BA, MBA, AFHEA
PhD candidate
School of Management, University of St Andrews, UK
Provisional thesis title: 'Entrepreneurial Exit in Southern Ontario SMEs: A Processual View'
Postgraduate Diploma
Surrey Business School (AACSB), University of Surrey, UK
Research Methods
Merit
Master of Business Administration – Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing
Beacom School of Business (AACSB), University of South Dakota, USA
Project title: "Anheuser-Busch InBev Business Strategy - Strategic Management"
Dean's List
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration – Management, Marketing
Dakota Wesleyan University, South Dakota, USA
Project title: "Economic Viability and Sustainability of the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce"
Dean's List
Entrepreneurial exits; exit intentions; entrepreneurship
2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
Pauley, M. (2017) "Entrepreneurial exit: the role of mental wellbeing". Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta, August 2017.
Pauley, M. (2014) "Making new connections: rigour and relevance in management research". British Academy of Management Conference, Belfast, September 2014.
2017
Academy of Management Conference – Reviewer
December 2016
"Exit Process". Invited talk to Rotary Club, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Dr Ross Brown
Professor John Wilson
2016
University of St Andrews - Students' Association Teaching Award For Excellence In Teaching By A Postgraduate Student Who Tutors - NOMINEE
2015
University of St Andrews - Students' Association Teaching Award For Excellence In Teaching By A Postgraduate Student Who Tutors - WINNER
2011
University of South Dakota - Who's Who Among Students in American University & Colleges
2007
State of South Dakota, USA - Governor's Giant Vision: Pheasant Under Glass Business Proposal
Dakota Wesleyan University - Who's Who Among Students in American University & Colleges
Dakota Wesleyan University – Scotchman 'Highest individual honour awarded once a year based on campus leadership and service, community leadership and service, academics and character'
Reviewer: Entrepreneurship track, Academy of Management. Atlanta, August 2017.
Introduction to University Teaching 2: Curriculum Design and Assessment, Higher Education Academy (HEA): University of St Andrews, April 2015.
Reviewer: Methodology track, British Academy of Management. Belfast, September 2014.
Doctoral Symposium, British Academy of Management. Belfast, September 2014.
Student Mentor, University of St Andrews
Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (EMP) – since August 2017
Associate Fellow of The Higher Education Academy – since June 2015
UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.
British Academy of Management
Academy of Management
Higher Education Academy
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureau
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