• Teach ORG300, Applying Leadership Principles via Blackboard. This course provides an overview of leadership basics, including strategy, communication, motivation, power, organizational change, and workplace conflict. The course has a heavy emphasis on discussion, exploration and application of leadership skills, principles and practices.• Teach ORG480, Capstone-Organizational Leadership via Blackboard. This course is the capstone class for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. The course wraps up the degree by applying leadership, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills to real-world situations.

Consult with local companies on business plans, SWOT analyses, marketing and HR policies, training programs, funding mechanisms, startup processes, expansion plans, etc.

Managed complete training program for call center servicing clients of Verizon Wireless. Managed and coached 19 trainers in adult education techniques. Worked with center director to adapt training program to local needs and deficiencies. These trainers were call center agents and promoted to coach/trainer so they required extensive coaching and training.`• Managed performance of 19 trainer/coaches and developed specific plans for improvement in presenting New Hire and Continuing Education training.• Partnered with subject matter experts to develop and deliver adult continuing education training.• Held weekly coaching meetings with each trainer/coach to review employee results and discuss needed plan changes to ensure success.• Trained Afni trainers in New Hire Training certification course.

Between 2006 and 2009 managed a for-profit division of a higher education entity. Beginning in 2009 was also responsible for five degree programs including facilities and faculty. In both roles served in advisory role to the College President and on various college committees. Served as college representative in numerous advisory capacities with local government and educational entities.Key Achievements Dean, Public Safety & Applied Environmental Technologies, July 2009 – December 2011Dean, Corporate & Continuing Education, July 2006 – December 2011• Developed business plans and budgets for division and each department.• Conducted needs assessments and skill gap analyses for local companies by consulting with all levels of the organization including senior management to produce/execute learning programs consistent with outcomes defined by organization leaders• Developed and managed performance improvement programs covering computer applications, management and leadership skills, manufacturing processes, learning style compatibilities and customer service implementation.• Conducted monthly coaching sessions to departmental managers regarding professional development, program development and program life cycle.• Developed relationships across campus that allowed leadership of various cross-functional teams during tenure.• Managed a combined budget of 2.6 million dollars.• Managed and led a team of 15 in offering community and corporate education across Northern Colorado.

Served in increasingly complex and demanding roles in a for-profit division operating with a community college. Responsible for motivating and training a team of 11 employee that developed and managed a wide variety of educational programs. Moved department from an average net loss of 100k each year to an average net profit of 57k each year.• Implemented metric review across all programs to ensure profitability and effectiveness.• Managed multiple employee performance improvement programs with courses in computer applications, leadership, management, accounting and employee development.• Conducted monthly coaching sessions to departmental managers regarding professional development, program development and program life cycle.• Developed 6 new programs in Allied Health, Mediation and Business.• Implemented a systemic program review for profit/loss resulting in increasing average profit of $57,000 each year.• Increased year to date revenue 13% from fiscal year 2005 to fiscal year 2006.• Managed a $1.8M expense budget. Associate Dean, August 2003 – March 2005• Developed and managed new programs negotiation and mediation, real estate and non-profit management.• Performed profit/loss analysis for all CCE programs. Lowered expenses for division by 21%.Senior Training Consultant, October 2002 – August 2003• Established and managed local employee development programs with corporate clients • Coordinated service activities such as needs assessments, marketing and promotion of services, collection of service evaluations and supervision of logistics and personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.

Managed 7-10 physician recruitment contracts with physician groups and hospitals in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Ohio. Responsible for all marketing and advertising of the physician opportunity, Responsible for vetting potential physicians and presenting candidates to the hospital or physician group for interviews.• Consulted with clients to develop appropriate search parameters for physician contracts and compensation schedules.• Consulted with clients to develop effective marketing programs for their opportunity.• Evaluated physician credentials to ensure compliance with state licensing requirements.• Responsible for handling contract negotiations between client and physician.

Successfully negotiated with The Toro Company to license the technology and managed the subsequent contractual obligations. Successfully signed 9 dealer agreements across the U.S. and Canada. Served as part of the leadership team that developed marketing and advertising plans with The Richards Group. Managed the sales and training teams as well as a remote sales and service location in Houston, Texas. This company laid off all staff in the summer of 2001 and now operates as internet fulfillment for its manufacturing base in Israel.• Developed dealer program by recruiting lawn and garden dealers nationwide, developed training program for certification, recruiting and training instructors, scheduling training and conducting post-mortem assessment for effectiveness and outcomes.• Developed effective business processes for company including evaluation instruments for service and shipping/receiving.• Negotiated and managed contract relationship with the Toro Company.• Managed and led sales teams in trade show and retail environments.• Recruited and selected the national sales team.

Recruited from teaching at Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas to lead a company called Network-in-a-Box. Signed an agreement with Apple Computer, K-12 Division to provide a product on their product list that provided a variety of networking information to school districts nationwide including one hour of time with a network engineer. Served as a troubleshooter within ICSS which had purchased Network-in-a-Box. Managed a variety of departments including purchasing, inventory and customer support.Manager - Toro NSN/ICSS Division, Proactive Customer Support, May 1998 - December 1999• Began and managed the proactive customer support department.• Developed and implemented business processes and systems for this department.• Conducted sales calls to key customer accounts to ensure satisfaction with services.• Developed evaluation program for regular review of department.Manager - Toro NSN/ICSS Division, Purchasing, Inventory, Facilities, June 1995 - April 1998• Responsible for the purchase and management of the inventory of an $11 million company and division P & L.• Managed logistics of new and replacement product orders.• Managed work processes for team of hardware engineers.General Manager – Toro NSN/Network in a Box Division, January 1994 - May 1995• Successfully sold new network service concept to Apple Computer, Education Division.• Managed team of computer engineers that generated networking plans for K-12 schools.• Developed and implemented training program for certification for all dealers and certified teachers of K-12 and higher education facilities.