Mihalis  Halkides  PhD, Academic, Industry Executive, Gov't Consultant, Entrepreneur, & Startup Venture Advisor. Studies

Mihalis Halkides PhD

Academic, Industry Executive, Gov't Consultant, Entrepreneur, & Startup Venture Advisor. Studies

USA: Ph.D.; MSE; MBA; M.S., M.A., B.S.

Location
United States - Florida - Orlando
Education
Doctorate, Ph.D./MBA: International Political Economy/Int'l Business (Joint Program)
Experience
37 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :37 years, 9 Months

Academic, Industry Executive, Gov't Consultant, Entrepreneur, & Startup Venture Advisor. Studies at USA: Ph.D.; MSE; MBA; M.S., M.A., B.S.
  • United States - Florida
  • My current job since January 1990

--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

Assoc. Professor, Business (Chair, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
  • United Arab Emirates - Fujairah
  • September 2017 to July 2020

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)

Interim CEO (President, BoD and majority owner) at MCM PRIME, LLC
  • United States - Florida
  • May 2016 to August 2017

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.

Assoc. Professor (Interim Dean & Institute Director) at Bethune-Cookman University
  • United States - Florida
  • August 2002 to June 2016

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.

Exec. Advisor & Lead Consultant at The Florida Technological Research Development Authority
  • United States - Florida
  • December 2001 to May 2002

* 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

Vice President for Technology Transfer at Acceuss Corporation
  • United States - Florida
  • September 2001 to January 2002

* 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

Various Executive-Level Positions at Enterprise Florida Inc. & EFTD (Florida's Public-Private Partnership for Economic Development)
  • United States - Florida
  • June 1996 to September 2001

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)

Special Assistant to the Executive Director at The Executive Office of The Florida Governor (Florida International Affairs Commission)
  • United States - Florida
  • September 1995 to June 1996

* 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.

Full-time Visiting Professor at Florida A & M University
  • United States - Florida
  • August 1994 to December 1995

* Taught undergraduate courses
* Conducted research
* Participated in university committees and service

Vice President, Marketing at Applied Computing Systems (ACS)
  • United States - Florida
  • January 1994 to September 1995

* Business & Customer Development
* Marketing Management
* Advertising
* Sales Management

Dept. Chairperson and Associate Professor at Thomas University
  • United States - Florida
  • January 1992 to July 1994

* 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

Program Auditor II at The State of Florida Legislature (OPPAGA)
  • United States - Florida
  • January 1991 to January 1992

* Head Researcher for multiple program audit teams
* Researched & audited Florida government programs
* Monitored program effectiveness & efficiency
* Recommended legislative action to the Florida Legislature

Instructor/Lecturer at Florida State University
  • United States - Florida
  • August 1986 to May 1990

* Taught undergraduate courses
* Conducted research

Education

Doctorate, Ph.D./MBA: International Political Economy/Int'l Business (Joint Program)
  • at Ph.D. (1990) Florida State University [MSE; MBA; MS; MA; BS]
  • May 2021

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

Higher diploma, Certificate in Research in Management Science
  • at Grenoble Ecole de Management
  • May 2016

Certificate in Research in Management Science Ecόle de Management (GEM), Graduate College of Business, Grenoble, France

Master's degree, Entrepreneurship
  • at University of Florida
  • May 2014

M.S.E. Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (AACSB Accredited)

Higher diploma, Certificate in Teaching Entrepreneurship
  • at University of Florida
  • September 2013

“The Experiential Classroom XIV” -- Certificate in Teaching Entrepreneurship (2013) ENT Consortium: * University of Florida, * Oklahoma State University, * Indiana University, * USASBE

Higher diploma, Certificate in Economic Development
  • at Univerity of Oklahoma, Norman
  • July 1998

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

Master's degree, MBA
  • at Florida State University
  • May 1992

MBA in Business Administration Florida State University College of Business; Tallahassee, Florida Department of Management

Doctorate, International Political Economy
  • at Florida State University
  • December 1990

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

Master's degree, Political Science
  • at Florida State University
  • May 1989

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

Master's degree, M.A. in International Affairs
  • at Florida State University
  • May 1989

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

Bachelor's degree, Hotel & Restaurant Administration
  • at Florida State University
  • May 1984

B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Administration Florida State University (1984) College of Business; Tallahassee, Florida Department of Hospitality Management

Specialties & Skills

Ecosystem Services
Strategic Partners
Consulting
Entrepreneurship Education
Innovation Management
Teaching
Business Consulting
Venture Strategy & Development
Business & Economic Development Management & Research
International Business & Management
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Venture Management
Ecosystem Design-Development-Management
Public-Private Partnership Development & Management
Strategic Planning & Strategic Management
Innovation and Change Management
Government Consulting
Executive Development & Workforce Training

Languages

English
Expert
Greek
Expert
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate