Buffie Schmidt

Over 10 years of corporate and consulting experience with demonstrated success in strategic change, change implementation, leadership, analytics, forecasting, technological communications, and project and relationship management Over 15 years of academic experience with proven accomplishments in curriculum design, teaching innovation, improving student outcomes and motivation, formal presentations, and various contributions to the advancement of education High energy, enthusiastic, loyal, and versatile individual Thrives in challenging, fast paced, and goal oriented environments

EDUCATION

• Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, August 2006 to May 2009, Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in
• Educational Leadership with Teacher Support Specialist certification
• Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, August 1997 to December 1999, Master of Business
• Administration (MBA)
• Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia, August 1993 to May 1997, B.S. Applied Computer
• Science and Mathematics with Minor in Chemistry. Graduated Cum Laude with High Honors in
• liberal studies.
• Lakeside High School, Martinez, Georgia, 1989 to 1993, College Prep High School Diploma.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC:

• Lecturer of Management, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• August 2019 to present
• Senior Lecturer, James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
• May 2016 to May 2019.
• Lecturer of Management Information Systems, James M. Hull College of Business, Georgia Regents
• University, Augusta, GA.
• May 2013 to May 2016.
• Lecturer of Economics, James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta State University, Augusta, GA.
• August 2010 to May 2013.
• Temporary Full Time Instructor of Economics, James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta State
• University, Augusta, GA.
• August 2008 to August 2010.
• Adjunct Faculty, James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta State University, Augusta, GA.
• January 2008 to August 2008.
• Adjunct Faculty, Troy University, Augusta, GA.
• January 2003 to August 2008.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Promoted to Senior Lecturer, Augusta University, 2016.
• Nominee for Georgia’s Board of Regents Online Teaching Excellence Award, Georgia Regents
• University, 2014.
• Nominated for the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Caught in the Act of Great Teaching
• Award, Georgia Regents University, 2013.
• Nominee for Governor Teaching Fellow, Georgia Regents University, 2013.
• Invited to join Board of Editors for Knowledge Integrated (KNIT) Journal based on ASU’s Quality
• Enhancement Program, Augusta State University, 2013.
• Awarded Pearson’s Economic Insider Instructor Award, National Economic Insider Symposium
• (NEIS), 2011.
• Received Commendation from President W. Bloodworth for input into Campus Vision 2015,
• Augusta State University, 2010.
• Selected as member for Campus Vision 2015, Georgia Regents University, 2010. Received $1200
• stipend, 2010.
• Invited to join Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2010.
• Selected as member of Leadership ASU class by President W. Bloodworth, Augusta State University, 2009.
• Initiated as member Phi Lambda Theta, Education Academic Honor Society, 2007.
• Awarded Best Marketing Design by Celebration Rainbow, 2002.
• Recognized for Superior Seminar Designs, Electrolux Home Products, 2002.
• Awarded Best Marketing Design by Celebration Rainbow, 2001.
• Recognized for Excellent Teaching Techniques, CompUSA, 1998.
• Awarded graduate assistantship, Augusta State University, 1997-1999.
• Awarded lifetime membership of Alpha Lambda Delta, National Academic Honor Society for
• maintain ALD average until graduation, 1997.
• Inducted as member into Phi Beta Sigma Scholastic Fraternity, Brenau University, 1997.
• Initiated as member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, 1996.
• Highest Alpha Gamma Delta GPA, Brenau University, 1996.
• Elected Director of Joseph Mertz Volunteer Center, 1995.
• Awarded one of three Walt Disney World Company Financial Internship positions, 1995.
• Highest Alpha Gamma Delta GPA, Brenau University, 1994.
• Initiated as member of Alpha Lambda Delta, National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen,
• 1994.
• Brenau Trustee Scholar, Brenau University, 1993-1997.