Kristen Wachsmann

Business Development Executive

Austin, Texas, United States16 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Saved Texas students over $1 million in tuition.
  • Built multiple record-breaking sales programs.
  • Skilled leader with a clear vision for team growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Sales Enablement and Leadership expert.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sales EnablementLeadershipAccount ManagementSales ProspectingRelationship BuildingWritingAnalysisCurriculum DevelopmentCommunication

Other Skills

People ManagementProgram DevelopmentProject ManagementMEDDIC Sales MethodologySolution SellingAudio ConferencingGo-to-Market StrategySales ProcessesKey MetricsForecastingLeading transformational changeSales ManagementEnablementCold CallingOrganization Skills

About

From the Classroom to the Sales Floor, I am a passionate, hard-working professional committed to excellence. I built several record-breaking programs in World History and Macroeconomics. As a result, I saved Texas students over $1 million in college tuition. My ability to assess the landscape, build backwards and grow people translated to strong programs and meaningful relationships. Now, I help commercial teams build qualified sales pipeline. From improving established programs to building a team from the ground up, I am a skilled leader with a clear vision. To date, I have built: ✅ SDR Team ✅ 3 Commercial Onboarding Programs ✅ 3 Sales Libraries ✅ 3 Sales Certification Programs ✅ 2x Horizontal Alignment between Product + Commercial

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Enverus

Sales Trainer

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Pakenergy

2 roles

Head of Sales Enablement

Jun 2024Jan 2025 · 7 mos

  • Created first Sales Onboarding Program for new hires, resulting in a 67% decrease in new hire onboarding time
  • Supported Sales Team that closed 34% more pipeline, QoQ
  • Created and managed first sales content library for commercial team (Marketing + Sales)
  • Partnered with Sales Leadership to create enablement content for SDRs, Account Managers and Account Executives that drives productivity
  • Partnered with Product Leadership to create internal content and GTM materials for eight SaaS solutions
  • Supported new product releases and acquisitions with enablement and content creation
Sales EnablementLeadershipPeople ManagementProgram DevelopmentProject ManagementMEDDIC Sales Methodology+1

Account Executive

Nov 2023Jun 2024 · 7 mos

  • Managed $1 MM Book of Business, including 10% expansion in two quarters
  • Leading Mid-Market AE in pipeline creation, sourcing three enterprise deals (totaling $500,000) from cold outreach
  • Established best practices for sales cadences, documenting for first sales playbook
  • Led sales enablement sessions for greater sales team on full sales cycle cadences and account management best practices
Audio ConferencingAccount ManagementMEDDIC Sales MethodologyProgram DevelopmentSales EnablementSolution Selling+4

Combocurve

2 roles

Sales Development Manager

Promoted

Feb 2023Nov 2023 · 9 mos

  • SDR Team created over $5 MM in pipeline from scratch in 2023
  • 102% productivity growth for SDR Team in Q2 2023
  • Hired and managed team of SDRs, supporting their onboarding, continued learning and professional growth
Key MetricsAudio ConferencingMEDDIC Sales MethodologyLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople Management+10

Sales Development Representative

Sep 2022Feb 2023 · 5 mos

  • Created frameworks and processes for ComboCurve's first SDR program
  • Created original content for sales playbook, onboardings, internal education and outreach
  • Led sales enablement sessions based on data-identified areas of growth
Cold CallingKey MetricsCommunicationOrganization SkillsAudio ConferencingMEDDIC Sales Methodology+7

Snow software

Enterprise Business Development Representative

Mar 2022Sep 2022 · 6 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

  • 109% to quota for Q2 2022, generating $1.2 MM in sales pipeline
  • 148% to quota for Q3 2022, generating $1.9 MM in sales pipeline
  • Global activity leader for Q2 2022 and Q3 2022
  • Created new data tracking, workflows and strategies for prospecting
  • Mentored incoming BDRs on best practices
CopywritingTime ManagementCold CallingOrganization SkillsAudio ConferencingMEDDIC Sales Methodology+4

Austin independent school district

Lead Teacher

Aug 2019Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · McCallum High School

