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Dr. Kerissa Kuis

Morgantown,WV

Summary

An education innovator and leader with expertise in organizational leadership, entrepreneurship, behavior change, emotional intelligence, and leadership development. Deep understanding of curriculum development, teaching effectiveness, and academic advising to ensure higher enrollment and consistent graduation rates. A proven record of creating successful programs, increasing engagement, and monitoring performance. Experience training, mentoring, and onboarding staff, developing effective teams, and consulting corporations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

West Virginia University
09.2021 - Current
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Taught courses in Organizational Leadership.

Associate Faculty/Research Assistant

University Of Arizona
06.2021 - Current
  • Develop, design, and deliver 15 courses on business and leadership with an average of 50 students per class.
  • Score above the average on student evaluations and meet learning outcomes.
  • Increase student engagement by creating active learning activities and moderating classroom discussions.
  • Collaborate with the Center of Women's Leadership; serve as a committee member, do public presentations, and conduct research.
  • Manage online learning platforms for business and leadership courses.
  • Participate in monthly faculty development meetings and training

Chief Business Development Officer

University Of Wellness
05.2009 - Current

• Created and organized dynamic workshops, certifications, and retreats for wellness and behavioral health professionals.

Boosted marketing presence through writing articles, giving interviews, and forming strategic business alliances.

• Expanded student enrollment globally, with students and graduates in ten countries.

Spearheaded substantial revenue growth by fostering and expanding critical business partnerships.

· Amplified brand presence by actively participating in conferences and events.

· Collaborated with fellow educators to facilitate the creation and development of courses, driving additional revenue growth.

Education

Ph.D. - Doctor of Executive Leadership

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
12.2022

MBA -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2014

Skills

  • Revenue Stream Development
  • Business Opportunity Development
  • Revenue and Profit Maximization
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Expansion
  • Partnership Building
  • Strategice Leader

Certification

  • International Coach Institute, LLC-Certified International Leadership Coach
  • Multi Health Systems Inc-Certified in Emotional Intelligence 2.0 + 360
  • CITI Program-Certification in Conflicts of Interest for Social, Behavioral, and Education Researchers
  • CITI Program-Certification for Social, Behavioral, and Education Researchers
  • Disney Institute-Certificate in Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence
  • Diversity Training Institute-certified Equity & Inclusion Trainer
  • Yoga Alliance-Yoga Teacher Trainer-ERYT

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

West Virginia University
09.2021 - Current

Associate Faculty/Research Assistant

University Of Arizona
06.2021 - Current

Chief Business Development Officer

University Of Wellness
05.2009 - Current

Ph.D. - Doctor of Executive Leadership

University of Charleston

MBA -

West Virginia University
Dr. Kerissa Kuis