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Kimberly Harkrider

Business Development Executive

Houston, Texas, United States18 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in sales and customer relationship management.
  • Expert in designing communication strategies for enterprises.
  • Strong ability to foster collaboration and trust.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Communications expert with a strong focus on customer engagement and sales.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer Relationship Management (crm)SalesData Analysis

Other Skills

CommunicationSalesforce.comSocial Media MarketingBusiness DevelopmentBudgetingRelationship MarketingFacebook MarketingDirect SalesConsultative SellingSales & MarketingContent MarketingSales PresentationsCold CallingGoogle SuiteHubSpot

About

I am a passionate and agile leader who thrives on building capacity in others, brainstorming innovative ideas, and streamlining processes to drive meaningful results. Known for being both relatable and driven, I bring a winning mentality and a people-first approach to everything I do. My ability to connect with others, read the room, and communicate with intention allows me to foster trust, inspire collaboration, and deliver value in every interaction. What sets me apart is my genuine curiosity and openness to different perspectives—qualities that not only make me adaptable, but also enable me to lead with empathy and impact. Fun fact: I’m an excellent trivia teammate, can remember details from years ago, and will try anything at least once

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Sinch

Enterprise Account Executive

Oct 2025Present · 6 mos · Houston, Texas, United States · Remote

  • Partnering with enterprise organizations to reimagine how they connect with their customers. Sinch is at the forefront of customer communication technology—powering real-time, personalized interactions through messaging, voice, email, and chat.
  • I get to collaborate with forward-thinking teams to design high-touch, scalable communication strategies that elevate customer experience and build stronger relationships at every touchpoint.
CommunicationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Salesforce.comSales

Pluralsight

Sr. Aquisition Account Executive

Oct 2023Aug 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · Houston, Texas, United States · Remote

Securly

Regional Sales Manager

Apr 2023Oct 2023 · 6 mos · Remote

Instructure

Regional Director K-12 Enterprise

Nov 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

  • Helping school leaders turn data into deeper insights to improve outcomes for all students.
CommunicationData Analysis

3p learning

Territory Sales Manager

Jan 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote

  • Manage territory covering South Eastern U.S.
  • Built a strong customer base and provided customized presentations and trainings throughout assigned territory.
  • Manage accounts and keep accurate detailed notes in CRM (Salesforce)
  • Increased sales opportunities by establishing strong relationships with key customers throughout SE territory.
  • Proactively follow up on all leads to nurture through the sales cycle and maximized closing through relationship building.
  • Successful track record in forecasting quarterly and annual quotas with achievement met and exceeded.
  • Continuous prospecting for new business by strategically leveraging product solutions for various school districts by helping identifying their needs and presenting 3P's suite of software solutions including diagnostic assessments, K-12 Curriculum resources, and professional development.
  • Collaboratively work with colleagues within sales team, marketing, tech support, and customer success managers to effectively manage accounts.
CommunicationSales

Cort

District Account Executive

Sep 2018Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Austin, Texas

  • Managed large book of business while working to grow territory. Increased annual revenue from 600K to 1.2M within first 6 months.
CommunicationSales

Istation

Implementation and Onboarding Specialist

May 2016Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Dallas, Texas, United States

  • Working alongside outside sales executives, I was responsible for the training and onboarding of new accounts from school districts or individual schools. Provided training through webinars, in person visits, or scheduled calls. Strong knowledge in assessment program for Reading and Math. Strong technical skills accompanied with extensive background in educational technology led to positive client experiences as well as higher retention rates for renewal of services.
Communication

Frisco isd

Teacher/District Curriculum Writer

Aug 2013Aug 2016 · 3 yrs

  • Develop and revise district-wide curriculum for Elementary Science
  • Develop and present professional development both within district and statewide
Communication

Richardson independent school district

Mentor/Lead Science Teacher and Instructional Coach

Jun 2012Sep 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Forest Meadow Junior High

  • Develop, provide, and monitor effective teaching strategies for career teachers and other staff
  • Analyze data to determine program needs
  • Effectively coach and mentor career teachers
  • Model lessons
  • Provide in class teacher support
  • Supervise and evaluate job performance of professionals
  • Collaborate with other content experts to design curriculum based on assessment data
  • Develop tutoring plans, remediation, and ongoing support for at risk students
Communication

Friendswood school district

8th Grade Science Teacher/Department Chair

Aug 2009Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Friendswood Junior High School

  • Manage department responsibilities including budget, collaborative teaching, regularly assess curriculum and instruction for 8th grade

North shore middle school

Science Teacher and Department Head

Jan 2007Jun 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Galena Park ISD

  • Responsible for leading 7th and 8th grade department meetings
  • Ensure best practices in classrooms
  • Kept record of science lab inventory

Education

University of Houston

Master of Education (M.Ed.) — Curriculum and Instruction

Jan 2007Jan 2009

Lamar University

Principal certification

Jan 2014Jan 2015

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Master of Science (M.S.) — School Counseling and LPC

Jan 2010Jan 2012

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science (BS) — Interdisciplinary Studies

Jan 1999Jan 2003

Friendswood High School

Aug 1994Jun 1999

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