Kent Lewis

Athlete, Brainstormer, Business leader, Christian, Connector, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Idea generator, Musician, Parent, Producer, Startup

Accomplished Relationship Manager with over 20 years in the software industry, specializing in Professional Services, Pre-Sales, Product Management, Sales, Partner Management, and Customer Success. With more than 15 years focused on Enterprise Software, I have successfully led customer communications management projects for Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, I bring over 8 years of expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing corporate and social events, excelling in all aspects of event production from concept development and budgeting to vendor coordination and onsite logistics. Known for building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams, I am committed to delivering seamless project execution. As a results-driven leader with a keen eye for detail, I thrive under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Highlights: - Demonstrated international business expertise by establishing new offices in Sydney, Australia, and London, England, with a two-year residency in both locations to support successful global expansion for Exstream Software. Traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, providing technical support to regional offices and clients. - Collaborated with major corporations, including Capital One, T-Mobile, AFLAC, Time Customer Service, Verizon, Humana, TSYS and more, to answer RFPs, develop proofs of concept and implement high-volume, complex personalized communication software. - As a Product Manager, collaborated with DocuSign and Salesforce to lead HP Relate—a SaaS document generation application—from inception to launch on the Salesforce AppExchange platform, empowering users to design, customize, and seamlessly deliver personalized communications. - Organized and produced community-focused events to foster idea-sharing and engagement in Lexington, KY, including Pecha Kucha Lexington (2009, 2010), TEDxLex (2010, 2011), and IF Lexington Kids (2012, 2013). Participated in TEDActive conferences in Palm Springs from 2010 to 2013.Accomplished Relationship Manager with over 20 years in the software industry, specializing in Professional Services, Pre-Sales, Product Management, Sales, Partner Management, and Customer Success. With more than 15 years focused on Enterprise Software, I have successfully led customer communications management projects for Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, I bring over 8 years of expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing corporate and social events, excelling in all aspects of event production from concept development and budgeting to vendor coordination and onsite logistics. Known for building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams, I am committed to delivering seamless project execution. As a results-driven leader with a keen eye for detail, I thrive under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Highlights: - Demonstrated international business expertise by establishing new offices in Sydney, Australia, and London, England, with a two-year residency in both locations to support successful global expansion for Exstream Software. Traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, providing technical support to regional offices and clients. - Collaborated with major corporations, including Capital One, T-Mobile, AFLAC, Time Customer Service, Verizon, Humana, TSYS and more, to answer RFPs, develop proofs of concept and implement high-volume, complex personalized communication software. - As a Product Manager, collaborated with DocuSign and Salesforce to lead HP Relate—a SaaS document generation application—from inception to launch on the Salesforce AppExchange platform, empowering users to design, customize, and seamlessly deliver personalized communications. - Organized and produced community-focused events to foster idea-sharing and engagement in Lexington, KY, including Pecha Kucha Lexington (2009, 2010), TEDxLex (2010, 2011), and IF Lexington Kids (2012, 2013). Participated in TEDActive conferences in Palm Springs from 2010 to 2013.

Love GOD. Love Family. Love Friends. Meeting amazing people that are making a difference not just in the world but in the smallest of communities. It is these people that I have a heart for.

Keep creating. Keep loving. Keep Learning. Keep challenging. Keep Failing. Keep Succeeding.

Cloud Computing, Document Design, enterprise software, Event Coordination, Global Business, Management - Leadership, Networking & Connecting People, Product management, Product Strategy, Public Speaking

Simple. Applied for TEDxLex. Was advised to go to TED. Attended TEDActive 2010. Met Dave Bill. Attended TEDxNYED, met Christian Long. Curated TEDxLex 2010. Attended TEDActive 2011. Shared room with Christian and Dave. Met Leigh Rowan. Curated TEDxLex 2011. Attended TEDActive 2012. Shared suite with Leigh, Christian & Dave. Curated IFLexington 2013. Attended TEDActive 2013. Spoke at TEDYou 2013. Curated IFLexington 2014.

Fishing. Golf. Idea Brainstorming. Event Choreography. Networking. Bowling. Ping Pong. Pool.