dr. donovan a. mcfarlane

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DR. DONOVAN A. MCFARLANE Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Email: [email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) August 2010

Cognate: International Business

School of Arts and Education

St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

Dissertation: Principals’ Perceptions of Superintendents’ Leadership Practices and Its Impact on School

Climate in Selected South Florida Public School District Areas”

• Master of Science in Marketing (M.S.) October 2014

Division of Graduate Studies

Ashworth College, Norcross, Georgia, USA

• Master of International Business (M.I.B.) May 2008

Gus Machado School of Business


• Graduate Certificate in International Business (G.C.I.B.) December 2007



• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) May 2005

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) April 2003

Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

• Certificate in Professional Mediation/Certified Professional Mediator (C.P.M.) February 2011

Lakewood College, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

National Association of Certified Mediators (NACM), New York, NY

CURRENT POSITIONS:

Adjunct Professor of Management/Organizational Behavior September 2017 - Present


St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Teaching Organizational Behavior to undergraduate students.

• Providing instructions in a variety of Management courses as assigned by Department Chair.

• Coordinating with Department Chair on course and classroom issues.

• Developing appropriate assessments and assignments to effectively meet course learning objectives.

• Conforming to University principles on classroom policies and technology usage in instructions.

• Assessing and evaluating students’ assignments to ensure that instructions are aligned with syllabus and

learning goals.

• Bridging the gap between theory and practice and helping students to develop an appreciable and

applied understanding of course contents and knowledge.

• Engaging interactive classroom dialogue and fostering and enabling participation and active learning.

• Compiling and reporting grades to University Registrar via electronic database entry.

mailto:[email protected]

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Assistant Professor of Business September 2014 - Present

College of Business

Westcliff University, Irvine, California

• Serving as Lead Faculty (LF) for (BUS 630) International Business.

• Serving as Lead Faculty (LF) for BUS 525 Strategic Management in a Globalized Society

• Teaching in the BBA, MBA, and DBA programs.

• Facilitating learning through online Global Learning Platform (GAP).

• Using Zoom virtual platform for meetings and discussions – video conferencing.

• Responding to students’ inquiries and discussions in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Effectively using technology and course materials to increase students' knowledge and understanding of

both theory and practice.

• Generating grade reports for submission to Registrar.

• Supporting School and University initiatives and participating in university-based development.

programs and initiatives under the direction of the Dean of the College and CAO of the University.

• Consulting with the Director of Students Services on student-related matters concerning performance

and behavior.

• Consulting with the Director of Technology on IT-related matters, needs, and issues.

Courses:

BUS 775 Transformation & Executive Strategies

BUS 740 Global Business Initiatives

BUS 540 Organizational Behavior

BUS 525 Strategic Management in a Globalized Society

BUS 345 Fundamentals of Decision Making

BUS 630 International Business

BUS 631 Managing Global Diversity

BUS 632 Managing International Human Resources

BUS 612 Marketing Research

BUS 510 Marketing Management

BUS 352 Consumer Behavior

Adjunct Professor of Business Administration September 2011 - Present

Broward College – North Campus, Coconut Creek, Florida

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching management and business administration courses in the College’s associate and bachelors

programs in business management and administration.

• Developing effective course syllabus and guidelines to maximize students’ learning.

• Developing course outlines for teaching and classroom management and assessment.

• Employing effective lesson planning and course evaluation and assessment methods.

• Determining appropriate class activities, including the types of assessments used to evaluate students.

• Effectively using available instructional technology systems and platforms as assistive learning tools.

• Managing classroom behavior, discussions, and ensuring that students engage in dialogues to enhance

understanding.

• Responding to students’ questions and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner as part of delivery

quality learner services and instructions.

• Generating summative grades as assessment of students’ overall performance in courses and reporting

to Dean or Department Chair.

• Participating in required faculty development workshops and training, and performing other duties as

assigned by Dean and Department Chair.

• Using D2L learning platform to execute course activities and instruct students.

• Facilitating instruction in a variety of courses that lead to completion of program requirements.

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Courses:

BUL2241: Business Law I

BUS2242: Business Law II

MAN2604: International Business Environment

MAN4504: Operations Management

MAN4720: Strategic Management and Policy

GEB2430: Business Ethics

MAN2021: Introduction to Management

GEB1011: Introduction to Business

MAN3930: Management Seminar in Social Media

MAN3931: Management Seminar in Sustainability

MAN3932: Management Seminar in Professional Development/Personal Awareness

MAR1011: Principles of Marketing

MKA1511: Advertising

MAR3231: Retail Management

MAR3802: Marketing Management

MAR3323: Integrated Marketing Communication

ADVISORY POSITIONS:

Board Member and Treasurer 2018 – Present

Apollos University Alumni Association, Inc.

