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TRENT,
NICHOLAS EDWARD
Acting DEAN
Dean Trent received his BA in Journalism from Carleton
University, Ottawa,Canada. He received his JD degree
from Westcliff American University College of Law in
1996. Dean Trent’s experiences include holding
various positions with various companies, such as Pres./CEO
at Sutton Industries, Inc., Chairman at Pay Day Publications,
Chairman/CEO at Alan Weston Communication, Inc., President
at Maxoil Inc., and currently an Associate of Smith,
Silbar, Parker and Wonffiden. Dean Trent specializes
in Business acquisitions, mergers, marketing strategies,
and business contracts.
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BRASFIELD,
GIOVANNA, MBA
ASSOCIATE DEAN
Prof. Brasfield received her BA in Business Administration/Marketing
from Mount St. Mary's College in 1998, her MBA from
University of Phoenix in 2000 and completed her Doctorates in Public Administration coursework
at the University of La Verne in 2004.
Prof. Brasfield's professional experience includes
serving as a Research Assistant with Marketing Matrix,
Inc. from 1999 to 2000, the Pricing Strategy Analyst
with Nissan North America, Inc. in 2000, the Marketing
Analyst with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation
from 2001 to 2003 and as Marketing Director with
Tenacious Entertainment since 2003. Prof. Brasfield
is also the founder of Brasfield & Associates
Marketing, a marketing consulting company that offers
a broad range of marketing, event and sales consulting
services. Prof. Brasfield's teaching experience
includes serving as an Instructor with California
International University since 2004, participating
in college service and academic instruction, in developing
and implementing innovative class discussions, in
student advising and classroom leadership and in
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DABIRI,
SIAMAK, MBA
PROFESSOR
Prof. Siamak Dabiri received his BA in Business Administration
and Economics and MBA Business Administration from
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. Prof. Dabiri's
teaching experience included teaching all levels of
accounting, auditing, managerial accounting, Mathematics,
computerized accounting, personal finance, and economics,
to prepare students for employment in industry as
well as compliance with CPA exam requirements and
all Microsoft applications, Windows, and computer
hardware at the Institute of Computer Technology,
LA, CA from 1991 to 2001, and currently an Adjunct
Faculty at University of Redlands Los Angeles campus
from 2002 to present. Prof. Dabiri also served as
the Academic Dean Computer Science at ICT from 1996
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MATAI,
SEEMA, MBA
PROFESSOR
In 1996 Matai received her BA in Communication
from UC Santa Barbara. It was there that she participated
in the National Television Violence Study (NTVS) commissioned
by Senator Paul Simon. Matai holds an MBA with and
emphasis on Marketing and Management Information Systems
from UC Riverside. At Riverside, she taught and assisted
in instruction of Marketing, Market Research, Consumer
Behavior, and Business Strategy. Her Master’s
Thesis was on Linux and its application in the field
of Retail Technology. She also conducted projects
for multi-million dollar corporations such as Microsoft,
Hewlett Packard, Epson and Icee. After completing
her MBA, she entered the Internet industry as an Auctions
Manager. She moved from the Internet industry to J.D.
Power and Associates to conduct automotive studies.
While there, she worked closely with large-scale organizations
such as Nissan, Volkswagen, Subaru and Daimler Chrysler.
In April of 2002, she began her own venture called
Interactive Focus. Today, Subaru still remains one
of Matai’s clients. Her professional awards
are: The Bank of America Achievement Award in Business;
The Santa Barbara Industry and Educational Council
and Business Award; Soroptomist’s Young Woman
of the Year for Southern California; UCSB Department
of Communication Award Outstanding Community Service
Award; 2005 Nominee San Fernando
Valley Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award
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McGHEE,
PAMELA D., MBA, DPA
PROFESSOR
Prof. McGhee received an A.A. in Liberal Arts from
Harbor Junior College in 1987, her B.S.M., Business
Management from Pepperdine University in 1992, her
M.B.A., Business Administration from University of
Redlands in 1997, and completed coursework for her
DPA from University of La Verne in 2004. Prof. McGhee’s
professional experiences include service in the U.S.
Army and U.S. Army Reserves in various fields to include
Communications, Supply, Legal, Court Reporter and
Paralegal during the period of 1979 to present. In
addition Prof. McGhee has worked in the telecommunications
industry for over 25 years from 1979 to present with
SBC Communications (formerly Pacific Bell). Prof.
McGhee has held positions as Development Manager,
Staff Manager, Sales Planning Manager, Sales Manager,
Training Manager and Area Manager during this period.
Prof. McGhee has received professional development
in various areas of Business, Supervision, Leadership
and Management from the U.S. Army and SBC (former
Pacific Bell). Prof. McGhee’s Professional Licenses,
Accreditations and Memberships include the U.S. Army
Reserves and U.S. Army Veteran, Internal Affairs Chair
for SBC African American Corporate Professionals Board
of Directors, Committee Member At Large for Wescom
Credit Union, Board of Directors Member forWescom
Holdings and the National Notary Association. |
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WANG,
JOHNNY, MBA, JD
PROFESSOR
Prof. Wang has received his BS in Engineering from National
Tian Jin University, Tianjin, China and graduated top
10% in 1984. Professor Wang received his MBA from Charminade
University of Honolulu, HI in 1991 and his JD from Washington
University School of Law, St. Louis, MO in 2000. Prof.
