Experience

Expert Education Consultants

• India
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO | Creating value through turnkey academic consulting services

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area www.bppe.consulting I take ownership of every project that I deal with, by focusing on what works best for the client. Why should you partner with me? ➡ I hold an MD, an MBA, and a Ph.D. with a major in curriculum design ➡ I have multicultural experience working and living in 5 different countries and managing diverse populations from 23 nationalities, backgrounds, genders, and ethnicities. ➡ I have helped over thirty startup enterprises to successfully… Show more www.bppe.consulting I take ownership of every project that I deal with, by focusing on what works best for the client. Why should you partner with me? ➡ I hold an MD, an MBA, and a Ph.D. with a major in curriculum design ➡ I have multicultural experience working and living in 5 different countries and managing diverse populations from 23 nationalities, backgrounds, genders, and ethnicities. ➡ I have helped over thirty startup enterprises to successfully establish their academic presence all over the USA, Europe, and Asia. ➡ As a member of C-suite teams, I helped startups build academic programs, policies, and procedures from the ground up. ➡ As I work with my clients, I eliminate the use of vendors and enable the building of all training assets in-house. If you’re looking to build a strong academic presence in the United States, let’s get in touch. Email me at sandra@educonsult.us or visit www.bppe.consulting to learn more.

• Education Consultant | WASC and BPPE | Licensure & Approvals | Accreditation

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area As an expert education consultant, I offer the following services: ➤ Securing business and state licenses. ➤ Developing the School Catalog, Business Plans, and assisting with all the necessary forms throughout the process. ➤ Developing all school curricula. ➤ Developing Annual Reports, assisting with responses to State Compliance issues, and preparing for on-site campus visits by regulators.

• Chief Academic Officer | Hiring College Deans & Faculty | Academic Services

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area When I act as a Chief Academic Officer for my clients, I ensure the following: ➤ Hiring and managing college deans and faculty that support the university’s goals. ➤ Conducting annual program reviews to ensure academic offerings support student body needs. ➤ Liaising with regulators, accreditors, and industry leaders as a representative of the university.

• Academic & Marketing Consultant | Establishing Digital Presence | Operational Services

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area As part of my comprehensive packages, I offer operational services such as: ➤ Helping clients establish an online presence for their universities or colleges, by developing a comprehensive communications plan, including an interactive website and social media pages. ➤ Establishing and writing policies and handbooks to support the university’s objectives.

• E-Learning Consultant | Helping To Build Learning Management Systems | E-Learning Support

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area As an E-learning consultant, I help my clients with the following services: ➤ Establishing and setting up a university-wide Learning Management System, School Management System, and E-learning to support online, hybrid, and on-campus courses. ➤ Managing the instructional design process from start to finish, by developing materials for online courses, in-person, and virtual instructor-led delivery. ➤ Ensuring the final system is effective, and has measurable instructional… Show more As an E-learning consultant, I help my clients with the following services: ➤ Establishing and setting up a university-wide Learning Management System, School Management System, and E-learning to support online, hybrid, and on-campus courses. ➤ Managing the instructional design process from start to finish, by developing materials for online courses, in-person, and virtual instructor-led delivery. ➤ Ensuring the final system is effective, and has measurable instructional materials that are based on the university’s iLearning objectives.

• Adjunct Faculty Member | Professor of Marketing and Communications | Teaching & Lecturing

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area ➤ Taught over 1000 students from different age groups, backgrounds, and nationalities. ➤ 2000+ hours lectures for undergraduate and graduate students. ➤ Service is offered as part of the all-inclusive package.



KeepTruckin

• United States
• Retail

• Enablement Certification Program Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Accountable for developing and managing KT’s Sales & CS Certification Program. Collaborating with Enablement Leads to outline certification criteria, logistical needs, and create SOPs Playbooks for implementation of certification processes across all business lines, ensuring the program is efficient and effective as it is developed. Responsible for creating content as needed, ensuring certification modules are robust and comprehensive.



Austin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Provost / Chief Academic Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  San Ramon - California • Provides consultancy services to Austin University management by analyzing their current needs for online teaching and learning experiences, designing a framework for the university’s online structure which includes (but not limited to): o Choice and suggested setup of LMS o Choice and setup of virtual classroom tools o Choice and setup of e-learning modules authoring tool o Design and implementation of e-learning modules to accompany courses offered for training and… Show more • Provides consultancy services to Austin University management by analyzing their current needs for online teaching and learning experiences, designing a framework for the university’s online structure which includes (but not limited to): o Choice and suggested setup of LMS o Choice and setup of virtual classroom tools o Choice and setup of e-learning modules authoring tool o Design and implementation of e-learning modules to accompany courses offered for training and education services • Works with Austin University’s Subject Matter Experts to develop storyboards ready for e-learning production. • Provides academic direction and guidance by carrying out activities related to faculty recruitment, training, and supervision. o Offers advise to Austin University management in matters related to complying with the state regulatory agency of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and Western Association of College and University Commission (WSCUC). Show less



