Sharynn M. Tomlin, Ph.D. 6546 FM HWY 380 San Angelo, TX 76905 (325) 655-9707
Sharynn M. Tomlin, Ph.D. 6546 FM HWY 380 San Angelo, TX 76905 (325) 655-9707
Sharynn M. Tomlin, Ph.D. 6546 FM HWY 380 San Angelo, TX 76905 (325) 655-9707
Education:
Ph.D. - University of North Texas, Organizational Theory and Strategic Policy, Denton, Texas.
August, 1996. Minor: International Business.
M.B.A. - Angelo State University, Management, San Angelo, Texas. August, 1987.
B.B.A. - Angelo State University, Finance, San Angelo, Texas. May, 1986.
Academic Experience:
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Marketing, Retailing, Personal Selling, and a graduate course in Marketing Concepts.
Research:
Publications/Proceedings/Presentations:
Global Entrepreneurship: Navigating the World of Globalization, October, 2013. Presented at the
ASU e-Day Conference.
Global Community Engagement, October, 2013. Presented at the Norris International Business
Conference, Angelo State University.
Study Abroad – Creating an International Campus Culture. Invited keynote speaker, ISIS
International Conference, Key West, Fl., April, 2013.
“Case Study Development: Writing and Analysis,” co-presentation with Dr. Fred David, accepted
for the Southeast InfORMS conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October, 2011.
“ The Gap”, case study published in Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R. David,
14th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2012.
“Estee Lauder”, case study published in Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R.
David, 14th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2012.
“Walgreens” case study published in Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R. David,
14th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2012.
“Developing a Center for International Studies: Lessons Learned”, panel presentation at the
Association for International Educators Administrators Conference, in San Francisco, CA,
February, 2011.
“Removing Barriers for Faculty and Students in Study Abroad,” paper presentation at the
Southeast InfORMS conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October, 2010.
“Starbucks: Case Study”, published in Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R.
David, 13th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2010.
“Johnson and Johnson, Inc.: Case Study” , published in Strategic Management: Concepts and
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Cases, Fred R. David, 13th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2010.
“Building Support and Cooperation for Study Abroad Programs”, presented at the Applied
Learning in Higher Education conference, Western Missouri State University, February 20, 2009.
“Case Studies: From Inception to Publication, SE DSI Conference, presented in Orlando, FL.,
February 2008.
“Gap, Inc.: Case Study” Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R. David, 12th Edition,
Prentice-Hall, 2008.
“Estee Lauder, Inc.: Case Study”, Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R. David,
12th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2008.
“Zale Corporation: Case Study”, Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Fred R. David, 12th
Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2008.
“Case Study Development: Writing and Analysis,”, presented at the Southeast InfORMS
conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October, 2007.
“Co-Disciplinary Study Abroad Programs: Lessons Learned from Costa Rica”, presented at the
North American Small Business International Trade Educators conference in Vancouver, British
Columbia, April, 2007.
“International Studies Programs – If you Build It, Will They Come?”, accepted for the North
American Small Business International Trade Educators conference in Orlando, FL, April, 2006.
“Study Abroad Programs at Regional Academic Institutions” presented at the North American
Small Business International Trade Educators Conference, New Orleans, LA, March, 2005.
“So you want to be a millionaire!”, invited guest speaker at the Young Entrepreneurs Conference
sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, November, 2004.
“Using Title VIB Grants to Internationalize the Curriculum”, workshop presented at the Southeast
InfORMS conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October, 2004.
“Global Trade Professional Certificate – The Role of the Academic Institution” presented at the
North American Small Business International Trade Educators Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April,
2004.
“Title VIB Grants – Administration Workshop” presented at the North American Small Business
International Trade Educators Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April, 2004.
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“Using Title VIB Grants to Internationalize the Curriculum”, presented at the Southeast InfORMS
conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October, 2003.
“Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Stress Management and Coping”, co-authored with Dr.
Sudhir Chawla and presented at the Southeast InfORMS conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October,
2002.
“Supplier Quality and the Impact on Organizational Environmental Performance” presented at the
2001 Southeast InfORMS Conference, October, 2001.
“Using Multi-Media to Teach a Business Capstone Course” presented at the 2nd Annual Lilly
Conference on College & University
Teaching, August, 2001.
