Maria Gonzales
About Maria Gonzales
Maria Gonzales is a Senior Business Development Team Lead in Global Tech & Media at Alida, where she has worked since 2023. She specializes in strategic outbound prospecting and has received multiple awards for her performance in business development.
Work at Alida
Maria Gonzales currently holds the position of Senior Business Development, Team Lead for Global Tech & Media at Alida. She has been with the company since 2023, contributing to strategic outbound prospecting and collaborating with various teams to drive new business and expansion revenue. Prior to her current role, she served as a Business Development Representative focused on Global Enterprise Tech & Media from 2022 to 2023. Her responsibilities include targeting Alida's most strategic accounts and enhancing business development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Maria Gonzales earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from Western University. Additionally, she completed the Canadian Securities Course at the Canadian Securities Institute. Her educational background supports her expertise in business development, particularly in strategic prospecting and account management within the tech and media sectors.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Alida, Maria Gonzales worked at TouchBistro as a Market Development Representative for 11 months in 2021. She also held various roles in the hospitality and advertising industries, including Office Manager at Earls Kitchen + Bar from 2016 to 2018 and Office and Production Coordinator at UNION Advertising Canada LP from 2019 to 2020. Her experience spans over a decade, with a focus on operational management and business development.
Achievements
In fiscal year 2023, Maria Gonzales was awarded Business Development Representative of the Year and achieved the title of #1 Business Development Representative in Closed Annual Contract Value. She was also inducted into the President's Club for outstanding performance, highlighting her significant contributions to the business development team at Alida.