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DR. RODNEY R. YATES SMITH
rrysmith@sbcglobal.net

	Systems Analysis and Design
	Management of IS
	Global Information Technology

	Outsourcing of Information Technology
	Management Information Systems
	Project Management

2007	Advanced Professional Graduate Business Certificate in Management Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois, 2007
2005	Doctorate of Business Administration (Information Systems) Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois Dissertation Title: Outsourcing of Information Technology:Future Adoption Plans of U.S. Corporations
1993	Master of Business Administration (Accounting) The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
1986	Bachelor of Science in Accounting The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
1984	Associate of Applied Business (Data Processing) The University of Akron Community and Technical College, Akron, Ohio

Walsh University: Division of Business, Economics and Communication: North Canton, OH (2006 - Present)
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Teaching Undergraduate and MBA-level students:

	Utilize lecture, case studies, group discussions and individual assignments
	Courses taught:

	Introduction to Business (BUS 125):
	A survey course that introduces the student to the business enterprise (profit and not-for-profit) the role of the business enterprise in society, and the functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, marketing, and management.

	Systems Analysis and Design (BUS 327):
	Concepts and methods of systems analysis and design; includes a project involving design of a computer based information system. Emphasis on strategies and techniques of structured analysis and structured design for producing logical methodologies for dealing with complexity in development of information systems.

	Business Ethics (BUS 307):
	Study of the general principles and standards of ethics and Judeo-Christian values applied to business and professional codes and practices.

	Microsoft 2003: Excel, PowerPoint and Access BUS (106/107/108):
	Introduction to the development, use, and application of an electronic spreadsheet, presentations and databases in business analysis and decision making.

	Integrated Information Systems (BUS 326):
	Study of conceptual foundations, structures and development of effective data-based management systems, including analysis of appropriate hardware, software, and administrative controls.

	Decision Support Systems (BUS 328):
	This course provides an examination of the role of technology and information systems in the decision making process. The main focus of the course is decision support systems and the techniques used, such as simulation, artificial intelligence, expert systems, data warehousing, data mining, and what-if analysis.

	Team Management and Leadership Seminar (BUS 418):
	Senior seminar designed to examine and evaluate existing theories of leadership and of team processes and to survey new developments in the field. The course utilizes a workshop setting to develop each student's leadership and team management skills and abilities.

	Computer Networking & Data Communication (BUS 427):
	Overview and presentation of current computer networks and telecommunication services with emphasis on design and implementation of LANs, inter- and intra-networks and routing, managing networks with client-server applications.

	Project Management (MBA 641):
	This course provides an introduction to essentials of project management. It will review the various stages of project management from the concept stage through implementation. The emphasis will be on modern techniques for planning, identifying, scheduling, reporting, controlling, and managing projects. The students will examine various team roles and responsibilities, budgeting, Scheduling techniques, resource allocation, and project development. With the knowledge developed within this course, the students will be able to determine the critical success factors of a well-executed project.

	Information Systems (MBA 642):
	This course focuses on the critical issues of Information Systems and its applications within the business environment. Students are exposed to important technical topics related to computer hardware and software through various business case studies. Students develop an understanding of how Information Systems are the primary enabler for improved business processes. Students will evaluate the role of Information technology in various functions of an organization.

Argosy University/Chicago School of Business: Chicago, Illinois (2004 - 2006)
Adjunct Faculty

Teaching MBA-level Students:

	Utilize lecture, group discussions and individual assignments.
	Courses taught:

	Strategy and Operations:
	Developing the skills and concepts needed to ensure continuous improvement in a firm's operations and competitive position.

	Business Principles:
	General business terminology, with an introduction to accounting, economics, management, marketing, and finance. Emphasis on understanding and applying concepts associated with current business practices.

	Team Strategies:
	Appling the disciplines, frameworks, tools, and techniques required for team- and small-group performance. Course builds on basic team skills, such as contracting, giving and receiving feedback, and meeting management goals. Topics include task clarification, development of shared values, project management, goal attainment, measuring success, team facilitation and leadership, team learning and coaching.

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT; CHICAGO, Illinois (1994 - 1995)
Instructor
Taught Managerial Applications of Information Technology to MBA students.

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON; AKRON, Ohio (1988 - 1990)
Lecturer I
Computer Programming Technology Department:
Taught advanced COBOL programming techniques and VSAM concepts.

