Christian J. Dawson work: 703-847-1381
- PERSONAL OVERVIEW -
I have worked in Marketing and Business Development for the Internet industry since 1998, where I have forged relationships with a number of national tech companies, including MCI WorldCom, Cable & Wireless and Cisco Systems. My biggest strengths lie in building alliances, utilizing contacts and resources, and managing multiple tasks.
I am currently Director of Corporate Development for ServInt Internet Services, a backbone Internet access and web hosting provider. I have been responsible for developing strategic partnerships with Apple, Microsoft, and Avid, among many others. These partnerships have provided me with the opportunity to make contacts throughout the industry that have helped me acquire an 'insider's view' of a number of different organizations and their business paradigms.
-BUSINESS EXPERIENCE-
6/98 - Present ServInt Internet Services McLean, VA
Director of Corporate Development 1/01 - Present
* Manage all corporate Marketing, PR, Product and Business Development
* Develop and manage all corporate partnerships and business-to-business relationships
* Create and oversee partner and customer revenue 'rewards' programs
* Guide product development and integration of new products and services
* Manage 'public presence', overseeing creation of all external documents
* Oversee and help to guide company through period of corporate bankruptcy
Director of Business Development 7/99 - 1/01
Director of Media Services 5/00 - 1/01
* Lead and manage Business Development staff of 5; Media Services staff of 8
* Lead team supporting Sales staff of 25
* Develop strategic partnerships with industry leaders and "best of brand$quot; technology providers
* Educate staff about corporate products, services, and resources
* Develop grassroots ties to strengthen corporate foothold in local communities
* Set goals and manage strategy for partnerships and collaborations
* Create innovative streaming media product and oversee its development and release
* Coordinate PR media blitzes
* Direct production of monthly client newsletter
* Design and implement advertising campaign
* Manage participation in numerous industry trade shows
6/1996 - 8/1998 Offices of Hon. Amory Houghton, Rep. NY Washington, DC
* Write briefs and House floor speeches
* Perform background research on legislation
* Draft correspondence letters to constituents
-EDUCATION-
Grad. 5/94 The Groton School Groton, MA
Grad. 5/98 University of Richmond Richmond, VA
Bachelors of Arts Degree
Quadruple major: English; Theater; Speech Communication; Leadership*
*Graduated with a BA from the Jepson School of Leadership,
the only non-military undergraduate college of leadership in the US.
-SKILLS-
* Developing strategic partnerships
* Planning value-focused revenue programs
* Developing Business Plans, Marketing Plans, Operational Plans and more
* Facilitating networking opportunities
* Grassroots marketing initiatives
* Technical training experience
* HTML and graphic design proficiency
* Base knowledge of Internet networking technologies including Cisco Systems, OSI model
* Insider's understanding of explosive streaming media industry
* UNIX system administration
* Apple insider and experienced Mac developer
* Corporate bankruptcy experience
* A strong background in Theatre as director, playwright & sound technician
(theatre resume available)
* Experience as columnist with Boardwatch Magazine, ISPWorld and others
(writing resume available)
-NOTABLE AFFILIATIONS-
8/1998 - Present Commonwealth of Virginia Notary Public
8/1998 - Present The ServInt FreeNet
Nonprofit Web Services Coordinator and Administrator
2/1999 - Present The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
ChamberPlus Program Associate
6/1999 - Present The Greater Washington Board of Trade
Ambassador, Investor Relations Committee
6/1999 - Present Northern Virginia Technology Council
Liaison, Community Development Committee
6/1999 - Present ISPWorld Magazine - Penton Media
Columnist - Apple Computer
12/2000 - Present Greater Washington Project
Founder, Donate Your Tax Cut