Christopher Penn

Current

• Chief Media Officer at Edvisors
• Co-Host at Marketing Over Coffee
• Co-Founder at PodCamp

• Producer at The Financial Aid Podcast

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Past

• Lead Subject Expert & Professor, Advanced Social Media at University of San Francisco
• Adjunct Professor, Internet Marketing at University of San Francisco
• CTO at Student Loan Network

• Lead Organizer and Speaker at PodCamp Boston 3
• Speaker and Organizer at PodCamp DC
• Speaker and Organizer at PodCamp NYC
• Speaker and Outreach Organizer at NewBCamp 08
• Lead Organizer at PodCamp Boston 2
• Producer at Virtual Hot Wings
• Speaker at PESC Technology Standards Conference at PESC
• Speaker at PodCamp Toronto
• IT Director at Credit Union On Line
• Senior Consultant at Boston Automation
• CIO at CASCAP, Inc.

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Education

• Boston University - School of Management
• Franklin & Marshall College
• North Hunterdon High School

Recommended

55 people have recommended Christopher

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• Financial Aid Podcast
• Christopher S. Penn Personal
• Marketing Over Coffee Podcast

Christopher Penn’s Summary

A visionary in new media with an intuitive sense for how marketing and community outreach should be done, Christopher S. Penn has been called upon for expert information by researchers for the Congressional Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as being sought after for conferences and private intensive seminars.

Mr. Penn has spoken before diverse audiences ranging from executives of major venture capital firms, to state Departments of Education heads, to aspiring college students looking to make their mark on the world. He speaks daily on his Financial Aid Podcast internet radio show on topics of personal finance, college affordability, and career/professional development.

Mr. Penn has also been featured in many books, newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, magazines such as BusinessWeek and US News & World Report, television, and publications for his leadership in new media and financial services.

He is the CMO of Edvisors Inc., a leading college student marketing company as well as founder, host, and producer of the Financial Aid Podcast, and co-founder of the PodCamp New Media Conference series.

Learn more about me at these places here:

http://www.Edvisors.com
http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com
http://www.ChristopherSPenn.com
http://www.MarketingOverCoffee.com

Important: I send out email about what's going on in my personal and professional life. Connecting with me means you'll get email from me. If that's not okay, please do not connect.

Christopher Penn’s Specialties:

New media leadership, conference organization, podcasting, blogging, social networks, MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, search engine optimization, web site design and development, PHP, MySQL, branding, marketing, advertising, YouTube, email marketing, direct marketing, word of mouth marketing, new marketing, viral marketing. LION 3,400+

Christopher Penn’s Experience

• Chief Media Officer

  Edvisors

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry)

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  I am the Chief Media Officer at the Edvisors Network and Student Loan Network, overseeing all aspects of technology and media, as well as Internet marketing, press, and public relations. If you've got questions about paying for college, I either have answers or know someone who does.

• Co-Host

  Marketing Over Coffee

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  March 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)

  I'm the co-host of one of the top marketing podcasts, largely thanks to my talented co-host, John Wall. Visit www.MarketingOverCoffee.com for more information and how to get the show for free.

• Co-Founder

  PodCamp

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)

  June 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)

  I am the co-founder of the PodCamp Unconference series, along with partner Chris Brogan. Our inaugural event, with the support of over 300 registered attendees and 40 sponsors, was held September 8-10, 2006 at Bunker Hill Community College and Harvard University. For more information or to contact me specifically about PodCamp, please email me at cspenn@PodCamp.org - and I look forward to meeting you soon!

• Producer

  The Financial Aid Podcast

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Higher Education industry)

  April 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)

  The Financial Aid Podcast is a daily internet radio show which I present to students, parents, professionals, and vendors. Each day, I cover topics such as financial aid news, scholarships, job hunting, and personal finance. Be sure to add it to your iTunes music player for free by visiting www.FinancialAidPodcast.com on the web.

• Lead Subject Expert & Professor, Advanced Social Media

  University of San Francisco

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  June 2009 — July 2009 (2 months)

  I created, designed, and developed a brand new distance learning course with some of the world's best social media experts to teach advanced social media concepts as a master certificate course.

• Adjunct Professor, Internet Marketing

  University of San Francisco

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  July 2008 — May 2009 (11 months)

  Taught three sets of lectures for the Internet Marketing Master Certificate course for the University of San Franscisco online, including how to promote videos, set up a marketing funnel, design and implement metrics, and more.

• CTO

  Student Loan Network

  (Higher Education industry)

  June 2003 — September 2008 (5 years 4 months)

  I am the Chief Technology Officer at the Edvisors Network and Student Loan Network, overseeing all aspects of technology and new media.

• Lead Organizer and Speaker

  PodCamp Boston 3

  (Events Services industry)

  October 2007 — July 2008 (10 months)

  I was the lead organizer along with a fabulous team and speaker at PodCamp Boston 3, the new media/social media community conference. We had 465 of the smartest, most energized, most passionate people descend on Boston for two days to learn, share, and grow their new media skills, and I was happy to provide them with the opportunity to make magic happen.
  
  I also spoke on new media marketing and web site optimization.

