William Sumpter

Manage medical and veterinary diagnostic analyzer sales through distribution channels and to end users in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Responsible for identifying and qualifying new distribution partners, contract negotiations, and developing and managing the implementation of country-specific strategies to achieve sales goals.

Consistent top seller of AT&T’s wireless products and services in store and region. Regularly met and exceeded monthly and quarterly goals. Leader in AT&T’s Small Business initiatives and received Small Business Certification in 3/2013 in recognition of strong performance. Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships with clients and coordinating their specific needs with AT&T products and services.

Post-Soviet political economy and institutional development. Emphasis on Central Asian regional security and political development. Thesis: "Cynical State Building: Ruling Through Counter-Terrorism and the Drug Trade in Central Asia."

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with department honors in both Political Science and Russian. Honors Thesis: “Women’s Education and Conflict Onset”, presented on April 2nd, 2011 at the 69th Midwestern Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL.