Don Dootson

Experience

1. Director, Sales & Operations Excellence

   Microsoft

   Jun 1997 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Don Dootson’s career spans the High Tech, Healthcare and Manufacturing industries. He joined Microsoft 17 years ago starting in the World Wide Operations division managing global software distribution. In Mr. Dootson transitioned to the Federal Sales Division later becoming the Director of Headquarters Sales focused on Federal Sales. His roll expanded to Federal Director of Sales Operations and in 2011 he became the Sales Excellence Program Manager for the US Public Sector organization. His current role is responsible for managing Sales Excellence across the Federal, State and Local Government, Health Care and Education divisions of Microsoft delivering over 3 Billion Dollars in annual revenues. Mr. Dootson continues to manage special projects including Program Management for the Federal Working with Industry (FWI) Program sponsoring active duty military into full time corporate roles at Microsoft as part of their military training. Recognition directly from customers includes the prestigious Seven Seals Award presented by ESGR and multiple Certificates of Appreciation. In addition to recognition by customers, Mr. Dootson has received Microsoft Awards including the 2011 Circle of Excellence Gold Club Honors, The Champion Award, GM Excellence Award and multiple 100% Achievement Awards. His work in the Healthcare Industry prior to joining Microsoft focused on providing medical support and information to over one million healthcare consumers throughout the United States. Part of Mr. Dootson’s current role is a return to serving the complex high tech and information assurance requirements of America’s healthcare organizations. Manufacturing experiences include Director or Engineering, where he was responsible of all engineering disciplines including Research and Development. After leading the engineering department, he became Director of Technical Sales responsible for all International, Government and Marine Sales for the manufacturing company.

Education

• University of Washington

  Biology