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CURRICULUM VITAE
JOHN DAVID FRANCIS
Department of Management
College of Business Administration
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182
(858)352-8322
John.Francis@sdsu.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2000, in Business Administration; The University of Memphis
Major: Strategic Management
Minor: Organizational Behavior
Dissertation: The Impact of Industry and Firm Strategy on the Degree of
Ownership in International Acquisitions
M.B.A., 1992, Samford University
B.B.A., 1988, University of Montevallo
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Assistant Professor, San Diego State University, Department of Management,
College of Business Administration, 2005 – present
Assistant Professor, Iona College, Department of Management,
Hagan School of Business, 2001 - 2005
Instructor, Mississippi College, School of Business, 1998 - 2000
Instructor, The University of Memphis, Department of Management,
Fogelman College of Business and Economics, 1997 - 1998
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Dibrell, C., Mukherji, A, Mukherji, J. & Francis, J. Overbidding in cross-border
acquisitions: Misperceptions in assessing and valuing knowledge. Paper
accepted for publication. Journal of World Business.
Francis, J. & Zheng, C. 2010. Learning Vicariously from Failure: The Case of
Major League Soccer and the Collapse of the North American Soccer
League. Group and Organization Management, 35(5): 542-571.
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ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS (continued)
Musteen, M., Francis, J. & Datta, D. 2010. The Influence of International Networks
on Internationalization Speed and Performance: A Study of Czech SMEs.
Journal of World Business, 45(3): 197-205.
Francis, J., Mukherji, A. & Mukherji, J. 2009. Examining Relational and Resource
Influences on the Performance of Border Region SMEs. International
Business Review, 18(4): 331-343.
Francis, J., Zheng, C.C. & Mukherji, A. 2009. An Institutional Perspective on
Foreign Direct Investment: A Multi-Level Framework. Management
International Review, 49(5): 565-584.
Mukherji, A., Francis, J., & Mukherji, J. 2009. Getting Partners to Take Action In
Interfirm Relationships. Competitiveness Review,19(3): 185-202.
Mukherji, A. & Francis, J. 2008. Mutual Adaptation in Buyer-Supplier
Relationships. Journal of Business Research, 61(2): 154-161.
Francis, J. & Desai, A. 2005. Situational and Organizational Characteristics of
Turnaround. Management Decision, 43(9): 1203-1223.
Francis, J. 2004. Determining Ownership Positions In Acquisitions: Market And
Strategic Influences on Investments in European Targets. Journal of
International Business Research, 3(1): 84-103.
Francis, J. & Pett, T. 2004. Retrenchment In Declining Organizations: Towards An
Integrative Understanding. Journal of Business and Management, 10(1):
39-52.
Pett, T., Francis, J., & Wolff, J.A. 2004. Examining Small and Medium Sized
Enterprise Motivations as an Extension of Competitive Strategy. Journal of
Business and Entrepreneurship, 16(1): 46-65.
Pett, T., Francis, J., & Van Ness, R. 2003. Cancellations of Mergers and
Acquisitions: Implications for Target Firms. Journal of Management
Research, 3(1): 50-66.
Davis, P., Desai, A., & Francis, J. 2000. Mode of International Entry: An
Isomorphism Perspective. Journal of International Business Studies,
31(2): 239-258. [Contribution 33%]
Mukherji, A., Desai, A. & Francis, J. 1999. Reclaiming the EnvironmentOrganization Fit: Matching Turnaround Strategies to Environmental
Exigencies. Journal of Business Strategies, 16(1): 27-47.
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ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS (continued)
Harveston, P., Kedia, B. & Francis, J. 1999. Geographic Diversification and
Performance of Multinational Enterprises in the “Triad” Regions of Pacific
Rim, Western Europe, and North America. International Business Review,
8: 293-307.
Dibrell, C., Van Ness, R. & Francis, J. 1998. Value of Shareholders in the
Turnaround Process: A Signaling Theory Perspective. Journal of
Business Strategies, 15(1): 58-72.
Kedia, B., Francis, J. & Busija, E. 1995. A Framework for Analyzing
Competitiveness: Integrating Levels of Understanding. Business and the
Contemporary World, 7(2): 94-103.
ARTICLES IN NON-REFEREED BOOKS AND JOURNALS
Francis, J. 2011. Learning from Failure: Is Major League Soccer Repeating the
Mistakes of the North American Soccer League? In H. Dolles (ed). Sports as
Business:
International,
Professional
and
Commercial
Aspects.
