Rich Madara, MBA
Sales and Presales Enablement @ CDW | Award-winning instructor, change agent, and learning advocate | metalhead and cat dad
I'm a proven leader, mentor and coach with a passion for instructing and developing future generations of successful business leaders.
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My track record demonstrates a high level of individual performance and accountability, an ability to build and motivate high-performing teams, and long-lasting connections with the people I lead and coach. I'm passionate about technology, sales, and learning and I am happiest when I see my coworkers achieving their personal and professional goals. *All opinions are my own* Send me a message! Talk to me about..... -Sales Methodology/Enablement -Developing High-Performing Teams -Learning & Development -Facilitation -Public Speaking & Presentations -Underrated Rock'n'roll/Metal bands -Your favorite scary movie and why!
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- CDWJOB
- Sr. ITS GTM Specialist6M
Sr. ITS GTM Specialist
CDW
Services estimator platform administrator. Responsible for maintaining services estimator accuracy, creating new estimators, supporting presales resources and technical architects, and strategic platform enhancement through process analysis, automation and AI integration.
- Sr. Training and Enablemen…4Y
Sr. Training and Enablement Lead - Digital Velocity
CDW
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Change Management Certified
- Sales Capability Advisor4Y
Sales Capability Advisor
CDW
-- Facilitating first day onboarding for all newly hired coworkers. The new coworker's first introduction to the CDW culture and experience. -- Dedicated sales coach and mentor for Account Representatives and Account Managers across the country. -- Sales skill development for all newly hired account representatives. Our goal of long-term sustainable company success is driven by a rigorous training program with a challenging curriculum. -- Instructing newly hired account representatives in the technology and systems training required for day to day operations of primary CRM platform and other ERPs. -- Facilitate workshops for advanced learning topics such as Pricing Strategy & Negotiation an…
- VERIZONJOB
- Solutions Mgr4Y 4M
Solutions Manager
Verizon
With over 150 locations, Verizon is a global leader delivering innovative communications and technology solutions that improve the way our customers live, work, learn and play. Founded in 2000, the company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.
- Solutions Specialist2Y 2M
Solutions Specialist
Verizon
- FLEXJOB
- Retail Support Technician1Y 7M
Retail Support Technician
Flex
Retail Technical Services - subsidiary of Flextronics International, now Flex - contracted to Verizon Wireless and AT&T retail stores to provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support.
- Job: CDW — Sr. ITS GTM Specialist · 2026-04 – present · 4 mo — Services estimator platform administrator. Responsible for maintaining services estimator accuracy, creating new estimators, supporting presales resources and technical architects, and strategic platform enhancement through process analysis, automation and AI integration.
- Job: CDW — Sr. Training and Enablement Lead - Digital Velocity · 2022-04 – 2026-04 · 4y — Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Change Management Certified
- Job: CDW — Sales Capability Advisor · 2018-04 – 2022-04 · 4y — -- Facilitating first day onboarding for all newly hired coworkers. The new coworker's first introduction to the CDW culture and experience. -- Dedicated sales coach and mentor for Account Representatives and Account Managers across the country. -- Sales skill development for all newly hired account representatives. Our goal of long-term sustainable company success is driven by a rigorous training program with a challenging curriculum. -- Instructing newly hired account representatives in the technology and systems training required for day to day operations of primary CRM platform and other ERPs. -- Facilitate workshops for advanced learning topics such as Pricing Strategy & Negotiation an…
- Job: Verizon — Solutions Manager · 2013-08 – 2017-12 · 4y 4mo — With over 150 locations, Verizon is a global leader delivering innovative communications and technology solutions that improve the way our customers live, work, learn and play. Founded in 2000, the company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.
- Job: Verizon — Solutions Specialist · 2011-08 – 2013-10 · 2y 2mo
- Job: Flex — Retail Support Technician · 2010-01 – 2011-08 · 1y 7mo — Retail Technical Services - subsidiary of Flextronics International, now Flex - contracted to Verizon Wireless and AT&T retail stores to provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support.
- School: Central Connecticut State University School of Business — Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics
- School: Central Connecticut State University — Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
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