Prof. Joel Mark P. Rodriguez is a highly committed and accomplished educator and management professional who has gained extensive experience in both the corporate and academic spheres. He has spent over six years working as a Restaurant Manager at Jollibee, which has equipped him with a wealth of practical knowledge that he now imparts to his students as a Regular Faculty member at Rizal Technological University’s College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy (CBEA), in the Department of Human Resource Management. Joel’s transition to academia has been a smooth one, and he brings real-world insights to the next generation of business leaders. He teaches a broad range of management disciplines at RTU, including entrepreneurship, general management principles, human resource management, leadership styles, strategy, marketing management, operations management, and financial management. His dedication to education and his passion for nurturing the talents of his students make him an integral part of the academic community. Joel Mark P. Rodriguez’s academic qualifications include an MBA , MMPA (Master of Management in Public Administration), Doctor in Business Administration (On-going), CLLSYB (Certified Lean Leader & Six Sigma Yellow Belt), and PCLSCM (Professional Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management). He is committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, which is evident in his credentials and his dynamic teaching approach. Joel aims to inspire and empower future business leaders to succeed in the ever-evolving world of management through his work. His unique combination of industry experience and academic expertise equips his students with the necessary tools to excel in their careers and make a significant impact in the business world.