Shirley S. Gonzalez
About Shirley S. Gonzalez
Shirley S. Gonzalez serves as the Divisional Vice President at Civitas Learning, specializing in complex buying processes and executive engagement. With extensive experience across various industries, she has held leadership roles at several prominent companies and possesses strong skills in technology solutions and digital transformation.
Work at Civitas Learning
Shirley S. Gonzalez serves as the Divisional Vice President at Civitas Learning, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she specializes in navigating complex buying processes, which includes managing committees and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs). Her responsibilities involve engaging with C-level executives and decision-makers, leveraging her strong executive presentation skills to foster relationships and drive business objectives.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Gonzalez held various positions in notable companies. She was the Western Regional Manager at Comdata from 1990 to 1993. She also served as the Director of Sales & Account Management for Starfish at Hobsons from 2018 to 2019. Her experience includes a tenure as Director of Sales at Diebold from 1993 to 2004, Regional Vice President at Blackboard from 2005 to 2016, and Regional Manager for Worldwide Smartcard solutions at Motorola from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she worked as a Business Development Executive at Lingk Inc. for six months in 2018 and as Vice President of Sales at Evisions Inc. from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Gonzalez holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida International University. She has also studied Marketing and Business Management at Coastline Community College and Business Administration at Orange Coast College. Her expertise includes applying technology solutions to market evolution across various sectors such as education, finance, retail, and Fortune 500 companies. She has a deep understanding of security, both physical and logical, and demonstrates thought leadership in digital transformation and Big Data initiatives.
Skills and Proficiencies
Shirley S. Gonzalez possesses strong executive presentation skills, which are essential for engaging with high-level executives. She is experienced in both central and distributed management of people and systems, including SaaS and on-premise solutions. Additionally, she is proficient in various customer relationship management (CRM) systems, including Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and HubSpot, as well as productivity tools like Microsoft Office, NetSuite, and Google Suite.