Wang’s experiences include being an Associate
for Taipei Commercial Law Firm, National Taiwan University,
working in the areas of trademarks, patents, and copyright
and various teaching positions at Beijing University
Law School, Washington University School of Law, TM
Cooley Law School, and Charminade University of Honolulu. |
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WILLIAMS,WILLIAM,
MA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Prof. Williams received his BA in TV and Radio in
and MA in Advertising from Michigan State University
in 1968 and 1970, respectively. Prof Williams' professional
experiences include working with Top 10 advertising
agencies. From 1980-1998 he served as Senior Vice
President of Saatchi & Saaatchi, J. Walter Thompson,
and McCann Erickson in senior account management roles
in the US, Europe, and Canada, managing global Fortune
50 clients. Prof. Williams also worked in strategic
planning and new business development with Brandworks
International, and Hill Holiday Advertising between
1998 - 2000. And, gained experience in qualitative
and quantitative research as Senior Director of Marketing
Services at J.D. Power and Associates, from 2000-2003.
In 2003 he founded Agilocity, LLC, an Internet Marketing
Services company, which specializes in developing
online marketing for medium size companies. Prof.
Williams has been responsible for developing and executing
marketing and communication strategies for a diverse
list of clients including General Motors, Ford, Hormel
Foods, Winnebago, 3M, and Sorel footwear. His areas
of expertise include Communications, Advertising,
Marketing, Internet, and International Business. |
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UZOMAH,
CHIDI BEN , MBA, DBA
PROFESSOR
Dr. Uzomah received his AA in Business Administration
from Compton College in 1977 (Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor
Student), his BS in Business Administration from CSU,
Dominguez Hills in 1979 (Dean’s list), his MBA,
Management / Marketing from West Coast University in
1982, and his DBA in International Business and Management
from United States International University in 1986.
Dr. Uzomah has held various teaching positions including
serving as an Assistant Professor of Business and Management
with Northrop University from 1985-1992, as an Adjunct
Professor of Business and Management with Woodbury University
from 1985 - 1996, and as an Associate Professor of Business
and Management with Imo State University, Owerri, Imo
State, Nigeria from 1997 - 2003. Dr. Uzomah has held
various academic administrative positions including
serving as the Dean of the College of Business Administration
from 1982 – 1992, as the Director of the College
of Business Research Center in 1985, as the Director
of the University Soccer Club/Team in 1985, as the a
Member of the Alumni Survey Committee in 1986, as a
Member of the University Senate Committee on Curriculum
and Academic Development from 1988 – 1992, as
a Member of the University Senate Administrative Council
from 1989 – 1992, as a Member of the Senate Academic
Policy Committee from 1986 – 1989, as a Member
of the University Research Committee from 1986 –
1989, as a Member of the Faculty Executive Board from
1989 – 1992, and as a Member of the University
Accreditation Review Team from 1989 – 1991 with
Northrop University. Dr. Uzomah’s research activities
during the recent years were mainly in the areas of
management, international business, international finance,
and financial management. His other interests include
Global Markets Integration, Introduction and Application
of Total Quality Management (TOM) to the developing
countries and their Management. Dr. Uzomah’s publications
include “Influence of Financial Environment on
Financial Ratios within the Pacific Basin.” 1986.
USA Copyright, Library of Congress Publication, “The
Impact of Eurobonds on Long Term International Market
Investments: A Time Series Study.” African Editorial
Journal, California, 1987, “Financial Ratio Analysis:
Conceptual and Relative Practical Issues.” Journal
Of Business Studies, Vol.1, No.1, 1998, pp 5-13, “Validity
of Ratio of Financial Analysis and Contemporary Issues.”
Journal of Business and Finance, Vol., No.2, 1998, pp
1-5, “Non diversifiable Risk: Their Correlation
with The Required Level of Return.” Journal of
Business and Social Studies, Dec. 1998, “Prescriptive
Management Philosophy and Organizational Productivity
in Nigeria. Discussion Paper, No. 3, November 1999 (Development
Africa Consortium), “Expatriate Managers and Nigerian
Development.” Management Bulletin, Vol. 10, No.3,
Imo State University, “Financial Sector Reforms
and Stock Market in Nigeria.” Financial Management
Review No.2 (1999), “Development of Indigenous
Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria: An Assessment.”
Development Working paper, No. 26, 1998 (Center for
Applied Development and Public Policy, Abuja) (1997),
“Just in Time Philosophy: Impact on Modern Management
Process and Management Cost Accounting.” African
Journal of Business and Economic Research, Vol. 2, No.1,
pp. 19-26, Nigeria (1997), “Environmental Implications
of Poor Refuse Control and Management in the Nigerian
Cities.” African Journal of Social and Policy
Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 21-32 (1998), “Flight
of Capital: The Demise of Developing Economics”
African Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 2, No.1,
1999, pp. 31-44, “Significance of Cost of Capital
in Financial Project Investment Valuation.” African
Journal of Business and Economic Research. Vol. 2, No.
1, (1999), pp. 1-9, “Risks: Their Correlation
with the Required Level Of Return.” African Journal
of Business and Economic Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, (2000),
pp. 29-35, “Local Government Rural Industrialization
and Development in Nigeria.” African Journal of
Business and Economic Research, June 2000, “Implication
of Situation Analysis in Strategic Decision Making.”
African Journal of Business and Economic Research. (2000),
and “Nigerian Energy Resource: Blessing or Bane
to Nigerian Small Business” African Journal Of
Business and Economic Research. Vol. 1, Feb. 2001. |
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