“Total Quality Management: Service Excellence”, invited guest speaker at monthly staff meeting
of the Texas Department of Transportation, January, 2001.
“Using the Bafa Bafa Simulation to Increase Cross-Cultural Awareness” presentation at the lst
Annual Southwest Region Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, July, 2000. Co-
presenter with Dr. Joan Riveria.
“Internationalizing the Curriculum” - presentation at the Angelo State University Faculty Luncheon
Series, October, 1999.
“TEAMS (Together Everyone Achieves More): Participative Decision Making” presentation to the
Texas Court Clerks Conference, October, 1999.
“Total Quality Management - Building a Quality Culture” seminar for the Angelo State University
Continuing Studies Division, July, 1999.
“Strategy for the Millennium - International Trade and Education,” presented at the 12th Annual
International Conference of the National Association of Small Business International Trade
Educators, May, 1999.
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“Total Quality Management - Applications for Municipalities,” presented to City of San Angelo
senior staff, November, 1997.
“Decision Making,” presented to the City of San Angelo senior staff, November, 1997.
"A Cross-Cultural Study of Decision Making Using Moral Intensity Components," with Dr. Rose
Knotts, presented to the Third International Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute,
Puebla, Mexico, June, 1995.
"A Pilot Study of Ethics Applying Jones' Moral Intensity Components," with Dr. Rose Knotts,
presented at the Business and Latin American Studies Conference, Washington, D.C. March,
1995.
"A Comparison of TQM Practices in U.S. and Mexican Companies," with Dr. Rose Knotts,
published in Production and Inventory Management Journal, 1994.
"Cultural Diversity: What does this Mean for the Hispanic Woman Entrepreneur?" with Dr. Rose
Knotts, presented at Business Association for Latin American Studies Conference, Mexico City,
Mexico, March, 1992.
"Remaining Globally Competitive --- The Quality Imperative" presented to the Southeast Decision
Sciences, and published in proceedings, November, 1992.
Co-coordinator with the Small Business Development Center, Angelo State University of annual
Quality Forum. Presentation on "In Search of Total Quality Management." Conference attended
by approximately 150 faculty, students and local businesses, 1992; 1993.
"How to Export your Product" seminar at the Small Business Development Center, Angelo State
University, April, 1992.
Works in Progress:
“International Trade Specialist Training: Preparing for the Certification Exam” currently in
progress.
Awards/Grants
Nominated for the Gary & Pat Rodgers Outstanding Administrator award, 2011.
Selected as Distinguished Faculty Member of the College of Business and Professional Studies by
the Angelo State University Alumni Association, 2004.
Awarded Technology Development Grant by Angelo State University committee for the
“Development of an online graduate international business course” December, 2003.
Awarded the Nathan and Sylvia Donsky Endowed Chair of Management, September, 2003 –
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present.
U. S. Department of Education, Title VIB in Business and International grant in the amount of
$152,000. Officially awarded in March, 2001. Continued development 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005.
Matched with funds in the same amount from the University.
Selected as Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Senior Fellow, May, 2000.
Nominated as International Trade Educator of the Year to the National Association of Small
Business International Trade Educators - 1999-2000.
Nominated for Piper Professor Award, Angelo State University 1998-1999; 1999-2000.
Nominated for “Professor of the Year” by the Angelo State Student Senate, April, 1998.
Recipient of the Program Excellence Award from the National Association of Small Business
International Trade Educators, April, 1998. This award was given for the development of an
international trade office, serving the City of San Angelo, Texas and 16 surrounding counties.
U. S. Department of Education Title VIB Business and International Education grant, 1997 - 1999.
Grant was a two year project with total funding amounting to approximately $150,000.00 from
the U.S. Department of Education, and matched with funds in the same amount from the
University.
Selected as a representative to the 1996 Lilly Conference on College Teaching, November, 1996.
Recipient of faculty development grant from Angelo State University to attend the 1995 Faculty
Development in International Business in Mexico program sponsored by Texas A & M University
CIBER, May, 1995.
Recipient of fellowship from Texas A & M University to attend the 1995 Faculty Development in
International Business In Mexico program sponsored by TAMU CIBER, May, 1995.
Selected as "Concho Pearl", 1994. Given to women in the Concho Valley based on professional
contributions.
Selected by International Studies Committee to travel with five faculty members to Germany to
study and participate in series of lectures with faculty at University of Luneberg and University of
Hanover, May, 1992.