PalgraveMcMillan.
Kedia, B. & Francis, J. 1996. Factors Promoting the Partnership between the
Southeast United States and Japan. In J.R. McIntyre (ed.), The Economic
Review, with B. Kedia, 11: 119-125.
Kedia, B., Francis, J. & Busija, E. 1996. Concords: A Key Strategy for Global
Competitiveness. In R. Lambrix and S. Singhvi (eds.), Global Finance
2000: A Handbook of Strategy and Organization, pp. 111-118, New York:
The Conference Board.
ARTICLES IN REFEREED PROCEEDINGS
Mukherji, A. & Francis, J. Commitment, Trust, and Mutual Adaptation: An
Examination of Suppliers and Buyers Relationships. Best Papers
Proceedings of the 2003 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management,
Seattle, WA. Nominated for Business Policy Strategy division Research to
Practice Award.
Francis, J. Determining Ownership Positions in Acquisitions: Market And
Strategic Influences on Investments in European Targets. Best Papers
Proceedings of the 2002 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management,
Denver, CO.
Harveston, P., Kedia, B. & Francis, J. Strategic Consistency in Diverse
Environments. Best Papers Proceedings of the 1997 Annual Meeting of
the Academy of Management, Boston, MA.
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ARTICLES IN REFEREED PROCEEDINGS (continued)
Mukherji, A., Desai, A. & Francis, J. Reclaiming the Environment-Organization
Fit: Matching Turnaround Strategies to Environmental Exigencies.
Proceedings of the 1997 Southwest Academy of Management, New
Orleans, LA.
Francis, J., Harveston, P. & Kedia, B. Comparing the Geographic Diversification
Patterns of Triad Region Multinationals: Implications for Performance.
Proceedings of the 1996 American Society for Competitiveness
Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Francis, J. & Pett, T. Environmental Velocity: Effects on Declining Firms and
Turnaround. Proceedings of the 1996 Southern Management Association
Conference, New Orleans, LA. Nominated for best Business Policy and
Strategy paper.
Francis, J. & Ackerman, D. Self-Efficacy: An Examination of Task
Interdependence as a Determinant. Proceedings of the 1994 Southern
Management Association, New Orleans, LA.
ARTICLES UNDER REVIEW
Desai, A., Francis, J. & Schmidt, A. Transformations At The Top: How Effective Are
Structural Changes in Corporate Governance for Reversing Firm’s
Performance Decline? Paper under review at Journal of Business Research.
Musteen, M., Datta, D. & Francis, J. Born Globals in a Transitional Economy: The
Influence of International Networks on Early Internationalization. Paper under
review at Global Strategy Journal.
Sundaramurthy, C., Zheng, C., Musteen, M., Francis, J., & Rhyne, L. Bricolage and
Social Value Creation Across Countries. Paper under review at
Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.
ARTICLES IN PREPARATION
Mukherji, A., Francis, J., & Mukherji, J. Competitive Advantage Through
Reputation Building in Small and Medium Enterprises. Paper being prepared
for submission to peer reviewed academic journal.
REFEREED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS
Sundaramurthy, C., Zheng, C., Musteen, M., Francis, J., & Rhyne, L. Bricolage and
Social Value Creation Across Countries. Paper presented at 2011 Strategic
Management Society Special Conference, San Diego. Presenter: C.
Sunduramurthy. Honorable Mention, Excellent Contribution award as one of
top four papers submitted.
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REFEREED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Francis, J., Baker, W. & Musteen, M. Learning Capabilities, External Social Capital
and Foreign Entry Performance. Paper presented at the 2010 Academy of
International Business, Rio Di Janiero, Brazil. Presenter: J. Francis.
Musteen, M., Datta, D. & Francis, J. International Networks And The “Born Global”
Phenomenon: Evidence From A Transition Economy. Nominated for best
paper. Paper presented at the 2010 Academy of International Business, Rio
Di Janiero, Brazil. Nominated for Best Paper. Presenter: M. Musteen.
Desai, A. and Francis, J. Learning from the Past: How Effective Are Structural
Changes in Corporate Governance? Paper presented at the 2009 Academy
of Management, Chicago, IL. Presenter: A. Desai.
Mariola, E., Manley, J. and Francis J. Decline, Turnaround, and CEO Turnover
Paper presented at the 2009 Multinational Finance Society. Crete, Greece.
