EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Graduate December 2009
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication
GPA – 4.00/4.00
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Graduate May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
GPA – 3.44/4.00
AREAS OF COMPETENCE
Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, Emerging Media, Brand Building and Management, Creative Strategy, Speech, Communication Studies, Media Writing, Media Studies, Business & Professional Communication, Sales Promotion, Cause Marketing, & Health Communication
INSTRUCTING EXPERIENCE
East Tennessee State University, August 2011 – Present
College of Arts and Science
Department of Communication
807 University Parkway
Johnson City, TN 37614
Lecturer, Public Relations and Mass Communication. Fall 2013/2012- PUBR 2770: Writing for PR, PUBR 3770: PR Publications, ADVR 3100: Survey of Promotion, ADVR 4730-001/088: Advertising/Public Relations Practices, and MCOM 4018: Honors Thesis.
Summer 2013- ADVR 4730: (Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE) Advertising/Public Relations Practices, ADVR/PUBR/JOUR/RTVF 4080: Internship, SPCH 4380: Internship, PUBR 2770: Writing for PR.
Spring 2013- PUBR 2770: Writing for PR, PUBR 3770: PR Publications, ADVR 3100: Survey of Promotion, MCOM 2100: Media Writing, and MCOM 4018: Honors Thesis.
Summer 2012- ADVR/PUBR/JOUR/RTVF 4080: Internship and PUBR 2770: Writing for PR.
Spring 2012/Fall 2011- PUBR 2770: Writing for PR, PUBR 2700: Intro to PR, PUBR 3770: PR Publications, and JOUR 3150: Copy Editing.
Northeast State Community College, Fall 2012 – Present
Behavioral and Social Sciences (Speech)
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Adjunct Instructor of Speech. Fall 2013- SPCH 2300: Public Speaking. Fall 2012/Spring 2013- SPCH 1010: Introduction to Speech.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, August 2011 – December 2011
Department of Communication
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Adjunct Instructor of Communication.
Fall 2011- Instruct students in Technical Writing: COM 3450. Summer I 2011- Instruct students in Public Speaking: COM1000. Spring 2011- Instruct students in Introduction to Journalism and Media Writing: COM 3100.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, August 2010 – May 2011
Office of Advising and Recruitment
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Instructor, Freshmen Seminar. Instruct and serve as an advisor for freshmen and/or first-year students on the campus of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Responsibilities included articulating the College’s mission, providing academic and social skills, informing students of college services, and organizing a community service project.
RESEARCH
West Virginia University
Integrated Marketing Communications 636 Campaigns
American Red Cross. Identified the information needed to solve a pre-determined marketing problem; wrote, designed and produced advertising, social media and public relations tactics to achieve the marketing objective; devised a media strategy, plan, budget allocation and schedule; demonstrated written communication skills; organized and communicated ideas in a comprehensive, professional IMC plan.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Senior Seminar
Front Page Newspaper Portrayal of African Americans in the Hurricane Katrina Devastation. Conducted a year-long research study with the following guidelines: literature review, research proposal, coding of local and national newspapers, study results, implications, and suggestions for further research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, June 2006 – July 2011
Office of Admissions
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Enrollment Support Specialist. Assist prospective students with the admissions process, visit local and statewide high schools to speak with prospective students, attend college fairs to recruit future students, host prospective students on campus, and review admission files.
Roles
· Chair of the School and College Relations Committee of the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO), 2010-2011:
planned, organized, and promoted the Virginia statewide college fair tour.
· Vice President of Staff Council, 2010-2011
· Providing Resources to Educate Prospective Students (PREPS) Program Supervisor, 2009-2011
· Campus Preview Day Coordinator, 2006-2007/2010-2011: planned, organized, and promoted event.
· Chair of the Campus Events Planning Committee of the Staff Council, 2009-2010: planned, organized, and promoted events intended to build employee
morale and support the local community.
· Coordinator of Week 1A of the Virginia Tour of College Day and Night Programs (School and College Relations Committee of VACRAO, 2007- 2009
· Coordinator of UVa-Wise College Night 2007- 2009: planned, organized, and promoted event.
· Coordinator of Forensic competitions, 2007-2009, 2011: planned, organized, and promoted event.
