Business Development Manager

CHRISTOPHER GLEASON

Prairieville, LA ***** • 318-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly organized business-manager with a diverse array of professional experiences. Skilled in all operational and financial aspects of business management and communications. Areas of expertise include web and print content-development, writing and editing skills, public speaking, and project management. Action-oriented with a strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. Committed to quality and excellence. Highlights

Organizational Design

Project Management

Forecasting and Planning

Data Analysis

Human Resource Management

Powerful Negotiating Skills

Fiscal Oversight

Innovative Problem-Solving

Experience

Business Development Manager/Public Relations, 06/2016 to Current Oak View Auto Auction – Baton Rouge, LA

Generated new accounts by implementing effective networking and content-marketing strategies

Managed budget forecasting, goal-setting and performance reporting for all accounts Planned strategic brand-building events to expand the product portfolio Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations

Compiled product, market and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and logistics-enhancing protocols. Manager, Financial Services, 01/2014 to 05/2016

Prudential Financial – New Orleans, LA

Partnered with business development strategists to identify major account opportunities Analyzed financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives

Interpreted data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting investment programs

Identified operational process inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements. Owner/Director of Communications and Public Affairs, 01/2010 to 02/2014 3Commas Tutoring LLC – Dallas, TX

Negotiated and successfully secured loan packages/funding for state-wide fiscal management plan

Orchestrated company-wide communication outlets (from varied state and local sources) to enhance infrastructure and informational awareness Customized web-based educational/software platform (via relevant grade-level standards) to serve the needs of over 2000 students from across the state of Texas Recruited and managed a staff of 10 for technology-based marketing campaign(s) Organized public appearances, trade shows, lectures, contests, and exhibits to expand market- reach.

Teacher (Department Head)/Coach, 07/2007 to 06/2011 Dallas Independent School District North Dallas – Dallas, TX Utilized a variety of educational skills and techniques to promote academic growth Named Department Head/Administrative Liaison during first year of service Designed and implemented an integrated approach to the study of literature. Teacher/Coach, 07/2006 to 05/2007

McKinney Independent School District – McKinney, TX Coordinated assisted-learning program for standardized test preparation Applied progressive teaching principles to a diverse student population Envisioned, designed, and instituted new school-wide discipline protocols. Education and Physical Wellness Coordinator, 05/2006 to 07/2006 Harris Hill Methodist (HEB) Hospital: Springwood Psychiatric-Adolescent – Euless, TX Provided academic and emotional support for adolescents (13-17) with a variety of psychological ailments

Formulated an individualized education plan for each patient (based on their personal behavioral-health dynamic)

Communicated patient progress with treatment team, managed post-hospital treatments/remediation.

Teacher, 08/2004 to 05/2005

St. Mary's High School – Natchitoches, LA

Conducted small-group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs

Communicated effectively with educators and support personnel from various grade levels and institutional backgrounds

Presented materials based on a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Teacher/Coach, 08/2001 to 05/2004

Rapides Parish School Board – Alexandria, LA

Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials

Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word-processing and research skills

Drafted letters-of-recommendation for students' college applications. Residential Life Coordinator/Assistant Athletic-Director, 07/1997 to 06/2001 Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts – Natchitoches, LA Supervised a gifted student population and served as parental guardian (in loco parentis) in residential setting

Monitored student behaviors and dispensed basic-level medical treatments/medications Hosted annual athletic tournament/competition among schools from neighboring states. Education

Master of Arts: Educational Leadership, 2004

Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA

Graduated with 3.8 in Education course-work

Paper in lieu of thesis: 'Higher Order Thinking-Skills in the ELA Classroom' Completed all course requirements while maintaining full-time employment Bachelor of Arts: Communications/Journalism English, 1994 Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA

Scholarship recipient, graduated with honors

Authored weekly editorial campus paper-'The Current Sauce' Served as on-air talent for statewide educational satellite broadcast-'Science: Out of This World'

References

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