William Prado, D.B.A.

Experience

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  PNC

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

  International Banking Officer

  ● Marketed trade finance and export services to, and structured export-related financings for Fortune 1000 customers; managed the resultant loan portfolio.● Managed bank-to-bank correspondent banking relationships in several Latin American and European countries.● Negotiated and managed the associated bankers’ acceptance portfolio.● Completed 11-month training program focused on domestic and international credit and banking● Evaluated creditworthiness of potential corporate borrowers. Show less

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  Harris Corporation

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Sales Finance Manager

  ● Managed the structuring of financing in support of domestic and international sales of large communication systems and networks.● Arranged financing for both public- and private-sector customers, including countertrade agreements.● Negotiated financial terms and conditions of contracts with customers.● Managed the associated credit, political, foreign currency and other risks.● Responsible for management of sales financing bank relationships.

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  BOMBARDIER

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  ● Led the team charged with assessment of risk associated with domestic and international aircraft and mass transit sales that incorporated Bombardier financing commitments, and asset and/or credit support● Developed and analyzed optimal financing and manufacturer support structures.● Developed and implemented the risk assessment and financial risk governance processes used for aerospace and mass transit product sales financing.● Responsible for transaction review standards and administration of approval policies.● Responsible for the pricing analysis function (including tax-leveraged structures).● Responsible for the credit function, covering every continent.● Managed large-exposure “workout” corporate aircraft and commercial equipment accounts. ● Developed well-received business plan that approved establishment of an operating leasing company.● Extensive international business travel Show less

  • Director of Specialized International Finance - Bombardier Capital

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  • Credit & Pricing Manager - Bombardier Capital

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
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  Plane Capital, LLC

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Co-Managing Director

  ● Advised general aviation manufacturers in the development and implementation of customer financing programs.

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  Green Mountain College

  Aug 2004 - Jul 2019

  Program Director, Residential Sustainable Business Bachelor's Program - 2008 – Jul 2019● Led the modernization of the undergraduate business curriculum.● Managed course scheduling, teaching assignments, and activities related to the residential program.Program Director, Online Sustainable Business Bachelor's Program - 2012 – Jul 2019● Led the design and implementation of the College’s first online undergraduate program.● Managed scheduling, recruitment, development, and staffing.Program Director, Sustainable MBA Program - 2005-2009● Led the development, launch and management of the College's first online program. Involved in all aspects, including curriculum design and instructional materials authoring oversight. Show less

  • Dean of Graduate & Online Programs, Sustainable Business and Management Faculty

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Program Director

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2019

  • Professor of Management (2013-19), Associate Professor (2009-13), Assistant Professor (2004-09)

    Aug 2004 - Jul 2019
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  Pearson

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2016

  Senior Consultant in Curriculum, Course, and Instructional Materials Design

  Program Designer & Author, Subject Matter Expert (Jan. - Jul. 2016)● Consulted for a Pearson custom solutions Ivy League client: MBA Program Design (SouthEast Asian Economies differentiation)● Led development of hybrid program with face-to-face and online elements (both synchronous and asynchronous)● Provided course and instructional materials design consulting. Course design included: Trade Finance, Sustainable Business Strategy, Design Thinking in Business, Global Teams, and Continuous Process ImprovementSenior Academic Advisor (2006 - 2012)● Led project development for Pearson custom solution clients for graduate and undergraduate university programs, as well as for energy and renewable energy business clients and finance industry professional groups.● Provided curriculum, course, and instructional materials design and authoring services● Advised on client proposals in support of business development bids, accreditation standards reviews● Subjects of course curriculum included finance, accounting, tax, sustainable business, business ethics, and global business.Senior Advisor and Advisory Board Member - GreenLine Programs (2009 - 2012)● GreenLine is a Pearson product line of sustainable business education programs and courses● Led the GreenLine Advisory Board, responsibilities included advisory board nominations and membership determination● Selected subject matter experts and authors for GreenLine curriculum development● Lead academic advisor for curriculum and instructional materials development Show less

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  Cengage

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

  Project Lead / Subject Matter Expert

  Project Lead & Subject Matter Expert (2016 - 2017)● Led team of 35+ Subject Matter Experts in competency-based education program● Designed course and instructional materials related to leadership, operations management, marketing, global business, and accountingSubject Matter Expert (2008 - 2012)● Provided curriculum, course, and instructional materials design and authoring in business ethics, global business, finance, and accounting for Cengage custom solutions clients (both graduate and undergraduate levels) Show less

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  Laureate International Universities

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Subject Matter Expert

  ● Provided curriculum, course, and instructional materials design and authoring services; proposal consultant services; and accreditation standards review and audit, including business ethics, global business, finance, and accounting related to new Laureate college business programs. Projects included an MBA program designed for Laureate's National Hispanic University focused on the Latinx population.

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  Prescott College

  Jan 2019 - now

  ● Oversee all aspects of 18 graduate and undergraduate online programs representing 65% of the 1,000 student body.● Developed and launched four new Master's programs in the last two years.● Migrated and launched additional four graduate programs under a teach-out agreement.● Online programs drove 30%+ enrollment growth.● Assess and implement curriculum design, assessment, and related online education systems and processes in support of rapid online program and enrollment growth.

  • Director Sustainable MBA and Dual MS Sustainable Food Systems/MBA, Sustainable Business Professor

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Interim Academic Dean of the College

    Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Dean, Graduate and Online Programs

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2021