Ian Davis

Experience

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  International TEFL Academy

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2024

  - Provide strategic direction and execution of operations, sales, service, and partnerships for International TEFL Academy.- Developed and implemented an operational framework that established performance metrics and accountability for all departments.- Lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals to empower individuals to teach English abroad and online.- Created compensation plans for both sales team members and sales managers. - Established and maintained strong relationships with universities, businesses, schools, and employers worldwide, offering graduates access to thousands of paid English teaching opportunities. Show less - Established and maintained relationships with universities and businesses to promote international English teaching opportunities. - Worked with study abroad, career services, international studies, and similar departments providing information on paid English teaching opportunities for students and alumni. - Worked with organizations as Affiliates or Agents to promote or re-sell ITA's TEFL classes.- Partnered with schools and employers looking to hire highly qualified, certified English teachers. Show less - Achieved remarkable growth, leading to the company's inclusion in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the US for four consecutive years (#3107, #4133, #4047, #4730).- Led sales, business development, and team management efforts, resulting in consistent revenue growth over ten years from 1.1 million to 7.5 million annually.- Conducted sales presentations both in person and virtually, managed B2B relationships, and created and executed business plans.- Developed and delivered consultive sales training, including new hire training, to ensure the team's success in B to C sales.- Contributed to the company's strategic planning and achievement of key performance indicators including sales conversion rates, call and meeting metrics, deal stages, and lead conversion.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve organizational challenges, resulting in improved efficiency.- Established a corporate culture of open communication and collaboration- Built and led a team of 45 full-time employees to successfully execute the company’s vision of creating a world-class TEFL training school, resulting in earning Go Abroad’s Top Rated TEFL Certification Award for five consecutive years, along with numerous other industry awards and recognitions. Show less

  • Chief Operations Officer

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Director of Partner Relations

    Apr 2014 - Jan 2024

  • Vice President and Co-Founder

    Jul 2010 - Jan 2024
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  The Build Fellowship by Open Avenues

  Jan 2024 - now

  Director of Partnerships

  The Build Fellowship by Open Avenues is a nationwide, cap-exempt H-1B visa fellowship offered to foreign national innovators, experts, and talent seeking to grow careers and companies in the United States.The Build Fellowship:- Offers an immigration pathway for the greatest talent in the world to launch careers in the fastest-growing industries across the U.S.- Advances the fundamental missions of U.S. higher education and research institutions- Prepares college students and populations across the U.S. for jobs in high-demand fields- Increases the competitiveness of and fills talent gaps for U.S. companies and the economy at largeKey Responsibilities:- Growth Strategy and Execution- Stakeholder Outreach- Executive-Level Relationship Management- Partnership Development Show less