About Casey
strategic consulting • project management • product development • content creation • entrepreneurship
Casey Ayers
MBA • PMP • Problem Solver
Casey is an independent project manager and strategic consultant. He has experience leading projects in many fields, including online learning, healthcare, digital media, mobile app development, consumer product design, and event management.
Casey is the creator of three series of classes preparing viewers for the Project Management Professional (PMP®), PMI-PBA® (Business Analysis) and CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) certification exams for Pluralsight and the author of PointsAway, the definitive guide to free travel using frequent flyer miles. He’s constantly in pursuit of new challenges and loves to share what he learns along the way with others.
Casey has a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and an MBA from the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College, with a focus on marketing and entrepreneurship. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree majoring in Economics and Investment Finance from the University of North Florida, where he graduated with honors.
Casey is available for consulting on an hourly and project basis. He works with clients of all sizes and enjoys working with start-ups and small businesses.
What I Do
Wondering how I can help you or your business? Here are a few of the ways.
Strategic Consulting
If you're facing a business challenge and don't know who to call, you've found the right person. I've developed all manner of solutions for entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes in a wide variety of industries.
Project Management
I'm a PMP-certified project manager, with more than 5,000 hours of experience leading projects and teams to success in a variety of fields. If you need a leader for your new initiative, look no further.
Professional Development
Learning doesn't have to be boring. I've developed online training content preparing aspiring PMP, PMI-PBA, and CompTIA Project+ certification holders for the intensive exams each certification requires, and have helped thousands of professionals around the world take the next big step in their careers. If you need complicated concepts presented in a way that allows for understanding and personal connection, I can help.
Product Development
So you have a killer product idea, but don't know where to start? I can help. I have extensive experience developing products and services, both on my own and on behalf of a wide array of clients. I know what it takes to go from concept to market and can help clear the path for you.
Design & Publishing
The best idea doesn't win. The idea best communicated does. Whether you're speaking in print, digital, on the web or to an audience, I can create a solution to impress.
Branding & Content Curation
Whatever your top priorities may be, I can craft a brand strategy just for you. Have a vision but need the help of a professional, published content creator and editor to bring it to life? You've come to the right place.
What I've Done
Online learning, digital media, healthcare, mobile applications, consumer products, and finance are just a few of the areas in which I've done substantial work. Here are some of my biggest projects to date.
Timeline
Pluralsight
Course Author
Casey has developed 25 courses with Pluralsight to date, with more than 66 hours of content, equipping viewers with the knowledge to earn the PMP, PMI-PBA, and Project+ certifications.
PointsAway
Managing Editor
PointsAway.com shows readers how to use frequent flyer miles and hotel points to make dream trips a reality. PointsAway: The Book is a bestselling, 430+ page guide for Kindle and iBooks.
Pharm-EZ Medical
Chief Operating Officer
Pharm-EZ is a new type of pharmacy, dedicated to a higher level of patient care and convenience. Casey served as COO from the company's inception until its acquisition in 2013.
MegatonApps
Mobile Development Director
MegatonApps developed mobile app solutions for hire and crafted mobile products and services of its own for the direct to consumer market, including productivity apps for iPhone and iPad and a breakthrough digital magazine exclusive to iPad and Kindle.
Made in Duval
Product Design Lead
Made in Duval was a product design and prototyping studio based in Jacksonville, Fla. Projects included the first prototypes of a product now sold by an NFL franchise and a hands-free iPad case featured by Time, Wired, Gizmodo, NBC and others.
University of North Florida Honors Program
Student Director
In this annual, appointed position, Casey led a team of six cabinet members and hundreds of volunteers in coordinating a weeklong orientation for 140 incoming Honors students and in scheduling a variety of team-building, service and academic events throughout the year.
Osprey Financial Group
IT/Telecom Analyst
As one of 11 students selected from a pool of undergraduate/graduate applicants for the two-term management period, Casey helped invest roughly $800,000 of the University of North Florida's endowment.
Kombo.com
Editorial & Features Director
Led a team of eight editorial columnists located in the US and UK and served as final editor and producer for feature content at this web network dedicated to coverage of the video game and consumer technology sectors.
Ξ Let's Get Started
Want to do something amazing together? Step one: get in touch!
Casey Ayers
Jacksonville, FL
+1 (Nine Zero Four) 422 2372 caseyayers@me.com