Type Of Business:
University
Expertise:
Dr. Sams’ expertise includes ethics, international marketing, nonprofit organization management and marketing research.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing the Piano, Traveling with her Husband
Education Degrees:
Ph.D., University of South Florida (2005); Master of Business Administration, University of South Florida (1999); Bachelor of Arts, University of South Florida (1998)
Affiliations Awards:
Education Committee, J. Whitney Bunting School of Business, Georgia College and State University, Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce (2009); Representative, J. Whitney Bunting School of Business, Georgia College and State University, Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce (2008-2009); Board of Directors, Fundraising Chair, Boys and Girls Club of Baldwin and Jones Counties, Inc. (2008-2009); Event Coordinator, Dinner and Silent Auction, Boys & Girls Club of Baldwin and Jones Counties (2008-2009); Event Coordinator, Dress for Success Fashion Show, Milledgeville Mall (2006-2008); Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (2007); Doctoral Consortium Fellow, Society for Marketing Advances; American Marketing Association; Direct Marketing Association; Women's Leadership Forum; Middle Atlantic & New England Council for Canadian Studies; Southern Association for Canadian Studies; Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society; Golden Key International Honour Society; Omicron Delta Kappa, Inc; Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc.
Place of Birth:
Johnson City
Industry:
Higher Education
Country of Origin:
New York
Date of Distinction:
10/7/2009
Work History:
Assistant Professor, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville (2005-2009); Visiting Professor, Ph.D. Candidate, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, and Tampa Campuses, University of South Florida (2000-2005); Vice President of Sales, Innovative Benefit Consultants, Clearwater, FL (1995-1996); Administrative Assistant, American Apartment Management Co., Inc., Knoxville, TN (1993-1995); President, Women’s Missionary Union, Northside Baptist Church, Columbia, TN (1990-1992); Lead, Office of Enrollment Management, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City (1983-1993); Reviewer, Editor of Military Specs (1970-1983)
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered by her peers for her research in international business.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Dr. Sams would mitigate the energy crisis.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could dine with anyone, Dr. Sams would eat lunch with her husband, a consultant who is always traveling.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most rewarding aspect of her career is celebrating her students' successes.
Charity:
Volunteer, Academic Services, Georgia College and State University (2006-2009); Blue and Green Clubs, Georgia College & State University Foundation (2007); Century Club, Georgia College & State University Foundation (2006); Charity Event Coordinator, Meals on Wheels Association of America (2006); Charity Event Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity (2006); United Way; Animal Rescue Foundation, Baldwin County, GA; Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia; Harmony Crossing, Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Event; National Alliance on Mental Illness; Ruth Hartley Mosley Women’s Center; Renew Macon
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work, determination and the support she receives from her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when, after raising her children, she was in a nearly fatal car crash and decided to continue her education to become a professor.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Sams is certified to teach undergraduate and graduate classes. She came to Georgia College & State University because a smaller university afforded her the opportunity to interact more with students. She also teaches at the Georgia College & State University Center for Graduate & Professional Learning in Macon and on the Warner Robins AFB. She has published several journal articles and attended conferences.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Business Ethics, Conducting International Business, International Marketing, Advanced Marketing Theory and Applications, and Marketing Research, Conducting Research in International Business and Services