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2020 2016COLUMBIA, SC
Doctor of Philosophy - Mass Communications
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Certificate in Women & Gender Studies
Research interests: the intersection of emerging media and society focusing on gender-specific implications, and audience impact on media
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2007 2001COLUMBIA, SC
MASTER OF MASS COMMUNICATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
MMC in Integrated Marketing Communications -
1999 1995ROCK HILL, SC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
BS in Business and Marketing with elective classes in journalism
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2020 2019COLUMBIA, SC
INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Spring 2019, Fall 2019 & Spring 2020 Instructor for JOUR 311/WGST 331, Minorities, Women, and Mass Media -
2020 2019COLUMBIA, SC
INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Spring 2020 Instructor for JOUR 416: Creative Strategies in Advertising -
Fall 2018COLUMBIA, SC
INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Fall 2018 Instructor for JOUR 220, Account Planning -
2017 2018ROCK HILL, SC
INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Instructor for JOUR 436, Public Relations Writing -
2016 2019COLUMBIA, SC
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Graduate research assistant for multiple professors throughout the department -
2021 2012ROCK HILL, SC
INSTRUCTOR
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Adjunct instructor for Spring 2012, Spring 2013, and Spring 2014, and Spring 2021 teaching Advertising Principles (MCOM 341), a sophomore-level class focusing on introductory advertising concepts.
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2016 2005INDIAN LAND, SC
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
RED K PHOTOGRAPHY
Launched and operated a profitable photography business specializing in corporate events and weddings. -
2012 2009CHARLOTTE, NC
MARKETING MANAGER
RED VENTURES
Managed marketing efforts that drove inbound phone calls into the sales center and generated a positive ROI.Managed a team of five creative professionals designing websites, writing copy and executing online campaigns.
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2009 2004CHARLOTTE, NC
MARKETING MANAGER, BRAND & MEMBERSHIP
AAA CAROLINAS
Managed all marketing efforts related to general brand awareness, membership acquisition and retention for the 1.7-million-member organization.Coordinated and tracked direct mail efforts of over nine million pieces of mail each year to result in over 282,000 new members annually.
Developed and maintained yearly budget for membership growth across all acquisition and retention channels.
Conducted market research and performed demographic analyses of current and potential customers.
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2004 1999ROCK HILL, SC
MARKETING DIRECTOR
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Lead and managed the marketing, advertising, and promotion of the $145 million asset credit union including: coordinating advertising efforts with local media, conducting marketing research, and managing the credit union’s image in the five branch lobbies.
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2014 2014ONLINE
MOOCs
Coursera
University Teaching 101 from John’s Hopkins University (Coursera – April 2014)Verified Certificate Number R69M4882WY
How to Change the World from Wesleyan University (Coursera – March 2014)
Verified Certificate Number 93JSZYTRNX
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2018 2016COLUMBIA, SC
PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY CERTIFICATE
University of South Carolina
Certificate program designed to prepare students to serve in faculty roles by requiring completion of activities in the areas of teaching, research and service. -
2019 2019COLUMBIA, SC
TEACHING ONLINE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS CERTIFICATE
University of South Carolina
An eight-week certificate program designed to prepare graduate students for online class instruction. -
Present 2016ONLINE
DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION OF ONLINE CLASSES
Winthrop University
A two-part course certifying online instructors to create and facilitate online classes within Blackboard -
Present 2016ONLINE
MEMBERSHIPS
AEJMC, ICA
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)International Communication Association (ICA)
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May 2020Online
Microagressions
Washington & Lee University
Guest lecture in Media Stereotypes, JOUR 295, at Washington & Lee University -
May 2020Online
True Crime Podcasting
University of South Carolina
Guest lecture in JOUR 499 (honors course on podcasting) focusing on True Crime Podcasting. -
January 2020Columbia, SC
Race, Gender, Media, and Reality: Fostering Inclusivity and Empowering Change
University of South Carolina - Center for Teaching Excellence
Workshop for graduate students and faculty members, focusing on those participating in the Teaching for Inclusive Excellence certificate program. -
August 2019Toronto, CA
#SocialJustice as Branded Content: The Politics of Visibility
AEJMC 2019
