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Colleen Vucinovich

Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Teaching Area(s)
Business Administration
Education
MS, Strategic Planning, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
MBA, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Contact
618.374.5493
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"I like communicating with people, and I like facilitating growth and personal development. Teaching is the perfect vehicle for both, and it enables me to have a positive influence on the next generation."

Colleen Vucinovich has eleven years of general management experience as managing director of a small/medium enterprise that operated in the cosmetic sector in South Africa. Her role included concurrently overseeing numerous international suppliers, 20 concession stores, portfolios of up to 15 million per annum, and five projects. Prior to founding her business, Vucinovich worked as a training manager for a direct-selling cosmetic company, where she developed the full training program and delivered training nationally. She has also been a brand manager and a trade marketing manager for an international cosmetic contract manufacturer.

Vucinovich began her career as a freelance film and television makeup artist and spent 10 years working as a film technician. She is a qualified image consultant and has worked with government and corporations, delivering image and grooming training for executives enrolled in leadership development programs. Her experience gained in sub-Saharan Africa for ethnic and international brands adds a valuable perspective on emerging markets.

Scholarly Interests

  • Entrepreneurship in emerging countries
  • Women in business
  • Female leadership
  • Strategic planning for small business

Contributions to Field

Vucinovich developed and commercialized two cosmetic brands in South Africa.

CV: 
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