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Ed Ellis

SALESFORCE RANK: Certified Administrator

FAVORITE SALESFORCE FEATURE: Tracking the sales process. Knowing who you called or emailed and the details of the discussion helps you identify the next step to win the business. Salesforce helps you keep on task. Setting reminders for when to contact them again is important.

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START WITH SALESFORCE? I was introduced to Salesforce when I was in sales. I sold payroll-processing services as an inside sales rep. We used Salesforce all day long and I grew to appreciate its value to improve my productivity and spend more time selling.

SPECIALTIES: Consulting to discover a company’s needs and find solutions. I listen to them, ask the right questions and discover their business goals. Then I create with a solution to help them reach their business objectives.

EDUCATION: A.A., general education, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA. Real estate license in two states.

CERTIFICATIONS: Salesforce Administrator

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Taking steps to make a midlife career change. It’s not as easy as one might think.

INDUSTRIES WORKED: Development director for a not-for-profit organization. Inside sales account manager.

WHY DEVCON PARTNERS IS RIGHT FOR YOU: An opportunity developed to get into the Salesforce ecosystem and work as a consultant helping companies with their Salesforce orgs. DevCon lets someone who is knowledgeable—yet with limited experience—contribute and grow.

FUN FACT: My family owns seven cats, four chickens, two rabbits and black Labrador that howls like a wolf whenever an emergency vehicle drives by with its sirens on.

WHAT WOULD YOU RATHER DO: READ A BOOK, ASSEMBLE A PUZZLE, WATCH A MOVIE OR MAKE A MEAL? I’d like to watch a movie. It’s relaxing, entertaining and I don’t have to use my brain as much for a few hours.

FAVORITE COLOR: navy blue

CHARITY OF CHOICE: Church. I give my time by being a friend to people who might face life struggles like I do and give a word of encouragement.

HOME: South of Nashville for roughly 16 years

FAMILY: Married 24 years with three children

GOALS: Learn, learn, learn. To be a better Salesforce consultant, I need to know the platform better. Gaining a deeper knowledge of how the platform works and its overall functionality is imperative so I can deliver results faster.