B'Ann Dittmar
Business Management and Leadership Instructor and Business Department Program Director at Clarke University- Claim this Profile
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Miles Breed
As an adult student with an established career, I wasn't too excited to take a 100 level leadership class to finish out my degree. However, B'Ann's leadership class quickly went from "I guess I have to", to "I'm glad I'm taking this. B'Ann's class offered me many opportunities to reflect on my leadership style and improve, grow and expand throughout the semester. I would highly recommend B'Ann and this class to young students just starting their degree or to seasoned professionals who want to improve.
Johel Gonzalez
To begin, I cannot believe this semester and class is already coming to an end. I can honestly say that this Leadership course is one of my favorite classes that I have taken, and it is one of the only classes that I feel taught me material that I will remember for the rest of my life. Since this class started, I began learning many new tips and skills that I knew would help me in the real world, including; business etiquette, emotional intelligence, delegation, giving feedback, and especially the concept of followership, because I learned that someone is not a leader without having followers. All in all, every lesson and skill I learned is going to help me so much no matter what profession I end up in. I know I will not forget these lessons and skills because I have already implanted so many in my day-to-day life. They have already helped me in my other classes and in football. When this class began, I figured it would be another class that I would just try to get an A in but not actually use the material. I am glad I was wrong, and I am very excited to start working so I can use these lessons and skills. Everything I have learned has also given me confidence because I know all the information I have now will put me one step ahead of my competitors and other coworkers. I truly believe that this is a very important class that everyone should have to take. This class will open people’s eyes and show them that they do not know everything about leadership. I am glad I learned about it now, so I do not go out and make the same mistakes that many young adults make when they first start working.
Miles Breed
As an adult student with an established career, I wasn't too excited to take a 100 level leadership class to finish out my degree. However, B'Ann's leadership class quickly went from "I guess I have to", to "I'm glad I'm taking this. B'Ann's class offered me many opportunities to reflect on my leadership style and improve, grow and expand throughout the semester. I would highly recommend B'Ann and this class to young students just starting their degree or to seasoned professionals who want to improve.
Johel Gonzalez
To begin, I cannot believe this semester and class is already coming to an end. I can honestly say that this Leadership course is one of my favorite classes that I have taken, and it is one of the only classes that I feel taught me material that I will remember for the rest of my life. Since this class started, I began learning many new tips and skills that I knew would help me in the real world, including; business etiquette, emotional intelligence, delegation, giving feedback, and especially the concept of followership, because I learned that someone is not a leader without having followers. All in all, every lesson and skill I learned is going to help me so much no matter what profession I end up in. I know I will not forget these lessons and skills because I have already implanted so many in my day-to-day life. They have already helped me in my other classes and in football. When this class began, I figured it would be another class that I would just try to get an A in but not actually use the material. I am glad I was wrong, and I am very excited to start working so I can use these lessons and skills. Everything I have learned has also given me confidence because I know all the information I have now will put me one step ahead of my competitors and other coworkers. I truly believe that this is a very important class that everyone should have to take. This class will open people’s eyes and show them that they do not know everything about leadership. I am glad I learned about it now, so I do not go out and make the same mistakes that many young adults make when they first start working.
Miles Breed
As an adult student with an established career, I wasn't too excited to take a 100 level leadership class to finish out my degree. However, B'Ann's leadership class quickly went from "I guess I have to", to "I'm glad I'm taking this. B'Ann's class offered me many opportunities to reflect on my leadership style and improve, grow and expand throughout the semester. I would highly recommend B'Ann and this class to young students just starting their degree or to seasoned professionals who want to improve.
Johel Gonzalez
To begin, I cannot believe this semester and class is already coming to an end. I can honestly say that this Leadership course is one of my favorite classes that I have taken, and it is one of the only classes that I feel taught me material that I will remember for the rest of my life. Since this class started, I began learning many new tips and skills that I knew would help me in the real world, including; business etiquette, emotional intelligence, delegation, giving feedback, and especially the concept of followership, because I learned that someone is not a leader without having followers. All in all, every lesson and skill I learned is going to help me so much no matter what profession I end up in. I know I will not forget these lessons and skills because I have already implanted so many in my day-to-day life. They have already helped me in my other classes and in football. When this class began, I figured it would be another class that I would just try to get an A in but not actually use the material. I am glad I was wrong, and I am very excited to start working so I can use these lessons and skills. Everything I have learned has also given me confidence because I know all the information I have now will put me one step ahead of my competitors and other coworkers. I truly believe that this is a very important class that everyone should have to take. This class will open people’s eyes and show them that they do not know everything about leadership. I am glad I learned about it now, so I do not go out and make the same mistakes that many young adults make when they first start working.
Miles Breed
As an adult student with an established career, I wasn't too excited to take a 100 level leadership class to finish out my degree. However, B'Ann's leadership class quickly went from "I guess I have to", to "I'm glad I'm taking this. B'Ann's class offered me many opportunities to reflect on my leadership style and improve, grow and expand throughout the semester. I would highly recommend B'Ann and this class to young students just starting their degree or to seasoned professionals who want to improve.
