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  • Lecturer
  • Consultant

Academic Background

  • BS, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, 2006
  • MBA, Entrepreneurship, American Military University, 2014
  • PhD, Business Administration, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2025

About Sheldon Dunn

Lecturer, Management & Industrial Relations | Strategic Management Expert

Sheldon Dunn specializes in transforming complex data into actionable strategic insights at the intersection of marketing and strategic management. Leveraging expertise in natural-language processing, psychometrics, and content analysis, Sheldon explores how organizations create and capture value through strategic initiatives. With over a decade of leadership experience in the Department of Defense, he managed construction projects exceeding $100 million, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

Sheldon's industry background includes impactful roles at Altus Pharmaceuticals and Corning Incorporated, where he streamlined complex processes, driving measurable improvements. Sheldon’s global perspective is shaped by extensive experience abroad, including postings in Japan and Germany.

Areas of Expertise: Strategic Management, Value Creation, AI-driven Text Analytics, Project Leadership, Cross-Cultural Management.

Connecting with Sheldon

Sheldon welcomes connections for academic collaboration, consulting opportunities, or strategic management discussions. Connect via email or LinkedIn.

Research Interests

Value Creation, Deep-Learning Linguistic Analysis, Psychometrics, Content & Discourse Analysis, Value Theory, Institutional Theory, Combing Strategic Management and Strategic Marketing

Selected Publications

Dunn, S. (2021). Value Creation Across Disciplines. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021(1), 16075. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2021.16075abstract

Dunn, S. (2022). Placing Value Creation at the Core of Strategy. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2022(1), 17157. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.17157abstract

Dunn, S. (2024). Value creation across disciplines: Leveraging deep learning to bridge institutional logics. 7th Global Conference on Creating Value. https://landingpage.ccbrasil.cc/creating-value

Dunn, S. (2025). Deep learning, deeper insights: A multilevel exploration of ‘value’ [Doctoral Dissertation, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa]. https://www.proquest.com/dissertations/thesis/12590