Presenter: E. Mariola.
Mukherji, A., Francis, J., Wright, P. & Mukherji, J. Competitive Advantage Through
Reputation Building in Small and Medium Enterprises. Paper presented at
the 2008 Academy of Management. Anaheim, CA. Presenter. J. Francis.
Musteen, M., Francis, J. & Datta, D. Speed vs. Performance: The Differential
Influences of Network Embeddedness on the Internationalization of SMEs.
Paper presented at the 2008 Academy of International Business. Milan, Italy.
Presenter: M. Musteen.
Francis, J. Globalizing Sport: Learning from the North American Soccer League
Collapse. Paper presented at the Symposium on International Sports
Business at the 2008 Academy of International Business. Milan, Italy.
Presenter: J. Francis.
Francis, J., Mariola, E., & Manley, J. Decline, Turnaround and Corporate
Governance. Paper presented at 2008 International Business and Economy
conference. San Francisco, CA. Presenter: E. Mariola.
Francis, J. & Mukherji, A. Influences on the Performance of U.S.- Mexico Border
SME’s. Paper presented at the 2007 Academy of Management of
Management conference, Philadelphia, PA. Presenter: J. Francis.
Mukherji, A, Francis, J. & Mukherji, J. Examining Resources, Innovation and
Strategies in Buyer-Supplier Contexts. Paper presented at the 2006
Academy of Management conference, Atlanta, GA. Presenter: J. Francis.
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REFEREED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Francis, J. Knowledge-Based and Market Influences on Ownership Strategies in
International Acquisitions. Paper presented at the 2006 Western Academy of
Management conference, Long Beach, CA. Presenter: J. Francis.
Mukherji, A, Francis, J. & Mukherji, J. Creating and Sustaining Competitive
Advantage in an Interorganizational Context. Paper presented at the 2005
Academy of Management conference, Honolulu, HI. Presenter: J. Francis.
Mukherji, A, Francis, J. & Mukherji, J. Joint Action Between Buyers and
Suppliers: Information Systems as Coordinating Mechanism. Paper
presented at the 2005 Academy of Management conference, Honolulu, HI.
Presenter: J. Francis.
Francis, J. & Mariola, E. Decline, Turnaround and Managerial Ownership.
Paper presented at the 2005 Eastern Finance Association, Norfolk, VA.
Presenter: E. Mariola.
Francis, J. & Mariola, E. Turnaround and Managerial Ownership: International
Implications. Paper presented at 2005 International Business and Economy
conference. Honolulu, HI. Presenter: J.Francis.
Pett, T., Francis, J., & Wolff, J.A. Examining SME’s Motivations as an Extension
of Competitive Strategy. Paper presented at the 2003 Academy of
Management conference, Seattle, WA. Presenter: T. Pett.
Francis, J. & Marioli, E. Managerial Ownership Impacts on Decline and
Turnaround. Paper presented at the 2003 Multinational Finance Society
Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Presenter: J.Francis.
Francis, J. & Mukherji, A. Examining Isomorphic Forces Across Three Levels Of
Analysis: An Institutional Perspective of Foreign Market Entry. Paper
presented at the 2002 Academy of Management conference, Denver, CO.
Presenter: J. Francis.
Francis, J. Knowledge in International Acquisitions. Paper presented at the 2002
Strategic Management’s Society’s Mergers and Acquisitions Summit,
Calgary, Canada. Presenter: J. Francis.
Francis, J., Desai, A. & Pett, T. Determinants of Firm Turnaround: A Longitudinal
Study of Decline Situation and Organizational Characteristics. Paper
presented at the 1999 Academy of Management conference, Chicago, IL.
Presenter: J. Francis.
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REFEREED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Desai, A., Francis, J. & Davis, P. Mode of International Entry: An Isomorphic
Perspective. Paper presented at the 1997 Academy of Management
conference, Boston, MA. Presenter: J. Francis.
Van Ness, R., Pett, T. & Francis, J. Cancellations of Mergers and Acquisitions:
Implications for Target Firms. Paper presented at the 1996 Southern
Management Association conference, New Orleans, LA. Presenter: T. Pett.
Francis, J., Desai, A. & Davis, P. Export Market Development: Determinants of
SBU Entry Mode. Paper presented at the 1996 Academy of International
Business - Southeast conference, New Orleans, LA. Presenter: J. Francis.
