Blade William Varian

Experience

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  ARYx Therapeutics

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern

  Maintained glassware and library of reagents. Learned basic chemistry and synthesized compounds to be tested for pharmaceutical use.

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  Obscura Digital

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  Managed the work space for new project installations. Helped manage the layout for Google's annual Creative Sandbox party.

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  Solar Marketing Group

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2011

  Intern

  Drafted and edited proposals for clients. Sought out new business. Researched for projects and marketing campaigns. Ran the interview process for new business development candidates.

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  KALX Community Radio

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Head of Public Affairs

  Manage the informational programs and Public Service Announcements at the station.

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  Fisher Investments

  Sept 2013 - now

  Led firm-wide sales technology transformation, including design and implementation of Salesforce as our global private client sales CRM solution. With a focus on efficiency and user experience, I am responsible for managing the core CRM functionality utilized by roughly 700 salespeople across 12 countries.My role involves close collaboration with developers to ensure agile and responsive releases that meet the dynamic needs of our high-activity sales teams. While migrating all global sales users and millions of client records to new systems within a tight 9-month timeframe, I was also responsible for developing training, ensuring employee preparedness, and maintaining business continuity throughout the digital transformation.I am dedicated to driving continuous improvements that enhance operational efficiency and deliver a seamless user experience. Through strategic planning, training initiatives, and ongoing support structures, I ensure that our CRM solution aligns with Fisher's business goals and contributes to our growth and success. Show less

  • Program Manager, Sales CRM Modernization - Global Expansion, Private Client Group International

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Team Leader - Global Expansion, Private Client Group International

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Program Manager - Global Expansion, Private Client Group International

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Manager - US Private Client Group Inside Sales

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Program Manager - US Private Client Group Inside Sales

    May 2016 - Nov 2018

  • US Private Client Group Correspondence and Resolution Associate

    Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

  • US Private Client Group Client Account Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Nov 2014