Emad Rahim, Phd., Dm., Pmp Email & Phone Number

Syracuse, New York, Us

Operating the first BIPOC tech accelerator program in Central NY. The Syracuse Surge Accelerator is a one-year in-person accelerator that provides direct resources and support for Black-Indigenous-Persons of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs who want to launch and accelerate their tech-related startup in Syracuse, New York. We provide capital support, loan options, grants, business advisement, partnership opportunities, trainings, customer discovery, mentorship, coaching and so much more. The Accelerator is operated out of The Tech Garden and powered by CenterState State CEO. Severed as Judge, Advisor or Application Reviewer for GENIUS NY, Startup NY, Panasci Competition (Syracuse University), Dolphin Tank (Le Moyne College), Blackstone LaunchPad, and NYBPC statewide business plan competition.

Bellevue, Ne, Us

Serving as the Kotouc Family Endowed Chair for the Project Management Center of Excellence, Program Director of Project Management Degree Program (MPM) and Full Professor (Kotouc Family Professorship) in the College of Science & Information Technology at Bellevue University. Teaching and overseeing graduate level courses in project management. As the Endowed Chair and Program Director, I am responsible for leading the product lifecycle of new online degrees, courses and training programs from start to finish, and faculty supervision, recruitment, performance management, training and course scheduling, advisory board leadership, program assessment, and accreditation oversight.

London, Gb

Partner at Ztudium, a new kind of consultancy for the information age – a multi-media engine and technology and communications specialist that builds businesses and brands.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Us

Conducted over a dozen accreditation campus visits, supporting the mission of the Gobal Accreditation Center (GAC).

Chandler, Arizona, Us

Syracuse, New York, Us

Claremont, Ca, Us

Syracuse, New York, Us

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Prishtina - Republic Of Kosovo, Al

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Teaching Global Marketing and Leadership courses in an Executive MBA Program. Serve as faculty expert in helping to update curriculum, support in marketing efforts, and consulting and training.

Stillwater, Ok, Us

Lead in the evaluation of early-stage student startups, provide a strategic plan for start-up companies, advise entrepreneurs on opportunities for new ventures, and lead the commercial strategy for mature assets. Influence the local entrepreneur ecosystem by strategically managing and providing information, intelligence and insights that drive critical business decisions. Oversee primary and secondary research and provides strategic recommendations and insights on the direction of potential assets. Additionally, work with local high school students, lecture on campus, develop partnerships and community programming, judge business plan competitions and mentor and coach entrepreneurship students.

Washington, D.C., N.W., Us

Served as the Interim Dean of Business Curriculum; supervised online undergraduate degrees in business, management, and certificate programs; supported full-time faculty, adjuncts, and independent SMEs; revised current program and developed new degree options. Improved the business school’s educational programs and ensured that the school’s mission of educational excellence and innovation was fulfilled.

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Contributing Faculty, School of Management & TechnologyTeaching in Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) degree program: DDBA8521 Seminar in Change Management; DDBA8522 Seminar in SustainabilityDDBA8100; Doctoral Study Mentorship, DDBA8541 Seminar in Entrepreneurial Finance; DDBA8150 Building Sustainable Organizations; DDBA9000 Doctoral Study CompletionAwarded University Faculty Research Initiative Grant (FRIG/ Post-Doctoral) totaling $20,000, to conduct an ethnographic case study in Cambodia on ethnic enterprises. After careful review of the applicant pool, the review committee decided to fund their proposal, titled “Entrepreneurship Sustainability for Ethnic Enterprise: A Case Study.” (2009 – 2011) Awarded over $10,000 in research grants to support journal publications and academic presentations(2010) Nominated for Extraordinary Faculty Award by students and peers

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

University Dean of Business and Management for Colorado Technical University, serve as chief executive officer of the College of Business and Management, reporting directly to the provost. Lead and manage the College of Business and Management, work closely with business and government, and engage other educational organizations to carry out the mission of the University. Responsible for all business and management programs across the five ground campuses (Colorado Springs, Denver, Kansas City, Pueblo, and Sioux Falls) and CTU-Online division. Coordinates efforts of ground campus Deans and serves as acting Dean for online division. Developing and redesigning business programs for consistency between ground and online. Responsible for getting MBA program ranked top 10 in CEO Magazine, achieving SHRM alignment and developing additional MBAs in Entrepreneurship, Global Leadership and Logistics Management(Government, Military, Private Sector focus)Provide innovative leadership to the College of Business and work effectively with a multidisciplinary faculty and staff, a diverse student body, the faculties in related academic departments, and the private and public sectorsBuild an organizational culture of collegial teamwork and foster an organizational and educational climate that promotes and celebrates diversityWork with University leaders and the central administration to develop and implement a University academic planResponsible for managing academic integrity of business programs: certificate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programsLead programmatic accreditation for ACBSP, Board of Public Accountancy and program alignment for CFP, SHRM and CPA certification. Manage existing GAC PMI accreditation for project management degree programs

