Organizational Change Business Development

Wanda J. Corner, PhD., PMP

Corner of Success, Inc.

Mailing Address: 1273 Metropolitan Ave. STE. 17677 Atlanta, GA 30316

Phone: 678-***-****

website: http://www.cornerofsuccessinc.com

Email: *****@******************.***

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT/EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

COACH

Entrepreneurship Leadership and Organizational Change Motivational Speaking

Management Consultant with 25 years of experience in small business entrepreneurship, diversity consulting, and business development with a diversified portfolio of clients within the public, private, corporate, and non-profit sectors. Skilled and experienced in various aspects of leadership and organizational change. Higher Ed instructor with 10+ years of experience teaching in both face-to-face and on-line in multiple learning platforms for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students at every level of higher education (domestic & International Students). Currently seeking a professional opportunity that will enable me to contribute my academic and professional skills/ background to an organization within the public sector.

Areas of expertise:

• Certified Project Management Professional

(PMP)

• Entrepreneurship

• Management Consulting

• Leadership and Organizational Change

• Registered Corporate Coach (RCC)

• Supplier Diversity

• Meeting Facilitation

• Virtual presentation and facilitation

EDUCATION

PhD of Management

(Leadership & Organizational Change Specialty)

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of Science in General Administration

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, Communications

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corner of Success Inc: Self-Employed, Management 05/200-Pres. Consultant

Atlanta, GA

Certified Project Management Professional,

Leadership/Executive Coaching, /Diversity and Inclusion, Procurement Diversity, Performance Evaluation, and Organizational Change. Consulting in program evaluation at public/ private organizations, as well as quantitative/qualitative research analysis experience in Higher Education. Serves as a Certified Business Coach and a Life Coach.

Robbins Research International 11/2020-10/2023

Results Coach Business Results Trainer

Coach international clients in any area of their life relevant to business, mindset, career goals, relationships, and other. In addition, facilitated business and team training for small business enterprises.

HIGHER ED TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Business Administration 1/20-present Currently serve as research dissertation mentor for doctoral students in the DBA on-line program

within the Leadership Discipline

South University, remote

Core Faculty, PhD in Management Program 4/18-4/19

Served as Mentor for Doctoral Students. Performance Lead for assigned portfolio of professors, made recommendations to the program director for increasing retention and program, assigns dissertation committees, as well as other special projects.

Walden University, remote

Program Manager, PhD and MBA Programs 11/13-4/18

Served as Program Manager relevant curriculum within The School of Business and Technology Management.

Oversight of the lead faculty withing 9 disciplines. Taught Both MBA and Doctoral courses within the PhD in Management Program.

Northcentral University, remote

U.S. Small Business Administration 01/1998-01/2001 Suggest and assists in the implementation of new methods of program and/or data management delivery which

comply with current regulations, procedures and other data tracking needs which improving the efficiency and

effectiveness of the Minority Enterprise Development program delivery. Gives public presentation and provides community outreach about business development

programs. Serves as a business advisor to the 8(a) firms in assigned region of Ohio. Locates socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners that need assistance in developing their business. Has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of business including

management, planning, finance, cash flow projection and marketing. Assists in creating joint venture relationships between companies to develop small businesses. Creates relationships with other organizations to serve mutual objectives.

Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office,

EBO Specialist

Columbus, Ohio

Responsible for the implementation of equal business opportunity programs under Title 39 of the Columbus City Code. Served as Acting Assistant Director for first six months of program. Served as liaison between the vendors and the various city departments in procuring city contracts. Designed and implemented programs to include small business certification and classification,

investigation of non-compliance, contract resolution, financial assistance programs, job-site audits, bid review, monitoring and reporting initiatives. Conducted needs assessments for improvement of program implementation. Responsible for all community outreach during tenure. The Franklin County Child Support Enforcement

Agency, Supervisor

Columbus, Ohio

Responsible for the Supervision of Support Officers in the collection of delinquent child support. Made

recommendations to Chief for efficient implementation and compliance of Federal Laws and State implementation in Welfare Reform.

