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Dr. Catherine A Cameron |
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Touro University International, Cypress, California
Accreditations: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
And Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Ph.D. in Business Administration
Graduated: December, 2006 - GPA 3.9Point Park University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accreditations: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
And Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education
Master Degree MBA - Master in Business Administration
Graduated December, 1999 - GPA 3.3
Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Administration
Graduated: May, 1993 - GPA 3.0The Boyd School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Certificate Travel and Hospitality Business – 1988Educational School of Real Estate, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Real Estate License – 1984 to Present
Pennsylvania Real Estate Instructor License – 1999 to PresentTEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe my student is my customer; therefore, I design my lesson plans and lectures to serve and challenge my students. My students learn through example through my professionalism and respectful delivery of subject material, which enables my student to go forth in the working world with a strong ethical understanding of what is expected from them, as well as, from others. Furthermore, they understand how to treat the customer, their co-workers and the competition. In doing that I feel my “job” has been completed in teaching and leading the future professionals of tomorrow.PERSONAL PROFILE
With having over 20 years of diverse and challenging experience, combined with powerful management and teaching skills, I have acquired a disciplined approach to the task at hand and the innate ability to anticipate potential obstacles. Therefore, the acknowledgements of “getting the job done” and “looking at the whole picture” are accomplishments and examples of my strong business ethics. My excellent job performances and student evaluations are true reflections of my abilities and belief that customer satisfaction is foremost.PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Prentice Hall - Reviewer of textbooksTEACHING EXPERIENCE (13 years experience)
Career Schools: Colleges and Universities:
Sawyer Career School Point Park University
Liberty Avenue, Clark Bldg. 201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
April 1993 to August 1996 Spring 2000 to Present
(School Closed) Robert Morris University
Duff Business Institute Campuses: Downtown & Moon
Ninth Street University Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Moon Township, PA 15108
August 1996 to January 1997 Fall 1999 to Present
Community College: Strayer University
Community College of Alleg. County Penn Center West
Campuses: Downtown, West & North Pittsburgh, PA 15275Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Fall 2006 Spring 1999 to Present
Touro University International
Online: Cypress, CA
Spring 2006 to Present
Teaching Experience - Business and Marketing
Course Number
Course Title
Level
Institution
Term
SAW-MT03
Principles of Management
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1996
SAW-BS01
Business Law
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1996
SAW-BS38
Oral Communications
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1996
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Business Law
Certificate – Career School
Duff Business Institute
Fall 1996
BUS 101
Introduction to Business
Undergrad
Point Park University
Fall 1999, Fall 2000, Fall 2001
BUS 105
Principles of Marketing
Undergrad
Point Park University
Fall 2001
BUS 100
Introduction to Business
Undergrad
Strayer University
CCAC
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
BUS 531
Research & Strategic Communication
Master
Strayer University
Fall 2006
BUS 301
Business Management
Undergrad
Touro University International
Spring and Summer 2006
MKT 501
Strategic Marketing
Master (Online)
Touro University International
2006 and 2007
Teaching Experience - Computer Technology and Information Management
Course Number
Course Title
Level
Institution
Term
SAW-BS30
Word & Information Program Concepts
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1996
CIT 100
Introductions to Computers
Associate
Community College of Allegheny County
Fall 1999, Summer 2002
CIT 140
Micro Applications I
Associate
Community College of Allegheny County
Fall 2000
CIT 600
Introduction to Word
Associate
Community College of Allegheny County
Spring 2003
CIT 601
Introduction to Internet Searching
Associate
Community College of Allegheny County
Spring 2003
BUS 301
Computer Concepts & Business Applications
Undergrad
Point Park University
Spring 2005
INFS 1010
Principles of Info Computing
Undergrad
Robert Morris University
Spring 2000, Fall 2002, Spring 2003
INFS 1050
Fundamentals of Information Systems
Undergrad
Robert Morris University
Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Fall 2003, Spring 2004
INFS 1020
Intro Decision Support Systems
Undergrad
Robert Morris University
Fall 2002, Spring 2003
INFS 2410
Office Info System Applications
Undergrad
Robert Morris University
Spring 2003
INFS 3220
Systems Analysis and Design
Undergrad
Robert Morris University
Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Summer 2005
MGMT 4210 (now 4410)
Technology Topics-Customer Relationship Management
Undergrad
Robert Morris University
Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Summer 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006
CMPS 110
Intro to Computer Literacy & Information Technology
Undergrad
Point Park University
Spring 2003, Fall 2005, Fall 2006
CMPS 111
Information Literacy
Undergrad
Point Park University
Every term since Spring 2003
CMPS 116
Micro Computing I
Undergrad
Point Park University
Summer 2003
Teaching Experience – Sales and Hospitality
Course Number
Course Title
Level
Institution
Term
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Sales, Marketing for TRAVEL
Certificate - Career School
Duff Business Institute
Fall 1996
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Reservation Ticketing Software (Car, Hotel, Air) Apollo & Sabre
Certificate - Career School
Duff Business Institute
Fall 1996
SAW-TV30
World Travel
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1993 to Spring 1996
SAW-TV03
Reservation Simulations (Hotel, Air and Car Rentals) Apollo & Sabre
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1993 to Spring 1996
SAW-TV28
Front Desk Hotel Management
Certificate – Career School
Sawyer Career School
Spring 1993 to Spring 1996
RS 101
Real Estate Practice
Licensing Requirement
Community College of Allegheny County
Fall 1999, Spring 2000
RS 102
Real Estate Fundamentals
Licensing Requirement
Community College of Allegheny County
Fall 1999, Spring 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1995-Present CAMERON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.cameron.pair.com
Performing the duties of property manager of personally owned and operated resort properties with performing all duties (Sales, Marketing, Property Management, etc.) from my home office.1998-1998 ARROWOOD SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Facility and Leasing Director (Consulting Contract)
***Accomplished the committed 90% occupancy rate (from 30 units to 127 units occupied) within 10 months – 2 months prior to negotiated contract.
