Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2008, Environmental Sciences

The purpose of this report is to describe activities of my internship with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton (EMH&T) from January 2008 to June 2008. EMH&T is an engineering firm that offers services including civil engineering, land surveying, environmental management and landscape architecture. The focus of my internship in the Environmental Department was on learning skills needed to become an environmental consulting professional. My report reflects the areas with which I became most familiar, including wetland and stream delineation, permitting, planting, mitigation and monitoring, stormwater management, and ecological restoration and surveys. Some responsibilities included developing a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), assisting with wetland and stream investigations, creating National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) educational materials and working on NPDES annual reports for communities in Central Ohio. The purpose of this report is to summarize projects with which I was involved and training I received during my internship with EMH

Committee: Adolph Greenberg (Advisor); Sandra Woy-Hazleton (Advisor); David Prytherch (Advisor) Subjects: Environmental Science

Ph.D., Antioch University, 2012, Leadership and Change

Interest in family businesses has increased over the last 50 years. Little empirical research, however, has been devoted specifically to the study of family business consulting. Various practitioners have offered their insights regarding approaches and tools, and a few empirical studies have offered the practitioners' viewpoints regarding the practice area. The purpose of this study was to add to this small body of research by providing a view of family business consulting through the lens of the family business member. The chosen method of inquiry was collective case study, to allow for both contextual understanding and cross-case comparison. A total of nine participants across three cases were involved in the study. Several primary themes emerged from the study. To be considered a family business consultant by family members, a consultant needed to have entered the family business system through the family portal. The work of family business consultants was focused on inter-generational issues. Factors important to a successful consultation included chemistry with the family business leader, trust, values, and the involvement of non-business spouses. Finally, family members identified the maintenance of intact family member relationships as an important component of success in a family business consultation. Themes suggested by this study both supported and extended findings exploring family business consulting from the practitioner's point of view. The electronic version of this dissertation is at OhioLink ETD Center, www.ohiolink.edu/etd

Committee: Mitchell Kusy PhD (Committee Chair); Carol Baron PhD (Committee Member); Randel Carlock PhD (Committee Member); Keith Cross PhD (Other) Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Business Administration; Business Community; Entrepreneurship; Families and Family Life; Management; Organization Theory; Organizational Behavior; Personal Relationships; Psychology

PhD, University of Cincinnati, 2024, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Counselor Education

The professional identity of school counselors is an essential aspect of the profession as it guides them in their decision-making and helps define their role within the school system. Supervision presents an opportunity for school counselors to augment and refine their competencies in addressing the evolving and developmental necessities of pre-K-12th grade students (American School Counseling Association [ASCA], 2022b). Part of the supervision experience also includes how supervisees process and develop their professional identity. Navigating the intricacies of professional identity is a critical component of the supervision process, as it requires careful consideration of the challenges and nuances inherent in the field. However, maintaining a professional identity can be challenging given the complexities and dynamic nature of the profession. The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, to provide a comprehensive overview of the research on school counselor supervision and professional identity development, including the identification of the gaps in the current body of literature to address the ongoing needs in the field of school counseling supervision. The study introduced readers to a novel and innovative school counselor supervision model, the Consulting Triadic Supervision Model (CTSM). Secondly, this study sought to investigate the impact of that model on school counselors' professional identity by exploring their experiences after participating in the CTSM. The results indicated a significant enhancement in PSCI development following their participation in the CTSM. The results revealed six themes included (1) Say Yes – to CTSM, which included three sub-themes of (a) feeling new and (b) still developing, (c) mentoring, (2) School Counseling is a Culture, (3) CTSM - The Bi-directional Benefits of Supervision, (4) Triadic Supervision Synergy, with two sub-themes of (a) the Heart of PSCI and (b) cultivation of PSCI, (5) Bridging theory to practice, with t (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Mei Tang Ph.D. (Committee Chair); Vanessa Allen-Brown Ph.D. (Committee Member); Andrew Wood Ph.D. (Committee Member); Rachel Saunders Ph.D. (Committee Chair) Subjects: Counseling Education

Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, 2019, Latin American Studies (International Studies)

This thesis strives to analyze the fast casual food market in order to understand if Chipotle would be successful in Brazil and what the concerns would be if the American chain decides to internationalize its operation to Brazil. This thesis has developed as a prospective case study based mainly on business and cultural analysis. The study analyzed Brazil by using the theory of market assessment, and also analyzed the fast casual, fast food, and food service industries and products by applying other business theories such as PESTEL, Porter Five Forces and VRIO. Furthermore, the study interviewed one entrepreneur in the fast casual industry in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil to understand the local industry dynamics. Regarding all the information analyzed, this thesis creates a business model that consists on explaining how Chipotle would operate in the country. Brazil is an attractive market for Chipotle, there is room for rapid growth, and Chipotle could provide a positive impact for Brazilians.

