Russell A. Wheeler, Ms
About Russell A. Wheeler, Ms
Russell A. Wheeler is a Sales Enablement Manager at OnSolve, where he enhances the effectiveness of sales teams. He has extensive experience in learning and development across various organizations, including Synovus, The Coca-Cola Company, and Amazon Web Services.
Current Role at OnSolve
Russell A. Wheeler serves as the Sales Enablement Manager at OnSolve, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for deploying programs and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of prospect and customer-facing teams. He collaborates cross-functionally with various departments, including Sales, Account Management, Alliances & Channels, Business Applications, Product Management, and Marketing, to support OnSolve's growth initiatives.
Previous Experience in Sales Enablement
Prior to his current role, Wheeler held several positions focused on sales enablement and learning. He worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Senior Global Sales & Technical Enablement Program Manager from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Learning & Enablement Program Manager at Effective Sales Strategies LLC from 2019 to 2020, and as a Global Learning and Development Program Manager at North Highland in 2018. His experience spans over a decade in various roles that emphasize training and development in sales environments.
Educational Background
Wheeler holds a Master of Science (MS) in Innovation & Change Leadership from the Center for Applied Imagination. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Buffalo State University, where he minored in Creativity & Innovation and Management Economics. Additionally, he completed an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Erie Community College.
Career History and Roles
Wheeler's career includes significant roles across various organizations. He was a Learning Business Partner (Program Manager) at Synovus from 2015 to 2017 and served as a Corporate Training Specialist / Assistant Vice President at SunTrust for 11 years. He also held the position of Chief Innovation Officer at RAW Innovation from 1999 to 2004. In 2023, he worked as a Global Learning & Leadership Consultant at The Coca-Cola Company for seven months.
Teaching Role at Clayton State University
In addition to his corporate roles, Wheeler has been an instructor at Clayton State University since 2022. In this capacity, he contributes to the academic development of students, sharing his expertise in innovation and leadership.