1. Glenn E. Stearns
6560 Coosada Road , Coosada, AL 36020
(334) 290-5106 (334) 414-9597 (334) 590-4600
Email: glenn_91@msn.com
Background Summary
Well-versed executive with success in all aspects of business disciplines in diverse organizations,
from large corporations to entrepreneurial endeavors. An innovative thinker adept at translating
conceptual and strategic plans into outcome-oriented results. Change agent with propensity to
allocate scarce resources and technology where they can make the greatest impact to improve
customer service and attain corporate goals. Communicates among all levels to solve sensitive
business issues and advance team performance. Effective and innovative classroom teacher.
Key Skills
Polished Communicator Strategist
Instructor/Teacher Collaborator/Change Manager
Influencer/Negotiator Conceptualizer/Analyst
Constituent Relations IT Systems Analyst/DBA
Selected Accomplishments
Installed enterprise resource planning system in 90 days after the company had spent three
years trying to and had invested over $100K in an unsuccessful effort. Served as DBA for the
ERP system. Wrote user interface code in MSSQL, VBA, and PL/SQL to provide custom
interactive data exchange and reporting capabilities, integrating Oracle and MSSQL databases
and MS Office 2010 products. Performed advanced planning research for corporate BI
solutions. Initiated and successfully implemented MS CRM 4 in the local setting then
migrated it to a hosted environment transferring all CRM-related activities from Goldmine to MS
CRM. Consulted with CEO and CFO regarding overall corporate IT strategy. Result: Secured
sustained annual cost reductions associated with IT systems and applications totaling over
$500K.
Developed entrepreneurial business concept in collaboration with others establishing a new
business, using new technological applications, breaking into a niche market. Forged critical
banking and legal relationships to reduce risks while maximizing growth. Result: Gained 25%
market share among three leading players in less than 7 years in the competitive tier-2
automotive sector. Achieved Inc. 500 recognition two years running as one of the fastest-
growing, privately-held companies in America.
Conceptualized, developed, and implemented JIT warehousing concept in multiple
organizations through creative collaboration with suppliers and warehousing operations.
Result: Increased throughput, increased inventory turns 300%, reduced inventory investment in
warehoused commodities by 85%, recovered over 200,000 square feet of valuable manufacturing
space, eliminated shortages, and significantly raised cash flows with minimal investment.

2. Acquired downward-trending business from retiring owner, revitalized and expanded both
product line and market, updated management systems, acquired and merged a technologically
advanced complementary business into the company, gained market share and increased
domestic and export volume. Result: Increased sales volume by 40% in one year.
Researched and implemented IT solution with new ERP system, following two costly failures
to provide information systems capable of supporting large-scale plant re-location and
consolidation. Result: Instituted new system incorporating simplicity in design and concept,
while doing so under budget and inside time constraints.
Conceptualized, designed and instituted a multi-faceted manufacturing and service group
business with common administrative and executive management support for a $15 million
company, using a holding company model, while maintaining individual integrity and contribution
of its member companies. Result: New synergies eliminated duplication of resources while
increasing output, reducing costs, and maximizing return on investment for the owner over
previous independent ownership model.
Created and managed a team of employees tasked with reducing purchased component cost
of an aerospace program to compensate for competitive sales pricing pressures. Result:
Reduced procured component cost by over 30% in less than six months.
Re-structured and re-vitalized a sagging alumni advancement program by creating and
implementing a new and innovative paradigm recognizing the joint objectives seen by alumni and
students with regard to their alma mater. Result: Record-breaking homecoming attendance and
alumni/student interaction, allegiance-building and new and progressive relationship-building
initiatives.
Brought the practical and entrepreneurial aspects of business management to the
classroom as an instructor in management, invigorating and exciting students while giving
them tools for effective management and business ownership. Result: Off-the-charts reviews
of teaching and classroom effectiveness from students and peers.
Professional Experience
Everest University (Zenith Education Group) www.zenith.org 2012-Present
Program Lead and Senior Business Instructor
GovDeals, Inc. www.govdeals.com 2011 - 2013
Business Proposal & Technical Writer, Assistant to the President
Norment Security Group www.normentsecurity.com 2006 – 2011
Norshield Corporation www.norshield.net 2006 - 2008
Business Applications Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant
Management Consultant and Undergraduate Professor of Management 2005 - 2007
Consultant and Instructor
Huntingdon College www.huntingdon.edu 2004 - 2005
Director of Alumni Advancement
Instructor – School for Professional Studies
GKN Aerospace - Alabama www.gknwa.com 2001 - 2003
Purchasing Manager, Master Scheduler
Special Projects – Purchasing
Advance Procurement
Chiptec, Inc. www.chiptecinc.com 1985 - 2001
Corporate Warehouse Services, Inc. www.corpwarehousing.com
BTK Motorsports, Inc. www.btkmotorsports.com
(Co-founder of each business - all members of The McCall Group)
Executive VP (The McCall Group), President (Chiptec, Inc. & CWS) 1994 – 2001
WSB, Inc. (acquisition entity for DeepRock) www.deeprock.com 1990 – 1994
CEO

