Dr. Scott Dell, CPA
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC USA
"The only true failure is not learning lessons from failures."
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Dr. Scott's work combines: Education, Business, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Randolph MA
Doctorate
DBA
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Graduate Degree
MBA
University of Pennsylvania -The Wharton School
Graduate Degree
MAE in Educational Technology
Edgewood College
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree
AA in International Studies
SUNY - Rockland Community College
Certification
CPA
State of Wisconsin
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Assistant Professor & Entrepreneur:
Doctorate: DBA
Graduate Degree: MBA
Graduate Degree: MAE in Educational Technology
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Bachelor's Degree: AA in International Studies
Certification: CPA
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Started in the Navy at the USNA in Annapolis though decided not to pursue as a career.
2.
Took a year in Israel upon departure to explore and grow.
3.
Returned to school to study accounting followed by Big 8 (now Big 4-EY) employment. Pursued CPA.
4.
Returned to school attending Wharton for my MBA upon departing job.
5.
Relocated to the midwest due to spouse's desire to attend school in Madison, WI.
6.
After departing from a larger accounting firm (Grant Thornton), opened a systems consulting/training practice, which led to joining a franchise group, which led to further entrepreneurial experiences.
7.
Had been adjunct instructing and serving on boards for multiple years, ended up taking a full-time academic role, followed by getting a second Masters and Doctorate.
8.
Continued entrepreneurial and educational endeavors. Some more successful than others. Now in South Carolina on a tenure track position and pursuing other business interests. Published LinkedIn book.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
Emotional and Financial Putdowns
How I responded:
As Henry Ford once said: 'If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right'
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Made some "bad" financial decisions that led to bankruptcy. I put bad in quotes in that I have learned more from my failures than my successes which has helped me to learn and grow. The only true failure is not learning lessons from failures.