Bryson Jones

About Bryson Jones

Accomplished, business development professional with 15 years of broad sales, marketing…

Experience

1. Business Development Executive - University Partnerships

   Thinkful

   Mar 2019 — Present

   Managed and coached the Directors and Managers of Market Development to grow Thinkful’s presence nationally and specifically with University stakeholders.Directly responsible for 25% growth and expansion of the company’s revenue via University Partnerships within Q2 and Q3 of 2019.Responsible for acquiring new University Partners by utilizing all sales channels including but not limited to phone, email, in-person meetings, conferences, and events. Coordinated the launch of internal communication strategies from branding to execution of new University partnerships and accompanied initiatives. Key Accomplishments: Streamlined the communication and sales process with potential partners and stakeholders, built sustainable relationships and trust with stakeholders through open and interactive communication, while serving as the main point of contact for escalated issues, and created newly adopted policies and procedures.Acted as the face of Thinkful Schools by attending industry conference and hosting in-person and virtual online events with my team. Worked with cross-functional teams to drive positive brand awareness and public relations outcomes through the media and within the company and developed a creative for mass email communications and more seamless sales strategies.Assisted with the execution of executive and strategic communication strategies to properly announce new products and modifications of applications to new and existing partners.

Education

• Troy University

  M.B.A., General Management

  2006 — 2007

• Dillard University

  B.A., Mass Communications

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Management
• Market Research
• Editing
• Microsoft Office
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Blogging
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Social Networking
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Press Releases
• Social Media
• Marketing Strategy
• Crm
• Advertising
• Newsletters
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning