John Connolly
About John Connolly
John Connolly serves as the Vice President of Sales at Key Code Media, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in sales and marketing within the media industry, with extensive experience in storage solutions and media asset management.
Current Role at Key Code Media
John Connolly serves as the Vice President of Sales at Key Code Media, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and managing client relationships within the media and entertainment technology sector. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and ensuring the effective delivery of media asset management and workflow automation solutions.
Previous Experience at Key Code Media
Prior to his current role, John Connolly worked at Key Code Media as the Director of Sales from 2013 to 2020. During his seven years in this position, he contributed to the growth of the company's sales initiatives in the Greater Chicago Area. His leadership in sales helped establish Key Code Media as a key player in the media technology market.
Background in Sales and Marketing
John Connolly has a diverse background in sales and marketing, having worked at Midwest Media Group in various roles. He served as the Director of Sales and Marketing from 2008 to 2013, and earlier as the Regional Sales Manager from 2004 to 2008. His experience at Midwest Media Group laid the foundation for his expertise in media production systems and sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
John Connolly earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background complements his professional expertise in NAS/SAN/Object/Cloud storage solutions, as well as archive, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies. He also specializes in social media integration for media and entertainment technology.
Professional Affiliations
In addition to his sales role, John Connolly serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Chicago section. This position reflects his commitment to the media and entertainment industry and his involvement in professional organizations that promote technological advancements in the field.