Deborah K. Email & Phone Number

United States

Prepare future business leaders through teaching and developing technical and soft skills. Teach college and dual-enrolled high school students in a variety of business administration courses. (Introduction to Business, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Personal Finance, Business Finance). Striving to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive learning. Recently completed five-year program review and participated in 10-year program alignment with the NC Community College System. Serve on college's Accessibility Committee and Distance Education Committee - engagement and observation. Faculty Council delegate representing Career Programs unit.Finalist for Teaching Excellence Award 2023. Student Opinion of Instruction (SOI) 95% teacher effectiveness rating.From students: "Mrs. Kania is an amazing teacher, the way she teaches is great. She was very nice and helpful at all times. I have been in other classes with her and when I see she's my instructor I get happy because I know that I will learn so much and that all she shows us we will use later one. "I am particularly thrilled to have the guidance and mentorship of professor Deborah Kania during this pivotal time. Her knowledge, support, and encouragement have been instrumental in navigating through complex subjects and achieving academic excellence."

New Bern, Nc

Recipient US Small Business Administration (SBA) NC District award - 2018 SBC Director of the Year.Assisted local businesses in disaster recovery after Hurricane Florence and The Pandemic. Managed program and marketing for our free services: training, counseling, resources and information to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in starting and growing their businesses. 97.8% of attendees and clients would Recommend our services to others.Recognized as Small Business of the Quarter 2020 - Havelock Chamber of CommerceChair, Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Programming Committee/SBCN Leadership TeamNorth Carolina Community College Leadership Program (NCCCLP) Class of 2020We provide training, counseling, resources and information to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in starting and growing their businesses. About 70 annual training sessions attracting 1000s of attendees, one-on-one counseling to hundreds of clients, research, referrals, networking and more are provided at NO Charge. 252-638-1166 www.CravenCC.edu/sbc

Staff Person of the Year Excellence Award - 2016. Winner of Gold Medallion for 2016 annual magazine from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations - District 2.Responsible for advertising and public relations for college and its foundation. All creative development is done in house. Manage social media. Support student services with promotion of campus life activities and community outreach. Write weekly column about the college published in the New Bern Sun Journal.Served on the 50th anniversary committee and served as committee chair for the 50th Anniversary Community Day. Currently serve on Strategic Enrollment Management Taskforce, Administrative Program Review Committee, Community Fabric Awards Steering Committee, Distance Learning Committee, ADA Compliance Committee, Excellence Awards Committee and Crisis Response Team.Launched new Wordpress multi-site website which improved content management, accessibility, social sharing and mobile responsiveness. New site received Gold Medallion award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations - District 2. College's 50th Anniversary campaign received Bronze Medallion award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations - District 2.

North Carolina

Volunteer, part-time organization. Mission: Improve education, employment and entrepreneurial equity, access and opportunty for autistic young adults. it takes all kinds. Current programs: micro-grants, social media education, and annual “Ice Cream for Breakfast” inclusive event and resource fair.

Craven Community College - Created and taught social media marketing. (Spring 2016, 2017)Southern New Hampshire University - Taught online marketing classes. (Fall 2013 - Summer 2015)Rasmussen College - Taught online classes with focus on Internet marketing. Selected as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop course for MBA Marketing Capstone class. (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013)Florida Atlantic University (FAU) - Adjunct direct marketing and Internet marketing instructor. Developed and taught senior marketing elective to students attaining Bachelor degree. (Jan 2003 - May 2012)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Started this business with other partners. Responsology is a full-service marketing and business development agency. Areas of expertise: Ecommerce, growth marketing, turnaround, DTC/B2C, CRM. The Responsology team has extensive experience in cost-effectively employing traditional and online marketing methods to acquire new customers, turn new customers into long-term buyers, and create advocates for your brand. Some of our clients: GetARoom.com, PalmBeachJewelry.com, The Original Pancake House, Max Muscle of South Florida, Office Playground, Physicians Wellness Care, American Diabetes Wholesale, Custom Art Online.

Executive management position directing all marketing strategy and programs, including all traditional direct marketing media, online and email programs, web affiliate program, public relations, catalog and website. INC 500 Hall of Fame fastest growing private company recipient 5 years in a row. While at Vitacost.com, led team to reduce marketing expenses almost 40% while increasing active customer database 300% and annual revenue from $11 million to $30 million, within a two-year period. Left Vitacost.com on excellent terms to pursue start-up business opportunity.

Responsible for annual marketing budget of $6 million. Managed television (DRTV) and print advertising, promotion, direct marketing, public relations, customer loyalty, Internet marketing and e-commerce for this leading national direct marketer of eyewear and eye care products. Lead executive for annual planning.