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Amy Vandaveer Novak is a Senior Professor of Practice at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, teaching courses in Professional Selling, Personal Branding, and Business Communications. Her career spans roles in sales, marketing, recruitment, and training, with notable expertise in integrating real-world applications into academic instruction.
- University of Houston: Masters in Business Administration (Marketing and International Business)
- Texas A&M University: Certified Professional Trainer (Adult Learning Competencies)
- Texas A&M University: Bachelor of Arts (English and Speech Communication, Secondary Education)
Her research focuses on Personal Branding, Communication, and AI in Sales and Higher Education. The 2024 Innovation in Experiential Learning Award recognizes her pioneering use of AI-driven role-play simulations for over 1,350 undergraduate students. She also bridges sales and marketing with Business Communications, Crucial Conversations, and Presentation Skills.
Notable scientific awards include multiple Bauer College Teaching Excellence Awards (2013, 2019), the University of Houston's Clinical Faculty Teaching Award (2016), and the 2024 Innovation in Instructional Design Award. She serves as Faculty Director of the Stagner Sales Excellence Institute's MS in Sales Leadership Program.
Professor Novak teaches courses such as GENB 6350 - Business Communications, MARK 3337 - Professional Selling, and MARK 4397 - Personal Branding. Her work with organizations like Schlumberger, Exxon Mobil, and Texas Monthly magazine highlights her industry engagement. She also contributes to nonprofit initiatives, including Skills for Living and Double H Ranch.