· Media relations coordinator of the On-Site Admissions Recruiting Program, 2008- 2009: planned, organized, and promoted the program.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, May 2005 - June 2006
Office of College Relations
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Intern. Maintenance of news clippings, website updates, proofreading, assisting in mailing college event invitations, assisting with the publishing of the UVa-Wise Magazine, providing customer service by answering telephones and greeting the public, and serving as assistant to the Director.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
· Social Media and Communicators (SMAC 13), 2013
· Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center, Supervisory Management Certification, 2010
· Managing Generations: How to Manage the Modern, Multi-Generational Workforce, 2010
SERVICE
· News Release composition and distribution (Fall 2011-present)- “Communication Professor to Discuss Relationships, Dating on 'Daytime Tri-Cities'”; “ETSU
Theatre, Dance Professor Publishes Entertainment Rigging Math Book,” and many others.
· Social Media promotion (Fall 2011-present)- the Department of Communication and the Advertising/Public Relations concentration on the department’s
Facebook page.
· The University of Virginia’s College at Wise- Alumni Relations Committee (2011-present)
· Susan G. Komen Tri-Cities Affiliate- Marketing and Public Relations Committee (2013-present)
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2013) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, photographer, videographer, and Public
Relations promoter
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2013) Department of Communication Research Spotlight Bulletin Board- designer
· East Tennessee State University (Summer 2013) Department of Communication Magazine- designer and editor
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2013) Department of Communication Annual Awards Ceremony- Event Coordinator
· East Tennessee State University chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi (SPJ/SDX)- Advisor
· East Tennessee State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America- Secondary Advisor
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2013) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, videographer and Public Relations
promoter
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2013) Department of Communication Faculty Recognition Bulletin Board- designer
· Alzheimer’s Association, Tri-Cities Chapter (Summer 2012)- invitation and brochure designer
· East Tennessee State University (Summer 2012) Department of Communication Magazine- designer and editor
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2012) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, photographer and Public Relations
promoter
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2012) Department of Communication Research Spotlight Bulletin Board- designer
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2011) Department of Communication Research Spotlight Bulletin Board- designer
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2011) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, photographer, videographer, and Public
Relations promoter
· The Lone Survivor Foundation, Supporter
HONORS
· Member of Lambda Pi Eta, Rho Xi Chapter of the National Communication Association Honor Society.
· Achieved the Dean’s List for multiple semesters at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
· Awarded the Clinton and Lucille Lambert Academic Scholarship.
· Nominated for Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
West Virginia University, Graduate December 2009
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication
GPA – 4.00/4.00
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Graduate May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
GPA – 3.44/4.00
AREAS OF COMPETENCE
Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, Emerging Media, Brand Building and Management, Creative Strategy, Speech, Communication Studies, Media Writing, Media Studies, Business & Professional Communication, Sales Promotion, Cause Marketing, & Health Communication
INSTRUCTING EXPERIENCE
East Tennessee State University, August 2011 – Present
College of Arts and Science
Department of Communication
807 University Parkway
Johnson City, TN 37614
Lecturer, Public Relations and Mass Communication. Fall 2013/2012- PUBR 2770: Writing for PR, PUBR 3770: PR Publications, ADVR 3100: Survey of Promotion, ADVR 4730-001/088: Advertising/Public Relations Practices, and MCOM 4018: Honors Thesis.
Summer 2013- ADVR 4730: (Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE) Advertising/Public Relations Practices, ADVR/PUBR/JOUR/RTVF 4080: Internship, SPCH 4380: Internship, PUBR 2770: Writing for PR.
Spring 2013- PUBR 2770: Writing for PR, PUBR 3770: PR Publications, ADVR 3100: Survey of Promotion, MCOM 2100: Media Writing, and MCOM 4018: Honors Thesis.
Summer 2012- ADVR/PUBR/JOUR/RTVF 4080: Internship and PUBR 2770: Writing for PR.
Spring 2012/Fall 2011- PUBR 2770: Writing for PR, PUBR 2700: Intro to PR, PUBR 3770: PR Publications, and JOUR 3150: Copy Editing.
Northeast State Community College, Fall 2012 – Present
Behavioral and Social Sciences (Speech)
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Adjunct Instructor of Speech. Fall 2013- SPCH 2300: Public Speaking. Fall 2012/Spring 2013- SPCH 1010: Introduction to Speech.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, August 2011 – December 2011
Department of Communication
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Adjunct Instructor of Communication.
Fall 2011- Instruct students in Technical Writing: COM 3450. Summer I 2011- Instruct students in Public Speaking: COM1000. Spring 2011- Instruct students in Introduction to Journalism and Media Writing: COM 3100.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, August 2010 – May 2011
Office of Advising and Recruitment
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Instructor, Freshmen Seminar. Instruct and serve as an advisor for freshmen and/or first-year students on the campus of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Responsibilities included articulating the College’s mission, providing academic and social skills, informing students of college services, and organizing a community service project.