Francis, J. & Pett, T. Retrenchment in Declining Organizations: Towards an
Integrative Understanding. Paper presented at the 1995 Academy of
Management conference, Vancouver, CA. Presenter: J. Francis
INVITED AND NON-REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Francis, J. 2008. Developing Specialty IB Programs: International Sports.
Presented at the Western Regional CIBER Conference, Denver, CO.
Francis, J. 2008. Trends and impressions of China. Presented to the San Diego
World Trade Council Board of Directors.
Francis, J. 2004. Developing a Center for Entrepreneurship Strategy, W. Paul
Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University.
Kedia, B., Francis, J. & Busija, E. 1996. Concords: A Key Strategy for Global
Competitiveness. Graduate Research Forum, University of Memphis
Sigma Xi Chapter.
INVITED AND NON-REFEREED PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Francis, J. 1995. Determinants of Firm Turnaround. University of
Memphis/University of Mississippi, Doctoral Student Research Forum.
Francis, J. & Kedia, B. 1995. Small Business Prospects in Developing
Countries: The Case of India. Presented at the 1995 Small Business
Institute Directors Association Meeting, Nashville, TN.
FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS
2011: Graduate Fee Grant Award (co-authored), College of Business Administration, San
Diego State University. A grant for $6000 was awarded to study bricolage in
international social entrepreneurship ventures.
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2010: Graduate Fee Grant Award (co-authored), College of Business Administration, San
Diego State University. A grant for $9200 was awarded to study the motivations
behind global public private partnerships.
2005: Faculty Development Award, Entrepreneurship Management Center, San
Diego State University. A grant for $5000 was awarded to study the impact of social
capital on international new ventures’ performance.
2005: Faculty Development Award, CIBER, College of Business Administration, San
Diego State University. A grant for $3,900 was awarded to study factors
that influence international acquisitions.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Fellow, Entrepreneurship Management Center (EMC), San Diego
State University, 2006 – 2009.
Research Assistant, Robert Wang Center for International Business and
Education Research (CIBER), University of Memphis, 1993 – 1997
-Researched U.S. competitiveness and international business strategy.
-Writer and contributor to successful $1.2 million CIBER grant proposal.
-Program development for internationalization programs.
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Course Preparations
San Diego State University, College of Business Administration
Integrative Business Analysis (Graduate)
World Business Environment (Graduate and Specialized Programs)
International Strategic Management (Undergraduate and Graduate
Specialized Programs)
Multinational Business and Comparative Management (Undergraduate)
Iona College, Hagan School of Business
International Management (Graduate)
Business Policy and Strategy (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Small Business Management (Undergraduate)
New Venture Creation (Graduate)
Organization and Behavior (Undergraduate)
Mississippi College, School of Business
Business Policy and Strategy (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Principles of Management (Undergraduate)
The University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business and Economics
Business Policy and Strategy (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Organization and Management (Undergraduate)
International Management (Undergraduate)
Introduction to Business (Undergraduate)
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TEACHING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (continued)
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Teaching Development and Professional Workshops
Participant, Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference, University of Southern
California, April 2009
Participant, McGill-UCLA International Entrepreneurship Conference,
Los Angeles, CA, September 2007
Participant, Faculty Development in International Entrepreneurship, Sponsored
by the Centers for International Business Education and Research
(CIBERs) of UC-Denver and Indiana University, June 2007
RTP Workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning, Fall 2006
Participant, Entrepreneurship Division Junior Faculty Consortium, Academy of
Management, August 2004
Teaching Workshop, Using Humor in the Classroom, Iona College, Spring 2004
Assessment of Student Academic Achievement Workshop, Iona College,
Fall 2003
Participant, International Management Junior Faculty Consortium, Academy of
Management, August 2002
Blackboard Workshops, Iona College, Spring 2003 & 2001
Participant, Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program,
Sponsored by the Centers for International Business Education and
Research (CIBERs) of Duke University, Texas A&M, and The University of
Memphis-International Finance track, June 1997
Participant, Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program
-International Management track, June 1996
-International Business Curriculum Development, June 1995
Participant, Business Policy and Strategy Doctoral Consortium, Academy of
Management, August 1997
Participant, International Management Doctoral Consortium, Academy of
Management, August 1996
Participant, New Doctoral Student Consortium, Academy of Management,
August 1995
Participant, Doctoral Consortium, Southern Management Association, November
1994
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PROFESSION
San Diego State University Service Activities
Member, International Business Program Advisory Committee
College of Business Administration/College of Arts and Letters
(2006 – present)
Member, International Business Committee, College of Business Administration
(2006 – present)
Member, Committee on Assessment
College of Business Administration (Spring 2010)
Department of Management (2005 – present)
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SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PROFESSION (continued)
San Diego State University Service Activities (continued)
Member, International Business Strategy and Integration Curriculum Committee
Department of Management (2011 – present)
Member, Scholarship Committee
Department of Management (Spring/Summer 2010)
Member, Entrepreneurship Curriculum Committee
Department of Management (2007 – present)
Member, Entrepreneurship Position Recruitment Committee
Department of Management (2005 – 2006)
Commencement Marshal, College of Business Administration (2008, 2011)
Masters Thesis Faculty Chair
Lee, Kristin. Global Public/Private Partnerships: An Exploratory
Analysis of MNE/NGO Alliances Abroad. Project defended 5/10.
