Terri Alcazar
Terri Alcazar
Terri Alcazar
Results producing Sales and Marketing Professional accomplished in driving revenue growth, product
line expansion and market penetration through customer engagement. Adept at identifying customer
objectives and developing comprehensive outcome based programs in support of business goals and
objectives. Expertise in directing the creation of marketing tools and steering the execution of marketing
and lead generation programs. Recognized pioneer in eMarketing channels and outreach (featured speaker
on Heller Reports Roundtable). Driving sales growth in targeted markets through implementation of key
projects. Adept at communicating with internal stakeholders across the organization and vendors, to
coordinate overall sales and marketing efforts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, September 2008- February 2009
Quantum Learning Technologies are the creators of Ramps To Reading and SkateKidsOnline.
These programs combine science- based literacy and cognitive development techniques with
interactive programs that incorporate virtual worlds, avatars and social networking.
Set up marketing department from ground zero. Define and implement corporate identity/image.
Develop corporate branding guidelines, website, and literature. Develop and implement web 2.0
marketing strategies for teacher level marketing and ecommerce. Set up “SalesForce”CRM for
sales and marketing dashboards. Leverage relationships with advertising and media for
partnerships, i.e Edutopia and the George Lucas Foundation. Submit for industry product awards.
Finalist for CoDie award 2008. Set strategy and implement customer functions. Set up trade
show strategy and lead generating functions at reading and Title 1 conferences. Attend Board
meetings. Interface with Venture Capital board members.
Managed 2 direct reports. Selected and managed several creative freelancers and projects.
Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, is a world leader in e-research and educational publishing
for libraries, schools and businesses.
Define strategy for and develop, execute, and manage comprehensive marketing plan encompassing
integrated marketing initiatives designed to penetrate and grow targeted markets. Communicate with
customers, management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall marketing effort in
accordance with corporate goals. Plan and carry out regional market research and analyses. Play integral
role in product development activities. Lead and direct forward-thinking marketing team. Prepare and
manage $1-million marketing budget.
Selected Contributions:
Most successful new product launch in Gale company history.
Pioneered eMarketing for Gale
Multiple TARGET awards Direct Marketing Association of Southeastern MI
Recognized leader in eMarketing- Featured speaker on Heller Reports Round Table
DISTRIBUTOR, 1996-1998
SELF EMPLOYED –Central California
Selected Contributions:
Successfully opened new territory for circulating nonfiction print titles in the Central Coast and
Valley of California. Carrying 65 publishers for the K-12 market.
4 full time representatives working for me.