Scott Harris, PhD

Experience

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  INVESTools

  Oct 1998 - May 2003

  Partner / Executive Vice President

  Primary Role was to develop and expand seminar sales channels with key responsibilities to select domestic and international markets as well as train and manage preview speakers and personnel. During this time Sales and marketing contracts were generated with such companies as BusinessWeek, CNBC, Peter Lowe and Motley Fool.

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  Red Frog Beach Resort (Panama)

  Aug 2003 - now

  Partner / Executive Vice President

  Primary Role to help develop and execute overall company strategy with sole responsibility to develop and lead all Sales and Marketing strategies and initiatives. Sold over 300 individual beach homes and condos ranging in price from $370,000—$1,500,000 in record time of three years. Secondary Roles included overseeing Customer Service, Public Relations and Business Development

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  Brigham Young University

  Jun 2010 - now

  Oversees the success of all BYU Continuing Education’s Online products across seven online categories offering over 800 courses. Responsible for the management of the entire operation with a budget of $30 million. Responsible for the student experience and organizational excellence in all aspects of Instructional Design, Production Process Management, Instructor Support Services, Product Management, and all associated logistical functions. Leads the online team to educate and bless as many lives as possible through BYU Online, Independent Study-University, Independent Study-High School, BYU Online High School, BYU Flex High School, BYU Online High School Adult Education, licensing of curriculum known as High School Suite, and additional current and future online opportunities. Responsible to model and nurture BYU Continuing Education’s values and culture every day; leading with a spirit of continuous improvement and collaboration. Show less Oversees the success of Division of Continuing Ed (DCE) academic products throughout their life cycle with emphasis on the Independent Study University Curriculum. Responsible for the development of a product vision detailing academic sponsorship, functional benefits, target customers, resource requirements, financial estimates, support processes, and overall alignment with the BYU Mission. Works among administrative and staff functions to successfully develop, introduce, and support academic products. Coordinates operational functions to ensure products deliver educational excellence consistent with the BYU Mission.Promotes the support and active engagement of BYU faculty, departments, and colleges with DCE academic products, facilitates regular communication, and coordinates project activity. Areas of responsibility on campus: Marriott School of Business, College of Humanities, School of Engineering, Law School, School of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Education and David F Kennedy Center for International Studies. Show less

  • Director of Online Learning

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Academic Products Manager

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Professional Development Administrator

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2021
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  Palm Marketing

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

  President

  Primary Role to lead Sales and Marketing strategies in Resort Marketing contracts.