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Highland Heights

- Founded and managed the first marketing, branding, and research agency that is fully integrated into college classrooms (at Haile College of Business). - Recognized as one of the top 25 Innovations That Inspire by AACSB International in 2020.- Managed and led 2,000+ college students in their project-based internship-like experience to make sure they graduate with experiences necessary for job market success.- Developed a portfolio of 40+ clients (including small businesses as well as publicly traded organizations) and recruited 14 former employees (students) into clients.- Spearheaded Agency-wide integration of onboarding and off-boarding experiences and regular employee pulse surveys.- Created 99.99% of all LinkedIn and Instagram content with annual organic follower growth at 13% and 18% respectively. - Launched career & personal development program in collaboration with PEOPLEfirst Talent & Retention Consulting designed to accelerate employees' overall life and career readiness.- Mentored and supervised 120+ employees in submitting client work to Cincinnati AMA's Pinnacle Awards and North Chapter Insights Association Competition, resulting in 12 top and 16 runner-up awards.

Highland Heights, Ky

- Provided 100% of students with growth-igniting, challenging, yet fun experiential learning experiences that accelerated their career development and result in 100% job placement within 90-days of graduation.- Recognized and awarded for Outstanding Citizenship and Service in 2023 by Haile College of Business.- Managed 2 honor thesis focused on sport hydration and protection of Red River Gorge.

Highland Heights, Ky

- Trained and prepared 800+ college students for careers in marketing, branding, and research industries with an average 30-day post-graduation placement rate of 75%*;- Led two innovative study abroad programs with integrated client projects, developed and managed a portfolio of four different experiential learning courses for both remote (online) and on-site (F2F) delivery, integrated all taught courses into The Underground Agency;- Led 100% of students in completing semester-long client projects for 24 different clients, earned 4.7 (out of 5.0) average across key performance measures in student evaluations (customer satisfaction);- Published 8 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journal outlets and 32 alumni interviews on LinkedIn, directed 6 student learning projects presented at various local and state events, - Served at 10 different committees (including presidential and faculty search committees), and received 6 different awards for teaching excellence and pedagogical innovations.* It takes 3 to 6 months for U.S. college graduates to find jobs post-graduation. Just 50% of the college Class of 2020 had traditional full-time jobs 6 months after graduation (CNBC 2021).

Highland Heights, Ky

Trained and prepared 1,100+ college students for careers in marketing, branding, and research industries, launched an innovative study abroad program in Prague (Czechia) with integrated client project, developed and managed a portfolio of 4 different experiential learning courses, led 100% of students in completing semester-long client projects for 14 different clients*, directed 12 student learning projects presented at various state and local events, earned 4.5 (out of 5.0) average across key performance measures in student evaluations (customer satisfaction), published 8 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journal outlets, received 8 different awards and recognitions for teaching excellence and pedagogical innovations at various state and national events, and served at 5 different committees.* Only 32% of U.S. college graduates worked on a project that lasted a semester or more (Gallup, 2016).

Newport, Ky

Responsible for the integration of a new branding strategy designed to reinvent M+ as a community hub for the economic empowerment of high-risk youth in District 505.Assisting in the development of a sustainable funding model.

Newport, Kentucky

Mentored a group of volunteering marketing interns from Northern Kentucky University in the development of a new branding strategy, including the organization's purpose, vision, and mission.Engaged over 15 marketing students in fundraising activities and events.

District Jablonec Nad Nisou, Czech Republic

- Managed a brand portfolio of 15 internationally renown outdoor brands from nine different countries.- Secured two strategic relationships with key brand accounts.* What did I discover? Importance of achievement-oriented and fair feedback, developmental feedback, and employee value for driving employee retention, productivity, and growth.

District Jablonec Nad Nisou, Czech Republic

Managed communication with international accounts for leading outdoor manufacturers such as Petzl, Beal (France), Cascade Designs, MSR, Therm-A-Rest, Seal Line, Platypus (United States), and Karrimor (UK).Handled daily communications with over 30 different accounts.* What did I discover? Passion for communicating and managing relationships with culturally diverse audiences.

Ph.D. In Business Administration, Marketing

Completed seminars on Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Research Methodology. Assisted in the management and operation.

Master Of Science In Management, Marketing And Management Of Technology

Completed four client-based projects for various technology organizations. Assisted in various administrative tasks for the Department.

Master In Arts Of Education, Major In English Language As A Second Language And Physical Education

Worked as a lead instructor for The Weeks of Games by Motion, managing groups of over 20 children in a wide variety of sport and outdoor.

Education record

Completed various undergraduate courses as a means of improving proficiency in English Language. Recognized importance of cultural.