Derek Jones

The Learning House, Inc. (Higher Education division of John Wiley and Sons) is an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Partnering with more than 100 colleges and universities, Learning House offers a business model that enables institutions to efficiently and affordably achieve their online education goals. Learning House provides a comprehensive solution to success, including curriculum development and management, faculty training and professional development, marketing and lead generation, admissions and enrollment management, student retention, 24/7 technical support, learning management systems, and management and consultation.

TrueID Security is an identity authentication company with solutions applicable to the education, financial services, healthcare, government and defense industries. Our first product, Credential, utilizes existing computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse and webcam) to validate user identity for the distance education market. • Led Product Strategy and GTM planning for a Pre-Seed SaaS authentication startup • Created a marketing plan and brand strategy for the company’s initial solution that will roll out nationally over the next five years. • Delivered the “Fast Pitch” at the National Graduate Business Plan competition circuit • Responsible for creating and executing our marketing presentation to multiple VC firms and entrepreneurs.

Duties included business development, project management, and data budget analysis for an international connected-device and software startup in the car telematics industry. • Initiated, negotiated and managed business partnerships with international retailers in the electronics and automotive spaces. • Created and analyzed data budgets and provided key market insight in negotiations with global telecommunications carriers. • Managed the creation, planning and implementation of a National Beta Test that included over three hundred consumers, companies and members of the press. • Worked with a co-located team of ten, utilizing scrum methodologies, for ongoing QA and support of the Beta Project • Established documentation and processes to train testing support staff on best practices and troubleshooting