Krista Williams Ashshaheed, Mpa
About Krista Williams Ashshaheed, Mpa
Krista Williams Ashshaheed, MPA, serves as the Business Development Manager for Early Learning Solutions at Teaching Strategies, LLC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sales/Marketing from Tuskegee University and a Master of Public Administration from Bowie State University, and has extensive experience in consultative sales and customer relationship management.
Work at Teaching Strategies
Krista Williams Ashshaheed currently serves as the Business Development Manager for Early Learning Solutions at Teaching Strategies, LLC, a position she has held since 2018. Prior to this role, she was a Senior Account Executive at the same company, starting in 2016. During her tenure, she has focused on consultative sales and relationship selling, leveraging her expertise in instructional design. She also worked as an Account Executive from 2014 to 2016, contributing to the company's growth in the early learning sector.
Education and Expertise
Krista holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sales and Marketing from Tuskegee University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Bowie State University, earning a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy and Management from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background supports her strong knowledge in channel sales, pipeline management, and instructional design.
Background
Krista began her career with a Retail Management Internship at Walgreens in 2008, followed by a two-year role as an Assistant Manager from 2009 to 2011. She then transitioned to CDW as an Account Manager from 2010 to 2012, before joining immixGroup as an Account Manager in the IBM Sector from 2012 to 2013. She later served as a Renewals Account Manager at immixGroup for four months in 2014, gaining valuable experience in customer relationship management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Krista has developed excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and closing skills. She has over seven years of experience in building and maintaining strong customer relationships and influencing decision-makers. Her ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels, including senior leadership, has been a key factor in her professional success.