Patricia Whitney
About Patricia Whitney
Patricia Whitney serves as the Regional Learning Manager for the East Region at Cogent Communications, focusing on helping sales professionals transition their skills from sales to consultancy. She has a diverse background in business account management and holds degrees in Addiction Counseling and Business Administration.
Current Role at Cogent Communications
Patricia Whitney serves as the Regional Learning Manager for the East Region at Cogent Communications. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the skills of sales professionals, particularly in transitioning from traditional sales techniques to a consultancy approach. She has been with Cogent Communications since 2017 and has contributed to the development of sales representatives' abilities to identify and target high probability sales opportunities.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to her current position, Patricia Whitney held several roles in sales management. She worked as a National Account Manager at Cogent Communications from 2016 to 2017. Before that, she was a Senior Business Accounts Manager at Xo Communications from 2014 to 2016 and a Business Account Executive at Comcast Business from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she was a Business Account Manager at Intelitarget from 2007 to 2010.
Educational Background
Patricia Whitney has a strong educational background in business and psychology. She studied at Strayer University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education at Liberty University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling and Psychology from 2016 to 2019.
Networking and Professional Development
In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Patricia Whitney facilitates networking events for professionals in the Washington D.C. area through Network After Work. This initiative allows her to connect sales professionals and foster opportunities for collaboration and skill development within the industry.