Elise Brazier, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas

Served as business professor and MBA program director responsible for development and execution of business graduate programs and concentrations in providing high quality learning to students and the broader community. Created a culture of smart, innovative, and transformational learning environments for students to operate within the context of high performing teams. Subject matter expertise in Critical Thinking, Ethical Leadership, Business Policy & Strategy, and Capstone. Provides students (and indirectly capstone clients) thought leadership collateral for innovative strategies, business solutions that lead to recommendations and/or execution.

Austin, Tx

Conducted empirical and secondary research for various think tank initiatives focused on leadership practices and process improvement while enrolled as a doctoral student. I developed a $4 million grant proposal (in partnership with higher education and Houston energy companies) to fund international experiences through expansion of work-learn-exchange opportunities abroad for the Houston-Brazil Faculty/Student Exchange Initiative (funded).

Mt. Pleasant, Tx

Served as full-time faculty and division director for accounting, economics, computer science, and general business units. Appointed as KPMG SIFE sponsor (now Enactus) to develop student leaders in creating community business/economic development projects. Community impact to several businesses who benefited and students developed professionally through action learning initiatives leading to multiple regional award winning competitions.

Northeast Texas

Proven leadership and management skills for marketing & business development strategies in executing go-to-market channels with the ability to implement quickly and execute for internet service provider and web hosting. Demonstrated track record of building successful partnerships and increasing revenues to reach company goals. Strong communication, negotiation skills and follow-through. Ability to establish a strong communication link and credibility among vendors and clientele. Provided high level of professionalism, ethical focus and value-added approach. Ability to articulate, excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, and able to adapt to different internal and external constituencies.

Anchorage, Ak

Provided financial and accounting consulting services to industry sectors comprising of telecom, healthcare, transportation, nonprofits and governmental entities. Prepared financial statements and analysis, management reports, business plans, and strategic/operational plans. Lead consultant for branch of Fortune 500 healthcare organization.Managed process improvement projects (mapping), conducted direct and unstructured interviews, prepared report analysis with recommendations for senior management.

Anchorage, Ak

Provided timely, high quality audit services that met or exceeded client expectations. Prepared all necessary financial statements, related disclosures and audit report. Supervised audit engagements which entailed leading team through the entire audit process. Developed an understanding of client's business and processes, while recognizing opportunities for further services. Effective communication and client relationship skills. Industry expertise included: oil and gas, healthcare, nonprofits, financial and city governments including school districts.