Experience

University of Bridgeport

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer of Practise -- Data Analytics

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  Facilitate a variety of undergraduate and graduate IT management, analytics, statistics and quantitative methods courses within the business school. I have substantial experience in both online and onsite facilitation as well as course design. I currently serve on the faculty senate, faculty council and the faculty development committee. My research interests include predictive analytics, cross-culture pedagogy and the application of quantitative methods. I regularly collaborate with my colleague regarding the application of statistical methods related to their quantitative research efforts. Show less



Zhejiang University

• China
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  I am currently facilitating four four-week intensive undergraduate courses--Accounting 1 & 2 and Statistics 1& 2--as part of a student certification program between this University and the University of Bridgeport. The program entails my being on site in January (first four week session) and May (second four week session) annually as a part of our first cross university joint bachelor's program in business. I am currently facilitating four four-week intensive undergraduate courses--Accounting 1 & 2 and Statistics 1& 2--as part of a student certification program between this University and the University of Bridgeport. The program entails my being on site in January (first four week session) and May (second four week session) annually as a part of our first cross university joint bachelor's program in business.



Mercy University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Professor--Marketing and International Business

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Facilitate a variety of undergraduate and graduate marketing, international business and statistics courses within the business school. Facilitate a variety of undergraduate and graduate marketing, international business and statistics courses within the business school.



University of Phoenix

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Advanced Facilitator

  • Jun 2002 - Jan 2017

  Facilitate online and on-ground graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing, operations, management, and critical thinking and applied ethics. Facilitate online and on-ground graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing, operations, management, and critical thinking and applied ethics.



NationsRoof

• Connecticut

• Vice President, Operations & Customer Service

  • 2005 - 2006

  Led a major restructuring for a $50M, 50-employee multi-divisional construction company. Established a new operating and service model resulting in 50% revenue growth. Led system and process improvements, which cut estimating and bid development time 45% and reduced receivables 70%. Led a major restructuring for a $50M, 50-employee multi-divisional construction company. Established a new operating and service model resulting in 50% revenue growth. Led system and process improvements, which cut estimating and bid development time 45% and reduced receivables 70%.



Piers Park Sailing//Sound Sailing Center

• General Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  Converged avocation with transformational business acumen to rebuild and revitalize 2 member-based sailing companies. Held full oversight for finance, marketing, operations and human resources. Instilled a higher level of discipline and focus, and achieved a sustainable turnaround of an under-performing operation. Revamped services and developed a value proposition, increasing existing customer “wallet share” up to 25%. Identified new revenue streams, go to market strategies and customer relationships, which increased revenue 20%+ increase in revenue over the prior year at 15% higher margins. Developed manufacturer/distributor relationships and brought to market proprietary control system technologies. Show less



Creditek

• Vice President of Marketing

  • 2001 - 2002

  Senior Marketing Executive of a $60 million VC backed outsourced A/R management services provider catering to the consumer products and healthcare sectors. Engaged in parallel strategies of creating fundamental marketing and business development discipline while building a complete new service offering that would allow the firm to offer value added end-to-end client solutions. Report to the CEO. Corporate Direction & Brand Image Integrated “C level” business needs into the development of market-focused product and sales strategies. Identified and led developmental efforts to build a comprehensive portfolio of products, services and value that will diversify the company beyond credit/collections into a finance/accounting shared services platform. Devised and launched an aggressive industry, media and public relations initiative to build market awareness for the newly-appointed CEO to promote the corporation’s new vision, direction and value proposition. Multimedia Marketing & Business Development Established the groundwork for a complete redesign of the corporate website with doorways and customized messaging geared to multi-faceted executive decision-makers in finance, credit, operations and technology. Partnered with leading trade publications to develop collaborative editorial content with tie-in advertising that maximized exposure while stretching limited advertising dollars. Identified alternative sources for lead generation and sales support, creating opt-in email and traditional direct marketing to complement existing telemarketing tools. Increased the sales pipeline by up to 27% in six months. Show less



Teltrust Inc.

• Vice President

  • 2000 - 2001

  Led an expan¬sion initiative for a VC-backed outsourced call center service provider. Recruited a 35-person team in strat¬egy, communi¬cations, marketing and sales support. Business was liquidated in 2001 by asset-backed creditors. Shifted the operational mindset to a market-focused philosophy, and positioned the company to achieve $90M in 2000 revenues with a clear pathway to $175M in 2001. Led strategic analysis of CRM industry to determine targets, customer entry points, and competi¬tive advantages. Introduced eCRM solutions using cutting edge VoIP, web-based interactive chat, email and telecommunications. Automated customer profiling and analysis tools, which linked multiple informational resources and improved the quality of lead generation and marketing efforts. Show less



Omni International Consulting

• Vice President Operations

  • 1993 - 2000

  Promoted technology transfer and commercialization, and developed business models for joint US/Asia partnerships across technology, manufacturing and services sectors. Ventures were put on hold due to volatile economic conditions in Asia. Created a compelling growth strategy that led to $2M+ in mezzanine funding for Quadlogic, a digital, remotely read-able, meter manufacturer capitalizing on deregulation of the utility industry. Conducted a top to bottom business assessment on behalf of the investor group of a telecommunications hand¬set manufacturer (Motorola competitor). Identified new and alternative markets for technology licensing. Developed a compelling value proposition for a pre-IPO software development company with breakthrough disruptive technologies for consumer products supply chain management. Identified a market-ready ASP teamware solution to enhance communications across multiple sites and among 20+ employees of an event management firm. Show less



CPG firms

• Marketing Executive--Various Positions

  • 1972 - 1992

  Early Career includes 20 years in Marketing, Advertising and Brand Management across the consumer products and financial services sectors. Key highlights: Launched a business line for a $250M New York ad agency. Captured $3M in fees and multi-million dollar contracts. Cut the product development time to market by 30%+. Led numerous successful new product introductions. Turned around a $70M division of Hiram Walker/Allied Lyons to divest it at a significantly higher multiple. Drove 50% of National Distillers $400M revenue. Assisted in integration with The Jim Beam Company. Show less