American Tech and Management University(ATMU)

• Provost / Chief Academic Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  Pleasanton, California Directs academic and instructional design units encompassing more than 50 employees, SMEs and content developers. Oversees curriculum design and ensures all courses comply with the University’s policies and accrediting agencies. Implements strategies for continual improvement. Creates syllabi and programs for master and doctorate level courses both online and in person. o Managed 24 educational courses with $750Kbudgets with up to 14-months time frames. Oversaw instructional, graphical,… Show more Directs academic and instructional design units encompassing more than 50 employees, SMEs and content developers. Oversees curriculum design and ensures all courses comply with the University’s policies and accrediting agencies. Implements strategies for continual improvement. Creates syllabi and programs for master and doctorate level courses both online and in person. o Managed 24 educational courses with $750Kbudgets with up to 14-months time frames. Oversaw instructional, graphical, and technical development while advising on design, development, and integration of WIZIQ with LMS for enhancing usability. o Led project team by utilizing MS Project to track schedules, deadlines, resources, budgets, and progress. Conducted team meetings and prioritized availability to resolve problems. Hired, terminated, and evaluated team member performance. o Collaborated with board members and investors to approve additional team hours upon negotiating necessity and allocating budget. o Developed content for global audience from over 30 countries, variable age groups and backgrounds o Conducted international training sessions and presentations on the applicability of learning theory to teaching and LMS software requirements including content, coding, and usability. Translated technical language into a user-friendly format. o Assessed learning outcomes of students across all degree programs; directed the design of 65 interactive e-learning courses including video-recorded lectures, presentations, and quizzes. Show less



Aalborg University

• Denmark
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Scholar - E-learning Course Design

  • 2011 - Dec 2016

  Aalborg, Denmark Serves as Postdoctoral Scholar engaged in mentored research and scholarly training. Provided coaching and development opportunities which inspired further effective team productivity and communication strategies. Exchanges ideas, research, mutual enrichment, and linkages between research and academic institutions in the United States and foreign countries. Member of ICT4D engaging in developing countries and regions to build global research collaboration worldwide. Relates work to… Show more Serves as Postdoctoral Scholar engaged in mentored research and scholarly training. Provided coaching and development opportunities which inspired further effective team productivity and communication strategies. Exchanges ideas, research, mutual enrichment, and linkages between research and academic institutions in the United States and foreign countries. Member of ICT4D engaging in developing countries and regions to build global research collaboration worldwide. Relates work to development agendas in low performing countries including national strategies for digitalization or education, as well as global strategies such as UN’s Millenium Development Goals. Works closely with e-Learning Lab – Center for User Driven Innovation, Learning and Design. Utilizes user-driven innovation to bring reason into design through a user-innovative design language. Show less



Al Falah University

• India
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • 2015 - 2016

  Dubai - United Arab Emirates As an Assistant Professor within the Business Administration, I developed an innovative approach to teaching and learning including feedback and assessments of coursework and examinations. I led instruction capable of expanding thought, fostering debate, and encouraging student engagement in critical discourse. Taught courses at the BS and MBA levels including Business Communication, Organizational Development and Change, Introduction to Management, Strategic Management, Business… Show more As an Assistant Professor within the Business Administration, I developed an innovative approach to teaching and learning including feedback and assessments of coursework and examinations. I led instruction capable of expanding thought, fostering debate, and encouraging student engagement in critical discourse. Taught courses at the BS and MBA levels including Business Communication, Organizational Development and Change, Introduction to Management, Strategic Management, Business Reporting, Business Ethics, and Organizational Behavior. Show less



Ecoman Consultancy, Solutions and Training

• United Arab Emirates
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant - Training and Instructional Design

  • 2009 - 2016

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates Worked closely with multiple consultancy firms in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman. Defined and evaluated the performance of selected employees and performance of selected employees. Prepared proposals for improving performance. • Prepared and conducted a series of short courses in management, HR, and public relations to various oil and gas companies as well as governmental agencies in the GCC. Provided expert guidance to management teams on the process of change, problem-solving, and… Show more Worked closely with multiple consultancy firms in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman. Defined and evaluated the performance of selected employees and performance of selected employees. Prepared proposals for improving performance. • Prepared and conducted a series of short courses in management, HR, and public relations to various oil and gas companies as well as governmental agencies in the GCC. Provided expert guidance to management teams on the process of change, problem-solving, and decision making. • Strategized, researched, managed and evaluated instructional design projects and teams through all phases of development. Supervise management of training content delivery portals, LMS and mobile applications. Analyzed workflows to determine efficacy and opportunities for process improvements. Worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and capture learning content and used e-learning authoring tools to develop learning content. Show less



