CURRICULUM VITAE Danny L. Rhodes Anderson University 139 Martin s Pointe Dr. PO Box 1163 Seneca, SC 29678 316 Boulevard 864-985-1550 Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2086 drhodes@andersonuniversity.edu EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy (2007) Walden University, Minneapolis, MN Major Field: Applied Management and Decision Sciences Dissertation: The Effect of Mentoring on the Academic, Cognitive, and Social Development of Freshmen in Small Colleges. Master of Arts (1976) Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA Major Field: Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts (1964) Clemson University, Clemson, SC Major Fields: French and English. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: Anderson University, Anderson, SC (2000-Current) Professor of Management (2009-Current) Teach management and leadership courses in the undergraduate and MBA programs. Advise undergraduate students. Serve as coordinator of the Business Internship program. Assist with ACBSP and SACS accreditation processes for undergraduate and MBA programs. Assist with developing off-campus and on-line academic courses and programs. Serve on University and College standing, advisory, and ad hoc committees. Associate Dean, College of Business (2007-2009) Developed and implemented Master of Business Administration program. Served as Director of MBA. Maintained faculty status as Associate Professor of Management. Taught courses in the traditional and graduate programs. Advised undergraduate and graduate students. Served as coordinator of the Business Internship program. Assisted with the College of Business ACBSP and SACS
accreditation processes. Served on advisory and ad hoc committees. Taught Management Thought and Application in the MBA program, and Internship and Marketing Research in the undergraduate programs. Associate Professor of Management (2000-2008) Courses taught: Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Service Quality Management, Contemporary Readings in Business Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Internship. The University of Orleans, Orleans, France: Masters of European Management Program Visiting Professor of Management (2004 and 2007) Courses taught: History of Management Thought, Management Control Systems, and Accounting Ethics Tatar-American Regional Institute, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia Visiting Instructor of Management (2002 and 2003) Courses taught: Principles of Management and Managing in the 21 st Century. Anderson College, Anderson, SC (1999-2000) Adjunct Instructor of Management Courses taught: Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Sales Management Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC (2000) Adjunct Instructor of Management Courses taught: Marketing for Managers, and Management and Leadership.. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ROCOR INTERNATIONAL (1994-2000) Consolidated Transportation Management Services, Duluth, GA Director of Logistics (1997-2000) Supervised 60 staff and field personnel supporting 65 customer locations. Through application of goals focused programs, customer freight loads increased from 132/day to 220/day. Gross revenue increased from $35 million to $56 million. Developed annual budget. Improved accounts payable and accounts receivable. Directed completion of monthly and annual financial statements and coordinated external audit. Overhead costs reduced by 48%. Coordinated Customer Service and supervised the HR department. Manager of Administration and Strategic Operations (1996) Developed strategic plan for the company. Instituted new hiring procedures, improving quality of staff and reducing turnover. Coordinated development of Procedures Manual,
standardizing operational procedures. Established a goals framework and instituted objectives for employees. Hired HR Manager and developed a Human Resource Department. Enhanced benefits plan. ROCOR Transportation Company, Oklahoma City, OK (1995-1996) Director, Human Resources Created corporate HR Department. Consolidated management functions of four truck companies. Centralized driver recruiting, reducing staffing, while increasing number of drivers. Developed regional driver training centers and standardized curriculum. Chaired Process Improvement Team; improved driver retention. Established policies and procedures for traditional HR functions. Converted companies to standard benefits package. Instituted monthly employee safety meetings. RTC Transportation Company, Forest Park, GA (1994-1995) Director, Human Resources Created HR Department for 600-person company. Centralized hiring and recruiting. Developed New Employee Orientation program. Revised driver-training program, improving quality and reducing annual costs by $20,000. Instituted automated recruiting program, streamlining process. Coordinated training for managers, enhancing teamwork of departments. UNITED STATES ARMY (1968-1994) Attained rank of Colonel. Professional specialties: Personal Management and Logistics Management Assignment Diversity Successfully completed command assignments at platoon, company and battalion levels. Accomplished staff leadership roles at every organizational level in the Army. Contributed to goals and objectives of the Air Force, Navy and Marines through several joint service assignments. Served throughout the US, Europe and Southwest Asia. Education Graduate of the National War College, Command General Staff College, Transportation Officers Advanced Course, Aviation School, Airborne School, and the Armor Officers Basic Course. SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: Interests: Leadership Mentoring Change Implementation Influence of Culture Publications:
