David Townes

David Townes

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President and Dean of Faculty Administration, School of Information Technology

  • Education

    • Santa Clara University

      1987 - 1991
      Bachelor of Science in Commerce Marketing
    • University of Phoenix

      2001 - 2003
      Master of Arts - MA Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Experience

    • Wal-Mart

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2003
      Store Manager

      Led up to 200 employees in ensuring financial objectives, store operations and employee retention and training programs were implemented during both a remodel and new store opening.

    • Target Stores

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2009
      Store Manager

      Led up to 300 employees in ensuring financial objectives, store operations and employee retention and training programs were implemented per company best practices.

    • Apollo Group

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2014
      Online Faculty

      Led classroom discussions and implemented the course syllabus for 11 different management courses while also mentoring returning adult professionals pursuing their Associate degrees.

    • Western Governors University

      Aug 2009 - now

      A senior leader who effectively collaborates with others to help drive organizational initiatives, adherence for accreditation to rigorous academic curriculum, hiring, data generation/analysis, and performance management and training. A key driver in executing various performance management initiatives in helping to build upon human capital at all levels within an organization.Specialties: Mentoring high potential executives and college studentsTraining and DevelopmentPublic speakingConducting workshops on employee morale and retentionPerformance managementProject managementOperational and financial execution Show less

      • Vice President and Dean of Faculty Administration, College of Information Technology

        Aug 2021 - now
      • Director, College of Information Technology

        Oct 2015 - Aug 2021
      • Senior Manager--College of Information Technology

        Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
      • Program Manager--College of Business

        Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
      • Senior Manager, Mentoring Operations

        Apr 2010 - Jun 2013
      • Mentor--College of Business

        Aug 2009 - Apr 2010
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CompTIA A+ ce

      CompTIA
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • ITIL 4 Foundation

      PeopleCert
      Mar 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • ACE Certified Health Coach

      American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
      Mar 2020
    • AI Skills Fundamentals

      Western Governors University
      Sept 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • ACE Personal Trainer Certification

      American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
      Oct 2012