René S. Ryman, DBA
Rene_ryman@msn.com
815-568-8414
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Assistant Professor position that allows me to utilize my education and expertise from my international
multi-cultural experiences within the structure of a progressive and growth-oriented College or University. I seek an
institution that is committed to advancing students in the study of international business with modern day
entrepreneurial skills that will allow them to excel within a complex global market place.
EDUCATION
B.S in Business Administration
Masters of Business Administration
Masters of International Studies
D.B.A. in International Business Management
Post Doc. Studies, AACSB Bridge Program
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL,
June,
Lake Forest Grad. School of Mgmt, Lake Forest, IL June,
University of Denver, Denver, CO
June,
University of Sarasota (Argosy University) Orange, CA Dec,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
June,
1991
1993
1998
2007
2013
Study Abroad:
Heredia University, San José, Costa Rica. 1993.
Wolfson College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1991.
Certifications
Sloan-C Online Teaching Certificate
State of Wisconsin Teaching Certificate
Colorado State University
Wisconsin Depart. of Public Instruction (DPI)
Aug.
June
2008
2012
Languages
Fluent in the English and conversational level French.
Teaching Experience
Management in the Global Economy
Modern Organizational Theory
Conflict Management & Negotiations
Communications for Leaders
Managerial Economics
Finance 101
Enterprise Technologies
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Change & Development
Product & Service Innovation
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate Level
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
University of Colorado
American University of Iraq
Australian College Kuwait
Australian College Kuwait
Principles of Telecommunications
Principles of Telecommunications
International Marketing
Capstone Class
Strategic Management I
Strategic Management II
International Business
Entrepreneurship & the Global Economy
Human Resource Management
International Economics
Enterprise Technologies
Undergraduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Level
University of Denver
University of Denver
University of Denver
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
American University of Iraq
Full Time Teaching Experience:
3/12 to 6/13
Australian College Kuwait (ACK)
(www.ack.edu.kw )
Degree Assistant Professor (Business College)
Currently teaching undergraduate students in the business degree program. Responsibilities include preparation of
lectures, individual student assistance, grading, mentoring and student support.
9/10 – 3/12
American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) (www.auaf.edu.af)
Assistant Professor
Taught Leadership & Management in women’s only program for a special project funded by the Australian
government to assist in the development of future female leaders to build entrepreneurial skills in marketing, business
and technology knowledge to enhance the involvement of women in re-building the Afghan economy.
American University of Iraq (AUIS)
(www.auis.edu.iq)
9/08 to 6/10
Assistant Professor
Taught in the graduate business degree program in the areas for the MBA program with a multi-cultural setting with
Kurdish and Arab students who committed to learning about international business practices and opportunities.
Additional Experience:
Colorado State University, Adjunct- Business Program
2009 – as availble
Visiting Professor, University of Colorado – Boulder, CO
(Leeds School of Business) Completed during preparation of dissertation defense.
2006 - 2007
Adjunct Professor, University of Denver, Denver, CO
(live classes & Blackboard online)
1998 – 2007
Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
2001 – 2003
Policy Analyst, (Transportation) State of Colorado-Lt. Gov. Office
1993 - 1998
Manager/Policy Analyst - AT&T -Government Relations
1989 - 1993
Independent Consulting Projects 1998 – present:
American University of Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan, Consultant/Professional Development Institute (PDI)
Managing and instructing in a women’s leadership and management program at the Ministry of Agriculture for the
purpose of training women to advance into managerial and leadership roles within Afghanistan in an effort to build
women’s entrepreneurial skills for participation of women in re-building the country.
President & Founder, Ryman Consulting Inc.
A Colorado based consulting firm that provides strategic and business plan development and improved performance
for sustainable planning and opportunities for public and private sector clients through the use of technology and
businesses services. Experience also includes assisting in the development of a western-style higher educational
facility in northern Iraq.
Verizon Wireless, Chicago, IL.
Provided training for IT/IS staff for enhanced systems analysis functions and information systems development for the
improvement of corporate profitability and productivity through the use of state-of-the-art technology products and
services.
Partnership with TMT Consulting, St Cloud, FR.
Assisted staff with development and implementation plans for the expansion of wireless and DSL network
infrastructures and central office upgrades, within the City of Paris and surrounding communities to accommodate
increasing demand for state-of-the-art telecommunication services, and transfer services from analog to digital
technologies.
Qwest, Denver, CO.
Developed training material and conducted training sessions for Qwest new-hires, and technical personnel, on all
services provided by the companies’ Network Operations department which included detailed lectures, along with
classroom simulations on DSL, & VDSL detailing operational and technical abilities. Upon completion of the training
session, Qwest employees received a certification of completion and were prepared for their daily interactions with
customers and co-workers.
Western Pacific, Northern & Mountain Air Express Airlines, Colorado Springs, CO & Syracuse, NY. Business
plan development and preparation of investor perspective offering analysis detailing competitive strategy analysis for
Part 121 certified airlines to conduct scheduled route services within the United States. Western Pacific completed
successful IPO offering, and Mountain Express was sold to United Express, Inc. prior to public offering.
Publications
Health Careless: How America Sold Out on Health Care.”
Out of the Box Publishing. ISBN: 0-9743504-2-7
(Second publication)
Exp.
Dec, 2013
“U.S. Aid Falls Short in the Social, Political & Economic Advancement of Afghan.”
Dec. 2012
International Journal of Poverty and Development. Peer Reviewed.
“The Powerless Plaintiff: Ten Things Every Personal Injury Plaintiff Should Know.”
Quick Sand Publishing & Production Company. ISBN: 978-0-578-07878-6.
Apr, 2012
“The America Report Card: Are We Really Better Off?”
Valleyplanet.net (various newspapers)
Nov, 2006
“The Emergence of the Internet as a Forum for Political Participation on Democratic Issues and Activity.”
The Computer & Internet Lawyer.
Jan, 2004
“Top Ten Reasons Why It’s Great To Be An Insurance Company.”
Nationally distributed. Rocky Mountain News
Oct, 2003
“Insurance Company Bad Faith: The Real Culprit Responsible for Rising Insurance Premiums.”
Trial Talk Magazine
Feb/Mar, 2003
“The Adverse Impact of Anti-Spam Companies.” The Computer & Internet Lawyer.
Jan, 2003
“Bad Faith Pushes Up Premiums.” Denver Business Journal.
Dec, 2002
Memberships
Colorado Independent Publishers Association, Denver, CO.
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), Washington DC.
Hobbies/Personal Causes
Western States Horse Rescue, 501(c) (3), Owner, Lakewood, Colorado, a charitable organization committed to
raising the awareness of horse rescue and rehabilitation for abused and abandoned horses.
Recreational polo player.