Executive leader steering a passionate team towards enriching the K12 landscape through strategic alumni engagement. Dedicated to fostering lifelong connections, we're unlocking the potential of alumni networks to enhance educational experiences and create lasting community impact.

As a Product Manager, I worked to be a dynamic problem solver who fearlessly took the reins of two products desperately in need of leadership. My optimistic, collaborative approach found success working with multiple teams in the company making contributions wherever I found myself. With a sprinkle of humor and a knack for making things happen, I not only built trust but also amplified revenue for both the Reveal and Visitor products.With my experienced background, I was a contributor in multiple ways. I was the driving force behind important product releases, successful marketing campaigns, Support initiatives, multimedia projects, and company-wide Fireside chats. I revolutionized the product release process, user group meetings and lead out on a complete UI revamp project. With an insatiable appetite for learning, a talent for fostering teamwork, and a zest for success, I'm extremely proud of the things I was able to accomplish at Securly.

Helped in leading company through multi-million dollar growth and eventual acquisition (SchoolStatus) by commanding all Business Development, Partnerships, Field Marketing and Community Engagement initiatives. My work embodied the culture & brand, created things from scratch, built high-level relationships, performed unreasonable hospitality and exceeded expectations. Ask me more and it'll make you smile.

Self-employed actor and model for various projects for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestory.com and others. What started out as a, "Hey Jonathan could you help us out with this one project?" has turned into a fun side-hobby that I truly enjoy.

Special emphasis on managing 3rd party integrations within the core $500M+ Learn-Ultra LMS solution. Worked closely with all internal teams, clients and 3rd party partners (always a fun extra layer of complexity:). Engaged in working groups for IMS Global and other standards-based organizations. Also successfully lead teams to the discontinuance of 3 products no longer profitable in the Blackboard portfolio. Big challenge. New role. No training. Got results.

Collaborated, and led out on key K12 partnership initiatives for organizational growth and sustainability, with product management, product marketing, sales, support and legal counsel teams. Oversaw all partnership activity and opportunities hitting goals each year. Was recognized for flexible tenacity. - Founded and organized the rollout of 15+ major partnerships for K12 and Higher Ed teams equating to over $2M in direct new-revenue opportunities for the company.- Established the 1st ever K12 white-labeled, reseller partnership agreement in company history that generated over $1M in new sales opportunities.

Pioneered the establishment of a strategic partnerships/business development division for ParentLink. Worked with CXO teams to align partnership activity with core business initiatives. Brokered partnerships that equated to exciting new market opportunities.- Generated over $200K in new revenue that directly contributed to the strategic vision and a successful multi-million dollar acquisition by Blackboard, Inc.- Experimented with innovative partnership models such as Managed K12 Web Advertising, School Supply List mobile delivery, and district mobile app store payment centers.

Inspired all business operations and strategic initiatives for the largest sales territory in the company totaling $30M in pipeline opportunities. Reported on all business activities and forecasting. Responsible for collaboration with Product Management, Product Marketing, and Client Services. - Hit regional goals 2 out of the 3 years and was presented the Circle of Excellence award. - Developed and delivered a custom sales training program that supported a dramatic shift in our market approach. Was foundational for greater focus and better sales. - Created a hiring guide and onboarded sales executives that closed over $5M in new revenue.

Lead all Client Success operations responsible for the end-to-end user experience including implementation, onboarding, and adoption of our ParentLink solutions.

Spearheaded all domestic and global ParentLink Support and Implementation Services. Established a 24/7 systems monitoring and base code testing team located in Bangkok, Thailand. Cut emergency response times in half that directly impacted over $1M in recurring revenues. Coordinated all professional development initiatives, new technology adoption, and strategic planning.

Participated in the Sears Holdings Retail Management program. Gained exposure to operations at every level in one of the state's largest retail stores. Loved my final project/presentation. Was offered a full-time position after internship.