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George A. Vigil

George A.

Vigil

George A. Vigil

Adjunct Faculty (POC)

  •  
  • Campus:
  • Pasadena
  • Online
Department
Academic Affairs
Institution
Pacific Oaks College
Address Map of 45 W Eureka Street Pasadena CA 91103
45 W Eureka Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Biography

Dr. G.A. Vigil is an adaptable, experienced professional with 19+ years of experience in the following industries: Consumer Products, Higher Education, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Financial, Gaming, Government, Hospitality, Legal, Radio, Retail, and Technology. He is a creative, passionate, and resourceful academic-corporate practitioner dedicated to fostering engaging, fulfilling, and safe learning environments based on andragogical learning methodologies and solution-based administrative, marketing, and operational strategies.

Dr. G.A. Vigil has been a Professor of Business Communications, Management, Marketing Communications, Organizational Leadership, Strategy and Competitive Intelligence, and Sustainability with a focus on strategic communications and marketing at colleges and universities throughout the United States of America. He has taught both asynchronous and synchronous capacities and has instructionally designed curricula and courses for small, mid-size, and large institutions and organizations with over 200,000 employees. He has experience in teaching adult learners from many different cultural backgrounds, including many neurodiverse, students with disabilities and access needs, first 1st generation students, or other historically underrepresented or underserved students, minorities, international teams, and global executive partnerships. He has also researched effective practices in the field and surveyed inter-departments to solicit feedback, and developed high-quality and scalable systems-change solutions, and updates. He has curated and coordinated updates on programs and multi-year action plans to develop learning, logical, and operational models and workflows. He has collaborated with data scientists, cross-departmental leadership and partnerships, and operational staff to execute effective best practices.

Dr. G.A. Vigil presents an array of vivid life experiences and knowledge. Being Native American and having Mexican indigenous ancestry, he encourages everyone to develop their own voice and sense of authority by asking them to draw upon their own culture -- a subject on which they are experts. He empower them ask them to expand their cultural conversations by completing research on elements related to their lives and aspirations. His intent is to set a foundation with the knowledge and experience needed to further future generations. He pays homage to his ancestors and fulfilling the obligation to learn, practice, and teach about customs, history, and traditions. He strives to be the change that he advocates for. He has worked internationally to coach and develop government officials and leadership at organizations in both the public and private sectors and has established several development programs to guide frontline, management, and C-suite executives. He has advised on several consulting engagements in third-world countries and has taught and led programs to advance minorities.

He has completed a Ph.D. Global Leadership and Change and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University. He also earned a Master of Science in Strategic Communications from Purdue University; He earned a Strategic Communication Management Certificate from Purdue University as well. Furthermore, he has taken and completed online training coursework from Harvard Business School (Online) and has completed a Business Administration Certificate Program at Claremont Graduate University. He has knowledge of Andragogy, Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate, Canva, Educational and Learning Theories, Final Cut Pro, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office Suite, Pedagogy, Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Surveys, and Learning Management Systems (i.e., Blackboard, Canvas, Cornerstone, Moodle, Skillsoft, Workday Learning).

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Ph.D. Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 2023
Certificate Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA 2021
Ed.D. Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 2020
M.S. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2016
Certificate Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2015
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Member Academy of Management
Member American Indigenous Business Leaders
Member California Association for Bilingual Education
Member Kappa Delta Pi
Member National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Member National Native American Human Resources Association
Member Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Member Society for Advancement of Management
Member Toastmasters International
Community Involvement
Role Organization
Disaster Action Team Volunteer American Red Cross
Declarative Writing Volunteer The Social Impact Center
Volunteer American Cancer Society
Volunteer Boys & Girls Club
Volunteer Heal the Bay
Volunteer Habitat for Humanity International
Volunteer Special Olympics
Volunteer Santa Ana Unified School District
Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise
Business/IO Psychology General Expertise
Career/Workplace Issues Leadership
Critical Thinking General Expertise
Curriculum and Program Development Professional Learning Communities
Diversity Multicultural Training
Higher Education Adult Teaching and Learning
Leadership Organizational Leadership
Media/Pop Culture Social Media
Research Design/Methodology Qualitative Inquiry
Research

Business Administration

Diversity

Leadership

Marketing

Mentorships for Minorities

Organizational Leadership

Public Policy

Social Media

Sovereign Nations

Strategic Communications

Strategy

Sustainability

Telecommunications

Curriculum Vitae
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Professional Skills
Business Administration, Business Development, Business Communications, Change Management, Coaching, Curriculum Building, Goal Setting, Leadership in Development, Management of Networks, Strategic Planning, Management of Others, Management of Self, Negotiation, Organizational and Operational Management, Performance Management, Presentation Skills, Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships, Strategic Visioning, Writing Skills
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