Ian Henderson
About Ian Henderson
Ian Henderson is a Program Specialist at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2014. He has a diverse background in sales and account management, with previous roles at various technology companies and a strong educational foundation in Business and Public Administration.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Ian Henderson has served as a Program Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting contract documents, including Blanket Purchase Agreements and conference room requests. He also coordinates the request for and verifies the accuracy of all NIH Scientific Review and Evaluation Award (SREA) meeting and travel requests. His work supports the operational needs of the organization and contributes to the efficient functioning of the NIH.
Previous Experience in Sales and Account Management
Ian Henderson has a diverse background in sales and account management. He worked as an Inside Sales Manager at Segovia from 2004 to 2005 and as a Public Sector Territory Development Representative at Nexaweb Technologies for seven months in 2008. His experience also includes roles as an Account Executive at Asigra USA Ltd and as a Global Services Account Manager at Dimension Data. Additionally, he served as a Sales Associate at CompUSA and as an Inside Account Manager at Cisco Systems.
Education and Academic Background
Ian Henderson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Maryland University College, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He also studied Public Administration at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, earning another Bachelor of Science degree from 1983 to 1986. His foundational education includes a diploma from McLean High School, where he studied from 1979 to 1982.
Contributions and Recognition at NIH
During his tenure at the National Institutes of Health, Ian Henderson received the NIH Director’s Award for his contributions. His responsibilities have included facilitating the processing of hotel contracts for the Center for Scientific Review's Scientific Review and Evaluation Award office. He has utilized various confidential systems such as NBS, SPRS, PRISM, Oracle, and FTD to support his work.
Career Progression and Roles
Ian Henderson's career spans several roles across different organizations. He began his career as a Sales Associate at CompUSA and progressed through various positions in sales and account management. His roles included significant positions at Cisco Systems, AAA Networks, and Nexaweb Technologies. Before his current role at NIH, he worked as an Extramural Support Assistant at NIH from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience in the federal research environment.