Profession: Seasoned Senior Business Development/Sale Management Executive
Professional experience and career objectives: Bio -
Robert oversees strategic Wi-Fi roaming and managed services partnerships with top brands including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft Zune, Nikon, Boingo, iPass and many others. Since joining the company in 2004, he has been instrumental in developing long term relationships with strategic partners, significantly enhancing company profitability and increasing the visibility of the Wayport brand.
Skills and areas of expertise: Prior to joining Wayport, Robert held key sales and marketing positions at Global Crossing, Dynegy, Broadwing (now Level 3) and Dell Computer. Robert holds a BS degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Current Employment
Founder & Group Administrator
Wireless Internet Industry Executives (WIIE)
(Telecommunication) - United States
The Wireless Internet Industry Executives (WIIE) group is an international assemblage of executives and professionals with the aim of networking among a community who shares experience and expertise in the wireless internet space. To join go to: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/53404/1C70CF535C97
Responsible for fostering strategic relationships with wireless carriers, telcos, cable companies, MVNOs, manufacturers of cellular handsets and Wi-Fi enabled consumer devices for wireless internet access worldwide,
Former Employment
Sr. Director, Carrier Sales
Global Crossing
(Telecommunication) - United States
Responsible for selling capacity on Global Crossing’s worldwide, fiber-optic IP backbone; providing global IP solutions to resellers, wireless providers, cable operators, internet service providers, fixed line and facilities-based carriers; leveraging the strength and breadth of their service portfo
Managed strategic accounts such as Bell Canada, Broadwing, Universal Access, FiberNet, OnFiber, Progress Telecom and C3 Communications. Prospected and closed new opportunities with carriers, competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), systems integrators and Internet Service Providers.
Director, Broadband Sales
Level (3) f/k/a Broadwing Communications
(Telecommunication) - United States
Led team of 8 Sales Execs responsible for $70 million annualized revenue. Planned and built customized network solutions for global strategic accounts, including competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), Internet Service Providers, cable operators, content distribution companies and resellers.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin United States (Texas)
, january 1992 - may 1996
BS - Mass Communications, Radio-TV-Film
About me
Interests:
Experienced in business development and sales in wired and wireless services, including, voice and data over IP, ATM, Frame Relay, Private Lines, Optical (OCX), Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, and other telecommunications. Also enjoy playing live music and cutting tracks in the studio, traveling the world, and foste
Other:
Bio
Robert Brown oversees strategic Wi-Fi roaming and managed services partnerships with top brands including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft Zune, Nikon, Boingo, iPass and many others. Since joining the company in 2004, he has been instrumental in developing long term relationships with strategic partners, significantly enhancing company profitability and increasing the visibility of the Wayport brand, now recognized as an international leader in the design and int
Languages:
English
Groups and associations:
Wireless Internet Industry Executives (www.WIIE.org)