10305 Osprey Trace, West Palm Beach, FL 33412

Nicholas J. Bergan Cell 561-603-5511 CURRICULUM VITAE 10305 Osprey Trace, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 [email protected]

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

My experience in teaching a variety of classes, from fully online, hybrid, and on-campus, is that I have an appreciation of education that gives students a competitive edge in the business today by applying their experiences and real life situations to course concepts. I value the interactive and responsive instructor. In my experience both in academia and in business, students or clients learn through different methods but have the greatest learning experience when involved in collaborative activities. That is why I provide feedback within eight hours of any student communication, which includes email, discussion board posting, or assessments, as student really appreciate feedback and acknowledgement of a responsive instructor in the online learning environment. As such, it is my privilege to work with learners in an online academic environment that may not otherwise have an opportunity to work towards earning an advanced degree.

Education

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL August 2004 Master of Science Degree: Economics Thesis: “Load vs. No-Load Mutual Funds: A Comparative Study, 1995-2004”

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO June 2002 Bachelor of Arts: Economics Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0, Economics GPA: 3.75/4.0, Dean’s List 5 Consecutive Semesters

Teaching Experience (Online, Hybrid, and On-Campus)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA – Online, Blackboard 8.0 January 2016 to present Adjunct Online Faculty o ECO2015 – Principles of Macroeconomics o ECO2016 – Principles of Microeconomics

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL – Online, Blackboard 8.0 January 2012 to present Adjunct Online Faculty o ECO2013 – Principles of Macroeconomics o ECO2023 – Principles of Microeconomics o Awarded “Excellence in Online Course Design” out of more than 200 online courses. o Quality Matters Approved

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR – Online, Blackboard 9.1 April 2012 to present Adjunct Online Faculty o ECON 201 – Introduction to Microeconomics o ECON 202 – Introduction to Macroeconomics o ECON 311 – Intermediate Microeconomics Theory o ECON 315 – Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory o ECON 340 – International Economics o ECON 423 – Introduction to Econometrics o Quality Matters Approved Nicholas J. Bergan Cell 561-603-5511 Florida International University, Miami, FL – Online/Hybrid, Blackboard 9.1 May 2012 to present Adjunct Faculty o ECO201 – Principles of Macroeconomics o ECO202 – Principles of Microeconomics o ECO473 –International Macroeconomics

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL – On-campus, Blackboard 9 November 2011 to present Adjunct Faculty o ECO2013 – Principles of Macroeconomics o ECO2023 – Principles of Microeconomics

Strayer University, Lorton, VA – Online, eCollege May 2008 to present Course Lead and Adjunct Online Faculty o ECO 100 – Principles of Economics (Subject Matter Expert) o ECO 320 – Money and Banking (Subject Matter Expert) o ECO 405 -- Economic Problems & Issues (Subject Matter Expert) o ECO 470 -- Econometrics

Palm Beach State College Boca Raton, FL – Classroom/Online, Blackboard 9.1 August 2004 to Present Associate Faculty o ECO2013 – Principles of Macroeconomics o ECO2023 – Principles of Microeconomics

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO – Classroom August 2000 to June 2002 Supplemental Instructor, Economics Department o Principles of Economics o Principles of Macroeconomics o Principles of Microeconomics

Professional Experience

Primerica Financial Services, Citigroup, W Palm Beach, FL July 2006 to present Insurance and Variable Annuities Agent o Recruit, train, and mentor new agents to deliver and sell financial information to potential and existing clients. o Sell different types of clients such as: insurance, variable annuities, mortgages, and loans through different analytical tools to deliver the best potential customer service and help clients become debt free and financial freedom.

Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Corporation, Boynton Beach, FL September 2004 to October 2008 Night Audit Manager o Work for an industry leading hotel as a customer service agent to succeed guests’ expectations while balancing all account transactions. o Verifies and balances entries and records of financial transactions reported by various hotel departments during business day, using adding, bookkeeping, and calculating machines. o Review revenue management and pricing information forecasts for previous and upcoming month to provide accurate revenue projections.

Florida Department of Education, DVR, Tallahassee, FL June 2003 to July 2004 Nicholas J. Bergan Cell 561-603-5511 Management Consultant I o Analyzed and interpreted data into presentable reports that are distributed statewide monthly, quarterly, and annually. o Tracked state and federal measures and prepared reports to analyze the gap implications compared to the standards. o Reviewed, analyzed, and researched legislative issues and prepared analysis of the projected effect of any proposed legislation.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO September 2000 to June 2002 Research Analyst o Planned and implemented customer service projects that aligned to the Bank’s objectives. o Led and facilitated meetings, track penetration levels, and coordinated research projects. o Worked and coordinated multiple research projects where I developed both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis.

