At xCommunity, we bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers to advance the use of Artificial Intelligence in their workflows. Our focus is on fostering peer-to-peer mentorship and discussions among pioneers in the field, providing a supportive and collaborative environment for individuals to experiment with AI and share their knowledge and best practices. Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Community Development · Strategic Planning · Teamwork · Start-ups · Mastermind Groups · Franchising · Business Consulting · Executive Coaching · Professional Development

 Plans, organizes, and instructs courses utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the LMS, classroom leadership, and current technologies to promote student success. Leads and / or assists in planning and developing new curriculum and courses as required. Contributes to program review and evaluates and revises existing curriculum and courses as part of the annual course evaluation process.  Serves as an advisor for students, utilizing effective advisement strategies, the overall educational plan, and the assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOA) to promote student retention and progression. Participates in campus-wide meetings and serves on committees to support enhancements in student recruitment, enrollment, advisement, graduation, and employment.

 Teach introductory and advanced level Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Courses in the Business & Entrepreneurship program.  Responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum development, student mentoring, and final evaluation of student outcomes. Design course objectives, syllabus, and manage the class via the Learning Management System.

 Responsible for all aspects of strategic franchise plans and support strategies, architecting emerging concepts to fruition and reinventing those existing brands that are struggling with growth initiatives.  Key architect of franchise training programs, strategic marketing plans, consumer experience strategies, brand positioning, pricing strategies, supply chains, and franchise support programs.

 Provide instruction at the undergraduate level in business, management, and leadership courses focused on student outcomes.  Designed the course objectives, syllabus, and managed the class via the Learning Management System. Teach from an approved master syllabus, including course design, application of the most recent teaching tools, management of the Canvas LMS, and compliance with school policies (reporting, attendance, & grades). Assess student engagement during each course and offer guidance in their academic, professional development, and personal goals. Actively participate in student recruitment and retention strategies by advocating for transparency in communications, current / ongoing student support, and the overall university value-proposition. Teach introductory and advanced level Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Courses in the Business & Entrepreneurship program.

 Led a portfolio of franchise retail stores with a $75M P&L, across 15 states, and 100+ territories.Led a team of regional managers to ensure corporate compliance and growth objectives were met.  Coached, mentored, and trained direct reports in a virtual environment focused on alignment to culture through innovative talent development strategies. Developed a regional franchise support program focused on continuing education, professional development for staff, understanding the changing business landscapes, marketing principles, and leadership attuned to industry best practices.

Led a portfolio of franchise retail stores with a $100M P&L, across 10 states and 250+ territories. Set the strategy for a profitable business services organization growing market shares and total retail units by 20%. Recruited, hired, and managed a team of field coaches supporting franchises with recruitment, hiring, training, marketing, and professional development. Managed staff across multiple states and regions in a matrixed reporting structure to optimize franchise operations serving stakeholders with unique needs through content development, trainer strength, new technologies, and resource allocations.  Developed an assisted competitor acquisition program to help franchisees acquire local market competitors responsible for 30% revenue growth.  Initiated support services and programs designed to increase brand awareness, improve staff responsiveness, and maintain a positive reputation with suppliers, strategic partners, and consumers.  Recruited, hired, and trained staff to run the training academy (LMS) ensuring national policies and guidelines are followed per the franchise agreement. Monitored the teams work plans managing against objectives, prioritizing strategic plans, and aligning professional development programs to staff positions.  Managed training budgets and sourced resources to ensure training curriculums were relevant and available to franchisees nationwide.