Apollos University, Great Falls, Montana


• Collaborating with other members of the Board of Directors on activities, programs, decisions, and

alumni issues, needs, and challenges.

• Exercising sound ethical financial leadership and management over the Association’s fiscal and

budgetary activities.

• Engaging fund raising along with Board Members and treasury to ensure that scholarship and other

needs of University students, prospects, and members are met for educational pursuits.

• Maintaining a visible and good image for the University by serving as an ambassador of goodwill,

intellectual, professional and personal accomplishments.

• Being a socially responsible member of the Board of Directors and engaging social and philanthropic

pursuits consistent with the mission and vision of the University.

• Acting in responsible ways that further the mission and vision of the University and its stakeholders.

Editorial Board Member/Committee Member 2018 - Present

Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research (WIJAR)

Westcliff University, Irvine, California


• Serving as a Member of WIJAR Committee to develop rules, policies, and guidelines for the journal and

its placement, advancement, and publication.

• Advancing the journal in relation to the University’s mission and goals as part of its growth and

collaboration with broader academic community.

• Developing rubrics for assessing submissions and decision making on articles submitted by students,

staff, faculty, and members of the broader academic and professional business community.

• Serving as Reviewer for articles submitted to the journal and making recommendations on dispositions

of submitted articles.

• Coordinating with Committee Chair and members to make decisions on several aspects of the journal

ranging from its contents to design and presentation.

• Growing WIJAR and representing the journal as a major academic product of the university and its

professional, intellectual, academic, and scholarly goals.

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Editorial Board Member 2017 - Present

SciPress Open Access Journals

Bach, Switzerland


• Editorial Board Member for International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (ILSHS); ISSN: 2300-

2697: ILSHS is an open-access peer-reviewed international journal. The journal aims to benefit scholars

in the fields of Social and Humanistic Sciences who seek a forum addressing these issues.

• Reviewing submitted manuscripts as requested by Editor-in-Chief.

• Advising on the journal’s policy and scope and serving as expert in the journal’s coverage or specific

fields of coverage.

• Identifying topics for special issues and serving as guest editor for such issues where appropriate.

• Attracting new authors and submissions via network and expertise in the journal’s fields.

• Identifying new topics for commissions, special editions and advising on direction for the journal.

• Where relevant, giving feedback on past issues and making suggestions for subject matter and potential

authors.

• Providing content for the journal by writing occasional editorials and other articles, including short

articles and commentaries.

• Helping to identify peer reviewers and providing second opinions on papers as to their disposition.

• Identifying appropriate conferences for editors to attend or listings to which the journal may subscribe.

• Endorsing the journal to authors, readers, and subscribers, and encouraging colleagues to submit their

best work.

• Serving as an expert and ambassador for the journal and maintaining journal image and prestige via

scholarship and presence.

Senior Advisory Director, Senior Consultant, and Reviewer 2008 - Present

Franklin Publishing Company, Arlington, Texas


• Non-compensated and volunteer position facilitating progress and publication decisions by company.

• Providing consultation on publications and serving in the capacity of reviewer for the Franklin Journals.

• Providing expertise and review of manuscripts in management, entrepreneurship, cultural diversity,

organizational leadership, business law, ethics and critical thinking, global education, and conflict

resolution and negotiation.

• Working in collaboration with CEO, Dr. Ludwig Otto in meeting organizational goals including

marketing, promotions, publications and quality assurance.

• Contributing to academic journals in order to maintain good standing and keep up-to-date expertise in

subject fields.

• Serving as part of the Organization’s planning and management advisory team for current and existing

projects and initiatives.

• Performing timely review and providing written decision on submitted academic peer review journal

manuscripts.

• Providing consultation as subject matter expert in management, business administration, leadership,

marketing and international business.

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PAST POSITIONS:

Marketing Faculty Blog Manager 2014 – 2017

HCBE Blog, Real-World Ideas and Marketing Strategies

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE)

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida


• Managing the Marketing Faculty Blog: "Real-World Marketing Ideas and Strategies".

• Developing appropriate graphics and visuals to accompany faculty posts.

