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 Sunday I. Okeiyi, Ph.D.

Sunday I. Okeiyi, Ph.D. 

Phone: (804) 524-5926

Fax: (804) 524-6843

E-Mail: sokeiyi@vsu.edu


Education

  • Ph.D. International Affairs: Concentration – (International Marketing). Dissertation Title: “Marketers’ Attitudes Towards The Marketing Concept In Egyptian Business And Nonbusiness Operations.” ClarkAtlantaUniversity, Atlanta, GA, 1989-1993.
  • M.T.A. Master of Tourism Administration; George Washington University, Washington, DC 1999 – 2002
  • M. Ed. Marketing Education. GeorgiaStateUniversity, Atlanta, GA., 1982-86
  • B. S., M. Ed. Marketing Education. MississippiStateUniversity, Starkville, MS, 1976-82

Teaching Experience

  • August, 1994 - May 2002: North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC., Department of Human Sciences & The School of Business. (Foods, Hospitality & Tourism Management). Planned and developed the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program.
  • August, 2003 – Present: Hospitality Management Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA23806. (Foods & Restaurant Management, Marketing, Tourism & Events Management).

Industry Experience

  • August, 1993 – August, 1994 Holidays Inn, Greenville, North Carolina. Front desk clerk, night auditor, sales and marketing.
  • November, 1989-December 1992 Vice President, Hospitality Human Resource Pool, Inc. Responsible for a temporary placement service operation in hotels, restaurants, colleges and universities, correctional institutions, and retirement homes.
  • Foodservice consultant, operational development, feasibility studies, marketing and promotion, financial planning and cash-flow analysis.
  • July 1988 – October, 1989 Banquet Manager, Crown Plaza Hotel, College Park, Georgia. Worked with catering, food and beverage managers in function sales, menu development and costing; planned for various functions, banquets, and conferences.