Received the Delta Sigma Pi "Business Faculty of the Year" 1988-89" award.
Bruce Harwood Academic Scholarship, National Real Estate Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 1985.
Professional/Scholarly Activities:
Executive Director, Center for International Studies, 2007-present. Responsible for the
development of the centers operations which includes: study abroad, international students and
scholars services; and English language learners program. Other activities includes sponsorships
of the International Business Symposium, Summer Institute and the Ambassadors Speakers
Forum. Established new programs with University of Verona, University of Strasbourg, Rotterdam
Business School, University of Bangkok, and 20 Korean universities. This position reports directly
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to the Provost of Angelo State University.
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Honorary commander of the 315 Training Squadron at Goodfellow AFB. 2012 – Present.
Distinguished Fellow, North American Small Business International Trade Educators, 2011-
Present.
Selected as a test item writer for the Certified Global Business Professional certification exam,
2013.
Co-program director for International Studies Program to Scotland, Summer I, 1997; 1998, 1999;
2001; 2002; 2004; 2005; 2007; 2008; 2011; 2013, Costa Rica, Summer I, 2006. Italy/Greece,
Summer I, 2009; 2010, 2012.
Created new course ISTD 3381 - The Evolution of International Trade (taught in the summer
term) - course developed by the faculty member for the Italy/Greece study abroad program to
Verona, Italy. Faculty member co-directed the 4 week program with 20 undergraduate students
and 7 graduate students. Program included visits to international trade sites in Verona, Venice,
Florence, Rome, and Athens. Course is evaluated based on information requested by the Center
for International Studies on both program and learning assessment.
Supervised an international student scholar doing research on Gender Issues among native
Aboriginal female entrepreneurs in Australia, 2009.
Supervised seven students studying in Germany, France and Scotland; one student internship at
the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, and six students in independent studies; spring, 2007.
Developed five new online courses: undergraduate course in International Business and
International Management; Principles of Management; Human Resource Management; and
graduate course in International Business.
Book review for “International Marketing” by Dr. Marilyn Stone, International Business Press,
London, England, January, 2004.
Grant consultant and evaluator for the following academic institutions: Texas A & M University –
College Station, Texas A & M University - Prairie View, and Austin Community College – Austin,
Texas, 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006.
President 2003-2004 of the Board of Governors for the North American Association of Small
Business International Trade Educators.;. Responsible for the planning of the 2004 conference in
Las Vegas, NV; and the introduction of the Global Trade Professional Certification.
Grant reader for the U. S. Department of Education –Title VIB Business and International
Education Programs, 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005.
Responsible for the revision of the International Business degree curriculum. New curriculum
and program implemented in fall, 2003.
Organized the “Doing Business in Latin America” seminar presented in spring, 2002. Seminar was
directed by the Small Business Development Center.
Elected as Vice-President of the West Region, Texas Faculty Senates Association, 2000-2003.
Developed Special Topics Class on International Business and International Relations jointly
taught with Ambassador Edward Rowell, West Texas Utilities Distinguished Visiting Professorship,
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scheduled for the fall semester, 2000.
Director, International Education Office; 2000 to 2007. Developed and directed undergraduate
and graduate student program. Organized and sponsored international studies programs for the
following: University of Lüneburg, Germany, 1993; Sheffield-Hallam University, England, 1996;
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1997; 1998; 1999; 2001; 2002; 2003. Established
new academic year programs with Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, the University of
Paris-Dauphine, France and Costa Rica. Courses taught: European Union and International
Business and Multinational Management Strategy.
Sponsored the participation of two graduate students from the International Trade Office in the
International Trade Conference, held at Clemson University, Clemson, S.C., October 21-23, 1998.
The conference allowed the students to have first hand experience with large organizations and
universities that are actively involved in international business.
Development of two new teaching methodologies for the International Business and Principles of
Management classes utilizing the new active learning lab, 1998-1999.
Sponsored the participation of two graduate teams in the International Management Simulation,
conducted at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, 1998; 1999. The teams competed with
universities from South Korea, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and U.S. universities.
Supervised research project for Richa Diwan, entitled "Bridging the Gap: Understanding Cultural
Differences and Management Styles". Presented at 12th National Conference on Undergraduate
Research at Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland, April 23, 1998.