American University in the Emirates

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• University Lecturer - Healthcare Management and General Management

  • 2015 - 2015

  Dubai Academic City As a University Lecturer, I directed and led instruction for business students within BS and MBA levels. I worked closely with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, I facilitated continuous academic coaching and collaboration including ongoing relationships from recruitment to graduation. Community Service: Participated in arrangements for further training and professional development; Led and develop internal and… Show more As a University Lecturer, I directed and led instruction for business students within BS and MBA levels. I worked closely with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, I facilitated continuous academic coaching and collaboration including ongoing relationships from recruitment to graduation. Community Service: Participated in arrangements for further training and professional development; Led and develop internal and external networks to foster collaboration and share information and ideas, promoting both the subject in hand and the College. Show less



The International Business School of Scandinavia IBSS

• Director Of Training and Instructional Design

  • 2009 - 2014

  Copenhagen Area, Denmark Provided instruction and directed lectures of MBA/BA level courses within online and on-ground learning platforms. Supervised the design and production of E-Learning Materials for all courses and evaluated instructor performance and effectiveness of teaching. • Designed curriculums and programs by using specialized knowledge obtained through advanced education and work experience. • Managed the integration of established internal training courses with technical and professional… Show more Provided instruction and directed lectures of MBA/BA level courses within online and on-ground learning platforms. Supervised the design and production of E-Learning Materials for all courses and evaluated instructor performance and effectiveness of teaching. • Designed curriculums and programs by using specialized knowledge obtained through advanced education and work experience. • Managed the integration of established internal training courses with technical and professional courses by external subject matter experts. • Applied adult learning principles and instructional design practices to create engaging and interactive materials that support course learning objectives. Developed and managed learning management systems (LMS) platforms and eLearning libraries to ensure delivery of course contents. • Trained newly hired instructors in techniques and skills for social constructivists approach of education in IBSS LMS. • Compiled, analyzed and reported on course evaluations and created new evaluations when needed • Developed testing and evaluation policies and procedures to ensure learning objectives were met and exceeded. Show less



Julphar

• United Arab Emirates
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buisiness Unit Manager

  • 2007 - 2008

  United Arab Emirates As a Business Unit Manager at Headquarters, I established product strategies for the Gastrointestinal Line of Products with sales of 93.4M AEDs annually which represents 16% of the total company turnover. I directed marketing and sales of 26 different brands in the GIT line and developed tactics and tools to achieve qualitative and quantitative objectives in 30 different countries. I prepared and conducted Initial Training for ALL 26 GIT Line of Products for newly hired Medical Reps of… Show more As a Business Unit Manager at Headquarters, I established product strategies for the Gastrointestinal Line of Products with sales of 93.4M AEDs annually which represents 16% of the total company turnover. I directed marketing and sales of 26 different brands in the GIT line and developed tactics and tools to achieve qualitative and quantitative objectives in 30 different countries. I prepared and conducted Initial Training for ALL 26 GIT Line of Products for newly hired Medical Reps of UAE, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Mauritius. Show less



Schering-Plough Research Institute

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Product Manager

  • 1999 - 2005

  Cairo, Egypt As a Product Manager, I was responsible for pre-launch and launch marketing plans and implementation strategies of “AERIUS”, in addition to developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive growth of the already existing Respiratory and Dermatology products mix (CLARITINE – CLARINASE - ELOCON- DIPROFOS) I planned and implemented successful Marketing plans that resulted in increased Market Share of “CLARITINE” from 20% to reach 23% and “CLARINASE” from 36% to reach 39% (as… Show more As a Product Manager, I was responsible for pre-launch and launch marketing plans and implementation strategies of “AERIUS”, in addition to developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive growth of the already existing Respiratory and Dermatology products mix (CLARITINE – CLARINASE - ELOCON- DIPROFOS) I planned and implemented successful Marketing plans that resulted in increased Market Share of “CLARITINE” from 20% to reach 23% and “CLARINASE” from 36% to reach 39% (as measured by IMS – Pharmaceutical Index). Additionally, I trained Sales Force on product information, competition handling, and selling skills and continuously coached them in-house as well as in-field in terms of message delivery, product knowledge, competition handling and positioning of the Assigned Products. Show less



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • 1997 - 1999

  Cairo, Egypt As the Marketing Coordinator, I carried out the responsibilities (in Coordination with the “Product Manager”) for all pre-launch, launch and post-launch marketing plans and implementation strategies of “SINGULAIR” (LTRA product for the treatment of Bronchial Asthma). I developed successful pre-launch programs for “SINGULAIR’ which has resulted in 80% awareness of the product and its benefits among target audience in the Respiratory field prior to launch (as measured by market research).