School of Management
Impact. Innovation.
Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai
Affiliated Faculty
Phone: (66-2) 524-5666
E-mail: kamonkanok@ait.ac.th
Office: SOM Room 213
Country: Thai
Expertise: Educational Policy, Management, and Leadership
Degrees:
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand - Doctor of Philosophy of Educational Policy, Management, and Leadership,
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea - Master’s Degree of International Studies
The University of Findlay, Findlay OH, USA - Master’s Degree of Business Administration
Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand - Bachelor’s Degree of Social Administration
EXPERIENCE
Suan Dusit University (Presidential Advisory Committee) (Bangkok, Thailand)
Jan. 2023 – Current Special Advisor to President
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Responsible for leading, in conjunction with the President, ongoing projects and events
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Develop the SDU’s portfolio of student engagement transformation; innovative and integrative academic curriculums for the changing values, inclusive activities, budgeting, and fundraising
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Connect with internal and external partners to benefit SDU in necessary aspects; Scholarships, Projects,
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Creative Events, and Best Practices
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Contributing to SDU’s Executive Plans Development; Strategic plan, Student Affairs plan, Business plan, Marketing plan, and other related plans to transition SDU toward regenerative and sustainable culture
Asian Institute of Technology - AIT (Office of Student Affairs) (Pathumthani, Thailand)
Jan. 2021 – Current Director
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Managing the overall operations of The Office of Student Affairs; Finance and Personnel
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Coordinating all the academic and non-academic activities of students
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Enhancing Admission procedures and administrating Scholarships, Internship, Exchange Programs, and Student Assistantships opportunities
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Arranging and initiating Career counseling and Student welfare component; Mental health counseling, Accommodations, Insurance, and Student Union
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Remaining students’ satisfaction and job placement ratio at the high level.
Suan Dusit University (School of Tourism and Hospitality Management) (Bangkok, Thailand)
Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2020 Dean
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Positioning the School within National Education Policy, the University’s Mission, and Core Competencies of the School of Tourism and Hospitality
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Planning Strategic plan, in consultation with the management of 8 internal departments and external University departments (Integration)
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Achieving the financial target and Marketing the school nationally and internationally
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Approving or recommending research contracts within delegated competence
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Establishing the necessary structures, ensuring that the academic offering of the school is both relevant and of a high quality with Work Integrated Learning
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Proposing and directing National Projects; Academic service, Fundraising, Local community development, Academic articulation, Tourism and Hospitality Innovation
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Ensuring the well-being of lecturers, staff, and students. (Total of 2,270 people)
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Being a Qualified Committee/Project Manager/Assessor for Educational QA, OTEP, SP Hotel, Office of Special Affairs,TPQI, MSDHS, MHESI, and Private Companies
Jan. 2015 – Dec. 2015 Deputy Dean for Foreign Affairs
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Assisting the Dean in the provision of leadership within the School
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Overseeing School planning, performance, and quality management
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Forming THM professional center of international standard with Thai touch for Hospitality
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Planning and managing international projects and MoUs
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Fostering friendly academic and commercial relationships
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Being a Guest speaker and a Consultant nationally and internationally; areas of expertize; International Business Management, Servicizing, Hospitality, Thai Etiquettes, Professional Traits, Effective Communication, Teamwork Enhancement, Hotel Standards, Franchising, etc.
May. 2011 – Dec. 2014 Strategic Management Committee / Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs / University Lecturer (International Program)
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Developing and implementing curriculum in all subject areas; continuous improvement forresponsible courses and management duties; TQF, TQA, EdPEx Assessment
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Creating educational innovation; visual aids, critical activities, training courses
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Building community collaborations and international relationships
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Working with departments to develop and implement center-wide strategies and initiatives
Awards and Achievements
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ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Assessor, Council of University Presidents of Thailand, October, 2020
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Thailand’s 6 Top Marathons: The Best Food, Beverage, and Service of the Year, Suan Dusit Tourism Run 2018, January, 2019
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Cheese Workshop, Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School, Aug, 2018
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Etiquette Master Class, Nai Lert Butler certified by The British Butler Institute, June, 2018
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Royal Butler Service and Professional Housekeeping, Nai Lert Butler certified by The British Butler Institute, April, 2018Wine Studies,
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Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School, 2017
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Leader for Change (DFC 6), Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand (KNIT), 2016
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National Assessor (Front Office Division) under MRA, ASEAN Secretariat, Thailand, 2015
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National Trainer (Food and Beverage Division) under MRA, ASEAN Secretariat, Thailand, 2015
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Highest entrance examination score of Thammasat University, School of Social Administration, 2000