Experience

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Executive Director, Programs

  • May 2022 - Present

  The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center) is a public-private partnership designed to be an economic and education development engine for South Florida. It won the 2022 Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center Award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Center. The Levan Center’s three themes (innovation, technology, entrepreneurship) and four pillars (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate, Post-Accelerate), support the founder’s journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion with customized programs, events, and wraparound services. One of the unique components of the Levan Center is the Cyber Security Range. This is a purpose-built, military-grade cyber range consisting of 1,500 sq. ft. designed to serve the community, including industry, government, and academia, in the development of cybersecurity strategies and training. Other facilities within the Levan Center include a Technology Makerspace, the North Star Pitch Room and a Media Production Room. The Levan Center is a collaborative model linking entrepreneurs, academia, industry, government, funders, professional and social networks resulting in six key outcomes that will move South Florida in the direction of achieving designated tech hub status. Six key outcomes will have local, regional, national, and international impact (breakthrough ideation, new technologies, talent skills pipeline, company formation, job creation, scaling of early-stage and young startup businesses). Show less



Barry University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2014 - May 2022

  Teaching "Introduction to International Business" in the MBA program. Spring 2014-2021 Semesters. Topics covered include international trade, international business and culture, organizational structures, export and international finance. Teaching "Business Consulting" in the MBA program. Spring 2021 Semester. The School of Business at Barry University is AACSB accredited. Member of the Strategic Plan Committee for the School of Business as part of the AACSB process (November 2019-May 2022). Teaching "Introduction to International Business" in the MBA program. Spring 2014-2021 Semesters. Topics covered include international trade, international business and culture, organizational structures, export and international finance. Teaching "Business Consulting" in the MBA program. Spring 2021 Semester. The School of Business at Barry University is AACSB accredited. Member of the Strategic Plan Committee for the School of Business as part of the AACSB process (November 2019-May 2022).



Miami-Dade Beacon Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President, Research & Strategic Planning

  • Jan 2013 - May 2022

  The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the official economic development organization for Miami-Dade County, promoting Miami as a place to do business and assist companies with their location or expansion to Miami-Dade County with services that are confidential and at no cost to the company. Manage the Research & Strategic Planning Department. Was responsible for Amazon HQ2 proposals. Point person for Opportunity Zones and participant in the Rockefeller Foundation Opportunity Zone Academy. Participate on behalf of the organization in Miami-Dade County/South Florida's resiliency efforts. Member of the South Florida Anchor Alliance for supplier diversity and workforce.Guest speaker to business organizations on South Florida’s economy. Conduct economic impact studies using computer modeling programs. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is one of only 60 Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).Responsible for the One Community, One Goal Target Industry Strategic Plan (2011-2020). Write, implement & administer grants for One Community One Goal. Part of the team building the tech sector and tech talent.Participated in business development missions to Hannover (CeBIT, world's largest IT trade show) in 2014 and Düsseldorf (Medica, world's largest medical devices trade show), Germany, 2013, 2015, 2016, BIO International Convention 2013 in Chicago, and Select USA 2018 in Washington, DC.Steering Committee Member for eMerge Americas Techweek. Member of Life Sciences South Florida, Organizing Committee for Bio Florida Latin America Conference. Member of the Seven50 Initiative, South Florida's long-range strategic planning process.Guest speaker International Economic Development Council Webinar "Make it Count - Discover the Metrics of High Performing EDOs", July 2014. Interviewed by national, regional and local media, including Time Magazine, Bloomberg News, Florida Trend, and The Miami Herald. Show less

• Vice President, Research & Strategic Planning

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2012

  Managed the Research & Strategic Planning Department. Conducted research on Miami-Dade County’s Enterprise Zones. Chaired Higher Education Committee of the Education Task Force. Recruit new members. Organized the International Research Group to conduct research on cities in Latin America and the Caribbean Participated in business development missions to Medica in Düsseldorf, Germany between 2008 and 2011 Germany and Toronto & Montreal, Canada and BIO International Conventions (2006 -2012). Participated in State of Florida Governor’s Missions (Governor Jeb Bush): Munich, Germany and Basel, Switzerland (2005).Was member of advising team to the President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández Reyna. Advised on building a technology sector. Meetings with President and cabinet members. December 2010 (Miami) and January 2011 (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic). Guest speaker at the national City Marketing Conference in the Netherlands in January 2011. Show less