Invited panelist on a joint panel with the Magazine Division and the Commission on the Status of Women. Description from AEJMC program: "This panel analyzes the ways consumer media represent and co-opt social justice discourse and messages of resistant political action. In recent decades, marginalized groups including women, LGBTQ people, and people of color have fought for and improved representation in virtually every mass medium, raising questions about the mainstreaming of once-transgressive discourses. -
September 2018Columbia, SC
#ShePersisted, Mitch: An Attempted Instagram Feminist Revolution
University of South Carolina
Invited guest lecturer for JOUR 311, Women and Minorities in the Media -
March 2019Columbia, SC
SIPA Photography Workshop
University of South Carolina
Invited photography workshop co-host for the 2018 Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA). SIPA is an organization for middle and high school students operated by the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications. -
March 2017Columbia, SC
Podcasting Conversation
University of South Carolina
Podcasting Panel Discussion (JOUR 499) -
November 2016Columbia, SC
Adobe InDesign Review
University of South Carolina
Graphics for Visual Communication (JOUR 346) -
2011 2011Rock Hill, SC
Campaign Metrics
Winthrop University
Integrated Campaigns (MCOM 456)
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August 2020San Fancisco, CA (Virtual)
FIRST PLACE STUDENT PAPER - MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIVISION
2020 AEJMC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
First place student paper in the Minorities and Communication Division for the 2020 AEJMC national conference -
April 2020Columbia, SC
National Honor Society for Journalism & Mass Communication
Kappa Tau Alpha
Conferred membership into the National Honor Society for Journalism & Mass Communication -
January 2020Columbia, SC
Breakthrough Graduate Scholar
University of South Carolina
One of 14 graduate students recognized campus-wide for excellence in teaching and research -
August 2019Toronto, Canada
Mass Comm & Society Graduate Research Award
AEJMC MC&S Division
Graduate Research Award from the MC&S Division of AEJMC ($5,000) -
August 2019Toronto, Canada
Mary Gardner Award for Graudate Student Research
AEJMC Commission on the Status of Women
Graduate Research Award from the Commission on the Status of Women at AEJMC ($250) -
August 2019Toronto, Canada
THIRD PLACE STUDENT PAPER - LAW & POLICY DIVISION
2019 AEJMC National Conference
Third place student paper for the Law and Policy Division -
April 2019Columbia, SC
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AT USC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
$500 to travel for conference presentation -
March 2019Columbia, SC
TOP STUDENT PAPER - Newspaper & Online News Division
2019 AEJMC SOUTHEAST COLLOQUIUM
Top Student Paper in the Newspaper & Online News Division -
August 2018Washington, DC
THIRD PLACE STUDENT PAPER - HISTORY DIVISION
2018 AEJMC National Conference
Third Place Student paper award for the History Division -
April 2018Columbia, SC
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
University of South Carolina
Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award ($500) -
March 2018Tuscaloosa, AL
TOP PAPER - LAW AND POLICY DIVISION
2018 AEJMC Southeast Colloquium
Top student paper award for the Law and Policy Division -
August 2017Chicago, IL
SECOND PLACE STUDENT PAPER - MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIVISION
2017 AEJMC National Conference
Second place student paper in the Minorities and Communication division at the 2017 AEJMC national conference -
2016 2019Columbia, SC
GRADUATE SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP
University of South Carolina
Graduate school fellowship, funded at $26,000 per year for 3 years
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Present 2019Nationwide
Co-Research Chair
AEJMC - Commission on the Status of Women
Co-Research Chair for the Commission on the Status of Women at AEJMC -
Present 2020Nationwide
Reviewer
Feminist Media Studies
Reviewer for Feminist Media Studies -
Present 2019Nationwide
Reviewer
Journal of Radio and Audio Media (JRAM)
Reviewer for JRAM -
Present 2021Nationwide
Reviewer
New Media and Society
Reviewer for NMS -
2018 2019Nationwide
Committee member for Anniversary Celebration of Women's Suffrage
AEJMC - Commission on the Status of Women
A two-year committee designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women's right to vote in the United States. -
2018 2019Nationwide
Co-Newsletter Chair
AEJMC - Commission on the Status of Women
Co-Newsletter chair for the Commission on the Status of Women at AEJMC -
2017 2018Fort Mill, SC
Pop Up Dojo Board of Advisors
Pop Up Dojo
Pop Up Dojo is a mobile martial arts program focusing on martial arts for those with special needs. -
May 2018Charlotte, NC
Ambassador/Marshal Hole 7
Wells Fargo Championship
Marshal on Hole 7 of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow -
2017 2017Columbia, SC
Public Relations Faculty Search Committee
University of South Carolina
Student representative on a search committee for new PR faculty. -
2018 2017Chicago, IL
Task Force on Graduate Education
AEJMC
A one-year task force designed to determine how to best position AEJMC to serve graduate education.