Masters Thesis Faculty Co-Advisor
Valdez, Lindsey. An institutional examination of the educational exports from
the U.S. to China. Project ongoing.
Wilson, Lacey. A Cross-Cultural Model of Person-Group Fit and
Organizational Outcomes. Proposal defended 5/11.
Chappel, Megan. An investigation of the moderating effects of nations on the
relationship between work family conflict and satisfaction outcomes.
Proposal defended 8/11.
Riedy, William. The economic link between local agriculture and
high-end/tourist restaurants in the Los Cabos area of Baja California
Sur. Project ongoing.
Dries, Laura. Lost in the Maize: The Economic and Social
Implications of an Unfair Agricultural Relationship between
Mexico and the United States. Project defended 5/08.
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SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PROFESSION (continued)
San Diego State University Service Activities (continued)
MSBA Master’s Final Project Faculty Co-Advisor
Howard, Cullen. Multinational Corporations and the Third World: The
Mutual Benefits of Cooperation. Project defended 5/08.
Davis, James. Comparative analysis of international market entry
strategies and the effects of host country institutions.
Project defended 1/08.
Claasen, Johan and Greenlee, Kristine. The U.S.-Korea free trade
agreement and its possible effect on investment and
operational decisions of American owned manufacturing
operations in China. Project defended 12/07.
Tshopp, Raphael. How do scandals in sports, such as doping in
bicycling, affect a sponsor’s corporate image? Project
defended 12/07.
Castruita, Juan. Traits of successful managers across the U.S.,
Mexico and Chinese cultures. Project defended 5/07.
Sutton, Wayne. Comparative analysis of how backsourcing can be
a necessary solution to an outsourcing problem. Project
defended 5/07.
Kimtoro, Kenny and Chung, Ping-Jung. Corporate social
responsibility issues that MNCs face when going abroad.
Project defended 12/06.
Hieb, Jonathon. The role of the corporation in helping expatriate
family adjustment to international assignments. Project
defended 5/06.
Joly, Ryan. Outsourcing in manufacturing and the economic
Impact on the United States. Project defended 5/06.
Cuevas, Marcelo. Globalization and its impact in Chile. Project
defended 5/06.
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SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PROFESSION (continued)
Service to San Diego State University Students (continued)
MBA Consulting Field Experience Project Internship Faculty Chair
Arrington, Danielle. SDSU Women’s Basketball: A Comprehensive Marketing
Plan. Project defended 6/11.
Galiana Agurruza, Jaime. Korean Sports Broadcast: Developing an Alliance
with Latin America Baseball. Project defended 6/11.
Leisher, Greg. Analysis and Recommendation for Improving the Acquisition
Transition Process at Troon Golf. Project defended 6/11.
Moon, Jimyoung. H2 Sports Consulting Business Plan. Project defended
6/11.
Elliott, Jessica, Nashville Sports Council Volunteer and Stakeholder
Strategic Plan. Project defended 6/09.
Smith, Jade. Improving West Coast Participation Rates for USA Field
Hockey. Project defended 6/09.
Martinez, Justin, Mayakoba Golf Classic Case Study. Project defended 6/09.
Walters, Phillip. Is Africa an attractive market for adidas being a main
sponsor of the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa? Project
defended 5/08.
Ditkofsky, Jason. Business Plan for Sony Pictures Entertainment:
Consulting. Project defended 5/08.
