John Kaufman

Current

Managing Partner at The CRM Connection

Past

VP of Marketing/Partner at Dynamic Software Solutions
VP of Marketing/Partner at Davocom One
Marketing and General Manager at US Connect Miami

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Education

University of Tampa

Recommended

9 people have recommended John

Connections

149 connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

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John Kaufman’s Summary

High energy, out-of-the-box thinker with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Tampa. I am an entreprenuer with a focus on sales and marketing since 1989. Leader of sales and business development . Certifiied in Sage Software (ACT!, Sage CRM, ACCPAC/Sage ERP),
Microsoft, Cisco and Compaq.

Involved with charity work and was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2000 from Abilities of Florida Foundation. Currently works with the Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities.

Hobbies include skiing, competitive sailing. music and adventure.

Dynamic presenter who has spoken at a number of client offices and industry conferences, including Sage Software Insights, Mastering ACT! 2 and 3 (MAv3), the South Denver Chamber of Commerce and the International Management Consultants organization.

Business and Life philosophy is If it's not fun, it's not worth doing. Goal is to stay healthy and sail around the world with my wife.

John Kaufman’s Specialties:

Sales and marketing skill. ACT! software and Microsoft Terminal Server expertise.

John Kaufman’s Experience

Managing Partner

The CRM Connection

(Computer Software industry)

July 2002 — Present (7 years 1 month)

I am the company rainmaker, visionary, marketing and sales manager who sets the tone and pace for the company. I also design software solutions to help other businesses do what they do even better. I develop and manage strategic partnerships such as The CRM Alliance. Consulting, training and overseeing the company financials are secondary responsibilities.

I am able to accomplish these objectives because my partner Cheryl Campbell enables me to by being the ying to my yang and managing the technical side of the business.
VP of Marketing/Partner

Dynamic Software Solutions

(Computer Software industry)

September 1996 — March 2001 (4 years 7 months)

Designed marketing campaigns and sales tools for ACCPAC accounting Value Added Reseller. Developed International Affiliate program and developed inidect dealer channel in the Caribbean.
VP of Marketing/Partner

Davocom One

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry)

September 1993 — September 1996 (3 years 1 month)

Partner in Data, Voice and Communication systems integrator. Designed and managed marketing campaigns. Created advertising and sales collateral. Managed key accounts. Identified and negotiated merger and acquisition candidates. Shared resonsiblities for running the day-to-day business.
Marketing and General Manager

US Connect Miami

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry)

November 1991 — August 1993 (1 year 10 months)

Managed human and technical capitial. Assisted with strategic direction of company. Wrote press releases, newsletters and managed key accounts.

John Kaufman’s Education

University of Tampa

Bach of Science , Management, Finance, Marketing , 1984 — 1988

Activities and Societies:

ACT! Certified Consultant. SalesLogix and Sage CRM Sales Consultant. Sigma Alpha Epsilon