Jake Carey-Rand

Current

• President and Founder at Innovative Visions, LLC

Past

• Information Technology & International Executive Recruiter at MEI International Search Consultants - MRI
• Executive Account Manager of Corporate Sales at PC Connection

Education

• Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Rennes
• University of Rennes 2
• Keene State College

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• My Company

Jake Carey-Rand’s Summary

I am the best resource possible in leveraging technology and people to improve the business process, flow and profitability. My background includes international business ventures, IT and telecommunications planning and sales, partner development and executive recruiting. This helps to create a unique perspective and approach in order to do what I do best; I make it easier for my clients to concentrate on their business' core competency.

My clients, partners and references call on me for many reasons. I collect, review and analyze their telecom services. I analyze procedures and billing, vendor/client communication and other business issues which are affected by technology. I will also present a more comprehensive approach to make ongoing management of the business easier.

Fundamentally it comes down to one thing: Transitioning your technology from a cost center to a profit center and getting the right knowledge and information to help you when you need it most. This is done through effective and efficient partner and vendor management in addition to ongoing communication.

I am always interested in early stage opportunities in international trade and technology/Internet ventures.

Jake Carey-Rand’s Specialties:

7+ years of technical business development experience from the SMB to the Fortune 200.
Fluent spoken French.
Partner development, cooperation and growth through strategic alliances.
International business and cultural experiences in Europe and Asia.
Technical analysis, IT infrastructure design and sales skills backed by multiple top-tier examples.
Fully adept at networking across diverse industries and environments.

Jake Carey-Rand’s Experience

• President and Founder

  Innovative Visions, LLC

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)

  A respected consulting firm which works with small and medium sized businesses who are seeing increased complexity and costs associated with their technology. By managing contract and vendor negotiations, systems design, implementation and support of IT and telecommunications projects, IV is able to directly impact the business’ bottom line.
  
  Managing all operations, business development, contract/vendor negotiations, project design and project management for businesses within a cross-industry SMB market.

• Information Technology & International Executive Recruiter

  MEI International Search Consultants - MRI

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  2005 — 2006 (1 year)

  Marketing, recruiting and full life-cycle management of the placement process with the leading companies in the outdoor power equipment/heavy equipment manufacturing industry, in addition to others.

• Executive Account Manager of Corporate Sales

  PC Connection

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; PCCC; Information Technology and Services industry)

  February 2002 — August 2005 (3 years 7 months)

  I developed and managed a growing national account base in the millions of dollars annually. I designed, configured and delivered complex IT solutions to businesses ranging in size from small start-ups to the Fortune 200. Advanced technical knowledge includes: networking (all levels of the OSI model - core to the edge), storage (SAN, NAS, Virtual replication, disaster recovery), advanced management software applications and integration with new and existing systems. I also possess the contacts and ability to negotiate with all vendors (IT and telecommunication) on the client’s behalf for better pricing and delivery of the necessary products and services.
  
  • Company’s 2002 and 2004 Achievers’ Club.
  • Rookie of the Year for highest percentage over gross profit goal, 260 percent, and over 100 percent gross profit goal attainment, with 42 percent year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Top 10 accounts (totaling $2.4 million in annual sales) acquired and developed without company assistance.

Jake Carey-Rand’s Education

• Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Rennes

  International Business 2000 — 2001

  Studies (in French and English) of international business management, with special emphasis on culturally diverse group management and language barriers related to team management.

• University of Rennes 2

  French translation and European affairs. 2000 — 2001

  Studies in English-to-French and French-to-English translation as well as the history and political/economic agendas of the European Union.

• Keene State College

  BA/BS , French and International Business Management , 1998 — 2001

  B.A. in French and a minor in business management; with special emphasis on international relations and culturally diverse group management.

Additional Information

Jake Carey-Rand’s Websites:

• My Company

Jake Carey-Rand’s Interests:

I enjoy traveling, playing golf, tennis, sailing and skiing when I'm not researching and studying international affairs, business and technology innovations. I also love skydiving, white-water rafting and other adventure sports. I have also been a singer/songwriter and musician throughout my life.

Jake Carey-Rand’s Groups:

Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay
My Linkedin Power Forum

•    Executive Suite
•    International Network of Lebanese Entrepreneurs and Technologists
•    Association of Virtual Worlds

Jake Carey-Rand’s Honors:

I have been recognized multiple times for sales and technical achievements and driving new creative programs within large and small organizations.

Jake Carey-Rand’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch