Christopher Jimeson

About Christopher Jimeson

Driven by a passion for facilitating growth and understanding—whether in technology, business, or human potential—I offer a unique blend of strategic leadership, cross-functional program management, and impactful communication honed across diverse international sectors including technology, government, education, and personal coaching. My career reflects a commitment to bridging gaps, driving innovation, and empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. My foundation includes extensive experience in technology and innovation strategy. As an Innovation Strategy Consultant for Swisscom, I developed a business case and proof of concept for a new service offering, securing a $ 500K initial investment and ultimately contributing to a service that attracted 886K users and $ 6.5 million in annual revenue. At Enterprise Ireland, I coached tech executives, developed B2B market strategies, generated over 1100 warm leads, and delivered market analysis that reduced clients\' GTM time by 33% and saved an average of $38K in operating expenses. As an eLearning Startup Manager, I led product management and operations, launching a SaaS platform and contributing to a successful $2.6MM acquisition. This strategic work is complemented by hands-on program and project management, improving processes and reducing overhead by over 22%($39K savings) in a consulting role and enhancing QA to cut errors by 34% as an IT Project Manager at the OECD. My ability to manage change was demonstrated as a Consultant designing and executing business transformation, securing a key account worth $126.5K, and increasing a client base by 17.5%. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, communication is central to my work—from freelance editing and translation to crafting branded content reaching 150K targeted views and developing technical documentation and training across various roles. Currently, I leverage this diverse background as a Special Education Instructor, creating career pathways for youth on the autism spectrum, and as a Personal Coach supporting GSR-diverse adults. This work integrates my skills in mentoring, curriculum development, and fostering supportive environments. My journey through IT, business strategy, education, and coaching provides me with exceptional adaptability, a cross-cultural perspective, and a proven ability to connect with diverse stakeholders, anticipate disruption, and deliver results in complex environments. I am eager to apply this multifaceted expertise to drive meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Special Education Instructor

   South Philadelphia High School

   Sep 2023 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   As a Project Career Launch Instructor at Drexel University, I create opportunities for neurodivergent youth, including those on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, and those with specific learning disabilities, through a school-to-work transition program to prepare for career-focused employment.I am also the Founding Advisor, Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA), serving LGBTQ+ students and staff at South Philadelphia High School and the School District of Philadelphia.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

• École des Ponts Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Innovation Management

• Holy Family University

  Master of Education - MEd, Special Education and Teaching

Skills

• Consulting
• Business Transformation
• Market Research
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• Entrepreneurship
• Competitive Analysis
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Formation
• Coaching
• Market Analysis
• Feasibility Studies
• Start-Ups
• Benchmarking
• Innovation Consulting
• Quality Assurance
• Training
• Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Negotiation
• Change Management
• Management
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Strategic Planning
• International Business
• Project Management
• Needs Analysis
• French
• Management Consulting