Mihalis Halkides PhD

--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