Thomas E. Nelson

Director, Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation @University Of South Alabama Mitchell College Of Business

Mobile, AL, US
EMAILS
t••••••••@southalabama.edu
MOBILE NUMBERS
+17•••••••12

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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2016 — Present

Director, Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation @University Of South Alabama Mitchell College Of Business

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Mobile, AL, US

I help student and community entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. I help businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations find, define, and solve sticky problems so that they can be more successful, whatever that means to them.

EDUCATION

2006 — 2012

University of Louisville

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

2002 — 2006

Ball State University - Miller College of Business

BS, MBA, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Management

SKILLS

Data AnalysisStudent DevelopmentStrategic PlanningResearchSpssCommunity OutreachEvent PlanningQualitative ResearchEconomic DevelopmentLecturingUniversity TeachingPublic SpeakingTeachingStatisticsBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship EducationMicrosoft OfficeBusiness PlanningTheoryHigher Education

ABOUT THOMAS E. NELSON

I specialize in helping businesses integrate artificial intelligence, particularly large language models, into their workflows to drive innovation and operational excellence. By leveraging AI tools effectively, I empower organizations to enhance decision-making, optimize efficiency, and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.In addition to AI consulting, I guide businesses through the Simplexity process—a proven methodology for creative problem-solving. Whether tackling complex challenges or identifying growth opportunities, I provide structured, research-backed strategies that lead to meaningful, lasting results.As a certified Myers-Briggs consultant, I offer insights into personality dynamics that improve team collaboration and organizational performance. Understanding how people think and work together is key to fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.My dual roles as an academic and consultant provide me with a unique perspective on the intersection of theory and practice. As an associate professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of South Alabama, as well as an entrepreneurship professor at the University of West Florida, I work directly with students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to turn ideas into actionable success.I hold a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville, along with an MBA and undergraduate degrees from Ball State University. I invite you to connect with me to explore how we can collaborate to achieve your business objectives through innovative strategies and tailored solutions.

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