Maria Colman

Maria Colman is the owner and founder of handmadeMaria®. The original business plan was part of her MBA at the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. Maria has over 30 years' experience in retail marketing, accounting management, direct sales, and education. Before joining USC, Maria taught at California State University, Los Angeles; Moorpark College; and Antelope Valley College. She brings her diverse business background, enthusiasm, and tangible experience to her classes. Her upcycled products and handmade art pieces are sold at brick and mortar and online stores.

Education

• MBA University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (1985 — 1990)
• BA Loyola Marymount University (1981 — 1983)
• None College of the Canyons (2007 — 2010)
• El Camino College (1979 — 1981)
• Monterey Peninsula College (1976 — 1977)
• PVHS

Companies

• Lecturer University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (2018)
• Owner/Founder handmadeMaria (1989)
• Adjunct Professor, Business Communication USC Marshall School of Business (2014 — 2018)
• Adjunct Professor of Business Moorpark College (2013 — 2014)
• Adjunct Professor of Business California State University, Los Angeles (2013 — 2014)
• Adjunct Professor of Business Antelope Valley College (2012 — 2014)
• Sustitute Teacher WILLIAM S HART DISTRICT (2003 — 2014)
• Tutoring Coordinator - Business & Computer Science Santa Monica College (2011 — 2012)
• Branch Advisor/Independent Consultant The Longaberger Company (1995 — 2005)

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Research

Other

Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Sales, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Time Management, Tutoring, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Higher Education, Administration, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Teaching, Public Speaking