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Assist the Program Chair and Academic Affairs Administration by providing subject matter expertise for business and management courses. Provide assistance with curriculum review and development, course oversight, fair and holistic assessment of student learning, and support of at-risk students. Train and supervise adjunct faculty and teach business related courses. Teaching doctoral, graduate and undergraduate courses in: Research & Writing, Mix-Methods, Action Research, Project Management Theory, Procurement & Contracts, EVM & Cost Management, Project Management Processes, Managing Project Risks & Opportunities, Procurement Management, Organizational Leadership, Project Scheduling & Cost, Creating Academics & Professional Success, Intro to Project Management2010 CEC Educator of the Year Award Finalist, chosen out of 5,303 faculties employed by colleges and universities owned by Career Education Corporation2009 CTU Alumni of the Year Award, for professional and academic achievement as representative of Colorado Technical University

Serve as Project Coordinator for SUNY Research Foundation to develop online entrepreneurship programs for Morrisville State College; Business Mentor of Southside Innovation Center (SSIC) to provide business counseling for future entrepreneurs and small business owners; Entrepreneurship Mentor of Syracuse Student Sandbox/ Syracuse University to support and coach student run businesses in the Technology Garden; and e-Professor for “Big Idea” course and “Venture Connect” program, and Business Plan Judge for local business plan competitions across campuses and city organizations

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Teaching core classes in entrepreneurship, management and business administration at the undergraduate level in an executive format, traditional (in-class) and nontraditional (online and independent study) and hybrid/cross-platform. Developed an executive level entrepreneurship BBA degree program (hybrid/cross-platform), a 2+2 bridge program being delivered at the Syracuse Technology Garden (Satellite Office), partnering community college campuses, and satellite offices and via online lectures and conference calls (Skype). Appointed Professor-in-Residence, facilitating off-campus Entrepreneurship Boot-Camps, supporting student projects with Syracuse University, CCC, OCC and Tech Garden. Appointed on the Middle States Steering Committee, served on the Response Group assigned to reviewing educational offerings, learning assessment and distance learning

Global i365 LLC (merged with Innovative Development Inc.), co-founded a consulting group to provide business services, specializing in the areas of diversity training, project management, technology, programming, nonprofit development, and marketing. Executed services, strategies and programs including participation in trade shows and educational events sponsored by industry-focused societies. Develop relationships with new and existing business clients leading to strategic partnerships, business development, program creation and service contracts. Serving as Entrepreneurial Mentor/ Counselor for Southside Innovation Center, Syracuse Student Sandbox, Tech Garden and Syracuse University Negotiated contractual agreements with publishers, contractors, and suppliers for training productsDeveloped and taught a 5 day “Applied Project Management Best Practices” training program at the Empire State Building in NYC for Virtcom ConsultingAssisted in the development and hosting of the first CNY Inclusion Conference in Syracuse NY

Taught eMBA, MBA, DM, DBA, PhD and Ed.D degree programs for multiple universities: FIT, University of Maryland University College,Jones International University, Davenport University, Northcentral University, Argosy University, Kaplan University, DeVry University, TUI University (PhD), Keuka College, Chancellor University (Jack Welch Institute), Strayer University, Bryant & Stratton College, SUNY Empire State College

Oversaw all outreach, recruitment, and marketing initiatives for seven different college units and centers located throughout Central New York. Advanced the college’s mission on diversity by increasing awareness of the college among minority populations. Established relationships with local organizations, public agencies, academic institutions, and community groups to increase the visibility of the college and degree program offerings.Assisted in developing an articulation agreement with community colleges and trade institutions to increase transferring options (college pathway program)Assisted potential students with the application process; entered and tracked data in CRM and DataTel system, generated marketing and enrollment reportsCompleted a total of 48 credit evaluations on topics that included project management, nonprofit management, case management, program development, leadership, diversity

Recognized the need to establish a human service association group after observing conflicts between local agencies and a consistent increase in program quality issues, causing agencies to loose funding and programs to get shut down. Helped found the Human Service Association of Central New York to help create unity and collaboration between agencies, and as an avenue to advocate, represent, promote, and improve the profession of human services, its agencies and clients. The agency reached a total of 37 agency members in its first year. Developed and evaluated operational strategies, programs, and organizational by-lawsCollaborated with agencies, community groups, and Syracuse UniversityAssisted in coordinating the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s “2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition” in Nashville, TNSecured program funding, over $200,000 through grants, sponsorship, underwriting, fundraising and membership support and donations

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Sustainability Studies

Post-Doctorate Diploma, Marketing & Management

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd (Honorary), Doctorate Of Humanities

Post-Doctorate Certificate (Mle Fellow), Higher Education Leadership

Dlc Management Fellow Program, Higher Education Development/ Fundraising

Post-Doctorate Certificate In Online Teaching And Higher Education Admin, Management

D.M, Change Management And Od

Certificate, Comprehensive Software Engg/It Project Management

Executive Leadership Certificate, Executive Decision Making

Masters, Project Management

Masters, Business Management

Bachelors, Community Human Service

Associate Of Science - As (Honorary Degree 2016), Human Services, General