REFERENCES
References are critical as they validate skills, experience, and accomplishments, offering reliable confirmation of the information provided. They provide insight into work ethic, performance, and interpersonal skills, helping assess cultural fit and teamwork abilities. I take great pride in communicating my positive references to enhance credibility and demonstrate trustworthiness. You can refer to my LinkedIn page for 50+ personal references, but here are some of my most important, since they are from former direct reports.
Stephen Burke
Principal Account Based Marketing Manager @ Informatica
"Jeff is an exceptional marketing "people" manager with a genuine passion for leadership, and team development. His commitment to transparency and having crucial conversations has fostered supportive and dynamic working environments where everyone feels valued and motivated to exceed their goals. Jeff's ability to deeply understand his team members' aspirations and drive them towards achieving their career objectives is truly remarkable. Additionally, his sense of humor is world-class and unforgettable, making every day at work enjoyable. Anyone lucky enough to work under his guidance can attest that Jeff is not just a manager, but a mentor and an advocate for his people."
Diane Shelton
Field Marketing, Neo4J
​"I had the privilege of working with Jeff at Lumen for over 8 years. He served as both my boss and colleague during our time together. Jeff consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of our industry. He has a unique ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. Under Jeff's guidance, I was promoted from Field Marketing Manager to a management role within the company.
As a peer, Jeff and I worked so well together. We would take what began as a back of the napkin idea and turn it into something great with significant impact. What sets Jeff apart is his unique way of being funny and professional at the same time. He is approachable, supportive and collaborative and he creates a trusting environment. I wholeheartedly recommend Jeff as a leader, colleague and mentor. He is not only a valuable asset to any organization but also an absolute pleasure to work with. If you have the opportunity to work with Jeff, you'll quickly realize the impact he can make on your team and your organization."
Seema Impenna
Senior Integrated Marketing Manager— Dashlane
"Jeff is kind, caring leader who is interested in helping his team to grow and become high performers. A true leader and professional, Jeff provided me an environment to grow personally and professionally. He has been an advocate for me within the organization. He challenges his team with projects and opportunities to learn new skills, make more connections in the company, and to challenge oneself. When there were changes in the business and organization Jeff is one of the first leaders to establish ways of working, identifies ways to work smarter not harder and empowers his team to be leaders. He is one of the best managers I have had the pleasure of working for. A excellent collaborator and marketing professional!"
Mitzi Helms
Marketing — Enterprise & Wholesale @ Brightspeed
"I'm so fortunate to have worked for Jeff Quaglia at Lumen Technologies. Jeff's knowledge of the business is unparalleled. He knows what needs to be done and how to make it happen. He's a brilliant strategist and I've learned so much from him. Jeff is a top-notch leader and knows how to lead a successful team and takes the time to develop each individual. He is a strong motivator and is well respected by his team and his peers. No wonder that everyone wanted to be on Jeff's team. The experience is unmatched."
Adrienne Sparks
Senior Program and Project Manager @Dell
"I have had the pleasure of working with and for Jeff over the past 5 years at CenturyLink in our Segment and Field Marketing organization. Jeff is an incredibly passionate marketer and takes the time to understand the market he is supporting. This includes understanding the customers in that market as well as developing great connections and relationships with the sales organization supporting that market. He has no shortage of great ideas to increase sales through marketing efforts; and always comes to the table with a positive attitude and some great wit and comedy to make the project or task at hand so much more enjoyable. Over the past year and a half Jeff moved from being a coworker of mine to my manager. He made the move seemlessly and he has been one of the best managers I have worked for in my career. He genuinely cares about his team and works tirelessly to ensure roadblocks are removed and that they are successful in their roles."
Tony Campana
Demand Generation Manager @Aviat Networks
When I joined Savvis, Jeff was one of the first I got to meet. At the time, he was a Field Marketing Manager and I was in Demand Generation. It did not take long for me to realize that he was an expert at what he did. Due to his passion, work ethic, intelligence and personality, his teams were always #1 in sales. He has the ability to get the most out of his teams.
Fast forward 5 years, now, Jeff being the top performer that he is was promoted to Director of Field Marketing. It was around Christmas and I was told that I was going to be impacted by a company wide RIF. I had 2 young children and had just moved my family out of state, to say the least I was in a bad spot. This was until Jeff gave me a call. He hired me. This is what Jeff does. He consistently reaches out his hand to help others. Whether it's in marketing or sales and he is exceeding his personal KPIs or he is helping others exceed their numbers, he is always there to make it happen. Or in my case, he made sure I landed with a position. I performed the best and had the most fun working for Jeff.
I am forever grateful. In my career, which is over 25 years, I have never seen or worked for a better leader.