Al Blocker is a strategic advisor specializing in Business Development and strategy planning. I am dedicated to helping identify business challenges, assess and manage risk, implement solutions, and build brand awareness. Utilizing decades of experience at senior levels of the public and private sector, I serve as a trusted advisor for organizations looking to understand and excel in a competitive environment and capture new business. I work alongside clients to identify and understand the issues that are important to them, provide tailored strategies and solutions, and implement a plan of action to achieve client success.
 
Accomplished agile proven technology sales leader who has developed trusted relationships with consistent record for closing software, services, enterprise SaaS cloud deals. Having held Business Development leadership positions at Microsoft, Oracle and IBM,  Al is adept at working with cross-functional models, varied channels of distribution, strategic business partnerships and systems integrators. Passionate high-energy people leader and team builder, cultivates customer loyalty, and inspires action. Repeated success managing key corporate relationships, exceeding goals in revenue, business development, and delivering value-based solutions in billion-dollar channels.
 
Diverse business industry experience: Real Estate (home flipper), Podcast Host (Rip&Flip w/Al Blocker), Inventor (US Patent holder), Public Speaker and Technology Services/Software Consulting. 
 
Competencies:
Executive Leadership and C- Level Acumen
Developing Strategic Partnerships: Global Alliances /Channel
Multi-Million Dollar revenue generation 
Business Development & Solution Selling 
Management leadership 
Hiring, Mentoring, Motivating & Coaching 
Managing business scorecard metrics