• Categorizing faculty submissions and posts according to marketing themes.

• Editing and formatting contributors' submissions to meet blog requirements.

• Collaborating with the Chair of Marketing and Marketing faculty on publications and postings.

• Responding to general and specific inquiries regarding the "Real-World Marketing Ideas and Strategies"

blog.

• Effectively leveraging the Blog as a communication and brand management tool.

• Ensuring quality and connection with broader business school mission and vision.

• Identifying and connecting blog content and participation with internal and external organizational and

client needs.

Adjunct Professor of Marketing (MBA Program) 2012 - 2017

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, Florida

• Teaching in the MBA programs – Marketing Concentration.

• Teaching Delivering Superior Customer Value - MKT 5200 in Day, Evening, and Online Programs.

• Teaching Marketing Management/Marketing Decisions for Managers - MKT 5125 in Day, Evening, and

Online Programs.

• Taught Graduate Introductory Marketing - MKT 5005 in the Evening MBA Program.

• Performing evaluation/assessment of submitted course assignments and examinations.

• Generating and compiling, as well as reporting grades to university-grade management system and

department chair.

• Consulting with Program Manager on course related as well as student-specific challenges and issues.

• Using Blackboard LMS to facilitate course instruction and learning for online sections of course.

• Facilitating course instruction and activities using hybrid learning system – ground and web-based

technologies.

• Using in-class technology including projectors, computers, and other assistive technology to drive

course contents.

• Areas: Dr. Weinstein’s Customer Value Theory (Designing and Delivering Superior Customer Value);

Customer Value Funnel (CVF) analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Value

Assessment Tool (CVAT), SQIP Approach, SERVQUAL, Market-Driven and Market Driving Firms and

Strategies, Service and Quality Improvement Processes (TQM, Benchmarking, PDCA Cycle), RFM Analysis,

Gap Analysis, Value Added Services Programs, Co-creation of Value, Branding, Tangibilization,

Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), etc.

Term-Adjunct Professor of Leadership April – June 2014

Master of Science in Leadership Program


Nova Southeastern University, Florida


• Taught in the Master of Science in Leadership Program

• Taught LED 5691 Strategic Leadership in the Weekend MS Program

• Taught LED 5640 Coaching & Influencing Skill in the Weekend MS Program

• Reported course, classroom, and content-related challenges and concerns to the Chair of the Leadership

Department and Program

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• Delivered high quality classroom instruction consistent with the Huizenga Standard

• Used Blackboard and classroom technology to facilitate instructions and communication

• Generated grade report for submission to academic office

• Provided adequate feedback to students to increase participation and success

• Exposed students to the variety of leadership theories, practices, and challenges.

• Utilized practical examples to demonstrate leadership effectiveness and success.

Faculty Blog Manager 2013 - 2014

Huizenga School Means Business Blog


Nova Southeastern University, Florida


• Co-managed the HSBE Faculty Perspective on Business Blog with the Chair of Marketing.

• Cooperated with the Chair of Marketing, Director of Entrepreneurship, IT Director and IT Team in the

development, launch, implementation, and evaluation of the HSBE Faculty Blog.

• Contacted faculty on contributions and comments and other issues related to their posts.

• Catalogued and stored faculty contributions according to specific themes and subject classification

including departmental and disciplinary themes.

• Edited faculty posts or submissions for conformance to established guidelines and posted faculty

contributions according to subject matter classification and themes.

• Determined relevant placement and disposition of contributed posts and comments on posts.

• Encouraged faculty participation and contribution to the contents of the Faculty Blog.

• Made decisions on and managed the graphic contents submitted and selected appropriate graphics

such as diagrams, charts, pictures, etc., to accompany posts.

• Planned and executed faculty blog strategy for promotion and communication across stakeholder

channels.

• Moderated subscribers’ and contributors’ comments as necessary and required and responded where

necessary and appropriate to subscribers’ and viewers’ concerns, inquiries, and questions.

• Provided subject matter expertise where applicable and contributed to contents and discussions.

Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies July 2013 – September 2013

School of Graduate Studies

Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida


• Serving as a full-time tenure-track faculty in the School of Graduate Studies

• Teaching in the Master of Transformative Leadership (MSTL) Program.

• Specifically teaching the following courses: LEAD 601 (Leadership Theories, Principles and Practice);

LEAD 611 (Organizational Change & Dynamics); LEAD 625 (Special Topics in Transformative Leadership);

LEAD 638 (Data Collection and Statistical Analysis).

