Academic, Industry Executive, Gov't Consultant, Entrepreneur, & Startup Venture Advisor. Studies
USA: Ph.D.; MSE; MBA; M.S., M.A., B.S.
Total years of experience :37 years, 9 Months
--Ph.D. 1990 Florida State University, USA
--MSE 2014 University of Florida, USA
--MBA 1991 Florida State University, USA
--MS 1989 Florida State University, USA
--MA 1989 Florida State University, USA
--BS 1984 Florida State University, USA
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--Mgmt Science Certificate 2016, GEM, FR
--Economic Development Diploma EDIC 1999 University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA
Senior-Ranked Faculty & Program Chair
*** Administered HCT's Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) Program across 17 campuses.
*** Developed new curricula and new courses
*** Supervised faculty
***Multidisciplinary Teaching:
Strategic and Business Management
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
International Business & Trade
Marketing
Tourism
*** Advised & Mentored Students
*** Led Research & Industry-Collaboration Grants
*** University Service (19 Top Committees)
Founder (2007)
www.mcm-prime.com
(Offices: USA, China, Italy, Hungary, and Greece)
MCM PPRIME specializes in value-add industries consulting for strategic purposes; innovation and entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship & business development; management & operations; extension services & assistance; executive education, talent development and training; strategic partnerships development & management.
2014-15:
Interim Dean, College of Business
2013-14:
Director, Institute of Applied Business Solutions
2002-16:
Associate Professor
* Taught courses in Business Administration, Management, International Business, and Entrepreneurship.
* Mentored students.
* Conducted research and led Grants.
* Served on accreditation and university committees.
* Participated in community service activities.
* Designed government-supported & sponsored entrepreneurship programs for industry
* Developed government incentives for high-tech startups
* Administered government grants programs
* Initiated introduction of ethanol fuel production and distribution across the State of Florida
* Developed, delivered and monitored business development programs
* Developed curricula for entrepreneurs, angel and venture capital investors, and business incubation professionals
* Trained the trainers to develop and foster business startup opportunities
* Transferred technology from the laboratory to the marketplace
The State of Florida (Economic Development, EFI):
* Vice President of Operations for Innovation, Technology Development and Entrepreneurship (The State of Florida, EFTD)
* Director, Florida Manufacturing Technology Center (The State of Florida & NIST-MEP)
* Executive Director for Quality (Economic Development Programs, EFI)
* Director of Research (The State of Florida, EFI)
* State of Florida, Executive Office of The Florida Governor: Monitored & administered the State of Florida's international affairs programs at the Florida International Affairs Commission (FIAC):
* Managed FIAC programs and operations:
--Florida Int'l Ex-Imp Bank Liaison
--Florida's Foreign Offices
(8 Offices: LatinAmerica / Europe / Asia
--Int'l Business Promotion Grants Program
--Int'l Linkage Institute Program
(10 international university partnerships)
--Florida Consular Corps Program
Supervised the certification and credentialing of
Florida’s Consular Corps. (91 missions representing
66 nations) and escorted foreign delegations on
official state visits.
--Coordinator of the Int'l Inter-agency Coordinating Cmte.
--Supervised all reporting for the Councils:
Florida Int'l Affairs Commission,
Florida Int'l Trade and Investment Council, and
Florida Council on Int'l Education.
--Co-authored the State of Florida Int'l Strategic Plans.
* Taught undergraduate courses
* Conducted research
* Participated in university committees and service
* Business & Customer Development
* Marketing Management
* Advertising
* Sales Management
* Taught undergraduate courses.
* Managed the Dept.
* Conducted research
* Developed programs and curricula
* Mentored students
* Supervised Dept. faculty
* Served in university accreditation teams & other committees
* Participated in community service
* Head Researcher for multiple program audit teams
* Researched & audited Florida government programs
* Monitored program effectiveness & efficiency
* Recommended legislative action to the Florida Legislature
* Taught undergraduate courses
* Conducted research
Ph.D.: International Political Economy (1990 Florida State Univ., USA) MBA International Business MSE Entrepreneurship & Innovation MS Comparative Politics MA International Affairs BS Hospitality Management
Certificate in Research in Management Science Ecόle de Management (GEM), Graduate College of Business, Grenoble, France
M.S.E. Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (AACSB Accredited)
“The Experiential Classroom XIV” -- Certificate in Teaching Entrepreneurship (2013) ENT Consortium: * University of Florida, * Oklahoma State University, * Indiana University, * USASBE
Certificate in Economic Development (E.D.I.C.) University of Oklahoma, at Norman (1998) Economic Development Institute (E.D.I.), College of Business, Norman, Oklahoma ------------------------- E.D.I.: “4-yrs, plus Thesis” program co-delivered by the American Economic Development Council ------------------------- Term I *Georgia Institute of Technology [E.D.I. at Georgia Tech], Atlanta, Georgia Term II *University of San Diego [E.D.I. at San Diego], San Diego, California Term III *Indiana University – Purdue University [E.D.I. at IUPUI], Indianapolis, Indiana Term IV *University of Oklahoma, at Norman, Oklahoma [E.D.I. Residency] --------------- Thesis: Manufacturing in Florida: The Significance of the Florida Manufacturing Technology Center
MBA in Business Administration Florida State University College of Business; Tallahassee, Florida Department of Management
Ph.D. in International Political Economy Florida State University (FSU) Dept. of International Relations; College of Social Sciences; Tallahassee, Florida School of Political Science, Department of International Relations --Specialization: International Business; Organizational Theory and Policy; International Development
M.S. in Political Science Florida State University (FSU) College of Social Sciences; Tallahassee, Florida School of Political Science, Department of Comparative Government & Policy -Specialization: Development Strategy and Policy; International Negotiations Theory
M.A. in International Affairs Florida State University (1989) College of Social Sciences; Tallahassee, Florida School of Political Science, Department of International Affairs -Specialization: International Business & Organizations, International Development
B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Administration Florida State University (1984) College of Business; Tallahassee, Florida Department of Hospitality Management