Tom Harney
About Tom Harney
Tom Harney is the Sales Director at Credly, where he has worked since 2022 in Austin, Texas. He has a background in sales management with previous roles at CareerBuilder and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Credly
Tom Harney has served as the Sales Director at Credly since 2022, based in Austin, Texas. In this role, he has achieved precise sales forecasting with a margin of error of only 3%. He successfully scaled the sales team from 6 to 14 account executives, which resulted in two promotions within the team. Additionally, he increased monthly sales closes by 500% within the first five months of his tenure. Harney also implemented various technologies to enhance the efficiency of the end-to-end sales process.
Previous Experience at CareerBuilder
Prior to his role at Credly, Tom Harney worked at CareerBuilder in various capacities. He served as Area Sales Manager from 2021 to 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Before that, he held the position of Regional Sales Manager from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Chicago Area. He also worked as a Senior Sales Manager in the Staffing and Recruiting Group from 2018 to 2019. His experience at CareerBuilder contributed to his development in sales management and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Tom Harney studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication, General, from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Dale Carnegie Training, which is known for its focus on leadership and communication skills. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills for effective sales management and team development.
Background
Tom Harney completed his early education at Independence Junior High. He has built a career in sales management, focusing on team growth and sales performance. His professional journey reflects a commitment to enhancing sales processes and achieving significant sales results.