Douglas Gardner, MBA

Douglas Gardner, MBA, has a diverse range of work experience that spans over two decades. Douglas is currently working as a Sales Executive at TopView Sightseeing, starting in June 2021. Prior to this, from October 2020 to July 2021, they served as an Energy Leader at Renewable Energy.

From September 2010 to October 2020, Douglas worked at Charter Communications as a Senior Director. Douglas showcased their expertise in Residential and Business sectors, with a strong background in Inbound Sales, Retail, and Field Sales.

Before that, from February 2006 to August 2010, they founded and led Douglas J. Gardner Consulting as the President. During this time, they successfully directed and implemented the nationwide rollout of FiOS business data for Verizon. Douglas also created and implemented Strategic Competitive Intelligence Centers across Long Island, NY.

Douglas gained significant experience at MUZAK CORPORATION as an Area Sales Manager from February 2006 to October 2006. In this role, they led a team that exceeded sales and customer service targets in the NYC/Long Island/Westchester/Rockland County region, building and maintaining strong client relationships.

From January 2002 to June 2006, they worked at Verizon as a Director. During this time, they played a significant role in the introduction and implementation of the strategic FiOS initiative for the small business channel nationwide. Additionally, they served as a Call Center Manager for Retail Markets Call Center Operations, where they led the largest call center in the nation and achieved exceptional sales and service results.

Prior to their tenure at Verizon, Douglas worked at Bell Atlantic from January 1997 to January 1999 as a Senior Manager. Douglas successfully launched Bell Atlantic into the long-distance market, overseeing stress and volume testing, end-to-end provisioning, and transactional billing, among other responsibilities.

Douglas's early experience includes working as an Area Sales Manager at NYNEX in 1996, focusing on consumer accounts.

Overall, Douglas Gardner, MBA, brings a wealth of experience in sales, leadership, and strategic implementation to their current role as a Sales Executive at TopView Sightseeing.

Douglas Gardner, MBA completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Communications at Adelphi University from 1996 to 1998. Douglas then pursued higher education at Dowling College, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in General Business from 1998 to 2001.