Senior Manager with expertise in business development, technical solutions, and strategic partnerships. Proven success securing high-value corporate relationships and translating complex client needs into actionable solutions with Python and AWS. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives that drive growth and efficiency. Currently advancing technical skills to transition into a Sales Engineer role, blending business insight with technical proficiency to deliver effective solutions.
Hi, I’m
Kevon Turner
Sales Engineer In Training / Aspiring Sales Engineer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Discovery Education
Sr. Manager, Social Impact Partnerships
4 2024 - Current
Job overview
- Created scalable, standards-aligned partnerships connecting industry to classrooms worldwide.
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
Corporate Partnerships Manager
2023.02 - 2024.04 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Secured a 33% increase in corporate funding through effective partnerships.
Devsisters
Business Development Manager
2021.10 - 2023.02 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Spearheaded the development of brand licensing deals, ensuring alignment between IP needs and partner capabilities.
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Business Development and Marketing Manager
2019.05 - 2021.04 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Led external communications and secured six-figure corporate partnerships with biopharma clients.
Education
Tampere University
Master of Social Science (MSSc) in Global and Transnational Sociology
University Overview
Thesis: Don't Be Evil: Making Sense of Value Conflicts in World Culture. The Case of Google
Villanova University Villanova, PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication, Honors
University Overview
Thesis: Degrees of Severity: A Poetic Inquiry Into College Mental Health
Skills
Technical Problem Solving & Data-Driven Insights
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Finnish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – In Progress
Interests
Coding & Automation Projects
Traveling & Cultural Exploration
Cloud Computing Enthusiast
Global Sociology & Cultural Analysis
Live DJing & Music Production
Vinyl Collecting & Curation
Timeline
Docker Fundamentals – Planned
2025-03
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – In Progress
2025-01
Python for Data Science – In Progress
2025-01
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
2023.02 - 2024.04 (1 year & 2 months)
Business Development Manager
Devsisters
2021.10 - 2023.02 (1 year & 4 months)
Business Development and Marketing Manager
Infectious Diseases Society of America
2019.05 - 2021.04 (1 year & 11 months)
Sr. Manager, Social Impact Partnerships
Discovery Education
4 2024 - Current
Tampere University
Master of Social Science (MSSc) in Global and Transnational Sociology
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication, Honors
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