Amanda H. Gallagher, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Durham, Nc

This certification denotes an advanced level of cycling training certified by USA Cycling. Coaches with this certification level have extensive knowledge of bike handling skills; a better understanding of the physiological stresses and adaptations the body endures through training; and how to utilize these stresses and adaptations in writing a more succinct training plan for their athletes.

Durham, Nc

The level 3 coach is the entry level certification. Coaches complete a home study course and take an exam. Level 3 serves as an introduction to coaching cyclists.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Worked with major corporations and organizations to focus and enhance their marketing, public relations, and communications efforts to improve their overall competitiveness• Clients have included nationally recognized healthcare systems and airlines as well as local enterprises and non-profits• Conducted research into consumer and customer perceptions and preferences regarding my clients’ operations, reputations, and branding• Produced action plans for altering and enhancing… Show more • Worked with major corporations and organizations to focus and enhance their marketing, public relations, and communications efforts to improve their overall competitiveness• Clients have included nationally recognized healthcare systems and airlines as well as local enterprises and non-profits• Conducted research into consumer and customer perceptions and preferences regarding my clients’ operations, reputations, and branding• Produced action plans for altering and enhancing clients’ marketing, public relations, and internal communications Show less

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• This certification requires a comprehensive knowledge of human movement science, functional anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, as well as functional assessment and program design.

Purpose: The purpose of the CCA (Carolinas Cycling Association) Women’s Development Program is to bring more females of all ages in North and South Carolina into the sport of cycling and more specifically, racing.What: This will be a collaborative effort led by a small group of female racers to promote the sport of cycling and support girls and women that want to get started in racing.

Banner Elk, Nc

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Each O2 Fitness personal trainer is a certified and skilled professional with years of experience in exercise science and physiology, nutrition and have worked with people from a variety of fitness backgrounds (02 Fitness Falconbridge Web site).

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Teaching 2 sections of COM 110, Public Speaking

• Work as a project liaison for a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the impact of a 7-month social marketing intervention, Healthy Me Healthy We, on preschool children’s (3-4 years in age) diet and physical activity behaviors• Initiate contact and build rapport with child care centers located in counties being targeted for recruitment (Johnston, Harnett, and Durham counties)• Serve as the primary contact for interested center directors to discuss project requirements and recruit… Show more • Work as a project liaison for a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the impact of a 7-month social marketing intervention, Healthy Me Healthy We, on preschool children’s (3-4 years in age) diet and physical activity behaviors• Initiate contact and build rapport with child care centers located in counties being targeted for recruitment (Johnston, Harnett, and Durham counties)• Serve as the primary contact for interested center directors to discuss project requirements and recruit center directors and parent-child dyads to participate in the study• Assist with data collection and conduct various assessments including: measuring height, weight, and waist circumference of children; administering provider and parent surveys; conducting environmental observation assessment at each child care center; and conducting diet observation assessment at each child care center• Train and achieve certification on all recruitment and data collection protocols• Ensure high-quality data collection, including accuracy and consistency and maintain data security protocols Show less

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• A student affairs position responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Journalism and Mass Communication Graduate Program• Served as the chief communications position, involving the coordination of several waves of email and phone correspondence to approximately 40 Masters of Art applicants and 20 Ph.D. applicants, including scheduling interviews, coordinating travel to campus and arranging for travel reimbursements, among other responsibilities• Maintained enrollment records and… Show more • A student affairs position responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Journalism and Mass Communication Graduate Program• Served as the chief communications position, involving the coordination of several waves of email and phone correspondence to approximately 40 Masters of Art applicants and 20 Ph.D. applicants, including scheduling interviews, coordinating travel to campus and arranging for travel reimbursements, among other responsibilities• Maintained enrollment records and student files• Communicated regularly with the UNC Graduate School about requirements, deadlines, coursework, among other topics and issues• Managed budgets and maintain accurate records of funds and expenditures• Collaborated with various people and units across the university as appropriate Show less

Chapel Hill, Nc

Teach research courses for advertising and public relations majors.

Elon, Nc

• Teach courses in research methods, design and layout, strategic campaign planning and implementation; eight different courses taught over five years• Create academic service learning opportunities in all appropriate classes; served as a service learning faculty scholar (2009-2010)• Mentor undergraduate student research projects and Honors Theses; one project was published in an academic journal, while another is presenting at a research conference• Served on Honors Advisory… Show more • Teach courses in research methods, design and layout, strategic campaign planning and implementation; eight different courses taught over five years• Create academic service learning opportunities in all appropriate classes; served as a service learning faculty scholar (2009-2010)• Mentor undergraduate student research projects and Honors Theses; one project was published in an academic journal, while another is presenting at a research conference• Served on Honors Advisory Committee for two years; reviewed theses proposals and course proposals; interviewed prospective Honors students• Completed a four-part grant writing workshop series (Spring 2012)• Serve as a reviewer and editorial board member for student research published in School’s undergraduate research journal• Chaired the school’s Diversity Committee (2010-2011); served on school’s diversity committee (2008-2011)• Co-taught a winter term, 3-week course abroad in Barbados; 22 students enrolled in each class (January 2012 and January 2013)• Advise and mentor students in their courses and careers; taught the university’s first-year experiences course three times• Serve as advisor to Communications Living Learning Community (2009-2013)• Served on several search committees for faculty across the school Show less

Elon University

• The WGS program maintains the interdisciplinary undergraduate minor in women’s and gender studies, as well as associated programs and events related to women’s and gender studies• Direct and plan WGS curriculum, including creating classes and hiring and assigning faculty to teach these classes• Lead, support, and manage an advisory committee of ten • Manage and maintain yearly budget• Plan and promote monthly programs, including annual performances of Vagina Monologues… Show more • The WGS program maintains the interdisciplinary undergraduate minor in women’s and gender studies, as well as associated programs and events related to women’s and gender studies• Direct and plan WGS curriculum, including creating classes and hiring and assigning faculty to teach these classes• Lead, support, and manage an advisory committee of ten • Manage and maintain yearly budget• Plan and promote monthly programs, including annual performances of Vagina Monologues, speakers, film series screenings, and Take Back the Night• Co-advisor to the student organization Elon Feminists for Equality, Change and Transformation (EFFECT) (2013)• Partner with local and state agencies and organizations to promote women’s issues and student involvement in those organizations, including Family Abuse Services of Alamance County and CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center (Alamance County), among other groups• Collaborate with 26 other interdisciplinary program coordinators and the LGBT office and Multicultural Center to create programming, educational opportunities and activities such as program information fairs and co-sponsored programming Show less

Durham, Nc And Morgan Hill, Ca

• Promote women's cycling through events such as clinics and group rides, social media communication and outreach• Serve as a knowledgeable resource about the Specialized Women’s brand• Serve as a liaison and representative between the company and the local triangle (central NC) cycling community • Participate in the social media and other overall communication efforts with the company

Lubbock, Tx

Taught courses in the public relations department. I also taught course in the graduate program, including Qualitative Research Methods and PR Theory.

Athens, Ga

Instructor and Ph.D. Assistant, George Foster Peabody Awards (Ph.D. student)Teaching Assistant (M.A. student)

Charlotte, Nc

Assisted in the management of overall communication plans (advertising, public relations, and marketing) for clients including the City of Charlotte Department of Transportation and Willamette Industries, a Fortune 500 company

Studied Communications and Political Science, served in a variety of leadership roles in various academic and social organizations.

Ph.D., Mass Communication

M.A., Journalism And Mass Communication

B.A., Communication Studies And Political Science