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Provide leadership in the development of strategic initiatives for enhancing current operations and researching and implementing new auxiliary initiatives for the future of the University, and Chair the Department of Continuing Studies. The Chair has the primary administrative leadership responsibility for the various continuing studies programs housed in the department, and coordinates, schedules and markets the university’s non-traditional educational degree programs, undergraduate and… Show more Provide leadership in the development of strategic initiatives for enhancing current operations and researching and implementing new auxiliary initiatives for the future of the University, and Chair the Department of Continuing Studies. The Chair has the primary administrative leadership responsibility for the various continuing studies programs housed in the department, and coordinates, schedules and markets the university’s non-traditional educational degree programs, undergraduate and graduate certificate programs, and various continuing education initiatives at the university. Courses taught include undergraduate courses in accounting, management and communications and doctoral classes in statistical research methods and design. Show less

Responsibilities included executive management of the corporation for the partners in addition to delivery of services to clients. The firm specialized in business and human resource consulting and market research for small and mid-sized companies, and provided facilitation and training in the areas of marketing, human resources, accounting, customer service, and strategic planning to for-profit and non-profit organizations of all sizes.

10-20-03 – 09-30-04: Consultant. Worked with economic development boards within TVA’s seven-state region to assist in preparing for prospects; developed and authored original training manuals and workshop materials; and facilitated community preparedness for economic development through workshops with municipal government employees, community and business leaders, and elected officials.10-01-93 – 10-20-03: Positions included: 1.) Senior Specialist, Economic and Community Development.… Show more 10-20-03 – 09-30-04: Consultant. Worked with economic development boards within TVA’s seven-state region to assist in preparing for prospects; developed and authored original training manuals and workshop materials; and facilitated community preparedness for economic development through workshops with municipal government employees, community and business leaders, and elected officials.10-01-93 – 10-20-03: Positions included: 1.) Senior Specialist, Economic and Community Development. Responsible for assisting communities in promoting the recruitment of new businesses and the retention of existing businesses. 2.) Senior Specialist, Process Improvements, Performance Initiatives Organization. 3.) Senior Manager, Marketing and Operations Support, Public Power Institute. Responsible for PPI’s business operations. 4.) Manager, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Power Institute. Responsible for Valley-wide development and implementation of the Public Power Institute’s marketing and communications plan, and developing and managing relationships throughout the Valley with community, state and regional decision-makers and community leaders. 5.) Customer Service Manager, Alabama. Accountable for management of major customer accounts. 6.) Regional Marketing Manager. Responsible for achieving marketing objectives through identification of business opportunities; awareness of competitive activity within the area; development and implementation of effective marketing strategies; maintenance of regular top-level customer contacts; improving customer satisfaction; utilization of TVA marketing tools/resources; and monitoring of activities and sales results of the North Alabama Area, taking corrective action as necessary. Show less

Vice-president and Director of Marketing, Sales and Business Development. Duties included: Supervision, coordination and tracking of all business development activities of bank officers, Sales Coordinators and Branch Managers in six offices in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties; developing, implementing, and measuring sales and quality service activities; and developing and administering incentive programs to recognize and reward top performers. From 1986 to1992, served as Vice-president and… Show more Vice-president and Director of Marketing, Sales and Business Development. Duties included: Supervision, coordination and tracking of all business development activities of bank officers, Sales Coordinators and Branch Managers in six offices in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties; developing, implementing, and measuring sales and quality service activities; and developing and administering incentive programs to recognize and reward top performers. From 1986 to1992, served as Vice-president and Director of Marketing and Human Resources. In addition to marketing duties described above, responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering human resource management programs including: employment, training and development, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee relations. Duties included recruiting, interviewing and selecting candidates for employment; initiating employees in bank schedules, policies, products, and benefits; coordinating in house and outside training programs Show less