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Dr. Everod Davis
(478) 471-2769
Assistant Dean & Assistant Professor
Credentials: DBA, MBA
School of Business
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| Website: | http://linkedin.com/in/dr-everod-davis-60406214 |
| Biography: | Everod Davis is Assistant Dean, and an Assistant Professor in the School of Business at Middle Georgia State University. With a wealth of practical experience spanning over two decades, Dr. Davis has cultivated expertise across multiple countries and diverse industries, including banking, petroleum, construction materials, and hospitality. Dr. Davis held esteemed executive roles at the Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Company and Gruppo Financo/International Materials Inc. USA. He completed a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Management from Florida International University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business Management from the University of the West Indies, Mona. As an international leader, Dr. Davis brings a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world insights to the classroom, fostering a dynamic learning environment for students. With a passion for bridging theory and practice, he is committed to empowering students with the strategic insight and international business mindset necessary for success in today's dynamic global business landscape. |
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| Courses: | International Business - MGMT 3104 Strategic Management - MGMT 4195 Principles of Management - MGMT 3141 |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | DBA, Management, Florida International University, 2022 MBA, International Business Management, University of the West Indies, Mona, 2005 |
| CV: | Middle Georgia State University Assistant Dean, School of Business (2025 – Current)o Assist the Dean of the School of Business with academic program leadership and management, including strategic vision, curriculum planning, and the development of student success and retention initiatives.o Coordinate administrative compliance and accreditation efforts, with a focus on implementing the Quality Enhancement Plan and AACSB accreditation.o Manage assessment strategies, meeting with students to resolve curriculum issues, and mediating disputes.Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Management (2024 – Current) o Instruct courses in principles of management, international business, and strategic management capstone (online and seated). o Committee service: Assurance of Learning Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Clayton State University, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Management (2022 – 2024) o Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and global strategic management. o Committee service: Institutional Review Board (IRB Chair), University Curriculum Committee, Research Committee. Valencia College, Professor, Business Faculty (2018 - 2022) o Taught undergraduate courses in management theory & practice, marketing management, business writing & communication, operational decision-making, strategic planning and decision-making, and leadership and supervision. o Developed and implemented teaching methods for classroom and online instruction. University of Technology, Business Lecturer (2016 – 2018) o Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational development, design & change management, international business, strategic management, and principles of management. o Developed course material, instruction strategies, curricula, and assessments. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Course Developer (2016 – 2018) o Developed course plans, learning objectives, and content for online courses. |
| Professional Experience: | Administrative and Leadership Experience International Materials Inc. US / Domicem (Gruppo Financo), Business Manager (International Joint Venture) (2014-2017) o General Management of business unit functional departments. o Revenue, Financial and Commercial Management. o Strategic development, implementation, and analysis. o Budgeting, cash flow projections, and financial analysis. o Operations and logistics management. o Contractual negotiations and compliance. EMES Enterprises, Managing Director (2006-2013) o Strategic management of business performance. o Financial, sales, marketing, and operational strategies. o Budgeting and cash flow management. o Logistics and inventory management. o Process improvement and contract negotiations. o Team leadership and development. Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Company, Sales Revenue Manager (2001-2006) o Led and coached sales, marketing, and operations teams. o Developed channel management and distribution strategies. o Implemented best practices in operations, marketing, sales, and safety management. o Market trend analysis and strategic planning. o Corporate strategy development and implementation. o Staff development and performance management. Other Professional Experience Wyndham Destinations, Associate (2018-2019) o Financial analysis and reporting. o Revenue tracking and reconciliation. o Utilization of financial systems. OGM Integrated Communications, Advertising Executive (contract) (2014-2014) o Client liaison and marketing strategy development. o Market research and business intelligence. o Campaign planning, implementation, and monitoring. Century National Bank, Financial/Wealth Advisor/Treasury Management (1990 – 1996) |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Davis E (2026;), "Sensemaking in the AI workplace: a guide for organizational learning". Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal. Davis, E. A., Robertson, M., & Reynolds, S. (2024). Human capital strategies to foster employee engagement within post pandemic layoffs. Compensation and Benefits Review, 56(3), 177–189. https://doi.org/10.1177/08863687241232727 Prieto, L. C., Vincent, V., Davis, E. A., & Chacko, J. (2024). Resilience amidst adversity: A qualitative exploration of Black entrepreneurs in South Metro Atlanta. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 26(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jabe.v26i1.6826 Davis, E. A. (2023). Organizational assessments to drive strategic planning in changing work environments. Strategic HR Review, 22(1), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-11-2022-0067 Davis, E. A. (2022). The relationship between perceived organizational support, perceived career mobility, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment on job performance and turnover intentions [Doctoral dissertation, Florida International University]. FIU Digital Commons. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED TALKS Davis, E. A., and Reynolds, S. (2026, March). A Resource-Based View Framework of Strategic Organizational Development in an AI Environment. Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference. Rhode Island, RI. Davis, E. A., & Reynolds, S. (2025, November). Ethical entrepreneurial leadership in the age of AI: A mandate for social justice and responsible innovation. Morehouse College Division of Business and Economics, Fall Research Colloquium. Atlanta, Georgia. Davis, E. A. (2025, November). Ethical leadership in the age of AI: Grounding financial decisions. USG Ethics Awareness Week, Middle Georgia State University. Cochran, Georgia. Davis, E. A., & Reynolds, S. (2025, March). Cultivating AI environment agility and core skills through coaching executive leaders. Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference. Tallahassee, Florida. Adams, A., Reynolds, S., & Davis, E. A. (2024, March). Long term strategies for short term orientations: Managing the Millennial and Gen Z workforce. Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference. Orlando, Florida. Reynolds, S., Adams, A., & Davis, E. A. (2024, February). Adapting to the disruptive innovation of AI by understanding educator challenges, enhancing core competenc |
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