Kim Crawford, Mba, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

United States

Southern California

Closed Composites is a cleantech chemical and engineering technology company with a proprietary process to recycle end-of-life thermoset carbon-fiber composite material.

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

MBA professor incorporating real-world and case study examples of strategic practices and leadership types that may strengthen or undermine business goals. Emphasis on using valid and reliable self-assessments to facilitate students understanding of their personal leadership style.

The Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM) Teams program supports researchers interested in entrepreneurial education and mentoring, reducing the time it takes to bring technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace. I-Corps allows scientists and engineers to evaluate a technology’s commercial opportunity, a critical first step toward successful translation.

Full-time dedication to qualitative study, research, and the completion of my doctoral dissertation entitled, "Integrating the industry sector in STEM learning ecosystems: A multicase study". Used the framework of social exchange theory and the study of cross-sector collaborations to explore the integration of the business sector in society problem-solving.

North America

In this matrixed leadership environment, provided leadership and management to regional business units dedicated to growing K12 school district business across North America. This included assessment and direction in business acumen, competitive analysis, targeted messaging and marketing, sales strategy, vision and leadership, speaking engagements.

Southern California

Partnered with commercial, industrial, governmental, and educational entities to develop energy and environmental solutions to drive operational efficiency, lower life-cycle costs and, ascertain the integration of renewable energy. Implemented innovative technical and financial measures, led engineering, legal and finance teams to customize a solution set.

Harbor College And Valley College

Taught three classes to support workforce development programs:- LA high-tech bridge and coding boot camp- LA Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA RISE)- Metro Bus Operator Bridge Academy

Environmental Consultant; change agent marketing to implement sustainability plans, communication and outreach initiatives, and providing reporting compliance services for governmental entities and private businesses.

IMS, Inc. provided full-service production management, communications coaching, public relations and marketing services for high-profile production and distribution companies.Clients included: Telepictures, Fox Sports Net, FX, Bravo, FOX, 20th Television, Oxygen Network, Summit Entertainment, City Lights Media, ReelzChannel, Style Network, PAX, National.

Director/producer of daily news magazine in 40% of high schools and middle schools, live concerts, townhall-styled events and cross-country live event tours.

Owned and developed a Curves fitness center franchise, one of the largest and most successful in Southern California. Divested profitably.

Developed syllabus and instructed two weekly classes at the School of Journalism while working full time in broadcast news. Prepared and presented weekly lectures and provided training and instruction on broadcast journalism’s best practices and use of technical equipment in a state-of-the-art studio. Instructed on the development and execution of.

Multi-camera director of this live two-hour news and talk show with demonstrations, musical, and celebrity guests.

Multi-camera associate director and fill-in director of this live nightly news hour.

Worked on the top tier of production for this Olympic-sized international sporting event with a world-class team hosted by the legendary Larry King and led by Executive Producer Tony Verna, the creator of "instant replay".

Doctor Of Education - Ed.D., Organizational Change And Leadership

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

B.A., Government

Activities and Societies: General Manager, WSPN-FM 91.1