Blake Coleman (LION)

Current

• Channel Director & Social Media Marketing Manager at Wiresoft

Past

• Regional Sales Manager at Wiresoft
• Health Care Recruiter at FGP International

Education

• The University of Georgia
• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
• Tates Creek High School

• Pennsbury High School

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Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Websites

• Upstate SC UGA Alumni

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Summary

Wiresoft is a leading provider of affordable, high performance network security products for SMBs. Our Firegate family of products consists of our UTMs Firegate 100 and Firegate 1000, Firegate Hosted (SPAMWALL and antivirus), and Firegate Disaster Recovery.

In my role I manage distributor relationships and all social media. In addition I am also involved in our strategic partner and VAR partner program planning.

My Channel Director responsibilities include the development of training materials, sales force strategies, relationship building, and account management, among others. It is a role that I relish and thrive in.

I am available to speak to any distributor representative, VAR, end user, or potential strategic partner. My contact information can be found below.


Blake Coleman
Channel Director
Social Media Marketing Manager
Wiresoft - Smart. Secure. Connected.
www.wiresoft.com

864-884-2408
bcoleman@wiresoft.com

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Specialties:

Sales, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Training

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Experience

• Channel Director & Social Media Marketing Manager

  Wiresoft

  (Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)

  October 2009 — Present (2 months)

  Wiresoft is a leading provider of affordable, high performance network security products for SMBs. Our Firegate family of products consists of our UTMs Firegate 100 and Firegate 1000, Firegate Hosted (SPAMWALL and antivirus), and Firegate Disaster Recovery.

• Regional Sales Manager

  Wiresoft

  (Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)

  June 2009 — October 2009 (5 months)

  Wiresoft is a leading provider of affordable, high performance network security products for SMBs. Our Firegate family of products consists of our UTMs Firegate 100 and Firegate 1000, Firegate Hosted (SPAMWALL and antivirus), and Firegate Disaster Recovery.

• Health Care Recruiter

  FGP International

  (Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  September 2005 — June 2009 (3 years 10 months)

  FGP International is recognized as a leader within the Health Care recruiting industry, but don't just take our word for it. Modern Healthcare recently ranked the nation's top 60 recruiting firms and FGP is ranked #29, which puts us among the nations top 5%. Focusing on Director level and above searches within the acute care world, FGP recruits within Accounting/Finance, Ancillary Services, HR, and Nursing.

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Education

• The University of Georgia

  BBA , Management , 1995 — 2001

  Activities and Societies:

  Pi Kappa Alpha

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  BBA , Management , 1995 — 2001

  Activities and Societies:

  Pi Kappa Alpha

• Tates Creek High School

  1992 — 1995

• Pennsbury High School

  1991 — 1992

Additional Information

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Websites:

• Upstate SC UGA Alumni

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Interests:

Family and Friends, College Sports, Reading, Water Sports, Fishing, Travel

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Groups:

Greenville Chamber of Commerce, PULSE, Hands On Greenville, University of Georgia Alumni Association, Upstate SC UGA Alumni Association

•    SMB Technology Network
•    University of Georgia Alumni Group
•    Innovative Sales & Selling Innovators Network
•    Information Security Community
•    SecurityMetrics
•    Software Testing & Quality Assurance
•    GSA Technology Council
•    Payment Card Industry Network
•    Security Industry Group
•    Information Security Network
•    SMB Professionals Group
•    ChannelWeb Network
•    IT for SMB
•    Application, Network Performance & Security Testing
•    Security Leaders Group
•    Certified IT Security Practitioners
•    VARs / Resellers / Distributors
•    Enterprise Network Security
•    Security Risk & Compliance Management
•    Linking The Upstate
•    VAR Sales People
•    Pi Kappa Alpha - Alpha Mu
•    Security Testing
•    Upstate SC Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Association
•    Small Businesses Forum
•    Visionaries In Technology (VIT)
•    Upstate SC UGA Alumni Association
•    Wiresoft

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Honors:

2006 FGP Rookie of the Year

Blake Coleman (LION)’s Contact Settings

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