Management Assistant

SCOTT M. ALLRED, PhD

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EDUCATION

Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Concentration: Public Administration

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

2008

M.B.A., Master of Business Administration

Concentration: Accounting

Utah State University, Logan, UT

1997

B.S., Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

1996

A.S., Associate of Science in Business Administration

Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

1995

Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching

University of Texas, Dallas

2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Faculty, Course Mentor

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT 1/2010-

Present

Responsibilities include teaching courses in the MBA program and hiring, training and

managing a team of faculty charged with assisting students in the development of

academic skills.

Developed the curriculum, the tools and the processes utilized by the department

Researched and wrote extensive formal training materials for departmental faculty

Identified and developed measurement tools & the research design with which to

evaluate program effectiveness

Taught Organizational Management and Strategic Management courses in the MBA

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program

Managed a highly effective and professional department supportive of all academic

units throughout an online university with a student population of 31,000.

Dean and Business Faculty Member, (1-year contract position)

Strayer University, Salt Lake City, UT 12/2008-

12/2009

Served as the primary learning officer for the campus. Ensured the academic quality of

the campus and maintained an academic atmosphere conducive to learning and program

growth. Assessed student learning; sequenced, scheduled and staffed courses. Hired,

trained, assessed and managed faculty. Resolved faculty and student concerns. Other

responsibilities included working with at risk students, student advising and teaching.

Increased student retention from 67% to 85%

Taught 3-4 new courses each quarter

Doctoral Student

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1/2004-

12/2008

Pursued full-time doctoral studies, participated in research groups, completed individual

research and taught undergraduate business courses.

President

Allred Accounting & Financial Services, Salt Lake City, UT 12/2001-

12/2003

Managed all aspects of this professional services firm. Responsible for all operational as

well as technical accounting functions. Maintained general ledgers for multiple clients,

and provided write-up services.

Started the firm and developed full-time client base within first year of operation

Contracted out as a Financial Controller for an insurance company

Provided full range accounting services to small business including A/R, A/P, G/L,

Write Up and business consulting

Vice President

Security Armored Express, Helena, MT 10/2000-

10/2001

Coordinated and directed financial and accounting functions for this 300 employee, multi-

branch service firm. Provided financial analysis, planning, control, and reporting systems

support. Made recommendations regarding financial strategy, business policy, resource

allocation, and general operational improvements.

Renovated branch management compensation packages directly affecting a sharp

improvement in branch performance. Developed the plan and process by which

implementation was made acceptable and profitable to those affected by the change

Trained branch managers on the use of quantitative management techniques including

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basic financial forecasting and budgeting resulting in stronger financial control and

reduced budget overages

Designed and implemented comprehensive benefits package addressing employees'

concerns and alleviating turnover rate while increasing benefits expenses by less than

3%

Proactively identified and researched retirement plans, investment options, and life and

health insurance options. Developed a survey instrument and utilized the results to

persuade other senior managers of the utility of these changes. Obtained buy-in and

spear-headed the implementation efforts

Management Consultant

Bell & Howell, Salt Lake City, UT 6/1998-

2/2000

Managed management information systems conversions nationwide and trained corporate

clients in the use of financial data for management decision-making. Identified processes

weaknesses and implemented corrective solutions. Provided training to small business

owners on proprietary accounting software.

Managed financial software conversions for 70 companies nationwide

Provided over 2,700 hours of corporate training to clients

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Business Faculty, Argosy University, SLC, UT 2011-

Present

Business Faculty Member, Western Governors University, SLC, UT 2010-Present

Business Faculty Member, Strayer University, SLC, UT 2008-

2009

Business Faculty Member, Steven s Henager College, SLC, UT 2006-2008

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Utah, SLC, UT 2005-

2006

Adjunct Business Faculty, Salt Lake Community College, SLC, UT 2002

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Utah State University, Logan, UT 1996-

1997

COURSES TAUGHT

Business Ethics

Accounting Finance

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Introduction to Organizational Management

Business Behavior Marketing

Management and Marketing Strategic

Decision Sciences Human Resource Management

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Dissertation Research

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 2007-

2008

Dissertation, The effects of environmental cues on a sense of being away in wilderness

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 2005-

2006

Conducted theory driven marketing research as a member of a marketing research group.

Designed and conducted research focused on marketing experiences to consumers

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Finance

Utah State University, Logan, UT 1996-

1997

Researched historical data on equity securities

CERTIFICATIONS

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Utah Bureau of Emergency Services

Professional Certified Coach (PCC) International Coaching Federation

COMPUTER SKILLS

Blackboard Elluminate Multiple Accounting

WebCT Adobe Connect Pro Applications

E-college Angel Microsoft Office

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Board Member, Ephraim Ambulance Association 2011-Present

Ephraim Emergency Preparedness Fair, Chairman 2011-Present

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ephraim Ambulance 2010-Present

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Previously licensed with the National Association of Securities Dealers:

Series 6 (Investment Company/Variable Contracts Products Limited Representative)

Series 7 (Registered Representative/stockbroker)

Series 63

Series 66 (Uniform combined Sate Law/Investment advisor)

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