CURRENT POSITION
Professor of Global Business, School of Management, Concordia University, Portland (since July, 2009). As Chairman of MBA Program, Dr. Donohue has led improvements in the integrity and delivery of the MBA with its 10 core courses and multiple elective tracks. He has coordinated faculty and staff and strengthened communications between campuses in Portland and Bend, Oregon. He works with the Dean to improve faculty performance and student learning. He works with university Admissions on recruitment strategies to improve market competitiveness. Concurrently, Dr. Donohue serves as Director of the MBA China Program, which he co-designed and implemented as the University’s first Asia Business program with experiential learning in China Business and China Consulting. This popular program has been growing since 2009. At Concordia, Donohue teaches the following courses: Business, Government and the International Economy; Global Business; Global Management; and Global Marketing. In addition: He serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Faculty and Faculty Liaison to the University Budget Council. Dr. Donohue enjoys supporting efforts to increase recruitment of international students.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (International Business & Mgt.), U. of South Australia (UniSA), Adelaide – 2003.
M.Sc. (International Marketing), Univ. of Strathclyde (Strath), Glasgow, UK – 1994.
B.A. (Rhetoric), Willamette University (WU), Salem, Oregon, USA – 1969.
PAST POSITIONS
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Management, California Lutheran University (CLU) (1999-2009): Taught MBA and undergraduate courses including: International Marketing; Business in China and India; Social Marketing; Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advanced Public Relations and Crisis Communications Management. Developed student study abroad programs as member of the International Education committee. Served as faculty advisor to the India Club. Served as Director of Adult Degree Programs, leading a staff of eight and faculty of 30 in delivering business and IT-related degrees to nearly 300 working adult students in a tri-county area.
Senior Lecturer, Asia-Pacific Management Institute (APMI) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) in Singapore (1992-98). Foundation faculty of NP Mass Communication program. Served as Marketing team leader. Developed and taught courses for post-graduates, undergraduates and working professionals in International Public Relations, Global Marketing and International Marketing Communications. Member, Board of Advisors, Pacific Rim Entrepreneur, international business newsletter based in Seattle.
Managing Director of Plowshare-Econolynx International, based in Singapore (1987-92). Provided ethical market-development and promotional services for clients in Asia, including marketing audits and marketing/PR program evaluations. Conducted global evaluations of the export-promotion programs of the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA).
Asia Regional Director for National Renderers Association, based in the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office (USDA\FAS) Singapore (1982-87). Developed export markets for US agricultural commodities in 14 Asian countries. Traveled extensively, supervising a multi-cultural network of employees and consultants in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Asia Trade Director for the State of Washington (WAtrade), (1979-81). Appointed by the Governor to manage the State of Washington's first overseas trade office (in Singapore). Served as Asia Marketing Representative of the Washington Apple Commission (Apples). Traveled extensively in the ASEAN region and created the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce in Asia.
Director of Public Affairs for the State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia (1972-78). Developed statewide PR plan. Supervised communication programs and team of writers, editors, photographers, and TV cameraman. Elected by peers as President of the Washington Information Council.
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) in Bidar District, Karnataka State, India (1970-72). Horticulture/nutrition extension agent with the State Horticulture Department.
LANGUAGES
- Limited conversational abilities in Hindi, Kannada and Bahasa Indonesia.
BOARD POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Global Water (GW) -- Director
- Portland-Suzhou Sister City Association (PSSCA) -- Director
- National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) – Member
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