Professional Development

At SAVA Consulting Group, our commitment to continuous learning and professional development is the cornerstone of our unique approach—one that is both Research-Grounded and Data-Driven. Our advanced training and education equip us with the latest methodologies and insights, allowing us to deliver precise and impactful solutions to our clients. Below is a summary of our key professional development experiences, which further underscore our expertise and dedication to excellence in the fields of international business, marketing, and leadership.

Advanced Research Methods and Workshops

• • Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing

    • • Institution: Saint Louis University – Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
    • • Completion Date: July 2015
    • • Graduate Minor: Research Methodology
    • • Focus: Comprehensive training in international business and marketing, combined with a specialized focus on research methodology, empowering us to apply advanced research techniques to solve complex business challenges.

• • 2019 Conference Workshop on Multi-Level Modeling Research Methods

    • • Event: Pre-conference Activity of the Academy of International Business Southeast USA Chapter (AIB-SE)
    • • Date: October 2019, San Antonio, TX
    • • Focus: Mastery of multi-level modeling techniques, enabling more accurate and insightful research outcomes applicable to complex organizational studies.

• • 2018 Academy of International Business (AIB) CARMA-AIB Research Methods Workshops

    • • Event: Pre-conference Activity of the Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
    • • Date: June 2018, Minneapolis, USA
    • • Focus: Advanced research methodologies tailored for international business, enhancing our ability to conduct rigorous, high-impact research that drives strategic business decisions.

• • Fellow at the Early Career Professional Development Workshop

    • • Institution: Washington University’s Olin Business School
    • • Date: June 2016, St. Louis, MO
    • • Focus: Professional development for early-career researchers, with an emphasis on advancing academic careers and developing research methodologies for impactful global business research.

• • Wasmer Summer Research Grant Recipient

    • • Institution: John Carroll University
    • • Date: April 2016, Cleveland, OH
    • • Focus: Awarded for the advancement of research in international business, further supporting our Data-Driven approach to strategic business insights.

Leadership and Faculty Development

• • Junior Faculty Consortium (JFC)

    • • Event: Pre-conference Activity of the Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
    • • Date: July 2017, Dubai, UAE
    • • Focus: Leadership development and academic career progression for junior faculty members, with an emphasis on navigating the global academic landscape.

• • Doctoral Consortia and Workshops

    • • Event: Thirteenth Annual Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) Paper Development Workshop (PDW)
    • • Date: June 2016, New Orleans, USA
    • • Focus: Mentorship and guidance on developing high-quality research papers for publication in top-tier journals, aligning with our commitment to producing data-driven, impactful research.

• • International Business Strategy Ph.D. Workshop

    • • Event: The Globalization of Innovation at the CIBERs of Duke University
    • • Date: July 2014
    • • Focus: Strategic innovation and global business strategy, providing deep insights into the dynamics of innovation in a global context, reinforcing our ability to advise clients on cutting-edge strategies.

• • Fellow at the 25th Annual Society for Marketing Advances (SMA) Doctoral Consortium

    • • Date: October 2013, Hilton Head, SC
    • • Focus: Development of advanced marketing strategies and insights in a global business context.

• • Participant at the AIB-SE Doctoral Student Consortium

    • Event: Academy of International Business Southeast USA Chapter
    • Date: October 2013, Atlanta, GA
    • Focus: Professional development for doctoral students in international business, emphasizing research excellence and academic networking.

  • Participant at the JIBS Paper Development Workshop

    • • Event: Academy of International Business Annual Conference
    • • Date: July 2013, Istanbul, Turkey
    • • Focus: Paper development and research excellence in the field of international business, fostering impactful publications

Specialized Training and Certification

• • Certificate in Qualitative Research Methods

    • • Institution: Institute for the Study of Business Markets Ph.D. Seminar Series, Pennsylvania State University
    • • Date: 2011, University Park, PA
    • • Focus: Advanced qualitative research methods, equipping us with the skills to conduct nuanced and insightful qualitative analyses, further supporting our Research-Grounded approach.

• • AIB/Sheth Foundation Doctoral Student Consortium

    • • Event: Pre-conference Activity of the Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
    • • Date: June 2014, Vancouver, Canada
    • • Focus: Professional development for doctoral students in international business, emphasizing research excellence and academic networking.

• • National Science Foundation Pre-Conference Research Development Workshop

    • • Event: 11th Atlanta Competitive Advantage Conference
    • • Date: May 2014, Atlanta, GA
    • • Focus: Research development and competitive advantage, enhancing our ability to produce research that informs strategic business decisions, integral to our Data-Driven methodology.

Why This Matters to Leaders

Our extensive participation in professional development programs, combined with our advanced education in research methodology, reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. This continuous training ensures that we bring the most current, data-driven insights to our clients, empowering leaders to navigate the complexities of today’s global business environment with confidence and precision. Explore our offerings to learn how our expertise can benefit your organization.