Linn Gowen

Current

• Director, Business Solutions at Windstream Communications

Past

• VP, Sales & Marketing at Pinpoint Holdings
• Regional Manager (Director) at Qwest Communications
• Sales Manager at AT&T

• Sales Manager at Teleport Communications Group

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Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• University of Nebraska at Omaha

Connections

137 connections

Industry

Telecommunications

Websites

• My Company

Linn Gowen’s Summary

Results-driven executive with over 22 years in sales and sales management & 12 years in telecommunications sales, sales management and marketing. Petroleum exploration/production geologist with proven hydrocarbon-finding results. Developed & executed innovative business strategies, negotiated contracts and forged strategic partnerships. Expert communicator, collaborator and team builder. Management of P&L/budgets within corporate strategy.

Linn Gowen’s Specialties:

Industries: Internet, Call Center, Telecommunications, Sales, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Dark Fiber, Fiber Construction, IRU, Petroleum, Oil, Gas, Geologist ................................................................................
Functions: Strategy, Execution, Operations, Budget/P&L, Relationship Management, Negotiations, Influence & Collaboration, Sales and Sales Management, Telecom, IP, Fiber

Linn Gowen’s Experience

• Director, Business Solutions

  Windstream Communications

  (Public Company; WIN; Telecommunications industry)

  August 2009 — Present (5 months)

  Sales leadership responsibilities for Windstream Nebraska CLEC territory, offering a full suite of voice and data services to business customers.

• VP, Sales & Marketing

  Pinpoint Holdings

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  September 2007 — August 2009 (2 years )

• Regional Manager (Director)

  Qwest Communications

  (Public Company; Q; Telecommunications industry)

  March 2003 — August 2007 (4 years 6 months)

• Sales Manager

  AT&T

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)

  November 1998 — February 2003 (4 years 4 months)

• Sales Manager

  Teleport Communications Group

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  December 1994 — November 1998 (4 years )

Linn Gowen’s Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  MS , Geology/Geography , 1980 — 1982

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  BS , Geology/Geography , 1975 — 1980

Additional Information

Linn Gowen’s Websites:

• My Company

Linn Gowen’s Groups:

The Ladders, LinkenIn, AIM, Nebraska Internet Enhancement Fund,

•    Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
•    Business Intelligence
•    Telecom Professionals
•    Business Development
•    Overachievers Club
•    ! Sales Best Practices
•    Guerrilla Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
•    Salesforce.com
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    Afcom
•    Technology Marketing Community
•    Omaha Networking Group
•    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
•    Hosting Industry
•    AT&T Alumni
•    The Official University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni Association Group
•    Telecom Executives Business Network
•    The Green Data Center Alliance
•    Teleport Communications Group
•    Marketing & Communication Network
•    Big "O" Networking Group
•    Data Center Professionals
•    Texaco Alumni
•    Economic Development Professionals
•    Greater Omaha Chamber
•    Infotec Conference
•    Expand Omaha

Linn Gowen’s Honors:

AIM Technology Company of the Year
Nebraska IEF Advisory Board

Linn Gowen’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
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