Kristi Mayfield, WSET3, MBA

Experience

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  Pier 1 Imports

  Jan 1994 - Mar 2000

  Director of Store Operations
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  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

  May 2003 - Mar 2017

  Director, International Business Development

  Establish strong customer relationships across broad stakeholder spectrum. Define sales strategies tailored to customer's specific requirements. Manage program messaging to reflect key attributes, differentials and benefits. Lead cross-functional team in capturing international sales through effective program development, proposal response, media management, political strategy and awareness of crucial decision points for my customers.

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  W. L. Gore & Associates

  Apr 2017 - May 2020

  Head of Global Sales, Technical Oriented Fabrics
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  GKN Aerospace

  May 2020 - Jun 2022

  Defense Business Development Director

  Leading US Defense business development initiatives as a key Tier 1 provider of unique technologies and manufacturing capabilities across top US DoD programs: Hypersonics/Missiles, FVL, NGAD, UAS.

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  TE Connectivity

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Global Sales Leader - Marine, Oil & Gas
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  E77 LLC

  Jun 2023 - now

  CEO / Owner
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  WINE WIZE

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder

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