  • Top 9% distinguished educator (Austin I.S.D.)
  • Developed the AP World History program:
  • 80% increase in student participation
  • 64% increase in student passing rate
  • Designed new data-driven, learning experiences with multiple modalities
  • Created original content for blended learning, VILT and ILT eLearning
  • Collaborated with AP World History team to evaluate data, create differentiated content and co-design learning experiences
  • Coached new teachers on best practices, designing curriculum and adapting for the audience needs
  • Initiated an AP World History horizontal team at the district level
Key MetricsAudio ConferencingLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople ManagementLeading transformational change+5

Leander isd

Lead Teacher

Aug 2017Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Vandegrift High School

  • Designed new curriculum for IB Theory of Knowledge with a focus on interdisciplinary collaborative learning groups
  • Prepared 120 freshman annually for the AP Human Geography exam with an average passing rate of 94%
  • Led professional development on new strategies within our LMS at the campus level
  • Mentored a FTC robotics team, focusing on interpersonal relationships, project management and leadership building
Key MetricsLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople ManagementLeading transformational changeEnablement+4

The college board

AP Grader

Jun 2017Jul 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Evaluated AP World History students' written work for mastery
  • Collaborated with AP World History team to set standards for grading
  • Recognized as an exemplary AP World History grader
Time ManagementWritingFormation EvaluationEditingEnablementAnalysis

Spring branch isd

Department Chair & Lead Teacher

Aug 2014Aug 2017 · 3 yrs · Westchester Academy for International Studies

  • Chosen as an exemplar teacher for Texas Teachers' training program videos
  • Sponsored Student Council, increasing participation 150% and doubling fundraising results
  • Upper School Social Studies Department Chair, focusing on vertical alignment in writing and reading
  • Led professional developments for innovative instructive practices at the campus and district level
  • Mentor for the University of Houston's developing teacher program and Westchester’s new teacher program
Key MetricsLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople ManagementLeading transformational changeEnablement+4

Houston isd

Lead Teacher

Jan 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

  • Top 14% highly effective educator (Houston I.S.D)
  • Designed high impact activities and interventions based on assessment data and measures of success
  • Created vertically aligned lesson plans, unit plans and assessments in accordance with TEKS standards
  • Prepared 120 students for the AP Macroeconomics and AP U.S. Government exam (2014)
  • Prepared 150 students for the World Geography STAAR EOC with a 95% passing rate (2013)
  • Voluntarily led professional development through presentations for the HSLECJ staff, focusing on incorporating study tools, classroom management and improving intrinsic motivation
  • Incorporated technological tools (Edmodo, Quizlet, etc.) into the classroom to improve college readiness
Key MetricsLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople ManagementLeading transformational changeEnablement+4

Yes prep public schools

High School English Teacher (ELA I & ELA II)

Dec 2011Dec 2012 · 1 yr · YES Prep Southeast

  • Planned and prepared 4 hours of daily lessons, trimester unit plans and assessments that were vertically aligned in accordance with scope and sequence for 9th and 10th Grade ELA
  • Improved and supported student success through multiple tracking programs, one-on-one tutorials, routine student/parent communications and attending Teaching Excellence professional developments
Key MetricsLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople ManagementLeading transformational changeEnablement+4

Avalon english

ESL Teacher

Dec 2009Dec 2010 · 1 yr · Bundang, South Korea

  • Designed an English curriculum for 9 to 15 year-olds, with emphasis on listening, reading, writing and speaking classes
  • Prepared students for the TOEFL iBT exam through writing and speaking drills
  • Engaged students in conversational English through classroom presentations, individual consultations and speaking activities
  • Supported students through regular writing workshops, with emphasis on format, punctuation and style at an advanced level
  • 100% of students advanced at least one level each semester, with many students achieving mastery in English fluency
Key MetricsLeadershipProgram DevelopmentPeople ManagementLeading transformational changeEnablement+4

American cancer society

Cancer Information Specialist

Sep 2007Aug 2008 · 11 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • Responded to approximately 150 phone calls per week from across the United States, providing constituents with accurate cancer information and connecting them with both emotional and financial resources
  • Provided appropriate guidance and referrals to Medicare, Medicaid, COBRA and HIPP regarding insurance issues
  • Processed donations and materials orders using online databases
  • Coordinated fundraising event details for Relay for Life, Making Strides, Daffodil Days and Notes to Neighbors
  • Member of the Auditing, and Assessment of Processes (DAAP) team to review, edit and improve business processes
CommunicationPresentation SkillsLeadershipPeople ManagementEnablementRelationship Building+2

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with University Honors — History and Government

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