Committee: Arthur Hughes (Committee Member); Patricia Toledo (Committee Chair); Grigorios Livanis (Committee Member); Michael Geringer (Advisor) Subjects: Business Administration; Business Community; Business Costs; Business Education; Cultural Resources Management; Economics; Finance; International Law; International Relations; Latin American Studies

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2018, Environmental Sciences

This report summarizes my duties as an Environmental Consultant at Nova Environmental, Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My main responsibilities included monitoring the air quality on construction sites where asbestos removal was taking place. If airborne, asbestos fibers can be very dangerous to human health and are known to be linked to lung diseases and cancers. Due to this, asbestos containing materials need to be removed from buildings before construction or renovations occur. Several steps need to be taken to ensure that asbestos is removed safely at a job site. When on a construction site, there are several laws and regulations in place regarding asbestos removal as well as worker safety. This internship experience and my time at the Master of Environmental Science program through the Institute for the Environment and Sustainability at Miami University are described in the report.

Committee: Sarah Dumyahn (Advisor); Robbyn Abbitt (Committee Member); Catherine Almquist (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Health; Environmental Law; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2017, Environmental Sciences

Throughout the first ten months as a full-time environmental scientist at Amec Foster Wheeler, an international consulting firm, I have been exposed to a multitude of different projects. From conducting building characterization studies to helping with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, each experience has allowed me to gain new technical and professional skills. This report provides an in-depth discussion of the regulations and methodology associated with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos inspections and abatement oversight, and presence and absence bat surveys. At the end of each chapter, case-studies are provided to illustrate how the regulations and methodology are applied in the field. The Institute for the Environment and Sustainability (IES) Master of Environmental Science (M.En.) program at Miami University was invaluable in preparing me for a career as an environmental consultant, and I will continue to use the knowledge gained from the IES program to build relationships with future clients.

Committee: Sarah Dumyahn Dr. (Advisor); Jonathan Levy Dr. (Committee Member); Catherine Almquist Dr. (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Law; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies

Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 1992, Graduate School

Committee: Not Provided (Other) Subjects: Business Administration

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2014, Environmental Sciences

Through the Master of Environmental Science program with the Institute for the Environment and Sustainability (IES) and my time as an intern with the environmental consulting firm, Parsons Corporation, I have gained a significant amount of knowledge and experience for work within the environmental consulting field. I now have a clear understanding of the environmental laws and regulations that are relevant to the permitting process for pipeline construction projects. I am capable of conducting low-flow groundwater sampling projects. I have gained experience with wetland mitigation and wetland delineation, and I have found a niche within this industry. Through the courses offered in the IES program, I was able to gain the skills necessary to be successful in the consulting field. This program taught me the importance of stakeholder input, clear communication and teamwork, and has led me to a bright future in the consulting industry.

Committee: Vincent Hand PhD (Advisor); Jason Rech PhD (Committee Member); Richard Munson PhD (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Health; Environmental Law; Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2014, Environmental Sciences

An environmental consultant is responsible for understanding both the scientific and the regulatory aspects of every project, and ensuring that the client is in compliance with the law. For transportation projects, this involves finding a balance between the transportation needs of the public and the protection of valuable environmental assets, which can both be considered shared resources. This paper describes the relevant laws and regulations, permitting processes, field methods and reporting associated with Ohio Department of Transportation projects completed during a six-month internship at a private consulting firm in Columbus, Ohio. Three case studies are used to illustrate the application of various environmental protocols.

Committee: Suzanne Zazycki (Advisor); Thomas Crist (Committee Member); Jonathan Levy (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Science; Water Resource Management

Master of Arts, Miami University, 2014, English

This thesis is a teacher-research case study assessing the effectiveness of an embedded writing center consultant in a nonnative English speaking classroom using a qualitative methodology with data collected from surveys, interviews, student writing samples, and field notes. The results show participants' overall positive reaction to the embedded consultant program. The embedded consultant facilitated student learning and acted as a cultural informant in the class. The ways the NNES students talked about their writing (as modeled by the embedded consultant) proved to increase the quality of writing produced and a better understanding and engagement with the writing process. Following perspectives of the program from all case participants: students, embedded consultant, and instructor, the thesis concludes with recommendations for embedding a writing consultant in an NNES only classroom.