- Designed, planned, implemented, and evaluated the programs and functions relating to: financial control, sales and marketing strategies, advertising promotions, system management, client relationships and housekeeping and dining facilities.
- Assumed full responsibility for creating policies and procedures, setting priorities, and activating methodologies for work flow and delegation of duties.
- Managed the operations of personnel, budgets and tenant relations.
- Solicited the community support and utilization through effective marketing and public awareness through presentations and tours
1996-1998 U.S. PROPERTIES AND APPRAISAL
Appraisal Division, Vendor Manager
- Designed and implemented this newly created position.
- Managed six National State Representatives who assigned appraisals throughout the USA and Puerto Rico. Responsible for State License Compliances and marketing programs throughout the states we serviced.
1992-1996 Worked part-time teaching due to family commitment.
1990-1992 BOROUGH OF PENNSBURY VILLAGE
Part-time Secretary Treasurer (reported to seven member board)
- Maintained budget lines, financial reports, meeting minutes, and tax records.
- Responsible for Ordinances and Resolutions as the Officer of Record.
- Grant writing and planner of Entertainment in the Park Programs.
1986-1990 BAYER CORPORATION
Executive Secretary 1986-1987
Asst. Product Representative 1987-1990
Division Event Planner 1986-1990
- As Executive Secretary I assisted the eleven-member management team in the Plastics/Rubber Division. Also was the Division Event Planner responsible for organizing and planning all promotional activities and events within the division. (Golf outing, Division Picnic, Non-Profit representation, Conventions and Sales Promotions)
- As Asst. Product Representative I completed the necessary reports, presentations, sales quotes, and compliance records within time period required. Responsible for MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets of chemicals.
1983-1987 HOWARD HANNA REALTORS
FT Real Estate Agent, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1999-Present COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE
Referral Agent – License in Referral Status
- Negotiated sales contracts, performed market analysis, and designed advertising strategies for independent client base.
RESEARCH and RESEARCH INTEREST
Dissertation Research: Research in the area of Information technology of the model called Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). UTAUT was developed by Venkatesh, Morris, Davis & Davis (2003) by viewing eight models (TAM, TAM2, C-TAM, TPB, MM, MPCU, IDT and SCT) to present a unified view. My dissertation utilized the constructs of UTAUT, Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence and Attitude toward Using Technology to focus on the moderating variables of Age, Gender, Experience and Communication Technology to address the following question. What are the effects of age, gender, experience and communication technology on behavioral intentions and usage of Information Technology (IT)? The research participants used the Jenzabar Software System and were at an Academic Institution. SPSS was the statistical software utilized.
Research website – www.cameronresearch.pairsite.com
Future Research Interests: Future research interests in Communication Technology - studying the interconnectedness of interpersonal and organizational communication, the interfacing taking place between people and institutions, and methodological approaches to communication. Focus on Computer-Mediated Communication in the areas of Customer Relationships, Computer Training and Development, Distance Learning, Business and Social Computing and Information Technology.
GENERAL SKILLS
Communication Skills Technical Skills
Ability to: Experience with:
1. Speak publicly 1. SPSS software
2. Teach and train 2. MS Office Suite
3. Listen attentively 3. MS Publisher
4. Write clearly and concisely 4. Apollo/Sabre Travel software
5. Counsel and advice
Conceptual Skills Managerial Skills
Ability to: Ability to:
1. Analyze 1. Supervise
2. Reason logically 2. Manage time
3. Perceive parts in a relation to whole 3. Establish goals
4. Condense material 4. Set objectives
5. Formulate hypotheses 5. Motivate people
6. Evaluate programs 6. Tolerate ambiguity
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Affiliations
Member of AAUW – American Association of University Women
Member of NAFE – National Association of Female Executives
Member of NWU – National Writers Union
Past Member of USAR – United States Army Reserves
Licenses
#RS138246 Pennsylvania Real Estate Sales, 1983
#RU000095-L Pennsylvania Real Estate State Instructor, 1999
Non-Profit Volunteer Contributions
Junior Achievement 1988 and 1989 - Project Business Instructor
United Way Department Representative 1988 and 1989
Red Cross 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser
Special Olympic 2002 to Present - Fundraiser
Awards
2001 – Editors Choice Award for Published Poem Titled: The American Eagle
1999 QIM Award Winner– Quality Improvement Award, Bayer Corporation
1998 Top 100 Agent Newsletter Recognition – Howard Hanna Realtors-Relocation specialist
REFERENCES
Dr. Charul Shah
Doctoral Faculty Mentor, Business Administration
Dissertation Chair
Touro University International
cshah@tourou.eduDr. Tim Wilson
Doctoral Faculty Mentor, Information Management
Dissertation Committee Member
Point Park University
twilson@pointpark.eduDr. Karen Power
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Robert Morris University
University Boulevard
Moon Twp., PA 151018
412 – 227-4053
power@rmu.eduDr. Linda Kavanaugh
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Robert Morris University
University Boulevard
Moon Twp., PA 15108
412- 227 - 4074
Kavanaugh@rmu.edu