Ranse Howell
Business Consultant & Post-doctoral Researcher
Miami Beach,FL
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Pepperdine University - Law School
Malibu, CA
01.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
- Actively encouraged students to reflect on their experience, which informs their ability to apply and integrate theory into practice.
- Taught classes remotely prior to March 2020 at Masters level (LLM/MDR/MLS) in Social Psychology of Conflict, Psychology of Conflict and Communication. Delivered (in-person) Summer Intensive course in July, 2022
Director of International Operations
JAMS
Washington, DC
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepared and implemented strategic growth plans for territory based on company goals and expectations.
- Orchestrated successful promotional strategies, boosting revenue 20% (2020 and 2021).
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Created lists of potential customers based on regional markets and assigned tasks to members of the global team..
- Provided recommendations to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits, resulting in penetrating new markets and establishing key (global) stakeholder relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Visiting Lecturer
University Of Westminster
London , England
01.2014 - 05.2022
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Stayed abreast of developments within alternative dispute resolution, business and law to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Senior Consultant
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
London, England
05.2006 - 09.2017
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Gave budget suggestions for projects, outlining financial needs and forecasting (often multi-year).
- Identified new revenue ideas and opportunities within existing markets.
- Performed business research and financial analysis.
- Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
- Increased company revenue through restructuring processes and advising executives on important decisions.
Education
Post-Doctoral Research - Social Psychology/Dance
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 06.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Business Management
University of Sussex
Brighton, England 09.2016 - 02.2021
Master of Laws - International Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 09.2015 - 12.2016
J.D. - Law
City University New York - Law School
Long Island City, NY 08.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Social Work - Social Policy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance/Performance
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 09.1987 - 05.1990
Skills
Technology integration
undefinedTimeline
Post-Doctoral Research - Social Psychology/Dance
Temple University
06.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Pepperdine University - Law School
01.2020 - Current
Director of International Operations
JAMS
09.2017 - 05.2022
Ph.D. - Business Management
University of Sussex
09.2016 - 02.2021
Master of Laws - International Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine University
09.2015 - 12.2016
Visiting Lecturer
University Of Westminster
01.2014 - 05.2022
Senior Consultant
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
05.2006 - 09.2017
J.D. - Law
City University New York - Law School
08.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Social Work - Social Policy
Temple University
09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance/Performance
Temple University
09.1987 - 05.1990
Summary
Passionate and dedicated professional, who consistently looks for opportunities to improve knowledge, through experiential learning and practice. Committed in creating space for reflection, which permits creativity to flourish, triggering a range of innovative concepts and ideas.
Delivered conflict management, leadership and negotiation skills to a range of national and international clients. Strategic lead on many key business development and organizational change management projects, to include sector specific growth and targeted marketing.
A committed and engaging Adjunct Professor bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business and Organizational Leadership and Social Psychology. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students both in-person and on-line.
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