• Teaching other courses as assigned and serving as mentor and facilitator to the students in the School

of Graduate Studies.

• Developing course syllabi that match appropriately with institutional goals, program goals and course

goals in accountability matrix.

• Using Blackboard and Online Collaborative tools to impart knowledge and engage students in

discussions.

• Applying and using integrated approaches to addressing leadership, ethics and organizational change

issues.

• Equipping students with a vast body of knowledge and understanding on leadership theories and

approaches in preparation for their master’s thesis.

• Providing adequate instructions and timely feedback and guidance on assignments.

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• Contributing to program development and best practices as part of the School of Graduate Studies and

MSTL faculty.

• Serving as Thesis and Faculty Advisor to students in the MSTL Program.

• Participating in the Faculty Institute’s workshop, seminars, and other activities.

• Observing institutional policies and contributing to the accomplishment of institutional mission and

vision through excellence in professionalism, ethics, and high work morale.

Term-Adjunct Professor of Leadership Studies May 2013 – July 2013

MS in Transformational Leadership (MSTL) Program

School of Graduate Studies, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida.


• Taught in the Master of Transformative Leadership (MSTL) Program.

• Focused on facilitating LEAD 601 (Leadership Theories, Principles and Practice).

• Developed course syllabi that matched appropriately with institutional goals, program goals and course

goals in accountability matrix.

• Used Blackboard and Online Collaborative tools to impart knowledge and engaged students in

discussions.

• Applied and used integrated approaches to addressing transformative leadership, ethics and

organizational change issues.

• Equipped students with a vast body of knowledge and understanding on leadership theories and

approaches in preparation for their master’s thesis.

• Provided adequate instructions and timely feedback and guidance on assignments.

• Contributed to program development and best practices as part of the School of Graduate Studies and

MSTL faculty.

Visiting Professor of Management 2011 – 2013

Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University, Miramar Campus, Florida

Direct Responsibilities:

• Taught and facilitated the graduate course MGMT (formerly) GMP 591 Leadership and Organizational

Behavior as a core graduate subject in the master’s programs.

• Taught BUSN 319 Marketing in the College of Business & Management (Undergraduate) business

program.

• Used eCollege Platform and Face-To-Face (F2F) modalities (Blended Approach) to teach and facilitate

Leadership and Organizational Behavior and guide students learning and discussions.

• Implemented new strategies to teach courses and prepared handouts, exams and assignments and

maintained positive classroom relationships with students

• Developed strategies to teach course contents including instructional objectives, assignments,

textbooks, weight of grades and delivery methods

• Designed and provided lessons to students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that followed a

template established by the local campus

• Successfully delivered each course covering the terminal course objectives (TCOs) indicated in the

Curriculum Guide

• Organized, prepared and regularly revised and updated all materials for the courses responsible for

teaching

• Modeled exceptional verbal and written communication and organized and sequenced topics in a

logical progression and paced the delivery to meet the needs of course requirements.

• Utilized related technology (such as PowerPoint, remote access to syllabi and grades, classroom

projection systems, course related software, website content, online courses or course components with

interactive capabilities) to enhance learning

• Established positive classroom relationships with students by being actively engaged in the classroom

and lab

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• Provided opportunities for in-class discussions and questioned and displayed enthusiasm about the

students, the subject matter, and the learning process

• Incorporated higher-level learning (i.e. application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation) by giving students

opportunities to develop information literacy and problem-solving skills, and by connecting their current

study to lab assignments and previous/future study in the related disciplines

• Ensured that the content and level of material included on exams has been adequately covered in class

• Composed assignments and tests to conform to the objectives of the Curriculum Guide.

Instructor in Business 2011 – 2013

University of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Florida


• Developed syllabus and lesson plans in accordance with program requirements

• Selected and taught of course content and materials to meet course requirements

• Developed evaluation and assessment tools for course

• Ensured students’ active participation and completion of required assignments and materials

• Updated course content and materials to ensure current knowledge is being explored in field

• Maintained classroom discipline and attendance records

• Taught across diversity concepts and issues

• Focused on Leadership Theories and Practice in an applied setting.

Instructor in Business Administration/Faculty Advisor 2010 - 2015

Frederick Taylor University, Moraga, CA


• Served as Faculty Advisor and Consultant for MBA and BBA final projects

• Developed course syllabi and contents for MBA and BBA Programs

• Facilitated students’ completion of assigned and developed research theses and projects

• Provided feedback reports on students’ progress

• Assessed students’ work for compliance with academic standards prescribed by school

• Ensured students comply with writing and citation-referencing formats

• Conducted research and publication necessary as a faculty to ensure continuous educational

development.

