JAMES DALE CROWE
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Dynamic Career and Technical Education professional with 12 years of experience spanning education, business leadership, and entrepreneurship. Experienced in program development, curriculum implementation, and industry-aligned learning initiatives that promote student engagement and career readiness. Brings a strategic, real-world perspective to education through expertise in business operations, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Committed to strengthening CTE programs and expanding opportunities that prepare students for success in today’s workforce.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business CTE Education | Marketing Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated and led the launch of a student-run school-based enterprise, guiding students through ideation, market research, operations, and sales execution.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of business & marketing principles.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored students in real-world business projects, fostering practical application of theoretical concepts.
- Led FBLA chapter to the largest membership growth in the region during my first full year as advisor.
Adjunct Online Faculty - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2016 - Current
- Facilitate asynchronous online learning environments by guiding undergraduate and graduate-level courses in applied marketing strategies, digital marketing, consumer behavior, promotion strategy, and marketing management.
- Engaged with a diverse student body, providing practical and theoretical marketing knowledge.
- Evaluate student performance through projects, case studies, and applied marketing assignments aligned with course learning outcomes.
- Utilize learning management systems (LMS) to deliver course content, manage assignments, and monitor student progress.
Business Development & Marketing, Business Owner
Elite Marketing Enterprises
01.2013 - 07.2024
- Established and led an e-commerce and consulting firm focused on marketing strategy, brand development, and business growth.
- Scaled e-commerce sales to achieve top 3% ranking among 7.5 million shops on the Etsy marketplace.
- Coordinated project planning, execution, budgeting, and procurement activities to support program development, operational efficiency, and strategic organizational goals.
Business & Marketing Adjunct Instructor
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Adjunct instructor teaching undergraduate classes in Business, Business Ethics, and Marketing.
- Lead and facilitate instruction in classroom and online collaborative learning environments while demonstrating strong communication and student engagement skills.
- Design course syllabus, course operating procedures, course exams and conduct instructional lectures and presentations.
- Developed and delivered engaging curriculum to enhance student learning and retention.
Marketing Adjunct Instructor
Strayer University
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Created course syllabi, operating procedures, and exams while delivering impactful instructional lectures and presentations.
- Facilitated interactive courses that encouraged collaboration, participation, and deeper learning.
Project Manager, Business Development
Gameday Sports LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Directed business development and expansion to 14 retail locations, managing lease negotiations, store buildout projects, and recruitment and training of employees.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning initiatives while monitoring and evaluating financial performance benchmarks.
- Coordinated investor relations and stakeholder communications to support transparency, collaboration, and organizational growth.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA12-2026
Post Graduate Certificate - Marketing Certification
University of Phoenix
ONLINE01-2014
MBA: Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-1995
Associate in Applied Science - Business Management
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA01-1990
Skills
- Project Management
- Instructional leadership
- Integration of real-world applications into learning
- Continuous improvement and data-driven decision making
- Curriculum design and development
- Recruitment, interviewing, professional development facilitation
- Accountability and performance metrics
- Leadership
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional - 2013 Credential No. (1628774)
- Virginia Community College System - VCCS Marketing Endorsement
- Marketing endorsement, VDOE
- Business endorsement, VDOE
Timeline
Business CTE Education | Marketing Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Online Faculty - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2016 - Current
Marketing Adjunct Instructor
Strayer University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Business Development & Marketing, Business Owner
Elite Marketing Enterprises
01.2013 - 07.2024
Business & Marketing Adjunct Instructor
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
01.2013 - 01.2019
Project Manager, Business Development
Gameday Sports LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
Post Graduate Certificate - Marketing Certification
University of Phoenix
MBA: Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate in Applied Science - Business Management
Southside Virginia Community College
Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Richmond