Blake Simmons
About Blake Simmons
Blake Simmons serves as the Director of Technical Services at Daxko in Jacksonville, Florida, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in technical support and business development, he has held various roles at Daxko and CSI Software, showcasing his expertise in managing technical services teams and utilizing Salesforce.
Work at DAXKO
Blake Simmons has been serving as the Director of Technical Services at Daxko since 2021. In this role, he oversees technical services operations in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to this position, he held various roles within the company, including Senior Manager of Technical Services from 2020 to 2021, Technical Support Engineer Manager from 2019 to 2020, and TechOps Support Team Lead from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Daxko has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's technical support framework.
Education and Expertise
Blake Simmons earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Valdosta State University, completing his studies between 2004 and 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in managing technical services teams across multiple locations, including Jacksonville, Birmingham, and Houston. He possesses strong skills in Salesforce, which are essential for managing customer relationships and technical support operations.
Background
Before joining Daxko, Blake Simmons gained experience in various technical support roles. He worked at CSI Software as a Technical Support Specialist and later as a Tier 2 Technical Support representative. His career also includes positions at Office Depot as a Sales Manager and at Flowers Foods as an Operations Manager. This diverse background in technical support and business development provides him with a unique perspective on integrating technical solutions with business strategies.
Career Progression
Blake Simmons has progressed through several roles in the technical support field. He began his career at Flowers Foods and Covente before transitioning to technical support positions at CSI Software and Daxko. His roles have included Technical Support Team Lead and Senior Manager of Technical Services, showcasing his ability to lead teams and manage operations effectively. This career trajectory highlights his commitment to professional growth in the technical services domain.