Chris Elam Email & Phone Number

Cypress, TX, US

Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

MSM is Your Solution to Diversify International Enrollment.Global and In-Country Offices | Student Recruitment Solutions | Pathways, PPP & TNEM Square Media (MSM) is a leading provider of full-service international education solutions for educational institutions around the world. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, MSM has in-country representation.

Develop strategies for universities and corporations who wish to enter the international higher education market. Strategies center on student recruitment and product placement. Principal owner of LLC.

Charleston, South Carolina, US

Charleston, South Carolina, US

Singapore, Singapore, SG

• Led team to close 15 new business development opportunities for international student recruitment purposes with universities and colleges in the United States and Canada.
• Generated new revenue streams that generated $3.4M in increased revenue.
• Created new product that focused on an education agent-based model.
• Developed and refined the Salesforce process for Direct Apply and ensured Salesforce was fully updated and utilized by entire enterprise.
• Departure reason: Professional advancement.

Brighton, GB

• Recruited to establish a comprehensive recruitment and marketing plan which includes participation in global recruitment activities such as exhibitions, seminars, alumni events, etc. to build the Washington State.
• In charge of developing the skills and knowledge within the INTO WSU joint venture, facilitate commitment to initiatives that improved the offer to students, the application process, and the enrollment outcomes for the.
• Create and launch country-by-country strategies in coordination with INTO regional offices to reach recruitment goals in particular countries and regions.
• Develop best practices for WSU and INTO WSU international recruitment and actively work to promote a diverse international student population.
• Identify recruitment and advertising opportunities then update appropriate staff about the progress towards goals and centers enrollment numbers using analytical methods.
• Travel extensively throughout the world to promote Washington State University and its academic and language programs.

Washington D.C., London, Melbourne, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, SG

• Directed and oversaw the marketing and promotion of Sannam S4’s services to U.S and Canadian organizations which included: LaunchPadTM (local in-country representation), market research/analysis, partner selection and.
• Cultivated relationships with new prospects, partners and stakeholders including: Universities, colleges, vocational training providers, national/federal governments, NGO/NPO’s, trade sector bodies, and organizations &.
• Prepared client proposals and secured projects with new clients
• Provided services to clients seeking to explore, enter and expand internationally
• Managed, maintained, and expanded relationships with existing clients.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Spearheaded opportunities or refined existing or future products then made recommendation on how they would assist customers and grow ASA’s business footprint.
• Attended industry conferences/meetings for the purpose of developing and/or furthering business development leads and gathering industry intelligence.
• Company announced corporate reorganization in April 2017 and downsized business development and higher education partnership divisions in September 2017.

Reston, Virginia, US

• Selected to direct the Council’s market facing relationships and business development activities with graduate management education schools, candidates, test preparation organizations, industry alliances and other.
• Evaluated and grew the business school client base and candidate customer base in specific markets while increasing usage of GMAC’s products and services at member and client schools.
• Directed and expanded member school and other relationships in specific markets; established GMAC as a ‘go to’ resource of products and services.

Docklands, Victoria, AU

• Played an essential role in developing the skills and knowledge within the IDP team and within IDP’s clients to facilitate commitment to initiatives that improved the offer to students, the application process, and the.
• Led the US client team’s collaboration with IDP’s network teams that prevented effective generation and conversion of student leads.
• Worked in conjunction with IDP countries to improve the positioning of IDP and clients in IDP’s student source markets - which in 1st phase of priority included India, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam.
• Recognized for successfully transitioning US operation from a start-up phase to a more mature phase that required strategic planning and thoughtful decision-making.

London, GB

• Led the development and delivery of a sales and recognition strategy in the USA for Pearson’s new academic English test, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.
• Delivered recognition, sales, and revenue targets for all Pearson Language Tests products.
• Established and delivered a sales and recognition strategy in the USA for Pearson’s new academic English test, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.

London, GB

• Spearheaded and executed a test recognition program across a wide range of US and Canadian academic institutions for Pearson Language Testing division’s new academic English test, the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
• Coordinated with partner organizations to raise the profile of the PTE and relating testing products and services.
• Managed partnership between the Graduate Management Admission Council and Pearson Language Tests.

US

• Recruited to lead and direct a sales team consisting of 11 territory executives, 2 inside representatives, and a Regional Manager charged with selling education funding products and delivery system software to colleges.
• Presided over all administrative duties for region including goal setting, forecasting, conference planning, marketing, travel, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Restructured sales team by relocating territory executives from a centralized corporate location to their local territories which significantly increased client service capability while saving the company $225,000 in.
• Promoted from Regional Manager to AVP within first year.

FR

• Managed regional sales team tasked with selling educational loan products to colleges and universities in an undeveloped and untested Southwest Region.
• Led all aspects of business development, training, and client engagement.
• Developed and managed the financial and marketing plans for the region.
• Recruited, hired, and trained sales team members.

US

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEDeveloped and cultivated relationships with colleges and universities throughout a multi-state Southwestern territory to drive sales of student loan application products. Oversaw all aspects of business development and account management within the territory.

Charlotte, NC, US

Sold student loan delivery system software to institutions of higher education. Assigned to develop and manage the business unit’s e-Commerce team tasked with driving growth through non-traditional sales channels.