• Supported university mission and development by participating in academics and other activities as

assigned and covered under job description.

Tutor in MBA and Undergraduate Business 2007 – 2009

Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida


• Used technology-based software programs as tutoring resources, for example: Kurzweil Reader, Books

on CD, SAM (Skills Assessment Manager), Dragon Naturally Speaking, Microsoft Word Voice

Recognition, Blackboard, Lynn University Library - Articles and Databases, Math Lab, and Read and Write

Gold

• Used Traditional Resources such as Textbooks, Lynn University Library, Reference Books and other

materials to facilitate students' learning

• Accessed Student Learning Profiles via several sources: MOL (Modes of Learning) - survey designed to

identify learning strategies that the student has found successful; MIA (Multiple Intelligence Assessment)

- an assessment tool to capitalize on students' strengths; ALPHA Profile (incoming students’ profiles);

and Student Records.

• Participated in and attending Workshops and Career Development sessions.

• Provided extensive support for students facing challenges of learning differences

• Provided tutoring through traditional and non-traditional methods and encouraging independent

learning

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• Guided and assisted students in understanding and learning course subject matter, while fostering

independence in study skills and research.

• Assisted students in achieving their academic goals to prepare for future educational experiences.

• Helped students develop good study habits to become independent learners.

• Assisted students in reviewing materials, clarifying assignments, and selecting appropriate study

strategies.

• Guided students in critical thinking, problem-solving strategies, assessment of their learning styles, and

understanding of The Dialogues of Learning through exploration of Self and Society, Belief and Reason,

and Scientific Literacy.

Adjunct Professor in Business Studies 2005 – 2008

City College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida


• Taught courses in the Bachelor of Science in Business Program

• Constructed class evaluation and lesson plans

• Developed assessment tools and facilitated students’ learning and success

• Responded to the directions and instructions given by department chair

• Kept attendance roster and ensured course requirements are filled

• Provided students with contemporary knowledge in the field of management

• Established criteria for class discipline and students’ conduct and learning

• Promoted diverse viewpoints, values and perspectives.

Graduate Research Assistant in Marketing 2003 - 2005

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida


• Provided research support and assistance to the Chair of Marketing and the marketing faculty

• Compiled course reading materials/articles and case studies

• Coordinated with the professors and faculty chairs on contemporary research directives

• Worked on structure and format of masters’ level courses

• Read and gathered reference materials for professional research papers

• Co-authored papers for conferences and professional journal publications

• Prepared lecture notes, course reading materials, and revised and structured syllabi

• Researched and organized readings for new business major

• Developed and formatted examinations for undergraduate courses under the supervision of Department

Chair.

Teacher in Social Studies and Language Arts 1995 - 1997

Bellefield Comprehensive High School, Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies


• Taught Social Studies and Language Arts to High School students

• Developed effective lesson plans using Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Developed appropriate learning objectives and assessment methods to facilitate evaluation

• Took attendance and ensured proper recording in Teacher’s Planner and Registry

• Developed appropriate activities to facilitate learner differences

• Ensured that teaching methods allow for maximum student participation

• Maintained discipline through effective classroom behavior management practices

• Designed assessments, examinations and assignments to reinforce and check learning

• Graded students’ assignments and examinations and transcribing grades to Registrar

• Acted as a mediator for student issues between administration and parents

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Private Tutor in General Science Education 1995 – 1997

Church Teachers’ College, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies


• Taught General Science (Complementary Science) to principals and teachers

• Assisted area principals and teachers in developing effective study habits

• Explained and facilitating understanding of materials in General Science syllabus

• Facilitated continuing education efforts by area principals and teachers

• Taught and tutored across College Teacher Education Curriculum for CEUs

• Provided study and tutoring assistance in General Science disciplines and topics

• Tutored in Primary and Secondary Education Teachers’ Programs and Curricula

• Outlined major lesson topics and ideas to aid in review and understanding of materials

• Arranged study groups and communicated activities to CEU candidates

• Worked with principals and teachers of local public and private K-12 schools

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Democracy and Sustainable Citizenship

• Political Theory and Change

• Customer Value Theory (CV) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• Leadership Theories and Leading Change

