Dr. W. Alan Dixon, Sr.
Executive Board Member at Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce- Claim this Profile
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Kenlon Jones
Alan is not only an excellent leader, but he is an even better person. A leader with a wealth of experience, he knows, and does what it takes to get the job done. Not only was he my boss, but I regarded him as a mentor and a living example of a Moral Compass. He is uncompromising in his integrity, and a blessing to all that he touches. Truly one of the best leaders I've had the pleasure to learn from.
April Acosta
Alan was one of the most influential leaders I had the opportunity to work with throughout my career with Best Buy. Not only was Alan my district manger but he was also my mentor. He motivates and inspires others with incredible energy and passion. Others sought Alan out as someone to go to when they have questions or to seek advice from. He was and still remains someone I look up to, a leader I strive to become.
Kenlon Jones
Alan is not only an excellent leader, but he is an even better person. A leader with a wealth of experience, he knows, and does what it takes to get the job done. Not only was he my boss, but I regarded him as a mentor and a living example of a Moral Compass. He is uncompromising in his integrity, and a blessing to all that he touches. Truly one of the best leaders I've had the pleasure to learn from.
April Acosta
Alan was one of the most influential leaders I had the opportunity to work with throughout my career with Best Buy. Not only was Alan my district manger but he was also my mentor. He motivates and inspires others with incredible energy and passion. Others sought Alan out as someone to go to when they have questions or to seek advice from. He was and still remains someone I look up to, a leader I strive to become.
Kenlon Jones
Alan is not only an excellent leader, but he is an even better person. A leader with a wealth of experience, he knows, and does what it takes to get the job done. Not only was he my boss, but I regarded him as a mentor and a living example of a Moral Compass. He is uncompromising in his integrity, and a blessing to all that he touches. Truly one of the best leaders I've had the pleasure to learn from.
April Acosta
Alan was one of the most influential leaders I had the opportunity to work with throughout my career with Best Buy. Not only was Alan my district manger but he was also my mentor. He motivates and inspires others with incredible energy and passion. Others sought Alan out as someone to go to when they have questions or to seek advice from. He was and still remains someone I look up to, a leader I strive to become.
Kenlon Jones
Alan is not only an excellent leader, but he is an even better person. A leader with a wealth of experience, he knows, and does what it takes to get the job done. Not only was he my boss, but I regarded him as a mentor and a living example of a Moral Compass. He is uncompromising in his integrity, and a blessing to all that he touches. Truly one of the best leaders I've had the pleasure to learn from.
April Acosta
Alan was one of the most influential leaders I had the opportunity to work with throughout my career with Best Buy. Not only was Alan my district manger but he was also my mentor. He motivates and inspires others with incredible energy and passion. Others sought Alan out as someone to go to when they have questions or to seek advice from. He was and still remains someone I look up to, a leader I strive to become.
Experience
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Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Board Member
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Saint Mary's College of California
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United States
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Higher Education
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Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration (SOLA)
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Napa Valley College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Interim Senior Dean-Career Education, Workforce Development and Academic Pathways
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Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
Budget Analysis, Economic Workforce Development, Career Technical Education, and Strong Workforce Development Management Budget Analysis, Economic Workforce Development, Career Technical Education, and Strong Workforce Development Management
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Marian University of Fond du Lac
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Department Chair
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2021
Business Department Chair- College of the Professions Associate Professor Program Director for Management, Human Resources and Operations Management Director Management & Business Course Instructor-Graduate and Undergraduate Program Director- Masters in Management Program Chairperson of the Curriculum Educational Standards Committee Member of the Graduate Curriculum Educational Standards Committee Liaison between Graduate and Undergraduate Educational Standards Committees Member of PhD Retooling Committee Member of Credit for Prior Learning Team Show less
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Santa Rosa Junior College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2021
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Axcess Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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District Director Operations
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
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General Nutrition Centers, Inc
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Sales Director
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May 2016 - Dec 2017
Ensuring stores create and adhere to our strong selling and customer service environment through effective training, follow up and a leadership style focusing on building relationships. Managing world class merchandising standards for in store presentations, promotions, and events. Recruit, hire, and train high caliber individuals to add to our team of sales professionals. Provide ongoing development with a positive and supportive culture. Anticipate, analyze and organize all sales and operational opportunities within the marketplace. Contribute ideas, strategies and innovation based on local market environments. Establish and maintain operational and loss preventative duties adhering to the organizational expectations. Conduct real estate site evaluations. Coordinate store openings, franchise conversions and remodels as well as identifying new locations to maximize organizational profitability. Show less
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District Retail Manager
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Jun 2014 - May 2016
Maximizing Samsung's market position, product penetration, and profitability in the Northern California and Nevada markets. Ensuring high level of customer satisfaction through hiring talented and motivated leaders that implement Samsung strategies. Cultivating positive customer relationships and educating sales team on Samsung product features, functionality, and benefits. Demonstrating Samsung's innovation through Samsung's unique ecosystem of products. Developing cohesive teams that provide excellent customer interactions improving Samsung's brand. Advising and guiding sales team to achieve customer sales objectives, team goals, and results. Define achievable results, provide direction, and measure individual and team sales results. Build and develop working relationships inside the organization and with affiliates, vendors, and business partners at all levels to promote sales results. . Show less
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Field Market Manager
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
o Establishing and delivering unique and individualized experiences to consumer electronic customers o Hiring and training field teams preparing teams for new store -in-store initiative o Building and establishing relationships between commercial, retail, and national accounts o Supporting and representing the Samsung Brand o Establishing and delivering unique and individualized experiences to consumer electronic customers o Hiring and training field teams preparing teams for new store -in-store initiative o Building and establishing relationships between commercial, retail, and national accounts o Supporting and representing the Samsung Brand
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University of Phoenix
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Faculty
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Aug 2008 - Mar 2014
Instructing adult learners in the areas of Business, Business Negotiations, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, and Economics. Using real world scenarios to enhance understanding and to assist students in application of theory into current business and leadership practices. Instructing adult learners in the areas of Business, Business Negotiations, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, and Economics. Using real world scenarios to enhance understanding and to assist students in application of theory into current business and leadership practices.
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Best Buy
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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District Field Support Manager
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Nov 2003 - Jun 2012
Multi-unit leadership, coaching, training, profit and loss management, labor and forecasting, operational management, expense control, and leadership development. Multi-unit leadership, coaching, training, profit and loss management, labor and forecasting, operational management, expense control, and leadership development.
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Jul 1997 - Oct 2003
•Trained and developed new associates and retail managers. •Using financial metrics trends established and implemented strategic business plans. •Coached, hired, and recruited talent. •Created strategic ideas to increase profitability, measured via monthly Profit and Loss Statements. •Educated retail supervisors and assistant managers on basic leadership fundamentals through specialized leadership training courses. • Provided advanced training which included information regarding company human resource policies, interpersonal communication skills, growth strategies, and proper methodologies for analyzing financial data. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2015
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Management, Organizational Leadership -
2003 - 2005
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration -
1984 - 1987
University of California, Davis
Bachelor's, Psychology -
1984 - 1987
University of California, Davis
Bachelor, Managerial Economics
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