Austin Schaefer 🔵
About Austin Schaefer 🔵
Austin Schaefer is a Sr. Account Executive at Cognota, with a background in account management and sales. He has previously worked at EventMobi and CrowdRiff, and holds multiple certificates in sales and programming.
Current Role at Cognota
Austin Schaefer serves as a Senior Account Executive at Cognota, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the efficiency of training development processes through the implementation of Cognota's collaborative platform. His expertise in automating and streamlining training development contributes to the effectiveness of the company's training programs.
Previous Experience at EventMobi
Austin Schaefer has extensive experience at EventMobi, where he held multiple roles from 2014 to 2018. He began as a Junior Account Manager for nine months, then advanced to Account Manager for one year. Following that, he served as a Senior Account Executive for two years. His tenure at EventMobi allowed him to develop strong account management skills and a deep understanding of client needs.
Educational Background
Austin Schaefer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University, studying from 2006 to 2011. In addition to his undergraduate education, he has pursued various certifications to enhance his professional skills. He studied at Pavilion, obtaining certificates in Enterprise Sales School, MEDDIC for Sellers, and Coaching for High Performance. He also completed a Python Programming course at BrainStation.
Experience in Graphic and Web Design
Austin Schaefer has a background in graphic and web design, having worked as a Graphic/Web Designer for the Drama Department at Queen's University from 2008 to 2011. This experience complements his sales and account management skills, providing him with a unique perspective on visual communication and design in a business context.
Role at CrowdRiff
Before joining Cognota, Austin Schaefer worked at CrowdRiff as a Senior Account Executive from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he further developed his account management expertise and contributed to the company's client engagement strategies.