Developed a new teaching methodology for the Business Policy and Strategic Management class
using student participation in the design and implementation of the course.
Developed and organized International Trade Office at the Small Business Development Center,
Angelo State University. Office is a joint effort between the university, federal, state and local
governmental entities, private enterprise, and the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. Office opened in
September, 1995.
Developed special topics course in International Management Strategy at Angelo State University,
Spring, 1993, 1995; Total Quality Management, Spring, 1994 and Competitive Issues:
Globalization, Quality, Technology and the Natural Environment, Spring, 1995; Technical Concepts
of Quality, 1997.
Developed University Studies course in Comparative Business Practices of U.S. and German
Businesses, taught at the University of Luneburg, Germany, May-July, 1993.
Participated as trade delegate to Chihuahua, Mexico, representing the San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce and Angelo State University, November, 1993.
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Discussant, Southern Management Association Conference in New Orleans, La., November, 1992.
Reviewer, North American Small Business and International Trade Educators Conference, 2002;
2003.
Conferences/Meetings:
Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society annual conference, Miami, FL., April, 2009.
Applied Learning in Higher Education conference, Western Missouri State University, February 20,
2009.
AACSB Annual International Conference, San Francisco, CA, April, 2005; 2007.
North American Small Business International Trade Educators conference, 1996; 1997; 1998;
1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007.
Southeast Decisions Sciences Conference (SEinFORMS); 2000, 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2006;
2007; 2008; 2009.
North American Small Business International Trade Educators’ Board of Governors Conference,
2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006.
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs 12th Annual Conference, June 24-27,
2000.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Conference on International Education, Austin, TX.
September, 1999.
National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators Conference in Fort Worth,
Texas, April, 1998. Received Program Excellence Award for the International Trade Office
development.
Committees:
Member, Search Committee for the Norris Endowed Chair in International Business; Spring, 2009.
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Co-Coordinator, AACSB Accreditation Committee, 2005 – 2007.
Member, Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Business; 2005 – 2007.
Member, Search Committee for the professional writing specialist faculty, 2005; 2006; 2007.
Member - Honors Council, original member of the committee responsible for the development
and implementation of the Honors Program, 2000 – present.
President, Faculty Senate, Angelo State University, 1999-2000. Elected to Faculty Senate,
Angelo State University, 1992-94; Chair of the External Affairs Committee, 1997-1998. Elected as
Vice President, 1998-1999. During term as President, served on the Council of Deans and the
Administrative Council.
University representative: Texas Consortium for Study Abroad, 1995 - present. Consortium is
responsible for developing new international agreements with foreign universities and the Texas
Consortium, representing a group of the largest institutions of higher education in the State of
Texas. Attended annual meetings representing Angelo State University.
Search Committee for Vice President of Academic Affairs, September, 1999 -2000.
Chair, Search Committee, Director for the Small Business Development Center, 1999-2000;
Search Committee for faculty position in Accounting, 1998-1999; the Director of Institutional
Planning and Research, 1995-96; Department of Business Administration faculty position in
Management Information Systems, 1996.
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Chair, Departmental Committee on the development and design of a technological/active learning
environment classroom for use in classes focusing on business information systems to facilitate
team decision making, Angelo State University, 1997-98. Project included the design and
implementation of classroom.
Professional Experience:
Private consulting for organizations seeking assistance and information concerning international
business issues and quality management, 1995-present.
Commercial and Business Real Estate Broker. Self-employed August, 1984 to August, 1995.
Director of Marketing, Paragon Development. Responsible for all marketing and sales activities of
large land and office building development company. July, 1980 to August, 1984.
Owner, Century 21 - Action Realtors. Owner-broker of residential and commercial real estate
firm. January, 1978 to June, 1980.
Organizations/Affiliations:
Board of Directors, West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, 1997 to present.
Member, International Trade Committee, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, 1992 - 1999.
Chairperson, 1994-1996.
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Past chairperson, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Building and Sites Committee
Past co-chairperson, Public Relation Committee, San Angelo Board of Realtors, San Angelo, Texas
References:
Dr. Corbett Gaulden, Dean of the College of Business, Angelo State University, (325) 942-2337.
Dr. Tom Badgett, Department Head, Management and Marketing, Angelo State University, (325)
942-2383.
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