Kristine Hawkins

Kristine Hawkins has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Kristine is currently working as the Director of Business Development at TRIPBAM, Inc. since July 2021. Prior to this, they were the Vice President- Silicon Valley at Capital One, Spark Business from October 2019 to the present, where they focused on driving new business to the Spark Business Card platform and managing budgets.

Before their role at Capital One, Kristine worked at Capital One from October 2016 to October 2019, first as a Spark Business Relationship Manager and then as a Field Effectiveness Manager. At American Express OPEN, they served as a Client Manager- Top Client Group from March 2015 to October 2016.

Kristine also has a significant period of experience at American Express, where they held the position of Merchant Acquisition Manager, Business Development from February 2015 to October 2016. Kristine'sresponsibilities included prospecting and acquiring new merchants, onboarding, account management, and selling the OPEN suite of products.

Earlier in their career, Kristine held a managerial position at American Express Business Travel from 2009 to 2013. Kristine also worked at Sun Microsystems from 2000 to 2009 in various sales and business development roles, including Sales and Business Development Manager, National Channel Program Manager, and Senior Territory Sales Manager.

Kristine'searliest work experience was at AT&T, where they served as a Client Business Manager- Global Accounts from February 1999 to February 2000. Kristine successfully managed and grew global accounts, negotiated contracts, and received recognition as Rookie of the Year in 1999.

Overall, Kristine Hawkins has a strong background in business development, sales, and account management, with a proven track record of driving new business and achieving sales targets.

Kristine Hawkins attended DePaul University from 1987 to 1991, earning a BS/BA degree in Marketing/Management.