Dr. Darlene Andert
Curriculum Vitae
OBJECTIVE: To consult, write, lecture, and research in the areas of corporate governance, business administration, and human asset management.
EDUCATION
| Ed.D. (2003) |
The George Washington University: Graduate School of Organizational and Human Development, Executive Leadership Program in Human Resource Development |
| M.S.A. (1993) |
Central Michigan University: Masters in Administration |
| B.A. (1983) |
Alverno College: Business Management and Professional Communication (dual majors) |
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING
Arbitrator - Certified Panel Member
(by the National Association of Securities Dealers) |
Since 2000 |
Certified Director
(by the National Rural Electric Association) |
Since 1994 |
Certified Mediator, County Court Level
(Licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida) |
Since 2003 |
Certified Parliamentarian
(Completion expected in summer of 2008) |
Summer 2008 |
| Certified Financial Manager (CFM) |
Since 1987 |
| Certified Management Consultant (CMC) |
Since 1994 |
Previous certifications include:
| Certified Business Analyst (CBA) |
| Certified Business Analyst (CPCM) |
| Certified Trainer (CT) |
| Florida State Teaching License |
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RESEARCH FOCUS
My current research is focused on refining corporate governance as a discrete function, separate from management and operations of an organization, thus differentiating Leadership in Thought from Leadership in Action. My goal is to contribute to the continuous improvement of a comprehensive application of a human asset management audit by members of the Board of Directors as well as a prescriptive model for corporate governance consistent with the all powers provisions of the Model Business Corporation Act and the intent of legislative improvements such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Current research project explores the creation of a financial ratio for training efficiency - surveying Fortune 1,000 companies.
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RECENT ACOMPLISHMENTS
- Founding Director for the International Center for Responsible Corporate Governance at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Presenter North American Institute for Management Consultants titled "Under the Radar: Opportunities in Corporate Governance and Compliance"
- Invited presenter at the 6th and 7th International Conference for Corporate Governance
- Designed and implemented a Differential Case Management (DCM) enhanced project to support the future movement towards a Unified Family Court system for the Twentieth Judicial Court Circuit. View Online Report
- Current research explores the creation of a financial ratio for training efficiency- surveying Fortune 1,000 companies.
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BOARD SERVICE
| LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE |
Since 1994 |
| Elected member of the Board of Trustees of one of the larger non-profit energy cooperative in the US. Member of the Audit Committee. |
Past board affiliations include:
- American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) - Past President, founding board member for the Southwest Florida Chapter and National field editor for the organization's utility newsletter
- Florida Small Business Development Center Network - Member of the Professional Development Certification Board.
- Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida, Inc - Past President and member of the Audit Committee
- Lee County Human Relations Review Board - Chair and Chief Hearing Officer; International Board of Certified Trainers
- Women's Institute for Successful Entrepreneurs (WISE) previously known as: National Association of Women Business Owners - Past President.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
| ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (ASTD) |
| INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (IMC) |
| WORLD COUNCIL FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |
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PUBLICATIONS
Andert, D.M. (2005). Declassification of Corporate Directors: Addressing the Real Concerns Affecting Stockholders. Corporate Ownership and Control Journal. Issue 3, vol.3. March/April 2006.
(http://www.wcfcg.net/CG%20April%20Issue.pdf)
Andert, D.M. & Mann, M. (2005) Pre-conference presentation titled "Under the Radar: Opportunities in Corporate Governance and Compliance" - Institute for Management Consultants North American Conference in Reno, Nevada - May 22-25, 2005.
Andert, D.M. (2005) Declassification of Corporate Directors: Addressing the Real Concerns Affecting Stockholders. Business Control and Ownership Journal (International Journal). Publish date February, 2006.
Andert, D.M. (2005). Enhancing Decision-Making Symmetry by Endorsing All Powers to the Full Board. The Corporate Governance web-site - Invited participation in the Commentary section. May, 2005. (http://corpgov.net/forums/commentary/Andert%20-%20ICCG2005.html)
Andert, D.M. (2005). Independent Directors, Knowledge Symmetry and All Powers. Corporate Governance International Journal for Enhancing Board Performance. Vol. 5, no.2. Also presented at the 6th International Conference for Corporate Governance, May 12-13, 2005.
Andert, D.M. (2005). Independent Directors, Knowledge Symmetry and All Powers. In Making Corporate Governance Work Better. Published by the World Council for Corporate Governance. ISBN 0-9542538-2-5.
Andert, D. M. (2003). An analysis of the changing role of corporate governance regarding the awareness, valuing, and utilization of human resource development trends at the board of directors level of an organization: a descriptive, exploratory analysis. Published doctoral dissertation, The George Washington University, DC.
Andert-Schmidt, D. (1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998). Basic Trainer Certification Book - Based on ASTD core competencies for Human Resource Development professionals. Unpublished training manuals.
