Curriculum Vitae
Professor Brody Emery

EDUCATION
MBA Master of Business Administration Project Management
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE (August 2018)
 Sigma Beta Delta Scholastic Honor Society for Academic Achievement GPA: 3.86/4.0
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE (2011)
 Summa Cum Laude GPA: 4.00/4.00
 Dean’s Scholar
Biology Major Hastings College, 2009-2010 Hastings, NE
 Dean’s Scholar Tri Beta Biological Honor Society
 Awarded Academic Scholarships
 Hastings College Alumni
Associate of Science Degree emphasis in Science, Chemistry/Biology
Central Community College, Grand Island, NE (2009)
 Phi Theta Kappa Dean’s Scholar GPA: 3.80/4.0
 President’s Honor Scholar
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Adjunct Professor, December 2020 – Present
Monroe College, Online Bronx, NY
Courses taught include: MK101-34 Marketing Foundations, MG340-01 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, MK110-03 Social Media Marketing, and MG101-01 Introduction to Business. – Completed Master Certification in Online Teaching
 Demonstrates and maintains current subject knowledge  Teaches courses and evaluates student performance  Technology as per guidelines set by the department  Teaches course(s)/section(s) each term, as outlined by the contract and as available  Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement  Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines  Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment 402-882-6475
 Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according with department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner  Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives including early alert  Develops innovative teaching pedagogy to facilitate learning  Incorporates high impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate  Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development  Demonstrates excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize workflow and multi-task  Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate
Faculty Business and Marketing Instructor, August 2019 – Present
Hastings College, Hastings, NE
Job Purpose: Responsible for coordinating, planning and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Accountable for ensuring that the curriculum and teaching is within the expectations for learning of the College. Responsible for the design, development, preparation and presentation of course curriculum; maintaining that the curriculum is up to date, well developed, interesting, engaging, and appropriate for current application. Courses taught BSAD 330/530 Management and Leadership Principles, CORE 101 Dynamic Citizenship, BSAD 465/665 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, BSAD 351/651 Human Resource Management, MRKT 340/540 Marketing Principles, MRKT 364/564 Digital Marketing, MRKT 450/650 Market Research, MRKT 341/541 Consumer Behavior, and MRKT 482 Marketing Seminar.
Teaching and Serving Students:
 Maintain a high level of expertise in the content being taught
 Use up-to-date materials and techniques that challenge thinking, foster debate, and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking
 Create and execute meaningful lessons in order to work toward the designated learning outcomes
 Energize student interest in subject(s) and for the student’s classroom experience
 Ensure classes are held as scheduled by the College
 Continually search for ways to keep the subject vibrant and interesting
 Keep students, department chairs, and Deans updated concerning absence from campus, professor hours of availability, course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements
 Provide students information regarding their progress through prompt grading of work, feedback on course outcomes and mid-term progress reports
 Demonstrate an appreciation for diversity and be culturally competent, in accordance with principles of equal opportunity
 Participate in program and curriculum development, teaching methods and student learning conferences and seminars, filing appropriate course syllabus for each course taught
 Utilizing Canvas in creating online course platform
Mentoring and Advising Students:
 Cooperate with student services (such as Studio 200, First Year Experience, counseling, etc) to ensure an engaging environment with self-directed, self-reliant student outcomes
 Convey College-related information to student in a timely manner as required by College
officials
 Provide students with an honest and positive classroom environment, establishing rapport and fostering respect
 Demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through personal conferences and the full use of the faculty advisement system
 Serve as academic advisor to assigned students
 Refer students to on-campus academic and health services when necessary
 Supervise student organizations, projects, field trips, and placement
Professional Responsibilities:
 Work collaboratively and support others
 Professionally represent Hastings College at all times
 Demonstrate competency in use of campus-provided technology and software supporting instruction and campus collaboration. Participate in designated college ceremonies, meetings and mandatory training (graduation, faculty meetings, advising meetings, professional development, all-campus meetings/convocations, etc.)
 Accountable for goals related to engagement, recruiting, and retention of students to the College
 Responsible for participation on committees or other support of the college
 Accountable for goals related to Continuous Improvement including documenting outcomes and assessments in your field
 Consistently model a high degree of student focus
 Participate in faculty evaluation process
College Functions:
 Operates Learning Management System to maintain accurate and complete attendance and course performance records
 Submit attendance, concerns, and registrar information in timely manner
 Use available College online resources and inform IT of new technology innovations when appropriate
 Comply with deadlines for course materials for publication and purchase
 Understand and comply with Title 4 regulations (Federal Aid) regarding deadlines and fees for books, trips, materials, fees etc.
 Complete and submit all required reports and documents in a timely manner
 Become thoroughly familiar and comply with all college policies and procedures
 Attend faculty meetings, College assemblies, professional development and other meetings required
 Serve on College committees
 Actively participate in co-curricular activities of the College and support college initiatives
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Internship Program Aurora Leadership Center, Academic year 2020-2021
Aurora, NE  Met with John and Maile Boeder directors of the Aurora Leadership Center which is a
state of the art facility that offers a variety of lodging, catering, weddings, and special events. Worked with Kim Graviette HC Career Services on informing Hastings College students about internship potential at the Leadership Center. Internships would be for Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, along with Hospitality Management Majors.
UNO Entrepreneurship Minor Partnership Program, Academic year 2020-2021
Hastings College, UNO
 Met with Dale Eesley Chair in Entrepreneurship UNO and Levi Cermak Assistant Director UNO in formulating an entrepreneurship minor that Hastings College students could take online through UNO. Classes would include acceptance into the Maverick Venture Fund, Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Professional Selling, and Consultative Selling.
Maverick Venture Fund, Academic year 2020-2021
Hastings College, UNO
 Held several meetings with Dave Rippe Hastings College Scott Scholar Director and Levi Cermak UNO Assistant Director discussing how to incorporate Hastings College students into the Maverick Venture Fund for entrepreneurship and brainstormed what a future entrepreneurship program would look like for Hastings College.
Curriculum Working Group Committee Member, Academic year 2020-2021
Hastings College
 The charge to this working group from the Curriculum Committee is to consider several factors in evaluating whether we are delivering breadth, depth, competencies, flexibility, and structure as effectively as possible in HC 2.0, specifically in the out-of-division minor, the IDEAs, and the outcomes of the CORE.
Student Mentoring, Academic year 2020-2021
Hastings College
 Mentored Sidy Sissoko with starting his coffee business, creating a website for online sales, and expanding his product line to include cold brewed coffee brewed with Prairie River Honey Farm honey at the local Hastings First Street Brewery. Directed Sidy to acquire a Nebraska LLC, food license permits, and food insurance to sell in local stores.
 Mentored Amarion Willis in starting an online health and coaching fitness program. Helped to expand his network and meet with local fitness entrepreneurs and coaches including: Shae Mcmaster '15 - Enlightened Athlete (Hastings), Brent Dierking '04, - Activ8 Fitness (Omaha), Anne Hessler (Hastings), - Nourish Fitness and Training, and Brett Wells Strength and Conditioning Director at Hastings College.
 Mentored Joelle Derner with her jewelry business Hope and Heartbreak. Requested Joelle to be featured in Hastings College marketing materials and webpage.
 Mentored Mariama Sesay on starting her skincare business named Iskinkare. Aided Mariama in locations for creating her skincare products, forming an LLC, creating an online website, and permits/insurance needed to sell her products in stores.
 Mentored Mackenzie Waltemath on starting her own coffee business app that she would sell to coffee shops to advertise discounts, new menu items, and customized drinks for customers.
Certified BP10 Builder’s Talent Coach, December 2019
Gallup Corporation, Omaha, NE  The tools, resources and knowledge needed to help people use their builder talents to
achieve greater effectiveness and success.  The ability to deliver effective coaching conversations to help individuals understand, develop and apply their builder talents to increase business success.  An understanding of differences between the CliftonStrengths assessment and the BP10 assessment.  The experience needed to lead a Builder Talents Workshop in the community.  International Coach Federation (ICF) 14.5 continuing coach education (CCE) credit hours (7.67 Core and 6.83 Resource Development).  HR Certification Institute (HRCI) 14.5 approved credit hours.  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 14.5 approved credit hours.
SKILLS
Financial Reporting & Analysis, Accounting for Performance Management, Business Performance Management, Human Capital & Organizational Performance, Business Analysis for Decision Making, Marketing & New Media Strategy, Financial Management & Strategy, Operations & Logistics in the Value Chain, Strategy Innovation & Integration, Information Technology Project Management, Project Communications Management Leadership, and Managing Project Risks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner and Operator, Jan 2007 – Present
Prairie River Honey Farm, Grand Island, NE
 Produce raw honey and bee pollen from 70 beehives located USDA Pollinator Wildlife Habitat land located within Central Nebraska along the Loup River.
 Produce raw honey to support The Cloisters on the Platte Foundation through private label operation.
 Market and sell beekeeping products to over 20 local grocery and health food stores.
 Design and create website selling beekeeping food products online.
 Position beehives on habitat protected land working with Conservation Reserve Program.
 Create ad campaigns on Amazon.com which boost and maintain high volume of online sales.
 Manage the life cycle of the bee hive at every stage, from raising new colonies, and preparing established hives for winter.
 Member of Nebraska Beekeeping Association.
Century 21 Realtor® Real Estate Sales Agent, November 2014 – January 2017
Century 21, Grand Island, NE
 Rent, buy, and sell property for clients.
 Perform property listing studies, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, and discuss conditions of sale.
 Intermediary between buyer and seller negotiations.
 Prepare representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
 Coordinate property closings and disbursement of funds.
Internship Information System Services Support Technician, June 2013 – September 2013 Chief Industries Inc., Grand Island, NE
 Installed New Systems including hard drives, network cards, monitor cards, monitors, and loading software.
 Distributed applications, updates and patches out to nearly 700 PC's as well as inventory for hardware and software. Applied remote control for support of remote users.
 Telecommunications Manager for entire Chief Industries Company.
 Offered employee training classes in the Microsoft Office Pro Suite, Microsoft Windows
 Responsible for updating, supporting and monitoring over 40 servers throughout the company. Most locations have file and print server. Document Management, Web, Exchange, SMS, Intrusion Detection, Websense, SQL, Antivirus, Spam, Firewall, SharePoint etc.
 Maintained manufacturing operations by troubleshooting with on site computer issues.
 Installed and maintain updates for Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD, IFS, SolidWorks, multiple CAD viewers, Visio, Microsoft Project, CIMnet, IBM Client Access, Timberline, MerryMech and Adobe.
 Responsible for assisting all employees with Help Desk inquiries.
Internship IT Technical Specialist, Dec 2012 – March 2013 Equitable Bank, Grand Island, NE
 Served role of liaison to the bank's service bureau and other third-party vendors. Communicated with service bureau to assure that processing and report needs of the management staff are met.
 Worked with bank compliance officer and bank auditors to insure technology security.
 Telecommunications Manager for entire Equitable Bank branches.
 Functioned as internal consultant to assist staff in solving complex information technology problems.
 Controlled the implementation of all computer security procedures and passwords as written and approved by the Electronic Data Processing Steering Committee. Insures that backup procedures are done as per a pre-determined schedule set by the EDP Steering Committee.
 Maintained an inventory list of all hardware, software and forms using Excel spreadsheet software and Adobe Acrobat.
 Responsible for the installation of all updates as provided by the bank's core processor and other third-party vendors.
 Provided bank staff with training and communication regarding software updates and new security measures. Mentor bank personnel helping to implement new products and services.
 Repaired all aspects of the bank's data processing systems including servers, client workstations, networks, printers, hubs, switches, routers.
 Implemented disaster recovery plan for Equitable Bank’s IT Department and off site bank servers.
 Responsible for disaster recovery testing of all mission critical software and hardware and documents results.
Halo Intercall Telecommunications Remote Agent, Oct 2011 – April 2012
West Corporation, Omaha, NE (Remote Job)
 Answer calls for Intercall Global Conferencing Solutions and place callers in appropriate conference rooms
 Collect information from callers including name, email, along with phone and conference ID numbers
 Experience with hosted phone system/dialer and CRM
Route Service Tech, May 2006 – August 2009
Vision Comm Enterprises - Bosselman Enterprises, Grand Island, NE
 Repaired and maintained coin operated machine equipment.
 Managed crane supplies and prize inventory system for increased efficiency.
 Directed vending operations and managed vending supplies, by gathering data for inventory turnover.
 Collected revenue from coin operated machines; delivered deposits of more than $100,000.