Cheryl Strickland is a seasoned Operations Leader and Senior Program Manager at Cisco, where she leverages her extensive 25 years of experience to drive strategic initiatives and foster productive cross-functional collaboration. Currently, she serves as the Business Execution Lead for a transformative project aimed at...
Cheryl Strickland is a seasoned Operations Leader and Senior Program Manager at Cisco, where she leverages her extensive 25 years of experience to drive strategic initiatives and foster productive cross-functional collaboration. Currently, she serves as the Business Execution Lead for a transformative project aimed at integrating key partner and distributor incentives into a cutting-edge platform. This initiative consolidates seven existing tools, enhancing the user experience for over 3,500 partners and 200 distributors while ensuring compliance and achieving significant cost savings on vendor expenditures. Cheryl's expertise in program development and operational planning is instrumental in navigating the complexities of this integration, as she meticulously aligns business processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
With a robust background in building lucrative alliances and managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, Cheryl excels in negotiation and strategic partnerships. Her global work experience at an executive level, spanning startups to Fortune 50 companies, equips her with a unique multicultural understanding that is vital in today’s interconnected business landscape. She is adept at fostering emotional intelligence within teams, which enhances collaboration and drives successful outcomes. Cheryl’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation is evident in her approach to certification coordination and partner management, ensuring that Cisco’s channel partners are well-equipped to thrive in a competitive marketplace. As a trainer, consultant, and facilitator, she is dedicated to empowering others, making her a pivotal figure in Cisco's ongoing success and evolution in the technology sector.
