and execute new business opportunities within key clients and markets in North Carolina • Maintain vendor relations by providing ongoing communication and problem resolution for internal and external employee conflicts and deficiencies. • Work closely with Delivery Team to identify, screen and place technical resources at clients • Consistently evaluate client base and future business opportunities to ensure and validate an efficient strategy, growth and profitability

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing/HR Management

  2007 — 2011