• Value Disciplines and Business Models

• Achieving Customer Service Excellence in the New/Newer Economy

• Change Management and Strategic Implementation

• Marketing Management, Brand Loyalty and Customer Satisfaction

• Designing and Delivering Services in the Marketspace

• Organizational Behavior and Exemplary Leadership – Executive Leadership

• Knowledge Management (KM) Practices and Change

• Organizational Cultural Challenges and Sustainability Practices

• Globalization and International Business Issues and Challenges

• International Business and Cultural Challenges

• Innovation in Organizations and Service-Orientation Practices

• Transformation and Executive Strategies and Succession Planning

• Accreditation Discrimination and Effects on School Costs and Choice

• Higher Education and the Academy in Transition

COURSES TAUGHT

GRADUATE COURSES:

• Marketing Decisions for Managers (MBA

Marketing Management)

• Designing and Delivering Superior

Customer Value

• Introductory Marketing for MBA

Students

• Action Research Methods

• Marketing and Consumer Based

Management

• Organizational Change and Dynamics

• Strategic Management in a Globalized

Society

• Organizational Change and Dynamics

• Managing Global Diversity

• Special Topics in Transformative

Leadership

• Research Methods: Foundation

• Managing International Human

Resources

• Organizational Behavior

• Consumer Behavior

• Organizational Leadership

• Multinational Business

• Market Research

• Global Business Initiatives

• Strategic Leadership

• Theory and Practice of Leadership

• Special Topics in Transformative

Leadership

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• Coaching and Influencing Skills

• International Business

• Transformation and Executive Strategies

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:

• American Government

• Public Policy & Administration

• Principles of Marketing

• Global Marketing

• Consumer Behavior

• Integrated Advertising

• Operations Management

• Business Law

• The American Presidency

• Business Ethics

• Principles of Management

• Principles of Business

• Cross Cultural Human Relations

• Organizational Behavior

• Fundamentals of Decision Making

• International Business Environment

• Small Business Management

• Marketing Management

• Retail Management

• Integrated Marketing Communication

• Strategic Management

• Business Policy and Strategy

• Fundamentals of Decision Making

• Management Seminar on Social Media

• Management Seminar on Sustainability

• Management Seminar on Social

Awareness Skill

EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING-LEARNING PLATFORMS

• Canvas

• eCollege

• Blackboard

• D2L (Desire2Learn)

• WebCT

• Moodle

SELECTED REFEREED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

McFarlane, D.A. (2018). Capitalism’s Challenges to Financial Ethics: The Subprime Lending Crisis. Saudi Journal of

Economics and Finance, 2(3) 2018, 101-107.

McFarlane, D.A., & Ogazon, A.G. (2017). Integrating sustainability philosophy into business curriculum.

International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol. 6, No. 12, pp. 1966-1977.

McFarlane, D.A., & Lim, F.P.C. (2017). A Study on Effective and Efficient IT-based Financing Decisions. Advanced

Science and Technology Letters, Vol.145 (NGCIT 2017), 28-33.

McFarlane, D.A. [2nd author with Weinstein, A.T.] (2017). Using a Marketing Faculty Blog as an image

differentiator and learning resource to enhance MBA student engagement and loyalty. Journal of

Marketing and Consumer Research, Vol 34 (2017, 50-56.

McFarlane, D.A., & Alexakis, G. (2016). Sustaining an Ethical Organizational Climate: A Systems Approach. Journal

of Ethics & Entrepreneurship, Volume 6, Issue 2, 143-158.

McFarlane, D.A. [2nd author with Weinstein, A.T.] (2016). Case study – how a business school blog can build

stakeholder relationships and create added value in an MBA marketing program. Journal of Strategic

Marketing, Vol. 25, Issue 2, pp. 101-113.

McFarlane, D.A. [2nd author with Weinstein, A.T.] (2016). How libraries can enhance customer service by

implementing a customer value mindset. International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector

Marketing, Volume 22, Issue 1, e1571.

McFarlane, D.A. (2015). Guidelines for Using Case Studies in the Teaching-Learning Process. College Quarterly,

Winter 2015, Volume 18, Number 1

McFarlane, D.A. (2014). Economics and Finance Education as Public Welfare Investments. Euro-Asian Journal of

Economics and Finance, Volume: 2, Issue: 2 (April 2014), pp. 127-139.

