Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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Jason Hodge

Jason Hodge

Murrumbateman,NSW

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in creative work and technology. Skilled at exploring needs independently, solving complex problems, and building strong relationships. Proven track record of overseeing budgets, coordinating teams, and achieving profitable outcomes. Passionate about leveraging technology to help individuals achieve remarkable results, utilizing internal team and global specialist resources to exceed customer expectations and successfully deliver projects. Always ready to be hands-on in the warehouse labeling boxes for client delivery or tying together technical network architecture deployment discussions to ensure success for the customer, business, and myself every step of the way. I take pride in delivering quality projects and experiences that keep my phone ringing fo the next.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DIRECTOR

Darkside Creative
11.2020 - Current
  • Conducted workshops and training 1:1 and in groups around specific software and peripheral management best practice
  • Produced music and sound for film and live production
  • Managed projects and deadlines, working both collaboratively and independently to achieve targets.
  • Participated in strategy meetings to review or propose editorial content.
  • Edited films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue and sound effects.
  • Collaborated with board members, senior executives and industry partners to simplify operations and achieve ambitious short- and long-term targets.

Cloud Transformation Specialist

Microsoft at Data#3
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Monitored and analysed KPIs to forecast national and regional performance and goals. Projects include VC systems, Azure cloud migration, Simplivity hyperconverged solutions and $7mil Dynamics project.
  • Collaborated with sales leaders to implement and execute strategic initiatives, manage key accounts and close deals.
  • Attended industry events to research emerging trends, evaluate competitor positioning and network with new prospects.
  • Presented world-class sales proposals to C-level prospects.
  • Partnered in dynamic and exciting environments to develop creative, data-driven solutions meeting business goals.
  • Supported Gov agencies transformation to Azure cloud, from environment exploration to rightsizing cloud space to providing ongoing maintenance and support.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Optimized customer experience by utilising whole internal tech teams, along with global Microsoft specialists to develop POC and build strong foundations for tender positioning.

SALES EXECUTIVE

CompNow
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Determined charges for services requested, collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing.
  • Upsold and cross-sold add-on purchases to increase sales.
  • Removed broken or outdated Apple hardware, replacing with new parts to achieve desired level of performance.
  • Delivered Professional Development workshops to Education staff around use of Apple Technology and Apps.
  • Worked well with different people to address challenges and solve problems collaboratively.
  • Sales of technology with add ons to exceed monthly sales targets.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships while continuously developing relationships with existing customer's.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.

Education and Enterprise Sales Executive

MAC1
01.2013 - 05.2016
  • Managed large media clients APRA, Seven Network, 10Network, Disney, Newscorp & Sydney Swans for production & server hardware along with legacy on site storage.
  • Catholic Education technology Manager moving $10mil annually of Apple hardware, deployment and maintenance services.
  • Refresh of Qantas VC spaces nationally with Crestron & BenQ. (over 130 meeting rooms)
  • Set goals and led team to exceed timeline achievement.
  • Completed challenger and Exceed sales training
  • Sold customers everything tech - from digital displays & dashboards, desktop support, trade for new tech, Hpe Simplivity, Dell Server, Apple hardware
  • Spearheaded projects with Chromebook, Google, and Apple iPad accessibility with NSW Education and ASPECT Autism Australia.

Education

CHALLENGER AND EXCEED SALES TRAINING -

Apple & Microsoft
Australia, NSW

CERT IV - SAE

AUDIO ENGINEERING
Sydney, NSW

CERT III - Sydney School of Business

RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Collaborative project oversight
  • Account relationship development
  • Relationship building
  • Expert in collaborative project management
  • Quota achievement
  • Google integration expertise
  • Product education
  • Customer service
  • Leadership coaching
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Team management

Additional Information

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Apple Software suite plus iOS, macOS, Google G-Suite, First Aid Cert, NV1 Security clearance, Working with children, Have a french bulldog, 3 miniature goats, 2 sheep, fish and 3 alpacas

Certification

  • NV1 Security Clearance

Timeline

DIRECTOR

Darkside Creative
11.2020 - Current

Cloud Transformation Specialist

Microsoft at Data#3
01.2019 - 11.2020

SALES EXECUTIVE

CompNow
11.2016 - 12.2018

Education and Enterprise Sales Executive

MAC1
01.2013 - 05.2016

CERT IV - SAE

AUDIO ENGINEERING

CERT III - Sydney School of Business

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

CHALLENGER AND EXCEED SALES TRAINING -

Apple & Microsoft

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