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Paul Russell

 

E-mail: paul@paulrussell3.com

Phone: 407-416-2200

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Senior sales & growth professional with a proven record in digital marketing sales, telecommunications sales and business development. Senior recruiter for IT, finance, telecommunications, and CPA. Relationship builder, trusted sales advisor, and full-cycle recruiter. Senior talent sourcer who drives results through LinkedIn / network researching and executive sourcing. Specialization in telecom sales executive recruiting, sourcing, research, IT and Telecommunications technology. Seeking a role in corporate sales or recruiting to utilize my commercial sales, executive placement and corporate communication skills. 

Work experience
AI PRODUCT & BUILDER WORK

 

RiseMove | Founder / AI-Assisted Product Builder

2026 to Present

  • Building RiseMove, an AI-assisted movement and recovery app designed to help users decide whether to move, build, train, recover, or restore each day.

  • Developed the product concept, positioning, user experience direction, brand messaging, early-access website, and MVP workflow.

  • Used Replit and AI-assisted development tools to move from concept toward a working product without a traditional engineering background.

  • Designed the core product doctrine: “Your next best move, every day.”

  • Built the product around practical daily decision support rather than generic fitness tracking or social comparison.

  • Exploring integrations and workflows related to readiness, recent activity, recovery, goals, and personalized coaching guidance.

 

Russell Strategic | AI-Assisted Revenue Systems

2026 to Present

  • Developing practical AI-assisted workflows for small businesses that need better sales communication, follow-up, proposals, market research, messaging, and execution systems.

  • Focus areas include revenue diagnostics, pipeline repair, sales messaging, AI workflow identification, and practical implementation for founder-led B2B firms.

  • Positioning AI as a practical support layer for business execution, not as abstract technology hype.

Director, Sales and Growth (Fractional) | Growth Execution

2024 - 2025

  • Established a functioning, repeatable sales pipeline that generated qualified opportunities and clear revenue momentum where none previously existed. 

  • Designed and implemented the sales and go-to-market structure, including positioning, outreach strategy, messaging, and pipeline flow. 

  • Personally supported sales execution by translating strategy into real-world conversations, meetings, and opportunities. 

  • Advised ownership on revenue strategy and market positioning decisions, including a company-wide rebrand aligned to growth objectives. 

  • Accelerated progress by introducing structure, focus, and disciplined execution. 

Business Development & Growth Strategist, Triple4, LLC

2023 - 2025 (2 Contracts over a two year-period) 

  • Reorganized internal structure to align with new growth goals, improving readiness for commercial bids.

  • Led branding overhaul and market positioning to target telecom and fiber contracts in the southeast U.S. 

Business Development Representative, Logical Position

2024 - 2025

  • Acquired multi-site lead-generating businesses for SEO and PPC Google Ads services. 

  • Created a new revenue stream with CPA firms for digital marketing partnerships.

Account & Project Manager, Big Boy Media Group

2023 - 2024 (Contract)

  • Helped businesses find the perfect ad solution utilizing a full suite of video production, advertising in the local and national market, and creating strategic partnerships with organizations and townships in the region. 

  • Managed retained client projects in video production, branding, SEO Optimization and web development.

National Account Manager, Sombus Networks

2022 - 2023

  • Managed AT&T commercial Fiber and Voice accounts nationwide.

  • Engaged regional multi-site corporations offering AT&T Dedicated Internet, IP Flexible Reach, Wireless Broadband, and Phone for Business. 

  • Managed AT&T client contract renewals for Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

  • Provided DirecTV solutions to public viewing areas and business offices

Sr. Executive Recruitment Manager, VALiNTRY Services

2021 - 2022

  • Managed CPA Division Talent Acquisition at VALiNTRY.

  • Created new sales recruiting vertical at VALiNTRY.

  • Acquired staffing contracts for permanent placements of CPAs and Attorneys.

  • Placed specialty technical positions including regional sales leaders in telecommunications and fiber infrastructure firms. 

  • Recruited sales engineers and network engineers for regional infrastructure companies. 

  • Recruited IT Professionals for client specialty projects.

Account Manager II, Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink)

2019 - 2020

  • Implemented a full suite of national dedicated fiber services to mid-market businesses including education, hospitality and construction verticals. 

  • Presented proposals (I.e. security, DDOS mitigation, rapid-threat response, colocation, fiber and voice services) to  C-level decision-makers.

Accomplishments:

  • Won relationship with Brookfield Properties for The Altamonte Mall and sister properties.

  • Won national relationship with Lane Construction (Construction Company for I-4 Ultimate Project).

Fiber Sales Executive II, National Business East, AT&T

2018 - 2019

  • Met small to large multi-site business customers on-premise to determine their service needs (i.e. Fiber Broadband Internet, ADI Dedicated Fiber Internet & Voice, Security). 

  • Coordinated and presented interdepartmental presentations involving fiber, ADI, GPON, and enterprise-level business services between Fiber, Property Solutions, Small Business customers, on-premise decision-makers, and staff.

Accomplishments:

  • Negotiated dedicated enterprise VPN on 10 U.W. Air Force Bases for global corporation.

  • Negotiated construction of AT&T Fiber infrastructure for New Broad Street in Baldwin Park.

Vacation Sales Planner, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation 

2017 - 2018

  • Identified new sales opportunities from inbound transfers of prequalified leads.

