EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management, School of Business
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota Expected 2007
Concentration: Leadership
Master of Business Administration in Management, School of Business
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 2004
Certificate in Non-profit Management, Office of Continuing Studies
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 2004
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Reserve, New Orleans, Louisiana
Instructor 2002 - Present
§ Wing Readiness Training Program Manager. Manage, schedule, and conduct training on readiness activities and survival measures for disasters and contingencies.
§ Provide briefings; develop installation disaster preparedness training and educational materials.
Rasmussen College, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Online Accounting and Business Administration Faculty 2004 - Present
§ Online undergraduate business courses. Follow teaching outline for course of study, assign lessons, and grade discussions and classroom assignments.
§ Facilitate learning environment and promote cohesive classroom participation utilizing announcements, presentations, chats, discussions, e-mail, and other forms of communication.
§ Conduct real-time learning sessions to further support the distance learning environment. Clarify and tutor material as needed to achieve student understanding.
Independent Business Consultant 2005 - Present
§ Atlantic International University, Honolulu, Hawaii – Academic Advisor. Assessor of undergraduate and graduate programs in Spanish and English.
§ Pebble Hills University, Seborga, Italy – Graduate Programs Coordinator. Develop curriculum and courses for Master of Science in Organizational Management and in Strategic Management, MBA in Strategic Management and Information Technology.
§ [login to view URL], Boston, Massachusetts – Public Relations. Develop and submit press releases as well as utilize other e-marketing techniques.
§ Hot Psychology Magazine – Business and Finance Editor. Edit the articles supplied by independent writers and furnish sufficient material on a monthly basis to fulfill the section.
Habitat for Humanity, St. Tammany West, Covington, Louisiana 2000 - 2004
Resource Development Manager
§ Developed, created, maintained, and coordinated affiliate resources such as funding, staff, volunteers, thrift stores, and families.
§ Directed staff of nine, five committees, 1,000 volunteers, and 25 Board of Directors to accomplish the goals of the Strategic Business Plan.
§ Developed program policies and procedures. Recruited and trained new committee members that quadrupled the size of committees and their work.
§ Directed and managed the appropriate use of grant funding for housing program, support personnel, and approved expenses.
§ Wrote grants; grants approved include Americorps NCCC (2003 & 2004); Aluminum Cans Build Habitat for Humanity Homes (2001).
Noble Travel Plaza, Livingston, Alabama 1997 - 2000
Assistant General Manager
§ Oversaw operations of two convenience stores, two restaurants, and truck wash and repair station. Provided customer service, marketing, merchandising, and advertising.
§ Created schedule, assigned duties, supervised, and monitored activities. Maintained inventory and bookkeeping, profit and loss.
PUBLICATIONS
Cintrón, R. & Nichols, K. (in print) Servant, situational, and team leadership styles in nonprofit agencies. Capella University’s School of Human Services E-Monograph, 3(2)
Cintrón, R. (2006 April) Employee turnover part 1: Understanding what causes it. Hot Psychology Magazine, 2(4), 21
Cintrón, R. (2006 March) Developing personal goals. Hot Psychology Magazine, 2(3), 23
Cintrón, R. (2006 February) Overcoming organizational change: the Founder’s Syndrome in nonprofit organizations. Hot Psychology Magazine, 2(2), 24
Cintrón, R. (2006 January) Building diverse teams. Hot Psychology Magazine, 2(1), 24
Cintrón, R. (2005). Distance education degrees in Alabama. Perennial Path. Retrieved from [login to view URL]
Cintrón, R. (2005). How is online learning condensed. Perennial Path. Retrieved from [login to view URL]
Cintrón R. (2005 December) Creating a motivating environment in the workplace: Why even motivate a staff? They are getting paid, isn’t that good enough? Hot Psychology Magazine. 1(12), 12-13
Cintrón, R. (2005). Background on distance education and online learning. Perennial Path. Retrieved from [login to view URL]
Cintrón, R. (2005). Millard Fuller as a Christian entrepreneurial leader. Faith Writers. Retrieved from [login to view URL]
PRESENTATIONS
Importancia de la Educación Superior para el Desarrollo Económico Nacional (Importance of Higher Education for National Economic Development) at Universidad de San Carlos, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 2006.
Americorps Member Orientation at Habitat for Humanity, Covington, Louisiana 2002 and 2003.
Homeowner Associations at Habitat for Humanity Middle States Regional Conference, Independence, Missouri 2002
Sweat Equity Best Practice at Habitat for Humanity International Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana 2001
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
United States Distance Learning Association 2004 - Present
American Association of University Professors 2005 - Present
World Association for Online Education 2005 - Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Capella Ambassador, Capella University 2005 - Present
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Province Advisor, Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity 2004 - Present
Southeast Louisiana
Volunteer Relations Chairman, Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West 2004 - 2005 Covington, Louisiana
Business Advisory Committee, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce 2003 - 2005 Covington, Louisiana
Treasurer, Iota Upsilon Alumni Association 2000 - 2003
Livingston, Alabama
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
Executive Director Certificate Program, Habitat for Humanity International Americus, Georgia
Professional Development Certificate, Emergency Management Institute FEMA Emmitsburg, Maryland 2005
Extraordinary Volunteer Commitment Award, Tau Kappa Epsilon International Indianapolis, Indiana 2001
Alumni of the Year, Iota Upsilon Chapter Livingston, Alabama 2000
COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Microsoft: Office Professional Suite including Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
Distance Learning Delivery Methods: Web CT, Angel, Blackboard, Outlook platform
Webmaster Iota Upsilon Chapter Web Site, 1998 – 2002
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English
