Adjunct Professor

DAVE SPRAGUE

***** **** ***. *. *****: 763-***-****

Plymouth, MN 55447 *****.*******@****.***

Summary

More than 1000 students/participants over a 30+ year history have attended my classes, seminars, workshops and coaching sessions.

University and college affiliations include University of Wisconsin; University of Minnesota; Metro State University; Normandale College and North Hennepin and Suburban Hennepin Colleges.

I am D2L (Desire to Learn) proficient and have curriculum design background to assist course customization. Student ratings on my performance have consistently placed me in the top 20% of instructors.

I place high value on personal accountability for results and extend that expectation to my students.

Core Qualifications

Business and teaching expertise in the areas of: ● Command of adult learning theory (put into

● Communication practice) through group and individual

● Sales involvement; purpose-driven assignments;

● Marketing practical activities and discussions that center on

● Human Resources real-world issues.

● Education and Training ● Adept in assessing diverse learning styles.

● Cooperatives ● Creative questioning

● Sustainable Finance ● Computer proficient

Achievements

Administration

● Created and managed the first Management Center at North Hennepin College that resulted in a positive revenue stream from 20 non-credit courses delivered in the first year.

Material Development

● Created curriculum in business communication for Normandale College that was their first departure from straight lecture method.

Technology Integration

● Participated in technology training (D2L) for Sales, Cooperatives and Sustainable Finance courses at the University of Wisconsin and introduced new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.

Student Motivation

● Developed materials and approaches to motivate students to attend and participate at high levels in the classroom.

Professional Experience

Senior Partner, 12/1995 - Current

THE SPRAGUE GROUP

An information brokerage/matchmaker service; a consortium of seasoned professionals who are positioned to help organizations maximize their investment in people and improve the performance of the organization.

Goal: To save clients time, energy, and money while providing access to some of the premier talent in the Twin Cities market.

Adjunct Professor, Current

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

Classroom and online instruction (D2L mastery) of Research and Statistics, Sales, Cooperatives, Sustainable Finance and Operations Management classes.

Senior Consultant, Current

SATISFACTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

B2B research – competitive analysis, win/loss surveys, exit interviews.

Performance Consultant, 12/1993 - 12/1995

WILSON LEARNING – Minneapolis, MN

Sales and consulting services specializing in Sales/Customer Service, Leadership Development, and Team Effectiveness to Fortune 1000 and smaller companies in North Central Region.

- Fastest new account development in agency history first year.

- Largest sale in agency history second year ($224,000).

Executive Recruiter, 12/1992 - 12/1993

GRACO, INC – Minneapolis, MN

Screening; hiring mid to senior management level positions for international ISO 9000 manufacturing firm.

- Best expense-to-hire ratio.

- Most new hires in a three month period.

National Accounts Manager, 12/1986 - 12/1992

BLESSING/WHITE, INC – Princeton, NJ

● Marketing/sales/client service for the North Central Region, including central Canada.

● - Exceeded 1 million in sales by third year at company.

● - Finished in the top 30% of sales force each of last four years.

● - Excelled at opening new accounts (in top 10% last 4 years)

adjunct positions, 1975 - 1990

COLLEGE TEACHING - University of Minnesota, Normandale, Metro State University, Suburban Hennepin Technical College

President, 12/1981 - 12/1986

TRAINING NETWORK INTERNATIONAL – Minneapolis, MN

Leadership for 80 member consultant brokerage.

- Developed brokerage from 8 to 80 members in three years.

- Created a strategic alliance with a public relations firm and client generating $250,000 in revenue in one year.

Director, Management Institute, 12/1978 - 12/1981

NORTH HENNEPIN COLLEGE

Marketing/sales/client service for new venture, non-credit college workshops to Minneapolis/St. Paul businesses.

- Developed first (non-professional) college outreach staff in the state of Minnesota.

- Exceeded first year sales goal by 60%.

Education and Training

1977 University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN

EdD (ABD) Administration and Psychology

● Concentration: Education Administration

● Minnesota Principal Certification

1966 Indiana University – Bloomington, IN

MS Education

1965 Indiana University – Bloomington, IN

BS Education

Community Involvement

SouthEast Alternatives creative education research project volunteer Positive Peer Culture group leader

APART - group leader

Basswood Townhome Association President

Affiliations

National Education Association

American Society of Training and Development

Keywords

Online instructor, adjunct instructor, adjunct professor

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