Rhodes, D. L., Emery, C. R., Tian, R. G., Shurden, M. C., Tolbert, S. H., Oertel, S., & Antonova, M. (2005). A cross-cultural comparison of leader ethics. Journal of Organizational culture, communications, and conflict, 9(1), 87-103. Rhodes, D. L., & Emery, C. R. (2003). The effects of cultural differences on effective advertising: A comparison between Russia and the U. S. Academy of Marketing Journal, 7(2), 89-105. Rhodes, D. L. (2003). Managing change: Strategic planning may be the key. Production Management, 1(1), 21-33. Papers Presented with Proceedings: Rhodes, D.L. (2008). Does Mentoring Really Work for College Students? Allied Academies Fall International Conference. Presentation and proceedings Rhodes, D. L. (2004). Strategic planning: A process for managing change. Allied Academies Spring International Conference. Presentation and proceedings Rhodes, D. L. & Emery, C. R. (2004). Leader ethics: a cross-cultural comparison of covey s effective habits. Allied Academies Spring International Conference. Presentation and proceedings. Rhodes, D. L. & Emery, C. R. (2003). Cultural effects on advertising: A comparative analysis. Allied Academies Spring International Conference. Presentation and proceedings. Papers Presented: Rhodes, D. L. & Laing. W. Framework for community change. 2006 Academy of Management Annual Meeting. Presentation. Research Grants: $1,900 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Grant for student marketing research (2002-2003). RESEARCH IN PROGRESS: Rhodes, D. L. & Laing, W. A framework for community change. Rhodes, D. L. The effects of mentoring on college freshmen. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE: Chaired the following University committees: five faculty search committees, and a special ad-hoc faculty committee to examine policy issues related to class attendance and grading, 2003-2009.
Chaired the following College of Business committees: a faculty committee to develop an MBA program and the Assessment Committee, 2006-2009. Served on the following University committees: Academic Policy and Programs; Excellence in Teaching Selection; Faculty Concerns; Faculty Search; Faculty Status; International Programs; Retention, Tenure and Promotion Review; Faculty Governance; and Strategy; 2000-2009. Developed a concept for an inter-disciplinary Leader Scholar Program, 2006. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Project Manager for Organizational Development and Leadership Development for the Reed Street Revitalization Project funded by Department of HUD and United Way grants, 2004-present. Member of the City of Anderson Community and Housing Task Force, 2008-present Planned and conducted an Economic Summit, 2009. Chairman of the Anderson Area Society of Human Resource Management (AASHRM) Education Committee, 2008-2009. Co-chairman of the Education Committee of the AASHRM, 2005-2007. Chairman, Board of Directors, The Clemson Corps, 2005-2007. Chairman, Scroll of Honor Memorial Project, The Clemson Corps, 2007-2009. Nominating Committee, Utica Baptist Church, 2004-2007. Chairman 2005-2006. Personnel Committee, Utica Baptist Church, 2007-present. Chairman, 2008-present. Leader, Men s Ministry Team, Utica Baptist Church, 2004-present. Teacher, Biblical Financial Study, Utica Baptist Church, 2008. SEMINARS, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND CONSULTING: Moderator of Internship Panel, Synnex Student Colloquium, Anderson University, 2007. Teaching Leadership Workshop, Institute of Leadership Advancement, University of Georgia (2005) Presenter at the annual conference of the Consortium of Global Education (2004) HONORS AND AWARDS: South Carolina Governor s Distinguished Professor Award, 2009.
Anderson Area Society of Human Resource Management HR Professional of the Year Award, 2008. Nominated for the South Carolina HR Professional of the Year Award, 2009. Distinguished Service Award, Clemson University, 2008. President s Servant Leadership Award, Anderson University, 2005. Allied Academies Distinguished Research Award, 2003 and 2004. Student Government Association Extra Mile Award, Anderson University, 2003. Michael F. Boles Teaching in Excellence Award, Anderson University, 2001. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Academy of Management Society for Human Resource Management Anderson Area Society for Human Resource Management