Experience

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  Lynn University

  • Boca Raton, Florida, United States

  • Visiting Associate Professor

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Boca Raton, Florida, United States

    Classes taught include: BUS150 Business of Innovation; BUS460 Business Strategy

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  Palm Beach State College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Professor 2 of Business, Management & Entrepreneurship,

    • Aug 2019 - Aug 2023

    Classes taught include: Introduction to Business, Business Communication, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Marketing & Selling, New Venture Management, Planning the Entreprenurial Venture, Principles of Management, Principles of Supervision, Principles of Marketing, Administrative Management, Leadership Challenges & Supervision.

  • Department Chair - Accounting Business Entrepreneurship

    • Jun 2015 - Jun 2020

    Direct supervisor of departments Adjunct Faculty including hiring and assignment of courses. Assist Dean in course selection, program development & curriculum expansion in addition to semester course scheduling for full-time and adjunct faculty.

  • Professor 1 of Business, Management & Entrepreneurship

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

    Classes taught include: Introduction to Business, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Marketing & Selling, New Venture Management, Planning the Entreprenurial Venture, Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing

  • Associate Professor of Business & Entrepreneurship

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

    Classes taught include: Introduction to Business, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Marketing & Selling, New Venture Management, Planning the Entreprenurial Venture, Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing

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  Baker College

  • Owosso, Michigan, United States

  • Adjunct Professor of Business

    • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
    • Owosso, Michigan, United States

    Classes taught included MKT3110 Consumer Behavior; MKT3110A Change Management

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  Northwood University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Faculty - Management

    • Jan 2007 - May 2015

    Classes taught include: Automotive Dealer Advertising; Advertising Management; Automotive Variable Operations Management; Automotive General Management; Consumer Behavior; E-Commerce & Supply Chain Management; Human Resource Management; Independent Automotive Directed Study Programs; International Management; International Marketing; Introduction to Advertising; Introduction to Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship Marketing and Niche Analysis; Market Research; Marketing Management; Operations Management; Organizational Behavior & Leadership; Philosophy of Free Enterprise; Practice of Management and Leadership; Principals of Management; Principals of Marketing; Public Relations; Strategic Planning and Freshman Foundation II.

  • Director - Semester in Europe

    • Jan 2010 - Mar 2013

    The Semester in Europe (SIE) program is designed to give students from all Northwood campuses the opportunity to study in Europe in a program which includes rigorous academic study and immersion in European cultures. There is a business course work load plus business contacts. The SIE is a mix of studies, history, art, architecture, culture, and business, with free travel periods where students are able to explore Europe independently.

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  Ostfalia - University of Applied Sciences

  • Wolfsburg, Germany

  • Lecturer - Management Department

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Wolfsburg, Germany

    Lecturer for Ostfalia University Wolfsburg Campus summer education program designed for international undergraduate students from around the world. The two week session program is designed to offer an international perspective in marketing, leadership, management and culture.

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  RGG Consulting

  • Operations & Management Consultant

    • 2002 - 2012

    ~ Management consultant for businesses spanning retail and corporate sectors. ~ Experienced at designing and implementing programs to achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. ~ Industry expert specializing in Strategic Planning and Market Research.~ Franchising expert in all industries.~ Trained in Deming’s Total Quality Management process.~ Political Campaign Consultant for 5 Victorious Campaigns.

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  Bentley Motors, Inc. - Americas Region

  • A division of Volkswagen of America

  • Marketing Manager

    • 2007 - 2009
    • A division of Volkswagen of America

    ~ Develop and maintain strategic marketing plans insuring initiatives are executed successfully. Create targeted marketing programs aimed at the high end ultra luxury consumer market in an effort to gain market share and achieve strong brand awareness. ~ Responsible for the launch of new models through development, planning, and execution stages of special events designed to convey the Bentley brand experience.~ Direct usage of Region's $7 million advertising and promotion annual budget.~ Designed synergistic programs to establish relationships between Bentley and their lifestyle luxury brand companions. ~ Refocused Bentley dealer organization and introduced a customer-driven philosophy to regain competitive lead in the ultra luxury and lifestyle products market. ~ Discovered new marketing opportunities for Local Market Retailers to increase sales volume and profits.

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  Maritz Research

  • Process Improvement Consultant

    • 2004 - 2007

    ~ Consultant clients regarding Customer Relations Management (CRM); Standard for Excellence Process (SFE) and Process Improvement Programs (PIP).

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  General Motors

  • Cadillac Motor Division and GM Asian Partners - Suzuki Motors & Isuzu Motors

  • Sales & Marketing

    • 1997 - 2004
    • Cadillac Motor Division and GM Asian Partners - Suzuki Motors & Isuzu Motors

    Suzuki - National Market Representation Manager 1996-1998~ Implemented new selling strategies that accelerated US marketplace sales revival in 1997.Isuzu - Zone Manager 1998-2002~ Managed # 1 retail volume zone in US for 4 consecutive years 1998-2001.Cadillac - Retail Operations Consultant 2002-2004~ Retail sales and training.

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  Volkswagen of America, Inc

  • Audi Division

  • Business Development

    • 1993 - 1996
    • Audi Division

    Business Development Manager - Central Region (Chicago)~ Responsible for all franchise activity in 16 state region.Area Manager - Miami~ Oversaw 100% annual volume growth for Audi Florida Sales 1994, 1995, 1996.

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  Jaguar Land Rover

  • Dealer Operations Manager

    • 1987 - 1993

    ~ Responsible for Jaguar & Rover Cars (Sterling brand) market representation strategies; franchise development; and business strategic plan.~ Developed and implemented new Jaguar dealer franchise agreement.~ Structured and negotiated termination of dealer network and market withdrawal of Sterling brand for Rover.~ Designed Land Rover Centre facility program including optimal site location and market potential.~ Created a new high-impact corporate image for Jaguar and Rover Car's Sterling brand. ~ Structured, negotiated and managed sensitive settlement agreement with terminated franchises

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  BMW of North America, LLC

  • Sales; Business Development & Marketing

    • 1978 - 1987

    District Parts Manager 1978-1979District Sales Manager 1979-1981Regional Business Development Manager 1982-1984Regional Sales Manager 1984-1986Regional Marketing Manager 1986-1987