• Assistant Vice President, Research & Strategic Planning

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

  Conducted research on Miami-Dade County's economy. Participated in State of Florida Governor’s Missions: London, United Kingdom (2002). Wrote Beacon Council section of the FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas) proposal for its Permanent Secretariat (2003), researched global business in Miami-Dade County. Participated in business development missions to Hannover (CeBIT), Germany in 2003 and 2004.Speaker at the Florida Economic Development Council Annual Conference in June 2004.

• Director, Research & Strategic Planning

  • Mar 2000 - Jul 2002

  Conducted research on Miami-Dade County. Conducted economic impact analyses, including the impact analysis of the military sector (won award from the Council for Community and Economic Research, former ACCRA). Conducted business development mission to Hannover (CeBIT), Germany in 2002. Participated in the Florida Governor's Mission (Governor Jeb Bush) to London, UK (2002).

• Manager, Research & Strategic Planning

  • Apr 1997 - Mar 2000

  Conducted research on Miami-Dade County's economy. Completed the Miami Customs District 1996 & 1997 International Trade: Trends and Analysis. Participated in business development missions to Stockholm, Sweden in 1999.



Johnson & Wales University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Taught in the MBA Program at Johnson & Wales University, North Miami Campus. The course title is "Research & Inquiry." Fall 2017, Winter 2017, Spring 2018. Topics covered include Qualitative Approaches to Research, Ethics in Research, Survey Research, Data Analysis and Research Communications. Taught in the MBA Program at Johnson & Wales University, North Miami Campus. The course title is "Research & Inquiry." Fall 2017, Winter 2017, Spring 2018. Topics covered include Qualitative Approaches to Research, Ethics in Research, Survey Research, Data Analysis and Research Communications.



Florida Atlantic University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 1997 - May 2001

  Taught upper division courses in International Political Economy, International Systems, Comparative Politics and Government & Politics of Western Europe. Taught upper division courses in International Political Economy, International Systems, Comparative Politics and Government & Politics of Western Europe.



Center for Innovative Programs, Inc.

• Miami

• Director of Programs & Development

  • May 1996 - Mar 1997

  Developed and implemented training programs for international participants (Albania, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Ghana, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Tanzania) in a variety of fields. Wrote grants for training programs for USAID and other international donor agencies. Developed new business initiatives for different regions in the world, such as Central and Eastern Europe, Caribbean, and Africa. Wrote proposals for business initiatives, public and private organizations on business development and trade, program development, research and strategic planning. Assisted in trading of products to and from Central and Eastern Europe. Coordinated marketing and PR activities. Show less



City of North Miami

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Coordinator

  • Mar 1995 - May 1996

  Assisted in developing and implementing business retention and attraction programs, conducted market research and special economic impact studies, made presentations to business associations and related organizations, provided staff support to various City Boards and departments, developed marketing materials, provided technical assistance to existing and potential businesses including site selection, business regulations, financial resources, and steps in starting a business, created the Business Assistance Guide for the City of North Miami, conducted research on business climate in North Miami, wrote five year economic development strategic plan, edited quarterly newsletter Economic & Business Development Forum, created the Film Brochure and co-organized Familiarization Tour of the Film and Recording Industry for print media. Show less



Florida International University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jun 1994 - May 1996

  Taught upper division undergraduate courses on American Foreign Policy and Government & Politics of Western Europe. Taught upper division undergraduate courses on American Foreign Policy and Government & Politics of Western Europe.



St. Thomas University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 1993 - Dec 1993

  Taught an upper division course entitled: Government & Politics of Europe. Taught an upper division course entitled: Government & Politics of Europe.