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M.A. Enterpreneurship, Regent University
Professional Profile
• Multidisciplinary instructor in business/management and
the social sciences
• History of start-up of several entrepreneurial ventures
• Record of success at implementing student-centered programs
for traditional and non-traditional students at institutions of
higher education
• 15 years experience in higher education.
Teaching Experience
Capitol College (Assistant professor of management)
Provide business management, marketing, small business, and international
business courses for Capitol College in Laurel, Maryland. Courses
are offered in classroom and distance education formats. Participate
on the Faculty Senate and the Management and Liberal Arts Advisory
Board for the college.
Maryland and Virginia Community College Systems (Adjunct faculty)
Provide small business, marketing, and management courses for community
colleges, universities, and several government agencies. Present
workshops on behalf of the Maryland Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) on subjects including business planning, entrepreneurial
launch, management, international trade, and general and direct
marketing.
Maryland and Virginia Community College
Systems (Adjunct faculty)
Teach credit and continuing education courses on subjects such as
Leadership, Team Building, Communication Skills, Management and
Supervision, and Problem Solving for several Maryland and Virginia
community colleges.
Maryland Community College System (Adjunct faculty)
Taught credit and continuing education computer software courses
for several community colleges. Courses included introductory computer
science classes, instruction on popular PC software packages, Internet,
and electronic commerce classes.
Capitol College (Adjunct professor)
Taught introductory psychology and human development courses for
Capitol College in Laurel, Maryland.
Community College of Baltimore County
(Adjunct Professor)
Taught the career-planning course to community college students.
Course topics included skills-assessment, job search strategies,
resume writing and interviewing skills.
University of Delaware (Graduate Assistant)
Taught EDCE 330, Helping Relationships, a counseling theory and
skills course each semester. In addition, regularly presented on-campus
programs including Long Distance Relationships, Selecting a Major/Career,
Stress and Anxiety Management, Going Home-Parent/Child Relationships,
Time Management, and Test Taking Skills for resident students and
student organizations.
Baltimore City Community College (Adjunct
faculty)
Worked with the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and Green Thumb
programs providing computer skills and job development training
to economically disadvantaged senior citizens. Topics included computer
literacy, software training, goal setting, effective communication,
resume writing, job search, and interviewing skills.
Maryland and Virginia Community College
Systems
Developed business and management courses for several institutions
in the Maryland and Virginia community college systems. Created
curricula, lesson plans, and materials for credit and continuing
education courses. Currently involved in the creation of small business
courses for distance education delivery.
Regent University, Graduate School of
Business (Graduate intern)
Assisted with Regent University's campus expansion into Washington,
DC. Provided recruiting services and post-admissions assistance
to new students. Conducted research on branch campus construction,
and into the provision of student services for distance education
students. Developed models for the provision of career services
for on- and off-campus full-time, part-time, distance, and executive
MBA students. Assisted with the development of Internet-based career
planning tools.
Baltimore County Community College, Career
Services Center (Graduate intern)
Provided career counseling and career development services to individuals
and groups of students at the college. Administered and interpreted
the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS), the Myers Briggs
Type Indicator (MBTI), SIGI, and the Holland Self-Directed Search.
Assisted students with issues related to transferring to four-year
institutions. Made referrals to the transfer and advising offices.
Developed career library materials related to business careers and
entrepreneurship. Established a collection of online career development
and job search resources for the career center. Initiated a job-shadowing
program for undecided students.
University of Delaware, Center for Counseling
and Student Development (Practicum student)
Performed 10 supervised practicum hours of career counseling at
the University of Delaware's Center for Counseling and Student Development.
Administered and interpreted career inventories including the Strong
Interest Inventory (SII), SIGI+, the Campbell Interest and Skills
Survey (CISS), and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Assisted
students with graduate school concerns. Made referrals to the academic
advising and career services offices.
College of letters & Sciences, University
of Maryland (Alumni Volunteer)
Provide general college advisement to undergraduate students with
interests in business, education, and the social sciences during
their first 60 credits of undergraduate work. Provide guidance on
selection of careers and majors, and furnish information related
to class selection and the fulfillment of academic requirements.
Foster students' cognitive and psychosocial development. Make referrals
to various campus offices including the counseling center, career
services, and various academic departments.
Center for Counseling and Student Development, University of Delaware
(Graduate assistant)
Managed the career library, developed literature for the career
library and the counseling center, and supervised six para-professionals
who worked as career development aids in the counseling center.
Administered career inventories and assisted students with locating
career and graduate school information. Redesigned the career library,
and cataloged the materials based on the Holland coding system.
Created a series of online career development and graduate school
resources for the counseling center. Participated in conducting
interviews of psychologists applying for professional staff positions.
Maryland Community College System
Provided career development and college advising services for individuals
and groups of students. Assisted students with the development of
academic major selection, job search, resume writing, and interviewing
skills. Assisted with placement. Developed and implemented experiential
learning programs. Promoted awareness of internships, co-op programs,
work-study, and career opportunities. Taught career development
workshops.
Horizon Business Services (Business Consulting and Training Firm)
Provide business planning, management, organizational development,
and marketing consultation to aspiring business owners and existing
small businesses. Present workshops on behalf of the Maryland Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) serving aspiring business owners
and existing small businesses in the areas of business planning,
finance, management and marketing. Responsible for all phases of
business operation including strategic planning, sales and marketing
management, finance, customer service, personnel management, and
record keeping.
The College Shopper (College-student
coupon publication)
Created a free publication geared toward college students in the
Washington, DC and Maryland college markets (circulation 15,000).
Publication was supported by advertising revenue from college-oriented
businesses. Generated sales through direct marketing and cold-call
selling. Established publishing and distribution systems. Responsible
for all phases of business operation including planning, marketing,
finance, and expansion into other campus markets.
Atlantic Computer Training (Proprietary
Computer School)
Built one of the most widely utilized computer schools in central
Maryland. Atlantic Computer Training was sponsored for Better Business
Bureau membership, and was nominated for the Small Business Administration's
Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 1991.
The Career Development of Entrepreneurs
Conducting research on the subject of the career development process
of entrepreneurs. Studying the use of popular assessments such as
the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory for predicting successful
entry into an entrepreneurial career. Developing an assessment that
can be used as a precursor to entrepreneurial training programs.
Career Services for Non-Traditional
Business Students
Conducted research on the provision of career services, interning,
and job-placement for on- and off-campus full-time, part-time, distance,
and executive MBA students for Regent University's Graduate School
of Business.
For-Profit Providers of Higher Education
As part of a graduate-level research project in higher education
administration, prepared a descriptive paper characterizing, and
supporting the development of, for-profit colleges and universities.
Distance Education Models
As part of a graduate capstone internship, conducted qualitative
research on the role of distance and distributed learning in higher
education, especially for the MBA student. Developed a model for
the creation and design of branch campuses for Regent University's
Graduate School of Business.
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