Accomplished Educator, Trainer, & Nonprofit Leader
Louisville, Kentucky Area
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- Contract Instructor at Jefferson Community and Technical College
- Instructor at Jones International University
- Instructor at University of Louisville
- Past
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- Project Manager/Developer at TCI
- Program Analyst/Project Manager at U.S. General Services Administration
- Education
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- Walden University
- Jones International University
- George Washington University
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William Brantley’s Summary
Bill Brantley is a cutting-edge researcher and innovative teacher in public administration, project management, change management, and nonprofit management while also serving as the president of a large nonprofit organization and as an effective member of the University of Louisville faculty senate. In those positions, his vision and organizational skills have helped grow and transform those organizations for the better.
Bill is the President of Knowledge Design and Engineering where he consults in project management, change management, knowledge management, and business process management with a special emphasis in public administration and nonprofit organizations. He has been a trainer for over ten years and a college professor for six years. Bill has taught both online courses and traditional college courses at three different universities. He has an MBA, MA in Political Management, and is a certified Project Management Professional. Currently, Bill is finishing a PhD in Public Administration with an emphasis on non-profit management and knowledge management.
William Brantley’s Specialties:
Project Management, Public Administration, Teaching Online, Training, Nonprofit Management, Change Management, and Knowledge Management
William Brantley’s Experience
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Contract Instructor
Jefferson Community and Technical College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
March 2008 — Present (3 months)
I teach project management courses on-site to local businesses.
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Instructor
Jones International University
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
January 2004 — Present (4 years 5 months)
Manage online course in project management. Review and grade student assignments, facilitate online discussions, and augment course with relevant professional experiences and literature. Project management subject matter expert for Jones International University's certification as a Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider. Customized project management courses for Mexican Federal Government.
Courses Taught
MBA 571 – The Project Management Framework
MBA 572 – Planning Projects to Manage Outcomes
MBA 573 – Project Controls and Tracking Project Progress
MBA 574 – Strategic Thinking and Project Management
MBA 580 – Capstone (Advised student who developed a streamlined project management methodology for small information technology projects) -
Instructor
University of Louisville
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2000 — Present (7 years 9 months)
Instructor of Web Development
Instruct students each semester in the planning, design and construction of websites. Course designed to use active learning concepts such as problem-based learning, incentive-based grading, and team-based learning in addition to traditional lecture. The course is a blended model in that Blackboard is used to supplement the in-class activities. Have also taught independent studies for students who want to expand on the concepts taught in this course. For example, I taught an independent study in which the student learned to produce digital video for websites.
Courses Taught:
Comm 250 – Computer Communication
Comm 360 – Website Development
Comm 380 – Practicum (Online Health Communication – co-instructor)
Comm 401 – Advanced Web Design and CSS Coding -
Project Manager/Developer
TCI
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
February 2001 — April 2003 (2 years 3 months)
Project lead for four separate projects: delegated work to five developers, prepared cost reports and status reports for clients (using EVA); substantial client and stakeholder management. First project: converted thirty-eight Lotus Notes Applications into ASP applications that are used by petroleum engineers to schedule and maintain refinery operations. Second project: created an inventory tracking application for the Symbol 8100 Pocket PC Scanner. Third project: analyzed and created technology plan for the University of Louisville Medical School Palm education program. Fourth project: created HIPAA-compliant website for a ten-doctor medical practice.
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Program Analyst/Project Manager
U.S. General Services Administration
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
March 1998 — June 1999 (1 year 4 months)
Project Manager for the presentation technologies for the three-day G-8 Governments Online Eleventh Annual Conference held for the top government IT managers from eleven countries. Project Manager with a team of four for the American Indian Y2K Awareness Campaign that was developed in conjunction with the President's Commission on the Y2K Date Change, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and National Congress of American Indians. Received Three Federal Awards for the following projects: Year 2000 State/Regional/Local Network, State IT Initiative Database, and Office of Intergovernmental Solutions 1999 Marketing Plan.
William Brantley’s Education
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Walden University
PhD, Public Administration, 2003 — 2008 (expected)
Dissertation Topic - The Role of Mental Models in Effectively Communicating a Change Vision in a Public Agency Reorganization
- Activities and Societies:
- Former President - ASPA Walden Chapter
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Jones International University
MBA, Project Management, September 2000 — August 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- President/Vice-President – Graduate Management Association (Jones International University)
2001-2002
Rewrote Constitution, expanded number of officer positions, edited and published monthly newsletter, and created Career Center for members. Successfully lobbied university to create university-wide Career Center based on the GMA model.
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George Washington University
MA, Political Management, August 1995 — December 1996
Additional Information
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William Brantley’s Interests:
Project Management, Knowledge Management, IT Management, Public Administration
William Brantley’s Groups:
American Political Science Association, American Society for Public Administration, American Society for Training and Development, National Communication Association, Project Management Institute, Kentuckiana Project Management Institute, Regional Professional Development Conference and Business Expo (Louisville, KY), University of Louisville Faculty Senate
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PMI Kentuckiana Chapter member
William Brantley’s Honors:
• Pi Alpha Alpha (National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration) (2006)
• Sigma Iota Epsilon (National Honor Society for Management) (2006)
• Cardinal Athletic Mentor (2004)
• General Services Administration’s Year 2000 Achievement Award for the establishment of the GSA Year 2000 Task Force Bulletin, Tribal Government Outreach, and the Federal Government Community Guide (1999)
• Three Federal Fast-Track Awards for creating the Year 2000 State/Regional/Local Network; the State IT Initiative Datamart; and authoring the Office of Intergovernmental Solutions 1999 Marketing Plan and Technical Plan (1998-1999)
• Marquis’ Who’s Who in America (2001)
• Presidential Management Fellowship (1997-1999)
• Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges (1991)
• Golden Key National Honor Society (1990)
• Delta Sigma Rho (Speech Honorary) (1988)
• Dean's Award (1990)
• Dean's List (Sophomore through Senior)
• Thirteen Debate and Forensics Awards
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