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Faculty Consultancy Speakers
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Jennifer Bannister, PhD
Dr. Bannister is an Assistant Professor of Accounting with expertise in international accounting. Her research focuses on the impact of accounting standards on capital markets and investor perceptions of foreign firms. She brings experience from her previous roles in international tax accounting and startup operations. Dr. Bannister offers valuable insights on global financial reporting and market reactions, making her an ideal speaker for consulting on accounting standards and international business practices.
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Ben Dilla, PhD
Professional Growth, Leadership Development Management.
Dr. Ben Dilla is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Management and Director of the DBA program at the University of Dallas. With a background in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Dr. Dilla has consulted on leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across industries like healthcare, transportation, and finance. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, he focuses on strengths-based leadership and executive coaching, making him an expert for consulting on leadership development and talent management.
Seminars delivered:
- Strength-Based Leadership.
- Strength-Based Development.
- Strengths and Emotional Intelligence.
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Jenny Gu, PhD
Dr. Gu is an Associate Professor of Finance specializing in investments, corporate finance, and banking. She has significant research on bond credit ratings, risk, and the 2008 financial crisis. Dr. Gu leads the University of Dallas Student Investment Fund and mentors students in financial analysis and portfolio management. With extensive experience in financial institutions and as a CFA charterholder, she provides expert insights on risk management, banking, and investment strategies for consulting and speaking.
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Dr. Murimi is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity with expertise in computational social science, blockchain, and network science. Her research explores digital networks, cybersecurity strategies, and the ethical design of modern technological systems. As a CISSP-certified professional, Dr. Murimi offers insights on cybersecurity, blockchain technology, and interdisciplinary approaches to digital ethics, making her an excellent resource for consulting on securing digital systems and navigating the ethical challenges in technology.
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Marketing, Motivational speaking, Communication, Negotiations, Professional Growth.
Dr. Munoz is an award-winning Professor of Marketing specializing in professional selling, distribution channels, and entrepreneurship. She connects theory with practice through coaching in national sales competitions and providing consultation for businesses. Dr. Munoz is an expert in business education, having published extensively in top marketing journals, and serves as a keynote speaker on sales and marketing strategies.
Seminars delivered:
- Crafting value propositions in B2B.
- Emotional intelligence and emotions at the table.
- Having difficult conversations.
- Leading with resilience.
- Use your voice: exercising agency ain a difficult world.
- The revised tool set for diversity focused managers.
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Rich Miller, DBA
Operations Management, Supply Chain Strategies
Dr. Rich Miller is an Associate Professor of Operations Management with a background in engineering and supply chain management. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, focusing on lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, and technical relations with major clients like Toyota and Ford. Dr. Miller offers expertise in operations management, lean practices, and sustainable supply chain strategies, making him an ideal consultant for efficiency optimization and industrial process improvement.
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James Whittington (J.Lee), PhD
Management, Motivational Speaking, Communication, Strategy, Professional Growth, Leading Change
Dr. J. Lee Whittington is a Professor of Management with expertise in leadership, organizational behavior, and spiritual leadership. With over 20 years of industry experience in manufacturing and distribution, he has consulted for organizations such as Nokia, FedEx, RadioShack, Siemens and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dr. Whittington focuses on leadership development, employee engagement, and integrating faith into work, making him an excellent speaker for leadership and organizational development consultations.
Seminars delivered:
- Leading Change;
- Effective Leadership;
- The Engagement Factor.
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Walter Wysong (Scott), PhD
Management, Marketing
Dr. Scott Wysong is an Associate Professor of Marketing with a focus on branding, customer service, and sports marketing. He has conducted research for over 100 firms, including major sports events and festivals, and has been actively involved with the International Association of Venue Managers. His extensive experience in operational audits and marketing research makes him an expert in branding strategy and event marketing, ideal for consulting engagements in these areas.
Seminars delivered:
- Branding.
- Customer Service.
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