Kwon, Kisung. International Business for Troon Golf: Developing a
Successful Entry Strategy For South Korea. Project defended
5/08.
Gritsavage, Shana. UnderArmour Performance: Fielding a
consumer relations team. Project defended 7/07.
Heald, Ryan. Athletes First: Targeting a new recruiting strategy.
Project defended 7/07.
Mills, Fiona. National Trails Office: A stakeholder analysis.
Project defended 7/07.
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SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PROFESSION (continued)
Service to San Diego State University Students (continued)
MBA Consulting Field Experience Project Internship Faculty Co-Advisor
Barnard, E., Guzman, E., Li, F., Virata, M. Business Plan for the
SDSU BioScience Center . Project defended 12/08.
Rivers, Robert and Chintawat, Paul. Foreign Entry Strategies:
Analysis of Best-Fit Approaches By Firms in the Upscale Hotel
Industry for Expansion into China. Project defended 5/08.
Lurie, J., Kokanutaporn, K., Shi, Q, & Truex, C. Teamwork Apparel: Market
development and outsourcing opportunities. Project
defended 12/07.
MBA Advisor Special Study Projects
Farrell, Greg. Business plan for CAM: Complementary and
Alternative Medicine. Project completed 5/08.
Virk, Rahat. Sales and marketing study for Fastenal.com. Project
completed 12/07.
Chen, Mao. China outsourcing plan. Project completed 12/06.
Community and External Service Activities
Reviewer
International Business Review (2011)
European Management Journal (2008 – present)
Journal of Managerial Issues (2003 – present)
Journal of Business Research (2004 – present)
Academy of Management (1996-2004, 2008)
International Business and Economy Conference (2004 - 2007)
Journal of International Business Studies (2001 - 2002)
Discussant/Session Chair
Academy of Management (2004)
Multinational Finance Society (2003)
Faculty Chair, Elder Help of San Diego
Entrepreneurship Management Center social entrepreneurship intern
program (2007)
GED Tutor, Bowery Men’s Mission, New York City (2004 – 2005)
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SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PROFESSION (continued)
Iona College Service Activities
Member, Advisory Committee for the Center for Enhancement of Learning and
Teaching at Iona College (CELTIC) (2003 - 2005)
Freshman Advisor (2003 - 2004)
Faculty Advisor, Business Administration and Management Club (2003 - 2004)
Faculty Guide, Iona Resident Hall Program (2003)
Member, Library Committee (2003 - 2005)
Member, Sexual Harassment Committee (2004 - 2005)
Commencement Marshall, Graduation (2004)
Member, International Business Committee (2001 - 2005)
Developed Joint Symposiums with University of Connecticut CIBER:
-Corporate Governance Lapses: International and Regulatory Implications
-Managing Risk in a Changing Global Environment
Mississippi College Service Activities
Faculty Advisor, Management undergraduate majors (1998 – 1999)
University of Memphis Service Activities
Member, Associate Dean College of Business Recruitment Committee
Fogelman College of Business Administration (1998 - 1999)
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting
-Assisted Eggstrategy in developing strategy innovations for Coors-Molson.
(2007)
-Developed alliance strategy for Mimeo.com a Hewlett Packard funded ecommerce new venture. (2001)
-Worked with the University of Memphis Entrepreneurship Institute to help
develop and prepare start-up business plans for local
entrepreneurs for capital fund-raising efforts. (1998-1999)
-Conducted market analysis and competitive intelligence for Med Hospital
Corporation. (1996)
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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (continued)
Project Management, BE&K Inc., Birmingham, AL (1992 – 1993)
-Led engineering cost analysis efforts on $400 million EPC project that
completed on time and under budget.
-Conducted and led procurement budgeting and analysis.
-Assisted in planning project schedules and manpower.
Financial Analyst, BE&K Inc., Birmingham, AL (1990 – 1992)
-Developed monthly and quarterly company forecasts, budgets and
project/resource schedules.
-Monitored and performed analysis of company and project performance.
-Worked with management team on project pricing and proposal
negotiation.
Project Administration, BE&K Inc., Birmingham, AL (1989 – 1990)
-Assisted in administration of $250 million engineering/construction
project.
-Supervised team responsible for maintaining project information
databases and information flow.
-Assisted in development of internal decision support systems.
Project Administration, Rust International, Birmingham, AL (1988 – 1989)
-Directed and assisted in maintenance of project information systems.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Management:
Academy of International Business
Scholars without Borders