Kristopher Kasper Resume

Global Business Development, Marketing, and Operations

Self-driven, adaptable, and strategic Global Business Development, Marketing, and Operations Director with a proven track record of driving student enrollment and retention.

Innovative and collaborative leader with finetuned mentoring and coaching abilities gained through 10+ years managing high-performance geographically dispersed teams across multiple time zones. Significant expertise in Education, Media, and Technology. Extensive working knowledge of digital marketing, content marketing, market research, & strategic planning for Ed Tech products.

• Proven expertise in: Ed-Tech Business Development

New Product Launch Strategy § Digital Marketing SEM/SEO/Social § Enrollment & Retention Strategy § Brand Management § University Relationships § Global Expansion § Strategic Partnerships § Team Development & Coaching § KPI Creation Professional Experience iD Tech, New York City, New York Director of International Operations and Business Development, 08/2021– Present Established iD Tech's presence in the LATAM, MENA & APAC regions by launching three lines of business that encompass the company's full suite of online products. Built an operational framework for cross-border e-commerce and developed regional sales & marketing strategies while leading our international marketing, sales, & operations teams. The Garage Learning, New York City, New York Co-Founder – Chief Academic Officer & Head of Product, 08/2020– 08/2021 The Garage Learning is the first school that teaches the art and science of visual engineering & technical filmmaking— a process that combines visual storytelling with cutting-edge technology and engineering. As Co-Founder, I successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign that raised $410,232 and led the development of our e-commerce website and LMS platform. In my role as Chief Academic Officer & Head of Product, I lead all aspects of operations and educational development for our online and in-person programs. My primary responsibility is to set the strategic vision and direction for The Garage Learning's academic programs while directing TGL's curriculum development, video production, marketing, product, and design teams. iD Tech, New York City, New York Director of International Operations and Business Development, 11/2017–03/2020 Directed all aspects of development and operations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Oversaw daily responsibilities of international Regional Managers, including hiring, training & coaching teams of 80-100 diverse seasonal instructors. Spearheaded cross-functional teams accountable for the establishment and operation of foreign subsidiary corporations. Developed performance goals and long-term operational plans for five subsidiary corporations under my management. Leveraged market research to cultivate a strategic multi-year global expansion plan. Conceptualized "grassroots direct to prospect" initiative, allowing organic and cost-effective marking. Embodied company values and represented iD Tech at numerous client and partner outreach events. § Grew revenue by $5M annually for a combined increase of 1100% in three years, consistently exceeding business growth goals. § Drove $1M+ negotiations with external partners in Europe, Asia, and North America. § Fortified 26 partnerships with universities, including top-ranking universities in Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, the U.K., and Taiwan, and private school networks in Switzerland and the UAE. iD Tech, New York City, New York Senior International Program Manager, 11/2016–11/2017 Managed international operations. Established tactics to penetrate target markets; guided internal marketing team on exclusive sales for international programs. Formulated skilled teams by recruiting and onboarding 86 motivated instructors and program directors. § Garnered contracts with multiple universities and vendors while maintaining same-store location growth. § Expanded international operations and revenue by 600%. iD Tech, New York City, New York Regional Manager – New York/Dubai/Hong Kong, 10/2013-11/2016 Influenced and guided the execution of domestic and international summer tech education curricula. Hired and mentored 200+ summer employees and coached staff on the delivery and explanation of complex concepts. Upheld program integrity by monitoring the quality of program delivery and ensuring focus on customer experience. Generated marketing and recruiting content. Quality-tested LMS curriculum delivery applications. § Certified 1500+ seasonal professionals yearly by innovating and introducing vibrant training presentations. § Launched iD Tech in Hong Kong and Dubai, accelerating international relationships. iD Tech, Los Angeles, CA Academy Director/ Curriculum Developer, 06/2010–10/2013 Directed Visual Arts and Programming Summer Academics at Yale and Princeton Universities. Nurtured university and client relationships, supervised instructor teams and maintained content delivery quality. Crafted a blended learning curriculum that included in-class, collaborative, and online aspects. Tailored original LMS lesson plans, video tutorials, and imagery of multiple subjects allowing instructors and students to succeed. § Created and tailored original lesson plans, video tutorials, and imagery of multiple subjects allowing instructors and students to succeed. § Managed the day-to-day operations of summer academic programs Additional Experience: Film Editor/VFX Artist, Ghost Edit NYC, NYC & Los Angeles Editor, Mission Editorial, Venice Beach Postproduction Supervisor, Imaginary Forces, Hollywood Visual Effects Editor, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Culver City Visual Effects Editor, Asylum Visual Effect, Santa Monica Assistant Editor, Cinesite, Hollywood Production Assistant, Disney's Dream Quest Images, Simi Valley Head Coach, Thousand Oaks High School Surf Team, Thousand Oaks Education and Credentials London Business School – London, U.K. Executive Certificate – Mastering Digital Marketing Awarded Exemplary Achievement for finishing top in my class University of California Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA B.A. Sociology Santa Barbara City College – Santa Barbara, CA A.A. Theater Arts