Lori Pierson

About Lori Pierson

Multiple years of experience in IT operations, strategic solutions and business development, I am a senior program leader at VMware, where I drive strategic outcomes within Federal, State and Local markets. I drive critical operations to support business growth and customer satisfaction in this challenging and dynamic market. My core competencies include business operations in a sales and growth organization. I build and execute joint go-to-market plans with partners and alliances, identify and address business issues of clients, develop and deploy innovative and creative solutions, and lead cohesive and collaborative teams. I have expertise working with commercial organizations and the unique nuances of state and local government. My passion is developing relationships with partners, clients, and internal teams to deliver value and profitable growth. Some of my accomplishments include: Exceeding targeted metrics year over year Increasing TCV for the organization with a 20% year over year growth Establishing partnerships with major partners and achieving Elite partner status within a 4-year period Consistently achieving exemplary client satisfaction measures I am eager to learn new skills and technologies, and to share my knowledge and experience with others. Contact me to discuss how I can add value to your team. L••••••••@hotmail.com

Experience

1. Public Sector, Strategy Innovations and Operations Senior Program Leader

   Vmware

   Nov 2020 — Present

   Driving strategic solutions into the public sector field, including Zero Trust, leveraging Technology Modernization Funding, Software Factories and Executive Order mandates. Managing communications and critical operations to drive business growth.

Education

• Drake University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Iowa

  Business Administration and Management, General