Dawn Lewis
About Dawn Lewis
Dawn Lewis serves as the Associate Director of Sales Enablement at Russell Investments, where she focuses on enhancing sales processes through training and data-driven strategies. With a background in instructional design and client relationship management, she has over two decades of experience in sales enablement and training across various financial institutions.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Dawn Lewis serves as the Associate Director of Sales Enablement at Russell Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on curating and disseminating sales best practices to optimize sales processes and drive efficiency. She develops and implements sales enablement strategies that leverage data-driven insights to enhance the performance of the sales team. Dawn actively collaborates with stakeholders to create training programs aimed at improving sales readiness and effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Prior to her current role, Dawn Lewis worked at Russell Investments as the Manager of AIS Training and Development for North America from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this position, she was responsible for training and development initiatives that supported the sales team in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Work History at Robert W. Baird & Co.
Dawn Lewis has an extensive background at Robert W. Baird & Co., where she held multiple roles over an eight-year period. She served as a Registered Client Relationship Associate from 2007 to 2015, and as an Instructional Designer from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, she contributed to enhancing client relationships and developing training materials. Additionally, she worked as an Information Technology Help Desk Associate from 2002 to 2007, providing technical support and assistance.
Educational Background
Dawn Lewis studied at St. Petersburg College, where she earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business/Corporate Communications from 1992 to 1995. She later attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and leadership within sales environments.
Experience at Thomson Reuters
Dawn Lewis worked at Thomson Reuters as a Front Office Training Specialist from 1999 to 2002. In this role, she was responsible for training staff on front office operations, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team during her tenure.