Education and Employment
Education:
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2001 |
Ph.D. (Dissertation Title: The Unexpected Cost of Entrepreneurship: An Examination of Investor Penalties as Reflected in P/E Ratios). |
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Walden University |
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Major: Applied Management and Decision Sciences |
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Emphasis: Entrepreneurship |
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1981 |
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) |
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Murray State University |
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1980 |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
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Murray State University |
| Major: Psychology | |
| Minor: Anthropology | |
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Professional Development/Lifelong Learning Workshops: |
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| AACSB Accreditation Seminar | AACSB Assessment Seminar | |
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Maptitude Training Course |
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Retail Site Analysis |
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Basic Cartographics |
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Effective Public Speaking |
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Introduction to GIS |
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Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics |
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The Accounting Game |
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Public Relations |
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Effective Web Site Design |
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Sales Closing Techniques |
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Understanding the Internet |
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Cold Call Selling |
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Primary Leadership Development Course |
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Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course |
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Principled Centered Leadership: Covey |
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Gung Ho: Blanchard Workshop |
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Organizational Skills |
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Success ’97, ‘99 |
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Incubating Successful Companies |
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Valuing Small and Medium Sized Firms |
| The Innovative Professor Conference | ||
| Associate Professor of Management | Teach Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Applications in Business Geographics, Evolution of Management Thought in the undergraduate program. Teach Leadership in the MSM program. Conduct research in entrepreneurship and business geographics. Have developed and teach both online and hybrid courses. |
| The School of Business | |
| Austin Peay State University | |
| Aug '99 -- Present | |
| Director | Designed, implemented, and managed a business community outreach center. The center interfaced with College of Business faculty and students as necessary to provide consulting services to area small and very small businesses. |
| The Small Business Center | |
| Austin Peay State University | |
| Jan '98 -- Aug '00 | |
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Director Tennessee Small Business Development Center Austin Peay State University Dec '88 -- Dec '97 |
Developed and implemented the Small Business Development Center at Austin Peay State University. The center consistently performed at high levels. All goals and objectives were accomplished or exceeded each year of operation. The center was responsible for assisting area small and very small businesses in obtaining both start-up and expansion funding. During my tenure as Director of the center I developed a recognized relationship with the SBI program at Austin Peay State University that resulted in enhanced educational experiences for faculty, and excellent consulting services for area firms. During this period I also introduced the state SBDC network to the advantages of GIS technology as an analytical tool for small firms. |
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Adjunct Faculty College of Business Austin Peay State University Fall '92 -- Aug '00
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Served as a Level III adjunct faculty member in the College of Business at Austin Peay State University. Developed a course in Applications of Business Geographics that was unique in business education. Taught salesmanship, sales force management, principles of management, and organizational behavior. I worked extensively with students in real world projects in a mentoring role. |
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Financial Aid Director Adjunct Faculty CareerCom Junior College Jan '88 -- Dec '88 |
Was responsible for all financial aid activities for a small proprietary business college. Served as adjunct faculty member teaching business courses. |
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Special Representative George S. May International Co. Oct '85 -- Apr '87 |
Responsible for business development for the George S. May International Company. Made sales calls on small and medium sized businesses to discuss problems and opportunities that were confronting the companies. Arranged for consulting and diagnostic teams to visit companies. |
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Management Consultant Small Business Development Center Murray State University Nov '82 -- Oct '85 |
Managed a satellite service center for Murray State University's Small Business Development Center. Provided management assistance to small and very small businesses within a nine county area. Developed and presented workshops and seminars for small firms. Assisted in the development of business plans, financial projections, and loan proposals for start-ups, emerging businesses, and expansion efforts. |
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Administrative Analyst Phillips Petroleum Company Aug '81 -- Nov '82 |
Conducted special project research as requested by management. Assisted in labor negotiations and conducted research on specific labor questions. Conducted investigations of labor grievances and sexual harassment complaints. Responsible for successful operation of plant wide suggestion program. |
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Adjunct Faculty University of West Texas Spring, 1982 |
Taught Operations Management at off campus location. |