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McFarlane, D.A. (2014). The Challenges of Operations Management for Business Managers. International Journal

of Operations and Logistics Management, Vol. 3, No. 1, (2014), pp. 16-29.

McFarlane, D.A. (2013). The Importance of Business Ethics to Small Ventures. Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Management Journal, Volume: 1, Issue: 1 (November 2013), pp. 50-59.

McFarlane, D.A. (2013). The Advantages and Disadvantages of the 2011 New Patent “First-to-File” System.

Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Volume 18 (2013), pp. 45-49.

McFarlane, D.A. (2013). The Strategic Importance of Customer Value. Atlantic Marketing Journal, 2(1), Article 5.

McFarlane, D.A. (2012). Business Accreditation Competition: American Higher Education & Global Perspectives.

Business Leadership Review, IX: II, April 2012, 1-11.

McFarlane, D.A. (2011). A Comparison of Organizational Structure and Pedagogical Approach: Online versus

Face-to-face. The Journal of Educators Online, Volume 8, Number 1, January 2011, pp. 1-43.

McFarlane, D.A., & Ogazon, A.G. (2011). The Challenges of Sustainability Education. Journal of Multidisciplinary

Research (Jubilee Edition), Vol. 3, No. 3, (Fall 2011), pp. 81-107.

McFarlane, D.A., Mujtaba, B.G., & Cavico, F.J. (2009). The Business School in the 21st Century & Beyond:

Integrating Knowledge Management Philosophy. Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, Vol. 10,

No. 4, December 2009. Access: http://www.tlainc.com/articl207.htm

McFarlane, D.A. (2008). Effectively Managing the 21st Century Knowledge Worker. Journal of Knowledge

Management Practice, Vol. 9, No. 1, March 2008.

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES

Weinstein, A., & McFarlane, D.A. (May 2014). “How Knowledge Organizations Can Win in the Market by Co-

Creating Value with Customers”, May 7, 2014, Track 1-B, Antigua 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Strategic and

Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP): 29th Annual Strategic and Competitive Intelligence

Professionals International Conference & Exhibition, May 5-8, 2014, Caribe Royale World Convention

Center, Orland, Florida.

McFarlane, D.A. (2013). “Jamaica and Capitalism in the Caribbean, Presented as part of Capitalism and Corruption

across the African, Asian, and North American Economies, Mujtaba, et al, 2013 Academy of Management

Conference, Orlando, Florida, August 11, 2013.

McFarlane, D., Britt, M.M., Weinstein, A., & Johnson, W.C. (2007). Managing e-service quality and customer

relationships in the new economy. Conference Proceedings for Society of Marketing Advances: San

Antonio, Texas.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Worked on the Quality Enhancement Program for Academic Renewal (QEPAR) 2006 Restructuring

Initiative of St. Thomas University as launched by Dr. Gregory S. Chan, Provost and Chief Academic

Office of the University. Specific assignment included working with colleague Dr. Judith E. Grey on the

proposed “School of Leadership Studies” strategic framework and structure. Additional work included

working with the Doctoral Student Team on researching the University’s history, and on formatting,

editing and quality review of the QEPAR Proposal, 2006.

• Serving as Advisory Director to the Franklin Publishing Company since November 2007.

• Consultation presentation on “Practical Approach for Managing Violent Behaviors: Indicators of Abuse,

Behavior and Violence, Behavior Management Practices, Crisis and Incident Reporting, Personal Health

and well-Being” for Group and Foster Home Training Program: Friends of Children Conference Center,

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2007.

• Served as Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Competition Reviewer for the Society for Marketing Advances

(SMA), August 2009.

• Designed Doctoral Proposal/Research Syllabi for Frederick Taylor University (FTU) DBA (Doctor of

Business Administration) Program - DBA 890: Doctoral Research Proposal and DBA 895: Doctoral

Project; December 2009 – March 2010.

• Designed MBA course syllabi for Frederick Taylor University - BA 490: Project Proposal and BA495:

Research Project in a variety of business administration and management specialties.

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• Designed course syllabi for Frederick Taylor University’s Bachelor of Science in Management and

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs - BA 290: Directed Study in Management, and BA 295:

Project Proposal and Independent Projects, 2009-2010.

• Provided consultation and collaborated and worked with the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and

Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University; specifically, with the Dean of the Business School, Dr.

Preston Jones; Chair of Marketing, Dr. Art Weinstein; Director of Entrepreneurship, Dr. Tom Tworoger;

and Director of Information Technology, Raejean Fluty and the IT Team in developing the Business

School Faculty Blog, Huizenga School Means Business Success! November 2012 – December 2013.

