Katie Sheehan
About Katie Sheehan
Katie Sheehan is a Business Analyst with extensive experience in business development and account management across various industries. She has worked for notable companies such as Zyme Solutions, Oracle, and Bristlecone, where she currently oversees cloud-based system transitions and IoT platform migrations.
Work at Bristlecone
Katie Sheehan has been employed at Bristlecone as a Business Analyst since 2019. In her role, she oversees the migration between internal IoT platforms and assists in upgrading firmware. She was promoted from Business Development Representative to Business Analyst, focusing on a platinum account. Her contributions have been significant in ensuring the delivery of required tasks during the transition of legacy systems to cloud-based architecture utilizing AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Previous Employment Experience
Katie Sheehan has a diverse work history in business development and management. She worked at Zyme Solutions as a Senior Business Development Representative from 2009 to 2015, where she consistently ranked first in her team by exceeding meeting quotas. She held various positions, including Assistant Manager at Benetton Group, Major Account Development at Jive Software, and Business Development roles at Entytle, Inc. and Clari. Additionally, she has experience in sales at CDW and Oracle, and management roles at J.Crew and Montgomery Ward.
Education and Expertise
Katie Sheehan studied at Oakton Community College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from 1988 to 1990. She furthered her education at Eastern Illinois University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising and Business from 1990 to 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in business analysis and development, particularly in transitioning systems to cloud-based architectures.
Achievements in Business Development
During her tenure as a Business Development Representative, Katie Sheehan consistently excelled in her role, originating deals that successfully closed. Her performance at Zyme Solutions was particularly notable, where she was recognized for her ability to exceed quotas. This track record of success contributed to her promotion to Business Analyst at Bristlecone, highlighting her skills in business development and client management.
Background in Retail Management
Katie Sheehan has a background in retail management, having served as a Department Manager at J.Crew and as an Assistant Buyer for Men's Accessories and Sleepwear at Montgomery Ward. These positions provided her with foundational skills in team leadership, inventory management, and customer service, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in business development and analysis.