ACT, Inc., St. Louis, MO May 2000 to June 2002 Associate Supervisor o Administer, monitor, and facilitate instruction to approximately 45 students for accredited exams. o Worked closely with the policy and procedure manual, while maintaining proper supervision of testing regulations.

Educational Testing Services, St. Louis, MO—Delray Beach, FL May 2000 to present Associate Supervisor o Administer, monitor, and facilitate instruction to approximately 45 students for accredited exams. o Worked closely with the policy and procedure manual, while maintaining proper supervision of testing regulations.

Special Recognitions

o Ashford University, Provost Circle, 2010 o Harrison College, Continuing Student Retention Award, Fall 2009 o Harrison College, Inspiration Award, Fall 2009 o Strayer University, President’s Circle, 2010 o Strayer University, Course Lead, 2010 o Strayer University, Top Performing Faculty Member, 2010

Memberships and Honors

 Seminole Booster Ambassador, Florida State University, 2010  Inner Council Member for Board of Trustees, Florida State University, 2010  American Management Association, Member, 2009  Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Florida State University, 2008  Graduated Magna Cum Laude, St. Louis University, 2004

Licenses

o State of Florida Department of Education: Professional Educator’s Certificate, Social Studies, Grades 6- 12, June 2002 – June 2012 Nicholas J. Bergan Cell 561-603-5511

Continuing Education Workshops

05/15 School of Business Content Area Meeting, University of Phoenix 08/15 Excellence in Feedback, University of Phoenix 12/15 Codes of Ethical Conduct for Higher Education, Miles Community College 12/15 Bridges: Building a Supportive Community College, Western Nevada College 02/15 CM102-DEL - Raising the Bar - Compliant Communications with Students, Center for Excellence in Education 06/15 How Adults Learn, EDMC University 06/15 Effective Learning, EDMC University 02/14 Transforming the Challenging Online Student Into a Master Student, Cengage Learning provided by IACET 03/14 Ethics in the Workplace 03/14 Bullying Prevention for Higher Education Staff 11/13 Applying the Theory of Transformative Learning to Your Online Learners, EDMC University 03/11 Information Literacy, Faculty in Service, Harrison College, Online 02/11 The Reasons Why Diversity Matters, Virginia College, Online 02/11 Welcoming Diversity, Harrison College, Online 01/11 Basic Principles of APA Format, APUS, Online 02/11 Enhancing Student Learning, Center for Excellent in Education 05/10 How to Incorporate and Utilize Insights in your Class, Globe Education Network 05/10 Engaging Online Students with Effective Discussion Boards, Globe Education Network 04/10 Student Retention Methods for Career College Instructors, Center for Excellence in Education 04/10 Designing and Developing Online Courses, Center for Excellence in Education 04/10 Online Teaching Techniques for Career College Instructors, Center for Excellence in Education 03/10 Twitter Deep Dive, Globe Education Network 12/09 Effective Teaching Strategies for Career College Instructors, Center for Excellence in Education

Training

04/11 Certificate of Training, Turnitin, Lincoln College, Online 03/11 Certification Training, Angel, Lincoln College, Online 02/11 Certification Training, Moodle, Golden Gate University, Online 05/09 Certification Training, eCollege, Virginia College Online, Online 12/08 Certification Training, Angel, Miami Dade College, Online 08/08 Certification Training, Blackboard 8, Ashford University, Online 07/08 Certification Training, Blackboard 8, Baker University, Online 05/08 Certification Training, eCollege, Strayer University Online 05/08 New Faculty Training, eCollege, DeVry University, Online 04/08 New Faculty Training, Southern New Hampshire University, Online 02/08 New Faculty Training, Grantham University, Online 01/08 New Faculty Training, WebCT6, National American University, Online 11/07 Faculty Training, University of Phoenix

Professional Competencies Nicholas J. Bergan Cell 561-603-5511 o Online Learning Forum: Sauki o Online Learning Forum: D2L o Online Learning Forum: WebCT4.1 o Online Learning Forum: WebCT6.0 o Online Learning Forum: Blackboard 7.1 o Online Learning Forum: Blackboard 8.0 o Online Learning Forum: Blackboard 9.1 o Online Learning Forum: Educator Management System o Online Learning Forum: Moodle o Online Learning Forum: Online Learning System 3 o Online Learning Forum: Edline o Online Learning Forum: Stars o Online Learning Forum: Angel o Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, Access o Statistical Software Package: E-Views, SPSS