Don Dickson has a diverse work experience spanning from 1989 to 2012. Don started their career in the United States Marine Corps, where they served as a Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant. During their time in the Marine Corps, they supervised, evaluated, and trained a platoon of 40 members and planned unit operations for the deployment of missile systems.
After their military service, Don Dickson worked at Samsung Semiconductor as a Buyer/Planner. Don developed an efficient database system to manage supply, demand, and forecasts for SRAM and DRAM. Don also handled communications between production teams and marketing representatives.
Next, Don joined Atmel Corporation where they held various roles including Account Executive, Strategic Accounts Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Field Sales Engineer. Don developed global strategies and managed relationships with Dell, HP, and their international partners. Don successfully grew the strategic PC/Server business and achieved significant sales growth in other strategic accounts.
Don then transitioned to Volterra, where they worked as a Strategic Account Manager. Don improved customer relations, secured new design wins, and collaborated with customers and design teams to develop new product solutions.
After that, Don worked at PolyDyne Software as a Global OEM Business Development Manager. Don promoted enterprise software to high-tech OEMs worldwide and drove engagements with enterprise services partners.
Most recently, Don served as an Enterprise Sales Executive at Continuum Applied Technology/CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software. Don promoted and deployed CORRIDOR, an Oracle-based ERP system, worldwide to improve aviation maintenance operations.
Overall, Don Dickson has built a strong background in sales, account management, and customer relations. Don is adept at driving growth, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
Don Dickson obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aviation / Aeronautics with a minor in Business from San Jose State University. Don attended the university from 1989 to 1993.
CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software / Continuum Applied Technology
Founded upon decades of direct aviation experience and a strong technology backbone, Continuum Applied Technology is the future of service delivery in the aviation industry. Its flagship software product, CORRIDOR, establishes this commitment by directly impacting service efficiency, safety, customer service, and profit. Continuum prides itself on listening to each business and understanding individual needs along with the requirements of the industry as a whole. CORRIDOR is an enterprise software application designed for any aviation service provider in the industry from FBOs and Repair Stations to Distributors and Flight Departments. CORRIDOR dramatically improves process and information flow throughout any organization by eliminating manual efforts, reducing redundancy, lowering costs, improving speed, and enabling employees to perform higher levels of direct service. CORRIDOR is an aviation-specific enterprise software application developed for any type of aviation service business. CORRIDOR’s modular design provides a tailored solution for each organization. Modules include those for Inventory Procurement & Logistics, Maintenance & Shop Management, Part Sales & Retail Distribution, Customer & Vendor Management, Aircraft Maintenance Record Keeping, Accounting Integration, and more. CORRIDOR automates the entire maintenance process from quoting/planning through work performed to invoicing -- in real-time. CORRIDOR is backed by professional, experienced, in-house support.