Colin Manuel

Colin Manuel has a diverse work experience spanning from 2004 to the present. Colin is currently a Senior Product Manager of Engagement at Classy.org, a position they started in May 2021. Prior to that, Colin worked at Charity Dynamics as a Product & Engineering Lead and Principal Technical Architect from November 2019 to May 2021. Colin also held the role of Principal Web Developer at Charity Dynamics from June 2015 to November 2019.

Before joining Charity Dynamics, Colin worked at Blackbaud as a Senior Web Developer, where they focused on front-end development and technical customizations for non-profit organizations. Their tenure at Blackbaud lasted from April 2012 to June 2015.

Colin's career started at AlleyTree Media, where they served as a Web Strategist and Owner from September 2008 to August 2013. During this time, they excelled in distilling benefit-driven messages and achieved low bounce rates for websites.

Colin also worked as a Digital Marketing Manager at BusinessEarth from April 2010 to August 2011, creating online strategies for sustainable businesses. Additionally, Colin had the role of Marketing Writer at Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) from July 2006 to May 2008, where they implemented content changes and achieved a substantial ROI through direct mail campaigns.

Colin began their professional journey as a Resource Development Associate (AmeriCorps VISTA) at South Shore Habitat for Humanity from September 2005 to July 2006, where they fostered donor relationships and led successful fundraising campaigns.

Their earliest work experience was as a Business Teacher Trainee (AIESEC - Finland) at Vaasa Polytechnic from August 2004 to December 2004. During this time, Colin developed curricula focused on the interplay of regional histories, politics, and economies in international business.

Overall, Colin Manuel's work experience showcases their expertise in product management, web development, digital marketing, and fundraising for non-profit organizations.

Colin Manuel earned an MBA in International Management from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at The University of Kansas from 2000 to 2005. At Kansas, they obtained three bachelor's degrees: a BS in Business Administration, a BA in Italian Literature, and a BA in International Studies. In 2016, Colin Manuel also obtained a Google Analytics Certification.