McArdle, G., & Andert-Schmidt, D. (1997). Training for an Unknown Future: the Changing Utility Industry. American Society for Training and Development, Utility Forum, Alexandria, VA.
Andert-Schmidt, D., & Dorsett, M.E. (1996). Innovation and Organizational Learning. Issues and Trends Report, Fall Issue. American Society for Training and Development, Alexandria, VA.
Andert-Schmidt, D. (1995). Managing our Differences - Meeting the Demands of Diversity. Shawnee Mission, KS: National Press Publications. ISBN 1-55852-138-0
Andert-Schmidt, D. (1994). Creating people-centered organizations. Current. September issue, p. 3. Earned the Edgar F. Chestnut Award of national recognition for best feature story for an electric cooperative communication.
Andert-Schmidt, D. (1993). Good Hiring Practices are the Key to Solid Organizations. Lee Business Journal. June issue, p. 20.
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ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member: St. Thomas Law School. 2005 to present. Student topic on human trafficking and the changes in the fundamentals of global laws/treaties/agreements.
Reader: Academy of Management (2006).
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY |
1999 to present |
| Director, International Center for Responsible Corporate Governance Full-time Faculty, College of Business |
2004 to present |
| Adjunct Professor, College of Business and School of Health Professions. On-line and classroom delivery |
1999 to 2004 |
| NOVA UNIVERSITY |
2003 to 2005 |
| Adjunct Professor, Doctoral of Organizational Leadership Program. On-line and classroom delivery |
| INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE |
2000 to 2004 |
| Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Department. |
| Adjunct Professor, Administration and the Business Management Departments. |
Achievement highlights include:
- Chair of the Administrative Committee - re-affirmation process of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS/COC). Duties included authoring the self-study report in accordance with Section VII.
- Designed Interdisciplinary Program for the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Associate degrees (AS) consisting of 10 courses. Prepared syllabi and delivered 7 courses - on-line and classroom delivery.
- Authored the college-wide student learning-centered course evaluation methodology and procedure approved by the Academic Committee.
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| EDISON COLLEGE |
1995 to 1996, 2001 |
| Adjunct Professor, undergraduate program, Business School and non-credit executive courses for the Adult and Continuing Education Program. |
| ANDERT GOVERNANCE CORPORATION |
1988 to Present |
| President and CEO of this organizational development consultancy. It is the parent company for the International Trainer Certification Institute. |
Achievement highlights include:
- Designed and implemented a Differential Case Management (DCM) project to support the future movement towards a Unified Family Court system for the Twentieth Judicial Court Circuit.
- Designed a 4-part education program for Corporate Directors based on my doctoral dissertation, ILO guidelines and international quality assurance standards commonly used for professional certifications. The work included a business case, business planning guidelines and a comprehensive implementation schedule.
- Designed joint program of MHSA (Master of Health Service Administration) and MBA (Master of Business Administration) for a Florida-state university.
- Designed, implemented, and coordinated numerous long-term quality change initiatives involving thirteen or more non-profit or governmental agencies.
- Provided executive coaching and one-on-one management development to Fortune 500 companies, health services organizations, government agencies, and not-profit organizations.
- Authored and delivered a statewide trainer certification program.
- Established the personnel department for a large manufacturing firm.
- Contracted with National Seminars as a platform speaker and provided "Total Quality Management" seminars throughout the United States.
- Contracted with Business and Industry and provided custom staff training on a variety of management topics.
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| BARRY UNIVERSITY |
1995 - 1998, 2004 |
| Adjunct faculty, Masters Program in Human Resource Development Administration and undergraduate courses in Adult and Continuing Education. |
| MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER AND SMITH, INC. |
1984 - 1988 |
| Stockbroker employed by one of the world's leading financial services organizations and recognized nationally for superior client account growth. |
Achievement highlights include:
- Certified Financial Manager (CFM), providing financial consulting to small business and individuals.
- Held series 6, 63, and 7 national licenses plus a state health insurance and annuity license.
- Completed the following certification courses:
- Applied Economics;
- Communications;
- Elements of Financial Planning;
- Fundamentals of Risk Management;
- Marketing;
- The Investor's Taxes/Individual Taxation;
- Tax-Advantaged Investments; and
- The Investor's Taxes/Business and Exempt Organizations, Trusts, Estates, and Gifts.
- Wrote and announced the noon and closing stock market reports for two local radio stations.
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| PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY & THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY |
1983 - 1984 |
| Registered Representative, Two of the largest life insurance and mutual fund providers in North America. |
Achievement highlights include:
- Designed health insurance programs and retirement plans for small business.
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| ALVERNO COLLEGE |
1981 - 1983 |
| Instructor. Workshops and non-credit programs in Adult and Continuing Education. |
| DANCE N EXERCISE, INC. |
1980 - 1983 |
| President and Owner. Provided jazzercise courses at numerous venues in Wisconsin. |
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