The College of Business Administration - School of Accountancy:
Taught introduction to automatic data processing systems in an accounting and management environment and the fundamentals of computer programming.

Presenter:	Professional Development Workshop - MED Division Developing Business Curriculum in the area of Managing Outsourcing Relationships The Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management August 3-8, 2007: Philadelphia, PA
Presenter:	Establishing an IT Offshore Outsourcing Vendor: A Case Study Global Information Technology Management Association 6th Annual GITMA World Conference June 5 - 7, 2004: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Presenter:	Selective Global Information Technology Outsourcing: A Practitioner/Scholar Perspective Academy of International Business (AIB) Northeast US Chapter October 7-9, 2004: Bryant University; Smithfield, Rhode Island
Co-Presenter:	Managing Offshore Application Maintenance and Support Outsourcing Strategies 2004 Conference - March 3-5, 2004

A Case Study, Abstract. Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Global Information Technology Management World Conference, 70.

Smith, Rodney R. Yates (2004). Selective Global Information Technology Outsourcing:
A Practitioner/Scholar Perspective. Proceedings of the Academy of International Business - North East USA Annual Conference, 202-207.

	Association for Information Systems
	Project Management Institute

Salem Baptist Church of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois (2006 - 2006)

	Director of Technology
	Responsible for establishing and directing the technology department. Updated the IT infrastructure to enable the church administration to utilize technology to communicate with its congregation of over 25,000 members in a more timely and cost effective manner.

My People, Inc. - VALENCIA, California (2004 - 2005)

A web-based Application Service Provider (ASP) providing interactive networking and member management solutions.

	Acting Chief Technology Officer
	Responsible for establishing and directing the technology department for the initial rollout and maintenance of the ASP, back-office application and corporate website.

CLASSIFIED VENTURES, LLC - CHICAGO, Illinois (1999 - 2004)

A strategic joint-venture among six large media partners. Objectives are to collectively capitalize on the revenue growth in online classified advertising of automobiles, apartments and real estate.

	Director of Technology - Apartments.com (2003 - 2004)
	Responsible for establishing, planning and administering overall policies and goals for the Apartments.com information technology department with a budget of $2.5 million and a departmental staff of 21 employees and contractors.

	Applications Development Manager (1999 - 2002)
	Responsible for planning, managing, leading and supporting the full applications development life cycle for the Enterprise Development back-office applications for Apartments.com, MovingCenter.com and NewHomeNetwork.com websites. Managed a staff of 21 individuals including 17 Applications Developers and 4 Business Systems Analysts. Created and monitored offshore vendor contracts. Traveled overseas regularly to facilitate face-to-face meetings and discussions with offshore vendors.

INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC. - CHICAGO, Illinois (1990 - 1999)

A $500 million information and computer decision support company servicing the consumer packaged goods industry.

	Systems Director (1997 - 1999)
	Managed multiple projects ranging from two to eight man-years in effort. Developed procedures and Interface Control Documentation to establish an offshore development venture between Chicago and Bangalore, India, involving the full project life cycle management for new development, maintenance, and production support incident projects.

	Associate Director (1994 - 1997)
	Designed and managed the development of the Corporate Travel Department’s Ticket Management System (COBOL, CICS, and MVS), enabling the Corporate Travel Department to reconcile all issued tickets to reduce travel costs incurred due to lost commissions, lost credits, and unused tickets, savings over $250,000 in the first year. Designed, developed and implemented an Activity-Based Cost Accounting System that integrated all corporate business systems using both 4th generation (PC and MDB Express) and 3rd generation (COBOL and CICS) software.

	Manager of Accounting Systems (1990 - 1994)
	Managed and coordinated systems support for corporate business systems: Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Management Accounting, Human Resources Information Systems and Travel Management.

1988 - 1990	SYSTEMS CONSULTANT (Contract Programmer) - CLEVELAND, Ohio
1986 - 1987	BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF OHIO - CLEVELAND, Ohio Programmer Analyst I to Programmer Analyst II
1983 - 1986	THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON - AKRON, Ohio Programmer Trainee to Programmer Analyst II

2003 - 2007	National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc. Treasurer - Board of Directors (Elected two terms)
2002 - 2006	National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc. - Metro Chicago Chapter Treasurer - Board of Directors (Elected two terms)

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD (September 2007)

The Office of Multicultural Development
The University of Akron

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