Committee: Tony Cimasko PhD (Committee Chair); Katharine Ronald PhD (Committee Member); LuMing Mao PhD (Committee Member) Subjects: Composition; Education; English As A Second Language

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2013, Environmental Sciences

Through an environmental science internship with EMH&T, a private consulting firm, I conducted various environmental consulting projects. The four main projects that I worked on included a Nationwide Permit application, Level II Isolated Wetland Permit application, Level II Ecological Survey Report, and a monitoring report. For each of these projects, I conducted the field work, entered and analyzed the data, as well as wrote and submitted the final document for the appropriate regulatory agency. All of these projects involved the same stream and wetland assessments; however, each one of them was regulated very differently. Therefore, although similar field methods were used for various projects, the rules and regulations and ultimately the final document behind a particular project can vary greatly. Every project had a different scenario with varied requirements and client needs. Regardless of the project, coordination and communication with clients, agencies, and within EMH&T were crucial.

Committee: Thomas Crist Dr. (Advisor); Suzanne Zazycki Ms. (Committee Member); David Gorchov Dr. (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Science

BA, Oberlin College, 2010, Economics

Besides access to credit, the presence of consulting services and formation of clusters play an important role in microenterprises performance. I analyze the impact of consulting services and clustering on microenterprises' profits and assets in Egypt and Turkey, using a unique dataset on medium and small enterprises in both countries. I find that use of consulting services, and clustering, positively affect the profits and assets of microenterprises.

Committee: Barbara Craig Professor (Advisor); Alberto Ortiz Professor (Advisor) Subjects: Economics

Bachelor of Science in Business, Miami University, 2005, School of Business Administration - Accountancy

After consulting a local small business, I performed an analysis of the business and provided recommendations to the business owner based upon my research. This thesis provides an analysis of the small business as well as recommendations to achieve the owner's business objectives. Additionally, it was created in collaboration with my teammate, Andi Sebastian. Southwestern Ohio Services (SOS) is a surfacing and specialty services firm owned and operated by Nick Smith. Nick currently has limited time to operate the business due to his full-time career; consequently, the business provides services to contractors on a part-time basis. With plans to retire within a year, he desires to convert SOS into a full-time business. Nick consulted with our team to obtain assistance in attaining his business objectives, some of which include: expanding the target market to include residential clients, hiring several full-time employees, and experiencing sustainable growth. Our team then utilized past successes and failures, extensive research, an understanding of the business, and our team's knowledge to devise a plan to achieve Nick's objectives. Our recommendations concentrate on the following three areas: profit-sharing, strategic marketing, and financial recordkeeping and organization. These recommendations will assist Nick in realizing his specific, long-term business objectives.

Committee: Michael Broida (Advisor) Subjects: Business Administration, General

Bachelor of Science in Business, Miami University, 2005, School of Business Administration - Accountancy

After consulting a local small business, I performed an analysis of the business and provided recommendations to the business owner based upon my research. This thesis provides an analysis of the small business as well as recommendations to achieve the owner's business objectives. Additionally, it was created in collaboration with my teammate, Jeff Schaeffer. Southwestern Ohio Services (SOS) is a surfacing and specialty services firm owned and operated by Nick Smith. Nick currently has limited time to operate the business due to his full-time career; consequently, the business provides services to contractors on a part-time basis. With plans to retire within a year, he desires to convert SOS into a full-time business. Nick consulted with our team to obtain assistance in attaining his business objectives, some of which include: expanding the target market to include residential clients, hiring several full-time employees, and experiencing sustainable growth. Our team then utilized past successes and failures, extensive research, an understanding of the business, and our team's knowledge to devise a plan to achieve Nick's objectives. Our recommendations concentrate on the following three areas: profit-sharing, strategic marketing, and financial recordkeeping and organization. These recommendations will assist Nick in realizing his specific, long-term business objectives.

Committee: Michael Broida (Advisor) Subjects: Business Administration, General

Master of Technical and Scientific Communication, Miami University, 2012, English

In this four-chapter report, I describe the technical writing internship I completed with a consulting company to fulfill educational requirements for a Master of Technical and Scientific Communication degree from the Miami University of Ohio. In chapter 1, I discuss the company culture of my employer, a global IT consulting firm, along with the initial project I was hired to complete. In chapter 2, I provide an overview of my internship, including the project requirements and project approach. In chapter 3, I provide a detailed discussion of the Storage Area Network (SAN) documentation project and the onboarding process documentation project. In chapter 4, I describe the project management approach I adapted to manage the scope of my projects and deliver materials that met each client's standards for quality. I also describe how my internship experience enabled me to develop a rewarding career as a technical communicator in consulting.

