Patrick Allen

Patrick Allen, MBA, M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, currently serves as the Director of Operations for Professional Education at Kent State University, a position held since August 2013. In this role, Patrick provides leadership in developing and administering professional education programs while overseeing training and development operations. Prior experience includes roles as Program Manager at The Center for Corporate and Professional Development, Outreach Program Coordinator supporting business professionals in Northeast Ohio, Program Coordinator at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and Program Coordinator at The University of Akron. Earlier in Patrick's career, an Account Manager position at Lincare involved sales and project management within the respiratory health sector. Academic qualifications include a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University, an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance from The University of Akron, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing/Sales from The University of Akron.