• Provided further consultation in development of HCBE Marketing Faculty Blog at Nova Southeastern

University and serving with Dr. Art Weinstein, Professor of Marketing and Faculty Blog Advisor as Faculty

Blog Manager for “Real-World Marketing Ideas and Strategies” – September 2013 – Present.

• Worked with the Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Dr. Tom Tworoger of the H. Wayne Huizenga

School of Business and Entrepreneurship and developed a Proposal for the Bachelor of Science in

Entrepreneurship (BSE) Degree Program, April 2013 - August 2013.

• Developed and presented a proposal to the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and

Entrepreneurship Executive Dean and Chair/Director of Entrepreneurship for New College Center in

Entrepreneurship and rebranded a Sales Institute in the HCBE (Nova Southeastern University’s College of

Business) – November 2014.

MANAGERIAL, LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Editing, Electronic library and database research, APA style formatting and writing, APA style formatting

and writing, MLA Style Formatting, Chicago style formatting. Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office, XP

software Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), Internet Research.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Excellent communication skills, very sociable and dedicated team player, cooperative and committed to

service and creating values for others, coaching and mentoring skills, ability to work with diverse people

and culture while balancing individual and group needs, effectively managing conflicts and being

socially and ethically responsible.

CONCEPTUAL SKILLS:

Able to effectively use information to solve business problems, adept at identifying minor and major

opportunities for innovation, very good at recognizing problem areas and implementing solutions, able

to discern and select critical information from masses of data for decision making, ability to apply and

effectively use technology in business and educational problem solving, and able to use models to

represent and analyze real world situations.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

• Excellent written and oral skills across multiple writing and communication platforms

• Skillful with various communication mediums including technology devices

• Global cultural competence from communication and interaction with individuals from various countries

and cultures across the globe

• Highly developed eloquence, oratory, and lecturing skills from teaching diverse multicultural classes,

teaching diverse courses, and extensive studies of other cultures and disciplines.

CERTIFICATE OF TEACHING MASTERY

TEACHERS WITHOUT BORDERS (TWB)

Completed effective teaching skills and practices with global focus consisting of five full courses:

• Education for the New Millennium

• Effective Classroom Management and Methods

• Assessment Practices

• Multicultural Education

• Professional Portfolio and Millennium Development Goals

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MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

• Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society

• National Association of Certified Mediators (NACM)

• Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society

• Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society

• Sigma Beta Delta – International Honor Society for Business Management and Administration

• International Society for Comparative Adult Education (ISCAE)

• Franklin Publishing Company (Senior Advisor)

• Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (CRVP)

• International Academy of Management and Business (AMB)

• The American Communication Association (ACA)

• International Society for Development & Sustainability (ISDS) – [By Invitation Only]

• International Society of Poets (ISP) and National Library of Poetry (NLP)

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

• Dean’s Honors, School of Security and Global Studies, American Public University, 10/2017

• Recognition for Academic Performance: Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Social Sciences, 04/2017

• Dissertation of the Year Nominee, School of Business/Management, Apollos University, 01/2017

• Alumni Recognition, Department of Political Science, Fort Hays State University, 12/2015

• Adjunct Professor of the Year, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova

Southeastern University, 09/2014

• Distinguished Alumni Recognition, School of Law, California Southern University, 08/2014

• Marquis Who’s Who in The World/Marquis Who’s Who in America (since 2000)

• Marquis Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders (2009).

• Outstanding Academic Performance: Delta Epsilon Tau, Ashworth College, 2011.




• Honors in International Business Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society, St. Thomas University, 2008.

• Honor Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, Sigma Beta Delta, H. Wayne Huizenga School of

Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, 2005.

• Dean’s List Graduate and Alfred Rose Award, Barrington University, 2004.

• International Who’s Who in Poetry Award, International Society of Poets, 2004.

• International Poet of Merit Achievement Award, International Society of Poets, 2003.

• NSU Honors Scholarship, Farquhar College, Nova Southeastern University, 2002.

• Editor’s Choice Award in Poetry, International Library of Poetry, 1998.

• Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Spanish, Church Teachers College, 1997.

• Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies; Church Teachers College, 1997.

• Certificate of Excellence in Spanish Education, Geography, Mathematics, History and Social Studies;

DeCarteret College, 1995.

• Certificate of Diligence in Spanish and Religious Education; DeCarteret College, 1994.

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