Geoffrey
Scott Aikens, Ph.D., M.B.A.
350 N. Old Woodward, suite 300
Birmingham, MI 48009
Tel: 248-283-1071
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Robert B. Aikens & Associates
LLC |
Birmingham, MI |
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Director, Real Estate & Research:
Working on process, from start to finish, of leasing space
in life-style centers and community centers to national
and local retailers, as well as on leasing office space
to local businesses. Executive produced the development
of the corporate Web site (www.rbaikens.com), as well
as related communications strategies. Creating and managing
pro formas and job cost reporsts for new projects, and
reviewing financial statements. (June 2005 – current) |
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KQED, Inc. |
San Francisco,
CA |
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Director, Digital Content Strategy Project:
Led analysis of internal, regional, and industrial environments
as part of the transition to digital technology for a
major Northern California television and radio broadcaster.
Advised senior managers on competitive strategy. Integrated
television, radio and internet platforms to produce a
community portal used to educate staff, potential partners
and community members. Led leaders of television, radio,
interactive and education divisions to develop five multi-platform,
inter-institutional projects that incorporated pertinent
technology innovation. Participating companies and organizations
included Comcast, Accenture, WebCrossing, UC-Berkeley,
and the California Council for the Humanities. (August
2000 – October 2002) |
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University of Michigan |
Ann Arbor, MI |
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Consultant: Advised the university
on feasibility of further investment in digital media
infrastructure, and on business opportunities in evolving
media marketplace. (June 2001 – January 2002) |
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Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc. |
Hartford, CT |
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Project Director, Mapping the Assets:
Identified and researched potential partners for state-wide
televison and radio broadcaster. Used multi-media to produce
state-wide dialogue on 21st Century public telecommunications.
Developed influential business strategies focused on the
public broadcaster as a regional point-of-presence linking
infrastructure providers and regional educational, cultural
and civic institutions. Participating companies and organizations
included IBM Research and Yale University (December 1998
– July 2000) |
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University of Cambridge |
Cambridge, UK |
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Research Associate, Faculty of Social
and Political Sciences: Principal researcher for
project sponsored by the UK Economic and Social Research
Council to understand the impact of interactive, digital
technologies on media and politics. (February 1998 –
December 1998) |
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Nexus – the Policy & Ideas Network |
Cambridge, UK |
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Coordinator: Worked with an elite
team to develop the UK’s first “virtual think
tank.” Led development of technology infrastructure
and media strategy. Produced a break-through national
“e-consultation” process on strategy options
in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Strategy
Unit. The online event was followed by a high-profile
seminar hosted by the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.
www.netnexus.org (August, 1996-December, 1999) |
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E-Democracy.Org |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Founder and Project Director: For
my doctoral research, I helped develop the first interactive
political web site in 1994, featuring a United States
Senate debate and a Minnesota gubernatorial debate connected
with regional online citizen forums. In 1996, Minnesota
E-Democracy developed partnerships with the Minneapolis
Star Tribune and Minnesota Public Radio, among other
area institutions. This work continues to affect Minnesota,
and is considered globally significant. www.e-democracy.org
(1994-1998) |
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NBC News Research Library |
New York City, NY |
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Researcher: Compiled data for various
news programs including “NBC Nightly News”
and “The Today Show”. Organized and managed
library resources. (Sept, 1990 - June, 1991) |
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EDUCATION |
Fordham University |
New York City, NY |
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Master of Business Administration.
Finance. 3.95 GPA. August, 2004. |
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University of Cambridge |
Cambridge, UK |
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Doctor of Philosophy. Social and
Political Sciences. Title of Ph.D. work: “American
Democracy & Computer Mediated Communication - A Case
Study in Minnesota”. July, 1997. (www.aikenspro.com/phd)
Master of Philosophy: Social and Political
Theory. July, 1992.
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University of Michigan |
Ann Arbor, MI |
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Bachelor of Arts, with Honors. History.
December, 1988. |
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