RESEARCH
West Virginia University
Integrated Marketing Communications 636 Campaigns
American Red Cross. Identified the information needed to solve a pre-determined marketing problem; wrote, designed and produced advertising, social media and public relations tactics to achieve the marketing objective; devised a media strategy, plan, budget allocation and schedule; demonstrated written communication skills; organized and communicated ideas in a comprehensive, professional IMC plan.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Senior Seminar
Front Page Newspaper Portrayal of African Americans in the Hurricane Katrina Devastation. Conducted a year-long research study with the following guidelines: literature review, research proposal, coding of local and national newspapers, study results, implications, and suggestions for further research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, June 2006 – July 2011
Office of Admissions
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Enrollment Support Specialist. Assist prospective students with the admissions process, visit local and statewide high schools to speak with prospective students, attend college fairs to recruit future students, host prospective students on campus, and review admission files.
Roles
· Chair of the School and College Relations Committee of the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO), 2010-2011:
planned, organized, and promoted the Virginia statewide college fair tour.
· Vice President of Staff Council, 2010-2011
· Providing Resources to Educate Prospective Students (PREPS) Program Supervisor, 2009-2011
· Campus Preview Day Coordinator, 2006-2007/2010-2011: planned, organized, and promoted event.
· Chair of the Campus Events Planning Committee of the Staff Council, 2009-2010: planned, organized, and promoted events intended to build employee
morale and support the local community.
· Coordinator of Week 1A of the Virginia Tour of College Day and Night Programs (School and College Relations Committee of VACRAO, 2007- 2009
· Coordinator of UVa-Wise College Night 2007- 2009: planned, organized, and promoted event.
· Coordinator of Forensic competitions, 2007-2009, 2011: planned, organized, and promoted event.
· Media relations coordinator of the On-Site Admissions Recruiting Program, 2008- 2009: planned, organized, and promoted the program.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, May 2005 - June 2006
Office of College Relations
1 College Avenue
Wise, Virginia 24293
Intern. Maintenance of news clippings, website updates, proofreading, assisting in mailing college event invitations, assisting with the publishing of the UVa-Wise Magazine, providing customer service by answering telephones and greeting the public, and serving as assistant to the Director.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
· Social Media and Communicators (SMAC 13), 2013
· Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center, Supervisory Management Certification, 2010
· Managing Generations: How to Manage the Modern, Multi-Generational Workforce, 2010
SERVICE
· News Release composition and distribution (Fall 2011-present)- “Communication Professor to Discuss Relationships, Dating on 'Daytime Tri-Cities'”; “ETSU
Theatre, Dance Professor Publishes Entertainment Rigging Math Book,” and many others.
· Social Media promotion (Fall 2011-present)- the Department of Communication and the Advertising/Public Relations concentration on the department’s
Facebook page.
· The University of Virginia’s College at Wise- Alumni Relations Committee (2011-present)
· Susan G. Komen Tri-Cities Affiliate- Marketing and Public Relations Committee (2013-present)
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2013) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, photographer, videographer, and Public
Relations promoter
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2013) Department of Communication Research Spotlight Bulletin Board- designer
· East Tennessee State University (Summer 2013) Department of Communication Magazine- designer and editor
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2013) Department of Communication Annual Awards Ceremony- Event Coordinator
· East Tennessee State University chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi (SPJ/SDX)- Advisor
· East Tennessee State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America- Secondary Advisor
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2013) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, videographer and Public Relations
promoter
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2013) Department of Communication Faculty Recognition Bulletin Board- designer
· Alzheimer’s Association, Tri-Cities Chapter (Summer 2012)- invitation and brochure designer
· East Tennessee State University (Summer 2012) Department of Communication Magazine- designer and editor
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2012) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, photographer and Public Relations
promoter
· East Tennessee State University (Spring 2012) Department of Communication Research Spotlight Bulletin Board- designer
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2011) Department of Communication Research Spotlight Bulletin Board- designer
· East Tennessee State University (Fall 2011) Department of Communication Scholarship Showcase- invitation design, photographer, videographer, and Public
Relations promoter
· The Lone Survivor Foundation, Supporter
HONORS
· Member of Lambda Pi Eta, Rho Xi Chapter of the National Communication Association Honor Society.
· Achieved the Dean’s List for multiple semesters at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
· Awarded the Clinton and Lucille Lambert Academic Scholarship.
· Nominated for Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.