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A conferencing specialist providing reliable cost effective audio, web and video conferencing solutions designed to satisfy collaborative and presentation needs in a remote, virtual environment. World Class Conferencing is a privately held WMBE, NMSDC and WBENC certified corporation with offices in five locations across North America and overseas.

Experience

• Vice President Project Management, Genesys Conferencing (GNSY) May 1999 - January 2004
  As Vice President of Project Management Genesys North America, Payne was responsible for developing business opportunities and managing North American projects including the development of support infrastructures. In addition to these responsibilities, his domestic focus continued through the development and nurturing of business to business relationships.
• Business Development Director, Cable & Wireless Conferencing July 1995 - May 1999
  In 1995 Payne was instrumental in the successful acquisition of Aloha Conferencing by Cable & Wireless, Inc. Subsequent to the acquisition in 1995, Payne remained the Business Development Director for the Cable & Wireless Conferencing division.
• Business Development Director, Aloha Conferencing April 1989 - July 1995
  Payne began his teleconferencing career in 1989 as the co-founder of Aloha Conferencing Services. In the position of Business Development Director, Payne was responsible for formulating and implementing the long-term strategy of the company, corporate communications, product development, contracts and responding to the most complex customer business requirements.

Education

• BA, University of Oregon August 1978 - June 1982

Groups and Associations

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Hawaii Call Center Association, Hawaii High Technology Trade Association, Hawaii Telecommunications Association, Coalition for Competitive Communications

Honors and Awards

PACE Award 2002, Eagle Scout

Web Links

• World Class Conferencing Visit

Little Known Fact About Me

My earliest exposure to conferencing was back in 1968 when I participated in a half-duplex video conference call at the Paumalu earth station on the island of Oahu. In the mid 80's I was the proud owner of a four port Merridian audio bridge...