Dr.
Joseph Neptune is a Professor of Management in the School of Business.
He joined the Saint Leo faculty in August 2007.
He
began his corporate career with Time Warner Entertainment as a Producer /
Marketing and Promotions Manager working on commercial and show
productions. Dr. Neptune quickly developed a reputation for hard work and
getting results. His ability to complete jobs, understand the customer’s
requirements, and pull together a team, led to his being involved in many
aspects of overall company operations.
After
taking a position with United Artists in California,
he advanced to Ad Sales Manager within a few months. He was involved in
marketing, promotions, sales management, and all other aspects of operations
and senior management. Neptune then relocated to New York where he began a successful
marketing/senior management career within the manufacturing industry. While
employed with two New York
based firms he held the positions of Advertising Manager, Marketing Director,
and Marketing Communications Manager.
Prior to joining
SaintLeoUniversity,
Dr. Neptune was employed as a professor and Department Chair for the business
and marketing programs of another Central Florida
college. He also held several adjunct faculty positions at local community
colleges and is an experienced on-line professor.
Dr Neptune has published
several articles on leadership, successful teaching approaches, and on
community college leadership development. He is currently working on a book in
the area of leadership.
Aside
from expertise in the fields of management, business communications,
leadership, and marketing, he is best known for his excellent teaching and
dedication to his students and their success.
Education:
B.S., Plattsburgh State University
M.B.A., Webster
University
Ph.D., Capella University