Allyson Tessmann

Allyson Tessmann, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Allyson is currently employed at Zuora as the Director of Product Marketing for the Platform. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Product Marketing Manager and Sales Engineer at Zuora, where they achieved significant sales results and supported large deals.

Allyson also worked at PreSales Academy as a Career Advisor, helping individuals from different backgrounds secure PreSales jobs through coaching and mentorship. Allyson was passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Before joining PreSales Academy, Allyson held the position of Senior Solutions Consultant at GAN Integrity. In this role, they implemented processes to improve RFP completions and developed a custom app to streamline the RFP process. Allyson also contributed to the design of new modules based on client requirements.

Additionally, Allyson worked at Rsam as a Solutions Consultant, where they played a key role in expanding product offerings and successfully closing deals with healthcare providers. At Mitratech, they held the positions of Senior Sales Consultant and Sales Consultant, demonstrating exceptional sales performance and securing significant deals, including the largest subscription deal in the company's history.

Earlier in their career, Allyson gained experience as an Apartment Locator, using their skills to match clients with suitable housing options. Allyson also served in various leadership roles at Exeter College Middle Common Room, Oxford Student Consultancy, StageArt, and Conductors Cooperative Management.

Allyson's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management. Allyson has consistently achieved outstanding results and demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Allyson Tessmann, MBA has a diverse educational background in both music and business. Allyson completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2019. Prior to that, in 2010, they earned a Master's of Studies degree in Musicology from the University of Oxford.

Allyson obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance and Literature from Northeastern University in 2009. During their undergraduate years, they participated in a Study Abroad Program at Queen's University Belfast in 2007-2008, focusing on music.

Allyson Tessmann began their academic journey at Portage High School where they completed their high school education from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to their educational qualifications, they have obtained several certifications. In 2022, they became a Certified Projects User through Loopio. In 2020, they obtained the certification in Risk Management for IT and Cybersecurity Managers from LinkedIn. Also, in 2017, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)².