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

Housing Specialist

Responsible for Section 8 clerical staff in the absence of Supervisor. Acted as liaison between landlords and tenants. Responsible for collection of delinquent rent. Made recommendations for compliance with Federal Regulations as mandated by HUD. Taught new tenant orientations and on-site reviews.

ACADEMIC/RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Co-Authored Peer Reviewed Scholarly Article

For SBI Conference Proceedings

Peer Reviewer for International Journal of

PUBLICATIONS

Lussier, R. & Corner W. (2014). United States Business Success Versus Failure Prediction. Publication for Proceedings of the Annual Eastern Conference of the Small Business Institute®.

“Utilizing Diversity Management to Avert Talent Crisis in Public Agencies”, Walden University Doctoral Research Paper NCMA National Student Newsletter- “Why a Government Career in Procurement Diversity is Relevant in the Global Marketplace?”(Published Spring 2010).

Columbus CEO Magazine-Published article titled “What Comes After Affirmative Action?”

Master’s Thesis- “How to Wage a Successful HIV/AIDS Awareness

Corner, W. (2000). Waging a successful HIV/AIDS campaign in the African American community. (Master’s Thesis). Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, OH.

Corner, W. (2014). Imaginary superstar: Surviving and thriving through Workforce Warfare. Corner of Success, Inc. Publishing. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

“Developing Your Leadership Skills”. Guest Speaker At Georgia State University Student Outreach Program For the National Contract Management Association.

“Why Contract Management is a Critical Component

of Organizational/Business Sustainability Practices?” Guest Speaker for the Atlanta Chapter of the National Contract Management Association.

“State of U.S. Small Business Enterprises” panelist for the GOV UP Track at KINGONOMICS Conference in

Atlanta, GA.

“Enhancing Your Business Plan”, Workshop Facilitator For the City of Atlanta Small Business Development Program. Office of Watershed Management (subcontractor)

“Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Strengthening Sustainability and Competitiveness in the 21st century”, Walden University Doctoral Research Paper

“What is Entrepreneurship all About?” Guest Speaker for Business Class (BUS201) at Eastern Connecticut State University (Teleseminar).

Spelman College Entrepreneurship Conference “So You Think You Want to be an entrepreneur?” Guest Speaker for Small Business Entrepreneurship Conference.

“How to Write an Effective Business Plan in 30 Days?” Workshop for the City of Atlanta Small Business Development as subcontractor Office of Watershed Management (subcontractor)

Keynote Speaker for Center or Black Wellness

Entrepreneurship Program-Atlanta, GA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

(PMP) Certified Project Management Professional 2016-Present Everything DiSC® Certification

Registered Corporate Coach™

World Association of Business Coaches

AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

AND AFFILIATIONS

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

National Society of Leadership and Success Inductee Golden Key International Honor Society Member

for Academic Achievement, Leadership, and Service

Outstanding Dissertation Award Nominee, Walden University

"12 Women You Should Know" Calendar for Women in

Leadership and Economic Development", Columbus, Ohio Nominated for the U.S.SBA Small Business Advocate of the Year Other Skills of Relevant Proficiency

• Past Founder of Non-profit 501c (3) for urban youth

• Performance Management and Operations

• Diversified Project Management Skills

• Served as Program Manager for MBA and Doctoral

Program in Higher Education

• Served as SME for competency -based courses for

multiple projects

• Experience with various LMS including eCollege,

D2L/Brightspace, Canvas, Compass, Blackboard

Learn, and Blackboard Ultra Live Conference

Sessions with students

• Experience in teaching International MBA and

Business Doctoral Students

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, FORMS,

Teams, and PowerPoint

• Agile Course Certificate through PMI 2019

• Experience using In Motion workflow management

for curriculum development and design as

curriculum program manager for the School of

Business and Technology Management

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