RANDY BENNETT Ed.D. 4322 Durand Ave. 847-809-4821 Racine, WI 53405 randy@maxfulfillment.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Created and directed a new position or department three times, led or co-led four major initiatives in both higher education and corporate settings. 20 years experience teaching and developing courses from High School to Doctoral programs in different formats--traditional, online, blended, web enriched, and settings---higher education, corporate and nonprofits. 4.7 to 5 course evaluation ratings (5 pt. scale, 4.2 dept. mean). Developed over 35 tools, programs, workshops (sample below); an Optimal Learning for Maximum Success web site, and four one stop information, learning and resource centers. Online Facilitator (2), Mentoring, and eportfolio Certifications. Motorola Instructor Training and Certification; Patina Solutions Mentoring Certification. Long term success from co-directing Motorola s leading post-training evaluation and continuous improvement initiative to co-developing Argosy s education and organizational leadership department and programs. Skill Set and Qualities below. History of meeting/exceeding client requirements from Accreditation Review recognition for program excellence and innovation at National-Louis University to special awards and employee honors at Northern Trust. 2.5 pages of compliments (http://tinyurl.com/ maxsuccessintro2) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, FACULTY University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Administrative Leadership Milwaukee, WI 2012-Present Developing and teaching on-ground, online and blended Adult Education, Administration, Continuing Professional Education, Adult and Organizational Learning, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning Master Degree courses. Coordinated start up, development, web site and marketing of Adult Education, Training and Workforce Development and Youth Leadership BA programs. Serving on Best Place to Work, Leadership and Professional Development, and Digital Future Committees/Initiatives. Conducted Student Leadership and Professional Development Workshops. Creating 'one stop' Professional/Personal, Career Development; Work Life Balance Learning and Resource Center. Developing innovative, best practice tools, programs and resources for maximizing adult student success, and staff and faculty development (http://tinyurl.com/maxsuccessintro). 4.7 to 5 course evaluation ratings (5 pt. scale, 4.2 dept. mean). NONPROFIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR University of Wisconsin Parkside, Center for Community Partnerships (CCP), Kenosha, WI 2010 2012 Created and directed two firsts: CCP s first Nonprofit Development One Stop Information, Learning and Resource Center, and first-time, innovative Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshop series (new learning transfer both during and after workshop with session). Provided coaching, technical assistance, workshops for executive directors; conducted grant program inductions, reviews, mid-term check ins, and post-assessments. Maximized nonprofit organizational development and capacity building in such diverse areas as strategic planning, leadership development, social networking, evaluation, community
RANDY BENNETT Ed.D. Page 2 engagement, marketing, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising. Results: 94% course evaluation ratings, and successful grant project completions. Developed and taught career, health and work life balance continuing education programs. DEPARTMENT CO-DEVELOPER, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, FACULTY Argosy University, School of Education and Organizational Leadership, Chicago, IL 2004 2009 (Argosy University has four colleges and 19 campus locations in 11 states.) Co-resurrected and completely rebuilt department and program that was without chair and fulltime faculty members for two years. Pioneered leadership and career success models, over 25 learning/teaching aids, and a one stop information, learning and resource center for maximizing leadership, professional development, career advancement, and making a significant contribution to knowledge and practice. Developed and taught online, blended, web enriched courses for Masters and Doctoral programs in Education, Business and Organizational Leadership. Provided academic and dissertation advising; professional, career and leadership development coaching; faculty development workshops, information and resources. Chaired and served on dissertation committees. Developed comprehensive exams, rubrics and guides. Co-developed university-wide Prospectus and Proposal Manuals, and Education Dissertation Guide and Rubric. Served on Appeals, Academic Affairs, Faculty Development, Institutional Review Board, Students Affairs, and Student Success Committees. Chaired Assessment and Faculty Development Committees for Illinois Administrative Certification. Elected Faculty Council Co-chair. Results: 35% enrollment increase; 4.7 to 5 (5 pt. scale) course evaluation ratings, online facilitator certification, E-College and WebEx proficiency. EDUCATION, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LEADER (New position) Northern Trust Company, Chicago, IL 1999 2003 Pioneered developing, implementing and improving online information, training, support and resources for Illinois and out-of-state banks. Directed planning, training, support and resources for starting five new multi-state banks. Liaison between main and distant banks for resolving issues and problems. Conducted comprehensive needs assessment and program planning. Collaborated with all levels of management. Formed stakeholder, target-audience teams. Built and conducted training on four online 'one-stop' information, training and resource centers (Top ten out of 40 most used web sites). Results: Met/exceeded business, client and participant requirements. Received special cash and peer recommended awards for outstanding contributions and client satisfaction. Promoted to the next level. CONSULTING, CONTRACTING, ATTAINING A DOCTORATE 1992 1998 Co-led and implemented Motorola University's leading post-training evaluation and continuous improvement initiative. Generated clients, conducted needs assessments, facilitated courses. Results: Met/exceeded customer requirements for evaluation system improvements; 40% increase in business and training departments conducting post-training evaluations.