3. Diversified Products 1987 – 1990
Senior Buyer - Electronics
Dexter Lock Company 1980 – 1985
Materials Manager, Purchasing Manager
Hobart Corporation 1977 – 1980
Purchasing Agent
Education
Ph.D. Candidate MIS (ABD-2012) – Walden University
MBA – Auburn University 1996
BA – Huntingdon College 1975
CURRICULUM VITAE
Glenn Stearns, PhD (ABD), MBA, BA
6560 Coosada Rd., Coosada, AL 36020
Home Number: (334) 290-5106
Cell Number: (334) 590-4600
Fax Number: (334) 414-9597
Email: glenn_91@msn.com
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
I take a clinical approach to teaching adults in the online classroom, bringing my extensive
business management background into the core of the course and the teaching/learning
experience. Through a combination of theory and applied clinical business management, I raise
the energy and excitement level of adult students by being able to connect with them on a shared
experiential level. My courses have always resulted in outstanding reviews by both students and
peers. My research interests are strategy, creativity, and innovation, all of which are intrinsically
woven into the fabric of my teaching ideology and methodology.
Personal Attributes and Qualifications
• Mentoring and teaching experience with excellent results
• Strong technical design background that is applicable to learners
• Strong entrepreneurial experience bringing business experience into the classroom
• Excellent team-building skills with practical hands-on experience
• Strong innovator in the classroom and in practitioner work
• Creates lesson plans, assessments, and scenario-based exercises based on measurable
learning objectives
• Instills confidence in student’s problem-solving abilities by having them apply principles
learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios
• Strong ability to use visual aids to help online learners
• Incredible ability to understand and convey programming and web server connectivity to
learners
• Top-notch experience as a systems analyst and business analyst
• Team player and avid committee participant with the ability to serve as a catalyst for
sustainable change.
• Business and technical writer with strong APA and Microsoft Office skills
• Consistently outstanding faculty peer and student reviews

4. Teaching Experience
Senior Online Instructor in Business, Everest University/Corinthian Colleges, Inc. 2012-
Present
• Business Policy and Strategy
o An online senior-level study of long-term strategy and planning
management as it relates to the decision-making process. Strategic
management is introduced as the set of decisions and actions that
will result in the design and activation of strategies to achieve the
objectives of the organization. Much case study and analysis is
required.
• Introduction to Business/Understanding Business
o An online survey course designed to introduce the beginning
business student to the five major areas of business school studies:
accounting, marketing, economics, finance, and management. This
is the only course students will take where they will see all five areas
interacting until their capstone strategic management course.
Includes introduction to APA writing style and formatting.
• Workforce Continuity and Contingency Planning
o An upper-level online course addressing the complementary strategy
of workforce continuity and contingency planning designed to
introduce students to the strategic planning process for this essential
component of an overall corporate strategic plan. The course covers
a host of examples dealing with contingency planning and a vigorous
weekly discussion of how to design and implement the strategy. The
course also includes weekly research papers on the various
elements of the topic, along with two teamwork exercises.
• Introduction to Human Resources
o An online survey course introducing students to the HR function, how
it is set up in the organization, its role and how it works internally and
strategically with other departments, and how it contributes to overall
corporate strategy. Includes intensive case studies on a broad range
of current HR issues and topics, including a major research paper.
Adjunct Instructor in Management, Huntingdon College 2004-2007
• Decision Making and Problem Solving for Managers
o Presentation of fundamental decision theory, managerial skill-
building in the deconstruction, analysis, and resolution of managerial
problems.
• Principles of Management
o Survey course on leading, planning, measuring, controlling, and
maintaining continuous improvement in business management.
Combines management theory with applied management techniques
for solving contemporary management issues.
• e-Commerce

