VisualCV

A member of a three person team responsible for strategic communications for a broadband services company (Internet, Telephone, Cable Television).

Graphic design, web design, web 2.0, campaign planning, event planning, public relations and e-mail marketing are just a few things that I do in my day-to-day responsibilities. Eagle Communications offers broadband services in 33 communities in Kansas and Colorado.

Responsible for instruction of:
    COMM 100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication

   COMM 128 - Mass Media in a Free Society

   COMM 129 - Elements of Photography
    COMM 208 - Communication & the Information Society

   COMM 345 - Desktop Publishing (Adobe InDesign CS3)

   COMM 635 - Multimedia Production (Utilizing Apple's iLife and iWork software)
    COMM 642 - Crisis Management & Strategies

    COMM 655 - Advertising
    COMM 657 - Advertising Management & Media Analysis
    COMM 658 - Advertising Campaign Design & Analysis
    COMM 680 - Advertising Design
    COMM 680 - Special Event Planning
    COMM 680 - Creating Infographics

   COMM 680 - PR for the Arts and Entertainment

   COMM 680 - Creating Infographics

   COMM 680 - Special Event Planning

   COMM 680 - Branding

• Worked with students in developing various communication skills including verbal and nonverbal communication, leadership, listening and presentation skills.
• Prepared and delivered lectures, developed exams, facilitated structured learning exercises and critiqued speeches.
• Taught in a multi-media environment including audio, video, on-line and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Instructed students in publication design and use of desktop publishing equipment and software.

Responsible for marketing the area’s attractions to tourists, convention planners, business travelers, group tour operators and travel writers.
    •Supervised Visitor Information Center staff.
    •Worked as a liaison between attractions, hotels and businesses to provide economic development through tourism.
    •Developed and maintained websites.
    •Secured funding for new events and attractions.
    •Attended tourism and retail trade shows, representing the community and region. 
    •Member of various recruitment committees.
    •Developed and maintained Convention & Visitors Bureau annual budget.
    •Served on various community, regional and state committees

Responsible for all communication/marketing strategies in public school system.
    •Served as chief communication officer and adviser for Board of Education and school administration.
    •Organized successful $45.5 million bond election campaign to build a new high school and provide improvements to other schools in district.
    •Served on district strategic planning team.