Desiree Salas Shelton
About Desiree Salas Shelton
Desiree Salas Shelton is the Director of Sales at Globalgig, bringing over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. She has held various leadership roles, including Regional Sales Director at Qwest Communications and National Sales Director at Moetivations, Inc.
Current Role at Globalgig
Desiree Salas Shelton serves as the Director of Sales at Globalgig, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for leading sales initiatives and strategies to drive business growth. Her extensive experience in the telecommunications industry supports her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Desiree has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. She worked at Qwest Communications as Regional Sales Director from 2002 to 2011, where she managed sales operations for nine years. She also held positions as Account Director at Zayo Group from 2018 to 2020, and as Sr Carrier Sales Manager at Bluebird Network from 2020 to 2022.
Internship and Early Career
Desiree began her career with an internship at Qwest Communications in 1999, where she worked for three months. Following her internship, she transitioned into a Project Manager role at Qwest, serving from 1999 to 2002. This early experience laid the foundation for her future roles in sales and management.
Education and Qualifications
Desiree studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background complements her extensive professional experience in sales and telecommunications.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Desiree demonstrates exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills. She has a proven record of success in building extensive client relationships and effectively communicates with a wide range of personalities, from management to executive levels. She embraces new challenges both personally and professionally.