Kali Stewart Washington
About Kali Stewart Washington
Kali Stewart Washington is a Strategic Account Executive at KickUp, specializing in SaaS-based analytics solutions for the education sector. She has a background in education as a former elementary school teacher and holds degrees from Howard University and Teachers College, Columbia University.
Work at KickUp
Kali Stewart Washington currently serves as a Strategic Account Executive at KickUp, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she specializes in aligning SaaS-based analytics solutions with client needs, focusing on promoting educator growth and student success. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Account Executive at KickUp from 2021 to 2023, where she developed her skills in managing complex sales cycles and building a robust sales pipeline.
Education and Expertise
Kali Stewart Washington holds a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications Management from Howard University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Public School Building Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, completing her studies in 2021. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both telecommunications and educational leadership.
Background in Education
Before transitioning to her role at KickUp, Kali Stewart Washington worked as an elementary educator at KIPP New Orleans from 2015 to 2021. During her six years in this position, she gained valuable experience in the education sector, which informs her current work in aligning educational solutions with client needs. Her experience as a former elementary school teacher enhances her ability to connect with key decision-makers in education.
Previous Work Experience
Kali Stewart Washington has a diverse work history that includes an internship at Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. as an Advertising Sales Intern in 2013. She also worked at Nordstrom as a Fashion Intern from 2009 to 2011. These roles contributed to her sales and customer service skills, which she applies in her current strategic account management.
Sales Skills and Certifications
Kali Stewart Washington possesses certifications in Salesforce and HubSpot, which she utilizes to enhance sales processes and effectively communicate product value. Her strong ability to build immediate rapport with key decision-makers in the education sector supports her expertise in managing complex sales cycles.