5. o Explores the conduct of e-business in today’s marketplace. Focus on
how the technology works and how it is deployed.
• Entrepreneurship
o Investigates the fundamentals of beginning a business, funding,
startup, intellectual capital, asset management, marketing, and
growth. Students learn business planning, complete an
entrepreneurial project and do intense case study. Explores creativity
and innovation as precursors of increased competitive advantage. I
wrote this course module for the College and served as its lead
instructor.
• Applications of Information Technology for Managers
o Students gain a working knowledge of IT structure, components,
interfaces, and applications in business. Approached from the
general management perspective rather than that of the IT director,
students gain an understanding of how to leverage the IT assets of
the company into an overall strategic plan. I wrote this course
module for the College and served as its lead instructor.
• Organizational Behavior
o Students explore the elements of human behavior and organizational
behavior and culture in order to better understand interpersonal
relationships and the peculiarities of corporate culture. Balanced with
theory and applied management.
• Strategic Management and Leadership
o Capstone course for all business majors. This is a case-based
course placing the student in the role of CEO. The curriculum is
designed to call upon the student’s previous studies in management,
accounting, finance, economics, and marketing to solve an
organizational problem of strategic significance to the future of the
organization.
Adjunct Instructor in Management, Alabama State University 2005-2006
• Business Law
o Required course in the legal aspects of business management. A
team presentation is a required component of this course.
• Organizational Communications
o Required course in business communications, oral and written, with
the objective of teaching the student how to effectively communicate
with colleagues as an individual and as a team member. Team
dynamics are explored in depth, and a team presentation is a
required component of this course.
Formal Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Present
PhD (ABD)
Management Information Systems (GPA 3.96)
(Transcripts attached)

6. Auburn University, Auburn, AL
1996
MBA
Management Information Systems (GPA 3.64)
(Transcripts attached)
Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL
1975
BA
Arts (GPA 3.1)
Professional Positions
See accompanying resume.
Technical Skills
Oracle Script Business Objects
SQL Script PC Desktop/Workstation
VBA Script (Excel) MS Excel
MS Office Windows Server
SQL Server
Business Process Improvement/Re-
engineering
Business Intelligence Database Administration
EDI End User Training and Support
ERP Systems (Made2Manage, MAPICS) Ethernet
Entrepreneurial Experience
Owner and Co-Founder, Chiptec, Inc. 1985-2001
Precision, High-Volume CNC Machining
• INC. 500, 1994 and 1995
Owner and Founder, Corporate Warehouse Services 1996-2001
Managed Warehouse Services for Business
Owner and Co-Founder, WSB, Inc. 1990-1992
Manufacturer of Water Well & Environmental Drilling Equipment
Business and Technical Training and Certifications
Mainstream Engineering Corporation Certified Technician - HVAC
Professional and Scholarly Presentations
Understanding Excel NSG Corporation, 2008
Creator/Administrator of ExcelYOU! Intranet Excel Users Blog NSG Corporation, 2009

7. Committee Service
Huntingdon College Alumni Association 1997-2005
Huntingdon College Board of Trustees 2002-2005
Huntingdon College Trustees Presidential Search Committee 2002-2003
Professional Affiliations
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Alabama Zeta Chapter, Huntingdon College
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Volunteer Service – Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Huntingdon College 2004
Renaissance Brother – Lifetime Membership – Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity 2003
Community Service
Board Member, Decatur (AL) City Schools Foundation 1996-2001
Director of Alumni Advancement, Huntingdon College 2004-2005
Highly Competent Subject Areas
Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation, Organizational Communications, Strategic Management,
Information Systems for Managers, Principles of Management, HR Management
Platforms
BlackBoard – 1 year
eCollege – 7 years
References
Danielle Babb, PhD, MBA
Professor/Lecturer, Author, TV Commentator
Email: teachonlinebook@gmail.com
Maureen Murphy, PhD
Department Chair, Chemistry Department
Huntingdon College
Phone: 334-833-4462
Email: maureenm@huntingdon.edu
Stacey Pouncey, CPA
Financial Analyst, Cornerstone/Norment Security Group
255 County Road 62
Prattville, AL 36067
Phone: 334-286-4362
Email: stacey.pouncey@normentsecurity.com

8. Christopher Williams
15690 Section Line Rd.
Elkmont, AL 35620
Phone: 256-232-8550
Email: christopher.williams@nucor.com
Gerald R. Cannon
Retired Executive
Email: grcannon07@aol.com
Crucita, Ecuador
(352) 854-6202
Jennifer Ishler, Director of Marketing & Enrollment, Evening Studies
Huntingdon College
1500 E. Fairview Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
jishler@hawks.huntingdon.edu
(205) 901-9918