Colleen Burns
About Colleen Burns
Colleen Burns serves as the Regional Sales Director for the Western US at Great Minds, bringing over a decade of experience in sales and education. She has previously held various roles at Mimio and has a strong background in education curriculum and IT.
Current Role at Great Minds
Colleen Burns serves as the Regional Sales Director for the Western United States at Great Minds. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's growth and development in the education sector. Her role involves overseeing sales strategies and managing relationships within the region, focusing on enhancing educational outcomes through effective curriculum solutions.
Previous Experience at Mimio
Colleen Burns has extensive experience at Mimio, where she held several positions from 2011 to 2016. She started as a Sr. Sales Representative, then progressed to Territory Manager for Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Southern California. She later became a Sr. Territory Manager for the Southwest, managing sales across multiple states. Her final role at Mimio was as Regional Sales Manager for a brief period in 2016.
Teaching Experience in Thailand
Before her career in sales, Colleen Burns worked as an English Teacher for CIEE in Chonburi, Thailand, from 2009 to 2010. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in education and an understanding of diverse learning environments.
Educational Background
Colleen Burns studied at Trinity University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Communications from 2004 to 2008. She also attended the University of Westminster, where she studied Marketing and participated in a Study Abroad program for 11 months in 2007. Additionally, she completed an Executive Coaching Certificate Program in Global Leadership from Harvard University Extension School's The Learning Institute.
Expertise in Channel Development
Colleen Burns has developed expertise in channel development and growth, particularly through strategic alliances and partnerships. She has a strong focus on collaborating with value-added resellers (VARs) and establishing district partnerships to enhance educational solutions and drive business success.