Johel Gonzalez
To begin, I cannot believe this semester and class is already coming to an end. I can honestly say that this Leadership course is one of my favorite classes that I have taken, and it is one of the only classes that I feel taught me material that I will remember for the rest of my life. Since this class started, I began learning many new tips and skills that I knew would help me in the real world, including; business etiquette, emotional intelligence, delegation, giving feedback, and especially the concept of followership, because I learned that someone is not a leader without having followers. All in all, every lesson and skill I learned is going to help me so much no matter what profession I end up in. I know I will not forget these lessons and skills because I have already implanted so many in my day-to-day life. They have already helped me in my other classes and in football. When this class began, I figured it would be another class that I would just try to get an A in but not actually use the material. I am glad I was wrong, and I am very excited to start working so I can use these lessons and skills. Everything I have learned has also given me confidence because I know all the information I have now will put me one step ahead of my competitors and other coworkers. I truly believe that this is a very important class that everyone should have to take. This class will open people’s eyes and show them that they do not know everything about leadership. I am glad I learned about it now, so I do not go out and make the same mistakes that many young adults make when they first start working.
Credentials
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Certified Manager
Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Experience
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Clarke University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Management and Leadership Instructor and Business Department Program Director
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Aug 2011 - Present
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTOR 2011- PRESENTResponsible for instruction of management, business, and leadership courses for traditional, nontraditional adult, and graduate students, plus retention of graduate and undergraduate business students. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Formed the Future Young Professionals chapter on campus and serve as Advisor. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR 2021- PRESENTAssist Department Chair with daily duties required for the department. Work with adjunct faculty on training and onboarding to ensure successful course implementation and delivery. Review and determine approval of internships for business students. Attend department chair’s meetings and communicate with department faculty. Evaluate student transfer course equivalents to determine if they meet the needs of the business program. Work on assessment, including a revision of department goals and outcomes, as well as establishing annual assessments. Show less
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Director of Graduate Business Studies
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2019
Oversaw, marketed, and promoted MBA, MOL, Early Access MBA and MOL, and Fast Track MBA and MOL programs. Developed and gained approval for Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) program both internally within Clarke University and with the Higher Learning Commission. This provided a second graduate business offering for Clarke University. This program was created in 2012 and implemented in 2013. Developed, gained approval for, and implemented Fast Track MOL and MBA programs in 2014. Was responsible for advising of all graduate students, which was up to 65 students during a semester. Show less
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U.S. Bank
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Market President
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May 1994 - Jul 2011
PRESIDENT- Dubuque and Galena markets 7/2002-7/2011 MANAGED $105 MILLION LOAN PORTFOLIO & DEPOSIT ASSETS OF $200 MILLION. Increased Net Income 21% over 4 Years – Had overall responsibility for $105 million loan portfolio and $200 million in deposit assets. Increased net income 21% over 4 years. Significantly improved credit quality while driving net revenues to record levels. Strategized with Regional President and Division Manager regarding key market trends and developed a blueprint for business development and market performance. Developed & Managed Tri-State Marketing Program & Business Development– Implemented comprehensive customer calling, marketing and business development program spanning a tri-state area. Successfully developed and secured a key banking relationship that was one of the top three revenue-producing relationships in a division with 91 locations. Received a Pinnacle award in recognition of this accomplishment. Consistently exceed revenue goals annually. Provided leadership for seven locations in two states – Led an 82-member team, including six direct reports. Influenced overall performance of commercial, and retail sales efforts, including focus on building deeper relationships, compliance, credit quality, community involvement, marketing, and public relations activities. Show less
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Senior Vide President / District Manager
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Feb 2000 - Jul 2002
MANAGED 10 LOCATIONS Totaling $575 Million in Deposit Asset. Led Team to Record Sales Production- Managed 10 bank locations in NE Iowa and NW Illinois totaling $575 million in deposit assets. Responsible for all retail operations including tellers, personal banking, financial specialist program and consumer lending. Increased credit insurance penetration from 23% to 35% and led financial specialist program to reach a goal of over $4 million in sales. Honed sales culture to increase cross-sales and referrals from tellers, resulting in 75% of staff reaching incentive payouts in 2001. Managed operational compliance to achieve internal audit excellence rating. Leadership of Multi-State Sales & Marketing Campaigns – Managed sales and marketing campaigns/promotions to reach goals through development and implementation of quarterly sales rallies for staff of 130. Conducted staff development and training in marketing, customer profiling, needs assessment, effective sales calling, sales strategies, conversion of products to new organization/product line, goal setting and achievement. Recognized as a multiple Pinnacle award-winner for leading teams in achieving high performance levels. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2017
American College of Education
Completed 1/3 of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership Program, EdD in Leadership -
1998 - 2000
University of Dubuque
MBA, Business -
1992 - 1993
Rockford College
B.S., Business Administration, Marketing -
1990 - 1992
Highland Community College
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Dale Carnegie
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Warren IL High School
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