Nick DiResta, MBA

Curriculum Vitae

Nick DiResta, MBA

Oakdale, MN • +1-631-672-5096 • nickdiresta27@gmail.com

Education

  • Doctor of Education (EdD), Winona State University — in progress
    • Tentative Dissertation Topic: “Learning by Doing: What University Business Education Can Adopt from Blue-Collar Apprenticeship Models”
    • Focus: Experiential learning, instructional design, workforce readiness
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Southern New Hampshire University, 2024
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), CUNY Baruch College, 2019

Teaching & Instructional Experience

Utility Training Instructor

Elecnor Hawkeye LLC — Queens, NY — Aug. 2022 - Jan. 2023

  • Designed and delivered technical training in safety, operations, and compliance.
  • Led classroom and laboratory instruction using experiential learning techniques.
  • Assessed learner performance and provided one-on-one coaching.
  • Developed instructional materials in collaboration with QA professionals.

Professional Experience

Case Management Support Specialist

Pinnacle Services, Inc. — Minneapolis, MN — Jan. 2023 - Present

  • Conducting data analysis to assess program performance and client outcomes.
  • Supporting human services training with data-driven decision-making.
  • Creating dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Certifications

  • 80+ Technical Certifications in Utility Industry Safety & Compliance

Research Interests

  • Experiential Learning in Business Education
  • Workforce Development and Human Capital Theory
  • Apprenticeship Models and Adult Learning
  • Conservative Pedagogical Approaches
  • Instructional Design and Curriculum Theory

Teaching Philosophy (Summary)

I believe in a structured, rigorous approach to education grounded in classical knowledge and intellectual discipline. My teaching emphasizes personal responsibility, critical thinking, and the development of human capital for meaningful societal contributions. I draw on existentialist and conservative traditions to create learning environments that challenge students to develop self-reliance and analytical skills.

Nick DiResta, MBA