  • Qualified prospective clients and previous Marriott guests for new ownership opportunities. 

  • Closed vacation sales from multiple skill channels including rewards members, owners.

Accomplishments:

  • Led my team in weekly sales.

  • Recognized for leadership and building team morale through daily discussions with team members. 

 
District Sales Representative, Spectrum 

​2015 - 2017

  • Created lead-generating sales relationships with state-wide and local businesses in the cable industry.

  • Consulted with homeowners about Cable TV, Internet, Wireless and Home Security services. 

  • Developed and managed referral partner relationships with regional home builders and property management companies.

Accomplishments:

  • Created and managed corporate relationships (i.e. ICI Homes, Home Dynamics, D.R. Horton, Morbitzer Communities Inc.) yielding up to $1K residential MRR per client monthly; handled pricing, coordinating dates and ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Exceeded sales objectives; for example, 105% of quota for January 2016

 

Commercial Account Executive II, Spectrum

​2014 - 2015

  • Met small to large multi-site business customers on-premise to determine their service needs (i.e. Hosted Voice VOIP business phone systems, Business Trunking, Business Wifi, Business Phone, Internet, cable).

  • Created, developed and managed referral partner relationships with property management, HOA, IT, security, community gate companies. 

  • Coordinated and presented inter-departmental presentations (i.e. Fiber, Metro-Ethernet, Enterprise-Level Business Services) between Fiber, Property Solutions and Small Business customers to on-premise decision-makers and staff.

  • Built and maintained a sales and networking presence at regional Chamber of Commerce (i.e. speaking regularly on behalf of Bright House Business Solutions about products and services).

Accomplishments:

  • Created and managed corporate relationships (i.e. 13 site David’s World retail cycling outlet, multi-site Aquarina Golf Club, multi-site Patrick’s Air Force Base, multi-site CIGNA) yielding up to $1K MRR per client; handled pricing, coordinating dates and ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Exceeded sales objectives; for example, 107% of quota for February 2015.

  • Commendations from corporate clients for outstanding service.

 

Commercial Account Executive, Spectrum

​2003 - 2014

  • Worked with small to large business customers to determine their service needs (i.e. business phones, business level Internet, cable) and sold appropriate solutions to meet current/future requirements.

  • Calculated IRR (Internal Recurring Revenue) and costs/benefits to Bright House and, once approved, coordinated with Construction Department on site surveys, timelines and permits.

  • Continually managed relationships with customers (i.e. owners, C-level executives) before and during construction phase, informing them of progress of projects and resolved conflicts.

  • Trained and mentored new personnel.

Accomplishments:

  • Initiated, created and marketed Special Events vertical revenue stream (i.e. 2 events for LPGA at their headquarters, 3 Jon Hall Chevrolet events at Ocean Center) that yielded an average of $4K per sale; handled pricing, coordinating dates and ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Consistently exceeded sales objectives; for example, 111% of quota for May 2013.

  • Numerous Letters of Commendation from customers for outstanding service.

Support Product Specialist, Spectrum

​2002 - 2003

  • Supported broadband cable consumer customers in connectivity and software issues.

  • Provided excellent customer service resolution for complex problems and trained personnel.

  • Authorized and activated services for field service technicians.  

Accomplishments:

  • Consistently met sales goals.

Internet Marketing Manager, Strang Communications

1998  - 2001​

  • Newly created position that entailed marketing services; negotiating custom packages for customers’ websites and banner ads; serving as website developer; and project management (coordinating with IT and Advertising)

Accomplishments:

  • Developed and met revenue goals while ensuring customer satisfaction.

 

National Marketing Coordinator, Strang Communications

1993 - 1998

  • Newly created position that involved traveling extensively throughout U.S. and managing national event site promotion for stadium events; developed subscription promotion at these nationwide conventions.

  • Established and maintained relationships with high-level decision-makers. 

  • Logistics/project management duties (with $30K shipping budget) entailed determining most cost/time effective shipping rates and carriers and then shipping appropriate products to events in timely manner.

  • Developed a national volunteer sales force and provided leadership to 120 people.

Accomplishments:

  • Exceeded sales goals; generated over $200K revenue per stadium event.

  • Initiated and established major marketing partnerships for magazine launches and growth.

  • Developed and coordinated marketing materials and ad copy; worked closely with designers.

  • Integral role in department’s significant increase in annual revenue to $13M.

  • Recognized by CEO for effectiveness in company.

Areas of Expertise

Revenue Growth Strategy
B2B Sales Leadership
Strategic Accounts
Business Development
Partner-Led Growth
Go-to-Market Execution
Sales Messaging & Enablement
Pipeline Development
Executive Communication
Client Retention & Expansion
CRM Discipline
Proposal Development
AI-Assisted Workflows
Replit Product Building
Founder-Led Business Growth
Telecom & Technology Services
Managed IT / Cloud / Fiber Services

Training / Skills

CERTIFICATIONS:

Google Ads
NCTI Voice and Data 

NCTI Broadband

TRAINING:

Franklin Covey (business sales)

Project Management Certificate

MCSE (technical sales)

Professional Security

Directory Services

Infrastructure

Microsoft Server

 

Education​ / Certification
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 

Master of Business Administration (2011)

GPA:  3.75

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication (1993)

Project Management Certificate (2020); MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) TRAINING (technical sales):  Server; Infrastructure; Professional; Security; Directory Services

 

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