Annie Stout

I believe that I have the unique skill sets, educational experiences, and academic background which make me the ideal candidate for the open faculty line. My professional assignment as a faculty member at Florida Gulf Coast University has presented its own challenges for developing and growing the entrepreneurship school and preparing me for further opportunities to serve the field of education in new ways. This application for the position of teacher is motivated by a belief that my work in creating and growing programs, specifically the Daveler and Kauanui Entrepreneurship School at Florida Gulf Coast University, has equipped me to develop and strengthen targeted programs. 

Among the attributes I would bring to the role include a career of progressively complex and successful program development efforts across organizations, excellent interpersonal skills, and thorough knowledge of the educational strategies provided by my experience in operating programs for the private and public sectors. Together these characteristics will enable me to design, implement, evaluate, and scale programs to achieve new levels of excellence.

Serving on a team established to launch high growth initiatives for Florida Gulf Coast University has allowed me the opportunity to design, implement, evaluate and scale programs resulting in the following accomplishments:

• Scaled the Entrepreneurship academic program and achieved 640% growth in student entrepreneurship enrollment.
• Achieved 227% positive change in student contact hours from fall 2017 to fall 2022.
• Increased the Princeton Review ranking from #29 to #15 nationally in 2022.
• Opened a 3-story building in July 2021, partnering with philanthropic organizations.
• Graduated 140 students in academic year 2021-22
• Aligned the Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows program with 22 academic departments and infused the entrepreneurship mindset across the curriculum.
• Designed dual-enrollment programs and increased enrollment with five school counties
• Evaluated and scaled the most successful Live Learn Community at Florida Gulf Coast University

I came to Florida Gulf Coast University in 2016 enticed by its identity and eager to serve a youthful and vibrant university. Promoting the institution and building relationships is a vital aspect of my current teaching role. Making connections, cultivating relationships, and working to promote my institution has been a fundamental aspect of my work. I have extensive experience working with enrollment management, housing, and recruitment offices. As an instructor, I specialize in leveraging faculty as a resource for growth through analyzing data. My strategies have been presented at the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference. 

I look forward to working with Pace Center for Girls to implement programs and models by developing and expanding strategic initiatives that enhance student outcomes and elevate performance. 

I appreciate your consideration.

Sincerely, 

Annie M. Stout

 

8/17 – Current             Florida Gulf Coast University, Daveler and Kauanui School for Entrepreneurship Ft. Myers, FL

Senior Instructor of Entrepreneurship – Responsible for teaching a wide array of entrepreneurship courses at the undergraduate level. Actively participated in the DKE School for Entrepreneurship development through work on various projects and committees. Growing and scaling the second largest major at Florida Gulf Coast University by contributing to a productive team environment that generates effective teaching, scholarship, and service. Contributed to a climate that increases communication, develops a culture of assessment and that manages conflict. Serve as Program Leader for Entrepreneurship 2000, the Entrepreneurship Live Learn Community and the Arts focus for the entrepreneurship degree. Responsible for the administration of the Dual Enrollment program with Collier and Lee County Schools and the Annual High School Competition for Lee, Collier, and Charlotte County Schools. Supported the Florida Veteran’s Entrepreneurship and the FGCU Complete program created to support nontraditional students.

1/17-6/17                    College of Business, Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL

                                    Visiting Instructor for Management - Responsible for the 

Instruction of Principles of Management for the College of Business. Coordinated the Entrepreneurship and Creativity course. 

1/14-12/16                  Lorenzo Walker Technical College, Naples, Fl

Marketing and Entrepreneurship Lab Program Director - Taught courses     in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Served as chair for Marketing and the Entrepreneurship Innovation Lab.                                 

WORK EXPERIENCE

1/2007-12/13             Shoreline Stars, Guilford, CT

                                 CEO/Entrepreneur - Created the activities for a children’s theatre servicing over 600 families. Directed all operations and coordinated all performance events and classes. Managed and motivated teaching staff and supported theatre and film auditions for students resulting in work on film, commercial, Broadway work. Provided coaching to individual clients for career coaching.

8/2009-8/2002             Connex Credit Union, North Haven, CT

Marketing and Sales Director - Responsible for the creation, implementation, and training of numerous sales and marketing programs for a wide variety of programs. Expertise and experience in all phases of credit union marketing, branch centers sales, and sales training needs.

Branch Management Sales Recruiter - Acquired the best candidates by recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending for hire qualified candidates for positions in Connex Credit Union. 

M.B.A.                        Business Administration, Saint Martin’s University,

                                    Graduate School of Business, 2001 

Completed coursework in Strategy and Policy Analysis, Organization Theory, Marketing Theory, Managerial Decision Making and Entrepreneurship.

M.S.                            Education

                                    University of New Haven, 2010 

Completed upper level coursework in Education and Secondary Teaching,   Qualitative Methods, Secondary Theatre Education, Applied Teaching Methods.

B.F.A.                         Theatre, Pacific Lutheran University, 1997

Completed coursework in Theatre History, Theatrical Production, Acting, Musical Theatre, as well as Theatre Management, Light Design and Visual Scenic Design.

FLDOE                      Educational Leadership, Teaching Certification areas: Business, Marketing, English, Theatre, ESOL 

EMP                           Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile certified by Eckerd College Leadership