Texas A&M University

Graduate Research Assistant

Prepared and presented research on integrating Second Life® into crisis communications education as part of project funded through USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant

Participated in project planning and evaluation as a member of the grant team

Instructed and assisted with media writing, technical writing, editing, and broadcast production courses in agricultural communications and journalism

Planned and assisted with media training for agencies and organizations across Texas

Assisted with writing small and large external grants and contracts

Texas A&M University

Assistant Professor

Define problems, collect and interpret data, and draw conclusions related to formal and informal writing instruction

Contribute writing expertise to the development of internal and external grants and contracts

Assist with project planning and programming for the agricultural communications and journalism program

Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses in media writing and research writing

Serve as the agricultural communications and journalism representative on the scholarship committee

Plan and assist with media training for agencies and organizations in Texas

Western Technology Center

Marketing and Communications Director

Managed a full-service marketing department; developed and implemented WTC’s Marketing and Communications Plan

Assisted in the improvement of the WTC Strategic Plan and coordinated strategic plan committees

Promoted and marketed WTC at civic organizations, community events, and high school enrollment fairs

Aided in the development and maintenance of the Pandemic Plan, Crisis Communications Plan, and NIMS Compliance

Maintained current relationships with school district stakeholders, including students, high schools, businesses, and legislators

Texas A&M Univeristy

Assistant Lecturer

Defined problems, collect and interpret data, and draw conclusions related to writing education

Assisted with project planning and programming for the agricultural communications and journalism program

Instructed media writing, public relations, and sophomore seminar courses in agricultural communications and journalism

Accompanied agricultural communications and journalism students on professional development trips

Served as the scholarship assignment adviser for one agricultural communications and journalism graduate student

Independence Community College

Recruiter, Admissions Counselor, Adjunct Faculty Member

Marketed Higher Education

An examination of high impact learning opportunities provided in departments of agricultural education

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference