I'm a dynamic and innovative business owner with over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, specializing in educational solutions for schools through Escape Rooms 4 Schools. I developed award-winning educational kits that have reached 110 school districts across all 50 states, and I’ve driven substantial year-over-year revenue growth. My work spans creative direction, design, marketing, and sales strategy, with a focus on turning ideas into scalable programs that engage learners and deliver measurable outcomes. My strengths include leading end-to-end product development and distribution, aligning curriculum with state guidelines, and building strong partnerships with districts and teachers. I’m excited to bring unique insights and growth-focused leadership to 2 Hour Learning and help make innovative educational experiences accessible to more schools.…

Christopher William Nesbitt

I'm a dynamic and innovative business owner with over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, specializing in educational solutions for schools through Escape Rooms 4 Schools. I developed award-winning educational kits that have reached 110 school districts across all 50 states, and I’ve driven substantial year-over-year revenue growth. My work spans creative direction, design, marketing, and sales strategy, with a focus on turning ideas into scalable programs that engage learners and deliver measurable outcomes. My strengths include leading end-to-end product development and distribution, aligning curriculum with state guidelines, and building strong partnerships with districts and teachers. I’m excited to bring unique insights and growth-focused leadership to 2 Hour Learning and help make innovative educational experiences accessible to more schools.…

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I’m a dynamic and innovative business owner with over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, specializing in educational solutions for schools through Escape Rooms 4 Schools. I developed award-winning educational kits that have reached 110 school districts across all 50 states, and I’ve driven substantial year-over-year revenue growth. My work spans creative direction, design, marketing, and sales strategy, with a focus on turning ideas into scalable programs that engage learners and deliver measurable outcomes.

My strengths include leading end-to-end product development and distribution, aligning curriculum with state guidelines, and building strong partnerships with districts and teachers. I’m excited to bring unique insights and growth-focused leadership to 2 Hour Learning and help make innovative educational experiences accessible to more schools.

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Work Experience

Owner at Escape Rooms 4 Schools
May 1, 2018 - Present
Founded Escape Rooms 4 Schools to create curriculum-aligned, interactive educational kits. Oversaw creative direction, design, and marketing. Distributed 31 educational kits across all 50 states and 110 school districts; kits adhere to state guidelines (e.g., Common Core, TEKS). Managed sales options for districts, schools, and teachers.
Owner at Get Out Escape Room
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2022
Ochestrated live-action, team-based escape room experiences. Developed seven unique themes and achieved notable revenue growth (178% in year two, 22% in year three). Managed creative strategy, design, and marketing for the venue.
Director of Sales at KYTX-TV (CBS)
November 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Amplified market share and revenue for three consecutive years; set records for new business and total revenue on major sports events. Pioneered the transition to digital sales, enhancing PPC, SEO, retargeting, email marketing, and maps & reputation campaigns.
Owner at Television Marketing Strategies, Inc.
July 1, 2003 - October 1, 2012
Provided sales training and consulting to local broadcast stations; authored a 15-session training curriculum; developed ROI analyses, market research, and campaigns including cause marketing and co-op programs.
General Sales Manager at WVUE-TV (FOX)
May 1, 2005 - August 1, 2006
Led sales efforts and contributed to station recovery post-Hurricane Katrina; managed political advertising and revenue initiatives; supported relocation and business continuity planning.
General Sales Manager at WTVD (ABC)
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2003
Fostered rate integrity, teamwork, and revenue growth; focused on new business and non-traditional revenue opportunities, including cause marketing tied to children and health issues.
Station Manager, National Sales Manager, Regional Executive at LIN Television (NBC/FOX)
March 1, 1993 - December 31, 1999
Progressed from selling television advertising to national sales leadership and station management, overseeing multiple affiliates and sales strategies.
Account Executive at WRLH-TV (FOX)
February 1, 1988 - February 1, 1993
Developed new business while selling television advertising for the Richmond, VA market.
Station Manager, National Sales Manager, Regional at LIN Television (NBC/FOX)
March 1, 1993 - December 1, 1999
Started as a local sales executive, promoted through roles to National Sales Manager at the NBC affiliate and later served as Station Manager at the FOX affiliate, overseeing regional sales and operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with emphasis in Economics at St. Lawrence University
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Arts at St. Lawrence University
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services