KRIS JACKSON
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Long-time entrepreneur passionate about working at the intersection of technology and education wants to join a larger team. For the last 13 years, while raising children, I have run a health and fitness business providing in-person, small group training and virtual synchronous and asynchronous coaching. Prior to launching my business, I spent ten years in Ed Tech supporting both corporate and higher-ed clients from initial sale through implementation/onboarding and post go-live support. My clients ranged from large organizations to individuals and my experience spans everything from marketing and implementing EdTech platforms to conducting in-person and virtual training.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
N8kinetix, LLC
Raleigh, NC
06.2009 - Current
- Created small group personal training and health coaching business.
- Structure custom programs to meet individual clients’ goals.
- Develop and conduct in person seminars on health and wellness to potential client groups.
- In 2019, rolled out virtual, app-based health coaching program resulting in increased customer communication to maintain daily nutritional accountability with clients.
- In 2020, rolled out virtual training via Zoom due to Covid.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Co-Founder
Clever Parents, LLC
Raleigh, NC
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Co-created and ran website for parents, resulting in more than 100 content contributors on various lifestyle topics related to and of interest to parents.
- Wrote articles, interviewed various "parentpreneurs", created and published video blogs.
- Traveled to trade shows to expand brand; conducted press interviews.
Director of Marketing
Collegis, formerly Eduprise
04.2001 - 06.2004
- Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement.
- Interviewed clients to develop ROI statements which we then marketed through various mediums
- Worked as part of lean marketing team after Collegis purchased Eduprise to streamline all messaging and collateral, as well as sales kit
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
- Developed new sales presentation focused on ROI.
Director of Marketing
EVincio
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Responsible for creating messaging for flagship product, Live Elements
- Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising and word of mouth tactics.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
- Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
- Pitched product at venture capital meetings during funding rounds.
Director of Product Management
Growing Smarts
04.1996 - 12.2000
- Oversaw product design and road map and coordinated aspects of development and roll-out.
- Responsible for creation and roll-out of corporate training for ERP implementations
- Managed team of technical writers, graphic designers
- Conducted train-the-trainers at customer locations throughout US and in Europe.
Training Consultant
Cox Communications
06.1994 - 03.1996
- Conducted end user laptop training roll-out to sales personnel across US.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.1992
CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS ACE Functional Aging Specialist -
American Council On Exercise
2.2022
ACE Behavior Change Specialist -
American Council On Exercise
2.2020
ACE Health Coach Certification -
American Council On Exercise
2.2018
ACE Personal Trainer Certification -
American Council On Exercise
2.2010
Skills
- Customer Account Management: Managed timeline and rollout of end-user training for multiple customers from on-boarding through post go-live support
- Coaching and Training: Conducted hands-on personal training as well as software training; coached clients both virtually and face-to-face
- Process Management: Designed and implemented process plans for end-user training implementations; rolled out and conducted training to hundreds of users
- Marketing: Directed strategy for marketing programs including interviewing Higher Ed IT directors and determining true value and ROI, then developing case studies and marketing and sales collateral to highlight successes
Timeline
Owner
N8kinetix, LLC
06.2009 - Current
Co-Founder
Clever Parents, LLC
01.2005 - 12.2010
Director of Marketing
Collegis, formerly Eduprise
04.2001 - 06.2004
Director of Marketing
EVincio
01.2000 - 03.2001
Director of Product Management
Growing Smarts
04.1996 - 12.2000
Training Consultant
Cox Communications
06.1994 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida State University
CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS ACE Functional Aging Specialist -
American Council On Exercise
ACE Behavior Change Specialist -
American Council On Exercise
ACE Health Coach Certification -
American Council On Exercise
ACE Personal Trainer Certification -
American Council On Exercise
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