RANDY BENNETT Ed.D. Page 3 Co-directed, evaluated and improved Motorola CEO s Parenting and Child Education Initiative, Work and Family Conference, and Facilitator Development Workshops. Initiated action plans, team building, gaining support and overcoming barriers. Results: Established initiative in the regions as planned; participant satisfaction reported; met client, CEO requirements. Managed, developed and implemented more than 30 MMI healthcare risk management and quality improvement programs. Assisted with publicity, increasing attendance, training application, overcoming barriers and CEU credit. Results: Met program delivery deadlines; clients reported satisfaction/expectations met. Customized and facilitated 18+ Work/Family Directions employee development, career management seminars for Ameritech, Amoco, Andersen Consulting, Baxter, Citicorp, Helene Curtis and IBM. Results: Generated 82% gain in needed skills and strategies for improving productivity, results and work life balance. Researched, developed and benchmarked Navistar Chicago s first model of training needs assessment and evaluation. Conducted need assessments; developed surveys; facilitated focus groups. Results: Training assessed, developed, improved meeting client expectations. PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DEAN 1983 1991 (New office), FACULTY National-Louis University, Wheeling, IL Created and directed NLU's first Adult Student Services and Career Planning and Placement office. Developed, delivered and improved programs, services, events, coaching and counseling for the on-time graduation, career, professional/personal development of BA Degree Completion and Graduate programs in four states. Served as adult student advocate and liaison to the university. Hired, developed and supervised staff; managed a budget. Student Affairs management team member. Results: Recognized for program quality and innovation in the Ten Year Accreditation Review. Developed and taught classroom, online, WebCT and interactive video courses for Masters in Adult Education and BA in Applied Behavioral Sciences programs. Academic and major research project advisor. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) faculty evaluator. Cohort program coordinator; hired, managed and developed faculty. GRADUATE EDUCATION Ed.D. Adult Education and Career Development Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 2002 M.Ed. Counseling and Adult Student Services Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1985 SKILL SET' Directing programs, leading new initiatives; managing projects Teaching, advising, counseling, coaching, tutoring, mentoring (online and on-campus). Developing teaching/learning aids, programs, courses, workshops; information, learning and resource centers (online and on-campus). Leadership, professional/personal, career development; work life balance (student, staff or faculty); adult student and career services; staff and faculty development. Documentation--policies, procedures, manuals
RANDY BENNETT Ed.D. Page 4 Research, best practice, significant contribution to work and profession Evaluation, continuous improvement QUALITIES Great learning capability, breadth of abilities, conceptual and analytical thinking, insightful, pursuit of excellence, results-oriented, client-centered, best practice-based, natural leader, initiative taker, conscientious, integrity, supportive, innovative, resourceful and team player. LEARNING/TEACHING AIDS, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES (SAMPLE) Maximizing Success/Fulfillment Maximizing Success/Fulfillment Overview Maximizing Success/Fulfillment Model Adult Student and Career Services Adult Student and Career Services Amen s Brain Fit Life: Total Health, Wellness, Work Life Balance Article Critique Questions Course s First Order of Business: You One Stop Professional/Personal, Career Development (PCD); Work Life Balance (WLB) Information, Learning and Resource Center PCD Portfolio PCD; WLB Programs Optimal Learning, Professional/Personal Development and Improvement (OL-PDI) Primary Aim (Gerber) Research UWM Libraries Info and Resources Leadership Core Leadership Effectiveness Model Leadership Learning Application and Results Plan Leadership Skill Behavior and Results Indicator Checklist Maximizing the Power of Leadership Meeting the Challenge and Responsibility of Leadership Vision and Meaning of Service: Two Hallmarks of Great Leadership Learning and Development 2nd Nature Learning Program Development, Delivery and Evaluation Effective Facilitation Tools and Strategies Evaluation Info and Resources New Learning Application and Support Organizational Development, Effectiveness Appreciative Inquiry Info and Resources Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence Info and Resources Learning Organization Info and Resources Professional, Personal, Career Development (PCD); Work Life Balance/Integration (WLB) Amen s Brain Fit Life: Total Health, Wellness, Work Life Balance How to Achieve Any Work, Career Goal with Just One Tool And Save Time and Money Too! How to Be #1, a Steve Jobs, or Find a Niche that can Make You Rich Life Career Transformers Linkedin Info and Resources Making the Business Case and Examples Mentoring Multiple Intelligences Info and Resources Networking and Gifting One Stop PCD; WLB Information, Learning and Resource Center PCD Portfolio PCD; WLB Programs Optimal Learning, Professional/Personal Development and Improvement (OL-PDI) Safeguarding Your Career and Ensuring Its Success Work Life Core Competencies Researching, Major Research Project Academic, Scholarly, Research Writing/Paper Criteria Article Critique Questions Literature Review Analysis Worksheet Literature Review Guidelines Literature Review Map and Notebook Proposal, Dissertation Alignment and Recipe Proposal, Dissertation Success Team
Post-Program, Learning Event Questionnaire Program Development Planning Info and Resources Skill Behavior and Results Indicator Checklist Proposal Guidelines Research, Doctoral Success Skill Set Research Study House Buying Example Research Study Plan Guidelines and Worksheet Research Study Topic Selection Research UWM Libraries Info and Resources Topic Key Word and Sources Map