Laurie Sessa

Laurie Sessa has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Currently, Laurie is employed as a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Paradox since November 2022.

Prior to this, Laurie worked at Blackbaud for several years in various roles. Laurie started as an Account Executive in the Arts and Cultural Business Unit, managing new client and office sales in the Mid Atlantic territory. Laurie then moved on to become a Sales Manager for Blackbaud Canada, where they managed a sales team responsible for $6M in annual sales and collaborated with marketing to drive sales strategies. After that, Laurie was promoted to an Enterprise Account Executive and provided strategic guidance to Blackbaud's enterprise clients, creating new opportunities using complex sales techniques. Lastly, Laurie served as a Strategic Renewals Executive, specializing in working with corporate clients on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.

Before joining Blackbaud, Laurie worked at FedEx Office as a Major Account Manager, overseeing and increasing revenues for major accounts. Laurie also served as a Corporate Account Manager at FedEx Office, converting new accounts and retaining existing ones.

Laurie's earlier work experience includes a role as an Account Representative at Pitney Bowes, where they excelled in developing and maintaining a customer base. Prior to that, Laurie worked as an Educator at St. Andrew Apostle School and volunteered as a Educator at Teacher Service Corps.

Overall, Laurie Sessa has extensive experience in sales, account management, strategic guidance, and leadership roles across various industries.

Laurie Sessa obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Public Policy from the University of Notre Dame from 1989 to 1993. Laurie then pursued a Master of Arts and Teaching degree in Primary Education from Trinity Washington University between 1993 and 1995. In 2011, Laurie attended Georgetown University and earned a Certificate in Leadership Coaching. Additionally, they have acquired several certifications, including "Advocating for Change in Your Organization," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," and "Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies," all from LinkedIn in April 2021. Laurie is also a certified Leadership Coach, having completed the program at Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership, although the specific date of completion is not provided.