Director Development
Resume:
CHAD A. JACKSON Manhattan, KS *6502
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EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR January 2008 - Present
Kansas State University - Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship
Facilitate the creation and support of a thriving entrepreneurial environment at K-State and
throughout the Manhattan area. Develop entrepreneurship outreach programs for the new
Center. Assist with fundraising. Work to advance a new university-wide Entrepreneurship
minor. Designed and administer a mentoring program for entrepreneurship students. Lead the
university-wide idea competition, the Next Big Thing. Advise students interested in
entrepreneurship.
INSTRUCTOR OF MANAGEMENT January 2008 - Present
Kansas State University
Teach Introduction to New Venture Creation and Small Business Consulting. Develop
curriculum, create educational materials, deliver lectures, grade exams and projects, and provide
additional individual instruction as needed. Nominated for the Kansas State Bank Excellence
in Teaching Award. Average teaching evaluations of 4.7/5.0.
DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT March 2007 - August 2010
National Institute for Strategic Technology Acquisition & Commercialization - NISTAC
Lead the Knowledge-Based Economic Development initiative, a unique partnership of
Manhattan community and K-State entities to identify and recruit technology companies to
Manhattan. Coordinated the purchase and recruitment of an internationally-located animal
health technology to Manhattan. Consulted with start-up companies emerging from K-State
research. Administered the K-State Angel Investor Network, a group of 50 accredited investors
interested in supporting start-up businesses.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING November 2004 - March 2007
Washburn University - Small Business Development Center
Coordinated, developed content, instructed, and promoted entrepreneurship seminars.
Provided consultation to entrepreneurs in business and strategic planning, financial analysis,
leadership, financing options, market research, marketing strategies, and other business needs.
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT May 2003 - November 2004
Commerce Bank, NA
Managed a multi-million dollar loan portfolio by analyzing company business plans and
financial performance.
FOUNDER May 1999 - November 2004
Jackson Consulting
Researched, recommended, and implemented business solutions for area small businesses.
EDUCATION M.S., Adult and Continuing Education (4.0 GPA)
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership (4.0 GPA)
Kansas State University
B.S., Business Administration
Kansas State University
CERTIFICATIONS Facilitator and Administrator, Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship Programs
Instructor, NxLevel Entrepreneurship Education
Specialist, Hypergrow Marketing
LEADERSHIP Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society
Co-Founder, Kansas Adoptive Families
Advisory Board Member, K-State Child Development Center
Advisory Board Member, Friends of Leadership Manhattan
Graduate, Leadership Manhattan
Faculty Advisor, Lambda Chi Alpha Social Fraternity
Faculty Advisor, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Founding Committee Member, Manhattan Young Professionals
Committee Member, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Retail Services
Committee Member, Learning is For Everyone, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Member, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Member, University Professional and Continuing Education Association
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Jackson, C. A., 2011. Unique leadership characteristics of entrepreneurs in innovation-based
firms. To be presented at International Academy of Management and Business January 2011.
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