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Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

- Conducts and supports applied research studies in operational (military) environments utilizing understanding of human cognitive performance, organizational structures, team dynamics, and individual behaviors.- Collaborates with clients, a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, as well as with subject matter experts to develop products aimed at improving decision making, assessing complex cognitive skills, and behavior modeling in operational (military) environments.- Reviews scientific literature, collects qualitative and quantitative data, performs data analyses, and summarizes results- Conducts cognitive task analyses, leads interviews, and facilitates focus groups with user and domain experts to elicit knowledge. - Plans, prepares, and conducts assessments of human performance, such as training effectiveness evaluations or development of cognitive metrics.- Prepares and presents scientific papers and technical reports to clients and at professional conferences.

* Developed, executed, and published primary quantitative and qualitative research content for business strategy and research firm specializing in the performance of technology vendors' channel sales and route-to-market strategies.* Demonstrated project management capabilities throughout research lifecycle by assessing industry research, developing online survey measures, collecting survey data, analyzing statistical findings, creating effective graphs/data visualizations, and writing final reports for publication. * Assisted Chief Research Officer in the development, execution, and analysis of proprietary, client-facing quantitative and qualitative research projects, along with secondary research associated with client projects.* Organized and completed redesign of flagship annual research product through in-depth interviews with external clients and internal stakeholders, revamping existing survey measures, gathering survey data, and authoring report. * Collaborated remotely with colleagues on editorial process and graphic design for research products, internal research training, as well as to set and manage content calendar.* Created wide array of ad-hoc content for company-produced trade magazine, client presentation decks, and to assist C-level leaders in client or industry engagements. * Coordinated with B2B research panel providers to identify target research populations and to obtain pricing quotes to align with internal or client research budgets.* Utilized quantitative research software (SPSS, Excel, R) to collate programmatic, year-over-year research findings into actionable data. * Exhibited a wide range of online survey development skills using enterprise-level platform (SurveyMonkey).

* Tenure-track position responsible for instructing 3 courses per semester, generating peer-reviewed academic research, and serving on variety of department and university committees.* Worked independently and with both peers and students to produce numerous peer-reviewed journal publications, book chapters/entries, and an edited book.* Demonstrated ability to produce high-level analysis using a broad array of quantitative and qualitative research methods.* Taught broad variety of courses within both Communication and Sports Communication programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both online and in-person.* Provided leadership and service in multiple roles, such as leading undergraduate and graduate research projects, academic advising, and providing timely and impactful feedback as a peer reviewer for numerous academic journals and publishing organizations.

Clemson, South Carolina

* Responsible for communication and guidance related to the Sport Communication B.A. program, which was launched in 2013 and had approximately 60 majors.* Networked and developed connections with sports-related organizations and franchises to secure internship opportunities and communicate opportunities to students* Met with prospective students and their families during campus visits and open house events

Murray, Ky

* Tenure-track position responsible for instructing 4 courses per semester, generating peer-reviewed academic research, and serving on variety of department and university committees.* Worked independently and with both peers and students to produce numerous peer-reviewed journal publications* Taught wide array of graduate and undergraduate courses within the Organizational Communication major, frequently including students enrolled in M.B.A. program. * Provided quality instruction for both traditional and returning adult college students in numerous formats, such as on-campus, online, and graduate weekend courses.

Kent, Oh

* Obtained experience in temporary faculty role responsible for managing robust teaching schedule (5 courses per semester).* Course responsibilities included three major core courses: Communication & Conflict (Comm45459), Small Group Communication (Comm35550), and Communication & Influence (Comm45902), a university selected writing intensive course.

Kent, Oh

* Taught wide variety of undergraduate courses while pursuing Ph.D., including Communication & Influence, Communication & Conflict, Communication in Teams, Small Group Communication, Communication Theory, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Introduction to Human Communication.

Kent, Oh

* Served as research assistant for audit of wellness communication messages funded by Human Resources at Kent State University.* Extensively researched communication audit measures and collaborated on the development of quantitative measures for employee survey. * Conducted data analysis and assisted in the final report, eventually was developed into peer-reviewed submission that earned top four paper honors in the Applied Communication Division at the 2007 National Communication Association Conference.

Provided assistance with student grading and instructional support for faculty in the Department of Communication at the Clarion Campus.

Oil City, Pa

Provided technical and learning support to a largely adult student population at a regional campus (Venango Campus).

* Co-taught high school video production courses on a half-time, emergency hire visit (3 days per week) while continuing Master's degree studies.* Assisted students in the video production of daily school-wide morning announcement broadcast* Assisted in development of school-wide assembly featuring an hour-long edited compilation of school events from the 2002-2003 academic year.

Ph.D., Communication Studies

Master Of Science, Communication Technology & Mass Media Education

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication