Charles Allen
Center Harbor
Summary
I have extensive experience in applied climate and social responsibility research and teaching. My years at Harvard teaching and consulting have given me a deep foundation for teaching energy transitions across multiple industries especially artificial intelligence. I have numerous research examples I can share with John's Hopkins that provided impact to the clients across numerous industries.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Director Summer Sustainability
Harvard Extension School
06.2024 - Current
- Consulting Capstone ENVR 599a
- Consulting Pre-Capstone ENVR 597a
Professor of Business
Plymouth State University
08.2016 - Current
- Director of Business Faculty. March 2018-March 2023
- Hyde Hall Renovation Executive Committee 2022-2024
- Numerous Hiring Committees
- Cluster Guide Innovation & Entrepreneurship (May 2016 to 2018)
- American Marketing Association Faculty Advisor 2007-2023
- Plymouth State University Collegiate Chapter American Marketing Association
- Top Ten Chapter 2018
- Top Twenty Chapter. 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- Penn State University Sabre Business Simulation National Champions 2017
- Sabre Business Simulation Rankings. 6th 2018
Instructor
Harvard Extension School
01.2014 - Current
- MGMT E-5015 Applied Corporate Responsibility
- MGMT E-6040 International Marketing
- Pre-Capstone Consulting Teaching Assistant (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
- Harvard Extension School Exemplary Teaching Recipient Course Evaluation Rating 4.8/ 5.0. Top 5% (Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019)
Instructor
Harvard Summer School
01.2012 - Current
- MGMT S-5015 Applied Corporate Responsibility
Assistant Professor of Business
Plymouth State University
08.2009 - 08.2016
- Faculty Advisor Plymouth State University American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter SABRE Business Simulation National Champions (2017)
- Promotion and Tenure Committee Co-Chair (2016-2018)
- Faculty Advisor Plymouth State University American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter (MAPS) ranked 20th / 425 nationally (2016)
- Cluster Guide Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2016-2017)
- Co-Chair College of Business Promotion and Tenure Committee (2016-2017)
- Faculty Advisor Plymouth State University American Marketing Association chapter (MAPS) ranked 18th / 425 nationally (2015)
- Selected to University Presidential Search Committee (2015)
- Faculty Representative Plymouth State University Presidential Search Committee (2014-2015)
- Plymouth State University Faculty Observer USNH System (2014-2016)
- Chair of College of Business Technology Committee (2010-2012)
- College of Business Open House and New Student Orientation (2010 to Present)
- Completed course redesign pilot program for undergraduate course BU 3240 (2010)
- College of Business Assessment Committee (2010 to present)
- College of Business Marketing Task Force (2011-2014)
- Tenure & Promotion Committee (2010-2012)
- Hiring committee for five tenure track positions (June 2009 to 2014)
Executive in Residence
True North Advisors
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Consulting firm focused on technology and business solutions.
- Signed development agreement with AT&T and Kyrus Mobile for texting while driving solution. Currently 20,000 units nationally starting beta program.
- Trained all AT&T strategic account executives on Kyrus Mobile platform.
- Assisting in CMartFleet platform for texting while driving risk mitigation program co-developed with Virginia Technological Institute, Dr. Gregory Fitch.
- Consulting firm focused on technology and business solutions.
Director
Director of Global Sustainability Index, Technology Business Research
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Original research establishing a corporate sustainability benchmark for 60 global IT industry leaders across four key industries (hardware, software, telecom, consulting).
- Report sold for $30,000 per copy.
- Developed new research methodologies for quantitative, holistic environmental evaluations of multinational corporations.
- Negotiated origination funding for project.
- Findings presented at Business for Social Responsibility in San Francisco, CA (2009).
- Created criteria to assess and benchmark sixty companies in the hardware, software, telecom and professional services sectors.
- Developed first TBR sustainability survey to track end-user perceptions of green IT and broader sustainability initiatives across all industrial sectors.
- Contributing editor to 'Sustainability Spotlight', a bi-monthly TBR syndicated publication discussing innovative sustainability initiative in IT.
- Responsible for all client presentations and communication media within sustainability services.
- Research resulted in four Plymouth State University internships and one full time position.
Consultant
Liberty Aerospace
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Created a global market entry strategy to identify new markets for carbon fiber training aircraft.
- Created comprehensive review of six key regions identifying 15 key metrics per region for financial and industry level analysis.
- Engaged four Plymouth State University College of Business students to partner with research as independent studies.
- Project was funded with $20,000 from Liberty Aerospace.
- Final report was presented in Cocoa Beach Florida (March 2010).
Consultant
Bosch & Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
10.2007 - 05.2008
- International Market Entry Strategy for Next Generation Refrigeration Units.
- Author of an original research project for Bosch refrigeration unit.
- Project examined five different refrigerant chemicals used in commercial and residential refrigerators over the past 30 years and evaluated them for environmental impacts.
- Bosch sought market evaluation for placement of multimillion-dollar refrigerator recycling facility.
- International marketing study designed to identify implementation of a lifecycle program for ultra-efficient residential refrigeration units.
Senior Investment Account Manager
MCI Telecommunications
11.1990 - 10.1996
- Project manager of strategic national accounts for voice, data, internet, and equipment managed services.
- Leader of dedicated ten-member technical and support team.
- Nationally recognized for exceeding sales quota 17 times.
- Participated in pricing and regulatory issues for operator services products.
- Selected to Vice President’s National Accounts Investment Council 1996.
- Contributed over 200% in annual sales goal for years 1992-1996.
- Contributed over $25 million dollars in total contract sales during 1994 to 1996.
- Recognized customers included PC Connections, Vermont Teddy Bear, Idexx Laboratories, Bates College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Chalet Suisse Hotels, Universal Packaging and numerous state agencies such as Rockingham County and Belknap County Correctional Facilities.
Education
Ph.D. - International Business, International Marketing, Renewable Energy, Global IT Technologies
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2007
MS - Education
New Hampshire College
01.1999
MBA - International Marketing
New Hampshire College
01.1999
BS - Management
Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts01.1988
Skills
- Qualitative environmental metric design and analysis
- Capstone Consulting Research design
- Climate Project Reporting
- Extensive use of Canvas advanced features
Accomplishments
Recognized twice as distinguished instructor Harvard University Extension School.
Original contributor to Harvard Bot Club, created AI Bots for two classes to support students.
Contributor to 2023 and 2024 Harvard Sustainability Capstone Presidents Prize winners for student research.
Affiliations
- Business for Social Responsibility
- Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Association
- American Marketing Association
- New England Marketing Research Association
- New Hampshire Chapter of the International Society of Technology Educators
- Association of International Business Educators
- New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association
Timeline
Research Director Summer Sustainability
Harvard Extension School
06.2024 - Current
Professor of Business
Plymouth State University
08.2016 - Current
Instructor
Harvard Extension School
01.2014 - Current
Instructor
Harvard Summer School
01.2012 - Current
Executive in Residence
True North Advisors
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Professor of Business
Plymouth State University
08.2009 - 08.2016
Director
Director of Global Sustainability Index, Technology Business Research
08.2008 - 03.2011
Consultant
Liberty Aerospace
08.2008 - 03.2011
Consultant
Bosch & Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
10.2007 - 05.2008
Senior Investment Account Manager
MCI Telecommunications
11.1990 - 10.1996
MS - Education
New Hampshire College
MBA - International Marketing
New Hampshire College
BS - Management
Merrimack College
Ph.D. - International Business, International Marketing, Renewable Energy, Global IT Technologies
Southern New Hampshire University
Current Positions
- Professor of Business, Plymouth State University, 2016-08-01, Present
- Director of Business Faculty, Plymouth State University, 2018-03-01, 2023-03-01
- Research Director, Harvard Extension School, 2024-06-01, Present
- Instructor, Harvard Extension School, 2014-01-01, Present
Previous Positions
- Assistant Professor of Business, Plymouth State University, 2009-08-01, 2016-08-01
- Executive in Residence, True North Advisors, Natick, Massachusetts, 2012-01-01, 2015-01-01
- Director of Global Sustainability Index, Technology Business Research, Hampton, NH, 2008-08-01, 2011-03-01
- Regional Account Manager, Computer Associates, Andover, Massachusetts, 1998-04-01, 1998-11-01
- Senior Consultant, Business Incentives, Boston, Massachusetts, 1996-10-01, 1997-10-01
- Senior Investment Account Manager, MCI Telecommunications, Manchester, NH, 1990-11-01, 1996-10-01
Research Interests
- Global marketing of corporate social responsibility
- Sustainability marketing
- Renewable energy
- Corporate environmental issues
Personal Information
Title: Professor of Business
Publications
The Relationship between Dimensions of Brand Loyalty, Moisescu, Ovidiu, Allen, Charles B., Journal of Management Marketing, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj Romania, 2010-10-01, The Leadership Role of Information Technology in Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility, Allen, Charles B., Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj Romania, 2009-10-01, The International Photovoltaic Industry; An Analysis of Multinational Firm Marketing Strategies, Allen, Charles B., 2007-10-24, Customer Perception Index, Allen, Charles B., Mack, David, Technology Business Research, Hampton, New Hampshire, 2010-01-01, The Corporate Sustainability Index, Allen, Charles B., Mack, David, Technology Business Research, Hampton, New Hampshire, 2009-01-01