Committee: Katherine Durack (Committee Chair); Jean Lutz (Committee Member); James Coyle (Committee Member) Subjects: Communication; Information Technology; Instructional Design; Technical Communication

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2011, Environmental Sciences

This paper reports an environmental consulting internship performed at Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure. The internship consisted primarily of consulting for a large retail commercial client. This report covers three separate projects for the client assigned during the internship. These were: the Environmental Permit Review project, the Spill Control and Countermeasure Plan project, and the United States Department of Transportation Employee Training project. Each project is described in detail, illustrating project overview, specific duties, and personal reflection of lessons learned. Also discussed is the role that the education and experience provided by Miami University's Institute of Environmental Science played in succeeding during the internship period and obtaining a permanent employment position.

Committee: Mark Boardman Ph.D (Committee Chair); R. Hays Cummins Ph.D (Advisor); John Maingi Ph.D (Advisor) Subjects: Environmental Law; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2009, Environmental Sciences

The environmental job market is a dynamic and rapidly changing place. Different opportunities are appearing every day and individuals often have the choice to work in a variety of different work environments. This paper considers two broad sectors of the environmental job market and evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of working in each based on real-world work experiences. Two six-month internships were undertaken with the goal of evaluating and comparing the work environment of public (i.e. government) environmental employment with private (i.e. consulting) environmental employment. The first experience was at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service, Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment division, in Annapolis, MD from August, 2007 until February, 2008. The second experience was with Ecology and Environment, Inc., an environmental consulting firm in Lancaster, NY, from March, 2008 until August, 2008.

Committee: Sandra Woy-Hazleton Dr. (Advisor); Adolph Greenberg Dr. (Committee Member); R. Hays Cummins Dr. (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Science

Master of Arts, Miami University, 2008, English

This report describes my technical communication internship at Towers Perrin in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a writer/communicator. To complete the Master of Technical and Scientific Communication (MTSC) degree from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), I interned for 14 weeks at Towers Perrin, a global professional services firm that helps organizations optimize performance through effective people, risk, and financial management. The first chapter of this report introduces Towers Perrin, describes my role in the organization, and outlines my goals for the internship. The second chapter is an account of my learning experience about health care, which was essential to complete my project tasks. The third chapter summarizes the major projects I completed, including summary plan descriptions, communication strategy documents, meeting presentations, project work plans, and training materials. The concluding chapter of my internship evaluates the strategies of project management, audience analysis, and document design as they related to my internship experience.

Committee: Jean Lutz PhD (Committee Chair); Michele Simmons PhD (Committee Member); Marjorie Nadler PhD (Committee Member) Subjects: Communication; Health Care; Management

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2008, Environmental Sciences

Emerald Environmental Inc (Emerald) is a privately held environmental consulting firm specializing in industrial hygiene, environmental, and waste management. Sustainability for Educators and the Environment (SEE) is a non-profit organization that provides environmental education to northeast Ohio schools and practical application of sustainability principles. This report details an internship with Emerald and SEE, between May 2006 and November 2007. During this internship I had many duties ranging from day-to-day office tasks and major program development. Some major tasks included grant writing, hiring and supervising interns, and developing Emerald's environmental management department. My goal for this internship was to experience different sectors of the environmental career field to determine what best suited my experience and attitude.

Committee: W. Michele Simmons PhD (Committee Chair); Adolph Greenberg PhD (Committee Member); Thomas Klak PhD (Committee Member) Subjects: Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, 2005, Environmental Sciences

The Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES) at Miami University has offered a Master of Environmental Science since 1969. I have completed the class work needed for a Masters Degree concentrating in ‘Resource Analysis'. The program required a practicum, internship or thesis to complete the degree. As do most IES students, I chose the internship option so that I could gain valuable hands-on experience in environmental consulting. I have always been interested in consulting work because it represented a bridge between environmentalists and developers who often entertain opposite goals. Here I could use my botanical and environmental background to ensure that developers and government entities develop the landscape within the framework of Ohio's laws. In addition, I could work with engineers at EMH&T, Inc. to minimize the effects of development upon the environment under the current laws. I completed the internship with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton and Tilton (EMH&T) Inc. in Columbus, Ohio.

Committee: Jerry Green (Advisor) Subjects: Environmental Sciences