• Speaker and Organizer

  PodCamp DC

  (Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

  April 2008 — April 2008 (1 month)

  I did direct mail outreach for PodCamp DC and presented two sessions at the event.
  
  New Media Marketing: How New Media Powers Business. 10 AM Saturday. I’ve been working on refining this ever-evolving presentation which now includes aspects of sales, internet marketing, search engine optimization, and just about everything else, all linked to a framework that you can take home and apply to any product, service, or organization.
  
  Power Your Personal Network with LinkedIn. 3 PM Saturday. I’ll be co-presenting with Dan Williams, another LinkedIn Power User, on how to use LinkedIn to power your networking skills. This is a session by request from a few participants who’d asked early if there was going to be something about LinkedIn. I’ll be sharing a few of my tips about using the service, what it’s good for, and how to help you build your personal brand with it, including simple but effective techniques you can start using immediately for better results.

• Speaker and Organizer

  PodCamp NYC

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

  April 2008 — April 2008 (1 month)

  I did marketing and outreach for PodCamp NYC to attract as diverse an audience as possible to the event. I also presented on five different sessions including Podcasting 101, New Media Marketing, Using LinkedIn to Power your Personal Network, Affordable PR for Non-Profits using New Media, and Social Media and Politics (panel).
  
  If you attended PodCamp NYC and any of my sessions, I'd love to hear your feedback!

• Speaker and Outreach Organizer

  NewBCamp 08

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

  February 2008 — February 2008 (1 month)

  Volunteered to assist NewBCamp in digital outreach and delivered a 45 minute presentation on New Media 101 to help introduce new media to an audience largely unfamiliar with the topic.

• Lead Organizer

  PodCamp Boston 2

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

  June 2007 — October 2007 (5 months)

  As lead organizer of PodCamp Boston 2, I was responsible for making sure PodCamp Boston 2 happened and ensuring that financial, operational, and marketing goals were achieved, as well as creating an environment where attendees had a productive, fun time.

• Producer

  Virtual Hot Wings

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

  May 2007 — May 2007 (1 month)

  As producer of the independent fan album Virtual Hot Wings, on behalf of podsafe musician Matthew Ebel, I recorded, edited, and compiled the album through 70+ builds, including cover art, individual tracks, branding, web site creation, online transaction processing, and internet marketing, along with a team of 5. Learn more at http://www.VirtualHotWings.com or in Second Life.

• Speaker at PESC Technology Standards Conference

  PESC

  (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)

  April 2007 — April 2007 (1 month)

  I was a presenter on the topic of new media and podcasting at the Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council 4th Annual Conference on Technology and Standards, discussing what podcasting is and how it applies to educational technology in the financial aid industry.

• Speaker

  PodCamp Toronto

  (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Internet industry)

  February 2007 — February 2007 (1 month)

  Public speaker and presenter at PodCamp Toronto. Presented three sessions: Podcast Marketing 2.0, Podcast 401: Advanced Audience Buildings, and WinAmpCast/Google Gadget Podcast Kits. Member of Corporate Podcasting Tactics Panel.

• IT Director

  Credit Union On Line

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Banking industry)

  June 2001 — June 2003 (2 years 1 month)

  I was the director of IT and systems at Credit Union On Line, a data processor for 22 New England credit unions.

• Senior Consultant

  Boston Automation

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  September 1999 — June 2001 (1 year 10 months)

  I was a senior technical consultant at Boston Automation in Boston, MA, serving small businesses with infrastructure and internet consulting, from getting their systems in place to creating an internet presence for them.

• CIO

  CASCAP, Inc.

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

  August 1998 — August 1999 (1 year 1 month)

  CIO and chief technologist at CASCAP, Inc. a mental healthcare provider based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brought agency into the Internet age, created web presence, established networks among 14 sites, and led training of staff on basic Internet communications. Established first Internet-based donations for agency, including an interactive campaign for a fundraising concert.

Additional Information

Christopher Penn’s Websites:

• Financial Aid Podcast
• Christopher S. Penn Personal
• Marketing Over Coffee Podcast

Christopher Penn’s Interests:

podcasting, blogging, new media, social media, social networks, Web 2.0, martial arts, financial aid, scholarships, student loans, higher education, economics

Christopher Penn’s Groups:

Boston Martial Arts Center, Web Innovators Group, New England Podcasting, TopLinked.com, MASFAA, EASFAA, NASFAA, College Goal Sunday, Massachusetts College Goal Sunday, NACAC, SREB, PodCamp

•    PodCamp Boston
•    AMA Boston Marketers
•    The Ad Club of Boston
•    BIMA, A MITX Organization
•    Financial Direct Marketing Professionals
•    Digital Marketing
•    MarketingProfs
•    Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
•    Database Marketers
•    E-Learning 2.0
•    Financial Aid Professionals & Administrators
•    Marketing Over Coffee
•    College Counselors : Admissions and Financial Aid
•    Interactive Marketing Experts

Christopher Penn’s Honors:

2008 Featured on WCVB Boston Channel 5, NY Times
2007 Best Business Podcast
2007 Featured in BusinessWeek Small Biz
2007 Featured in Wall Street Journal
1999 Disitnguished Service Award

Christopher Penn’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
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• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• getting back in touch