Director, Feasibility Project
Narashino Ekimae Schools 2018
Responsible for deciding on the feasibility of developing a new high-tech English School in a city close to
Tokyo. Responsibilities included research on demand and competitor analysis, strategic planning, 5- and
10-year forecasting, curriculum development, teacher and staff hiring, salary scales and levels, and overall
organizational structure.
Lead Instructor/Department Head
Bela School of International Studies at Shenzhen University ?2017 to 2018
Responsible for developing and managing curriculum, teacher and faculty development, student
supervision, and staff management in the 2+1 international program at Shenzhen University, China. Taught
public speaking, academic writing, and cross-cultural psychology
Associate Professor
Otsuma Gakuin University (Graduate School of Studies in Human Culture) - 2005 to 2013
Designed 態asics of Better Communication?course, and maintained highest faculty rating among students
during tenure. Specialist in cross-cultural psychology, statistics, management theory, intercultural
communication, public speaking, academic writing, research methods, and brain mapping analysis
?Successfully implemented and managed five sister school relationships in three languages
?Held chairperson positions in faculty development, informatics, international relations, and English
language programs
?Chairman, International Exchange Programs
?Member, Faculty Development Committee
?Chairman, Information Systems Committee
Assistant Professor
Hokuriku University - 1994 to 2000
First non-Japanese to teach a content-course in Japanese, and specialist in cross-cultural psychology,
intercultural communication, public speaking, English language education, and statistics.
?Awarded $75,000 in grants by Ministry of Education for study of communication phenomenon
?Member, International Exchange Programs and overseas program leader (six years)
?Member, Teacher Licensing and Training Development Committee (eight years)

Education
?MA, Communication Studies, University of Northern Colorado
?BA, Communication Studies, University of Colorado
Skills
?Skilled Computer User: MAC OS, Microsoft, Adobe Suite(s), Keynote, PowerPoint, Mainframe SPSS,
Amos, TextSmart, program and app development
?Strong Online Marketing Skills: Data Analytics, Digital