Bill Dickenson

Bill Dickenson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Bill began their career as an Educational Consultant in 1994, where they developed and marketed successful consulting services for companies' on-site training programs. Bill then worked as a Professor and Program Developer at Richland College from 1992 to 2006, teaching a range of subjects and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Starting in 2005, Bill joined Santillana USA Publishing as a Senior Sales Representative, where they trained new representatives and made large group presentations at national conferences. Bill later took on leadership roles at Santillana as the Sales Director and National Adoptions Director, overseeing sales strategy, campaigns, and resource allocation for statewide adoption efforts.

In 2009, Bill joined Blackboard as a Senior Regional Sales Manager, working with K12 and Higher Education clients to deliver solutions from the company's portfolio. Bill also served as an Executive in Business Development, focusing on online program management and developmental education courses. During their time at Blackboard, Bill consistently achieved top performance and played a key role in developing effective field sales teams.

From 2014 to 2016, Bill served as a Senior Regional Sales Manager at Macmillan ESG, where they utilized predictive analytic software and custom CRM tools to partner with higher education institutions and address student success and retention strategies.

In their most recent roles, Bill worked as the Director of Sales at Gordian, a leader in facility and construction cost data, and as the Director of Sales at Beereaders, an education company specializing in literacy solutions for Spanish-speaking students. Bill is currently serving as the Partnerships Manager at FEV Tutor.

Throughout their career, Bill has demonstrated their ability to drive sales, develop partnerships, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. Bill brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the education and sales industries.

Bill Dickenson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from The University of Texas at Austin. Bill also has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish/Russian from the same university. Bill later obtained a Master's degree from The University of Texas at Dallas, although the field of study is not specified. Additionally, Bill completed all coursework for a Doctor of Philosophy degree in an unspecified field of study at The University of Texas at Dallas. Bill also studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad de Málaga. In terms of additional certifications, Bill obtained certifications in Field Sales, Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook, Selling with Stories, Part 1: What Makes a Great Story?, Social Media Marketing Foundations, and Solution Selling from LinkedIn in late 2019.