Don Allen
About Don Allen
Don Allen is an Account Manager for Mid-Market at Handshake, with a diverse background in account management and business development across various companies. He has experience in the music industry as a private instructor and holds a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music.
Current Role at Handshake
Don Allen currently serves as an Account Manager for the Mid-Market segment at Handshake. He has held this position since 2021 and operates within the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for managing client relationships and driving business growth within the mid-market sector.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Before joining Handshake, Don Allen worked as an Account Executive focused on Growth Business and Marketing Automation at Salesforce. His tenure lasted three years, from 2017 to 2020, in San Francisco, California. In this position, he contributed to the sales efforts and customer engagement strategies for marketing automation solutions.
Background in Music Education
Don Allen has a background in music education, having studied at Berklee College of Music. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree with a focus on Composition and Conducting, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Private Music Instructor at Berklee College of Music for one year in 2012 to 2013.
Experience in Business Development
Don Allen has held various roles in business development. He worked at Inkling as a Business Development professional for Enterprise Business from 2015 to 2017 in San Francisco. Prior to that, he served as a Business Development Coordinator at CPR, LLC for nine months in 2015. These roles involved developing strategies to enhance business growth and client engagement.
Education in Flamenco
In addition to his formal music education, Don Allen studied Flamenco at Escuela Carmen de las Cuevas in Granada, Spain. He attended the institution in 2011 for eight months and achieved a Diploma in Flamenco. This experience contributed to his diverse musical background.