Kendahl Ames
About Kendahl Ames
Kendahl Ames is a Business Development Manager at BigHand, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales and business development, with previous roles at companies such as Dropoff, CAE, and Sociometri, Inc.
Current Role at BigHand
Kendahl Ames currently serves as a Business Development Manager at BigHand, a position held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Ames is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. This role builds on previous experience at BigHand, where Ames worked as a Regional Sales Manager from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Experience at BigHand
Ames has a history with BigHand, having initially joined the company as a Legal Sales Executive from 2019 to 2020. During this nine-month tenure in Chicago, Ames focused on sales strategies tailored for the legal sector, contributing to the company's growth in that market.
Sales Experience in Austin, Texas
Before returning to BigHand, Kendahl Ames gained extensive sales experience in the Austin, Texas area. This includes roles as a Sales Representative at Yodle for four months in 2016 and at Web.com for seven months in 2017. Additionally, Ames worked as an Account Executive at Dropoff from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing sales skills and client relationship management.
Educational Background
Kendahl Ames studied at Pomona College, where a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree was earned with a focus on Africana Studies. This educational experience spanned from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, Ames attended the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools from 2003 to 2006, completing three years of study.
Early Career Experience
Ames began their career in the finance sector, working at CAE as a Junior Trader for three months in 2015 and later as a Capital Asset Trader for one year until 2016. Following this, Ames transitioned to business development, holding a position as a Business Development Manager at Sociometri, Inc. from 2014 to 2015.