Kari Bolger

Experience

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  Capital Newspapers

  Jan 1996 - Nov 2006

  • Automotive Manager

    Jan 2006 - Nov 2006

  • Major Account Representative/ Distribution Specialist

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2006

  • Major Account Representative

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2006
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  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2008

  General Advertising Manager- Automotive
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  Monster Worldwide

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2015

  Monster is the worldwide leader in successfully connecting people to job opportunities. From the web, to mobile to social, we help companies find people with customized solutions and we use the world's most advanced technology to match the right people to the right job. Our difference is our wide array of products and technologies that only Monster can provide coupled with advanced measurement tools to help you maximize your recruitment ROI. We work with you every step of the way, from planning through solution development, implementation and measurement to help you reach all your talent management goals. Show less

  • Strategic Account Manager

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2015

  • National Account Manager

    Sept 2008 - Apr 2014
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  Microsoft

  Oct 2015 - now

  Responsible for driving revenue and market share of Microsoft’s Cloud segment, within the Enterprise & Partner Group (EPG) segment • Manage EPG client relationships while consulting on key business needs and initiatives • Consulting and educating clients and the community about Microsoft's products and services Key Responsibilities: • Map business solutions to cloud solutions. • Manage and prioritize work streams while leveraging a team of cloud architects, technical specialists and account executives. • Using the public and hybrid cloud, I'm able to cut down datacenter costs by 70% while ensuring agility and security remain top of mind. • Provide operational and process planning and guidance in the technology adoption process and proactively work to circumvent roadblocks that would prevent the adoption of Microsoft solutions. • Sustain senior level IT executive relationships, including Chief Information, Technology, and Security Officers Show less

  • Director, Sales- Azure Americas GBB- Linux to Azure Migration Expert

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Director- Business Program Manager- Azure Adoption Advisory, WW Apps & Infra

    Apr 2020 - Sept 2023

  • Principal Solution Specialist- AZURE

    Oct 2015 - Apr 2020