Jay Bitner

 JayA. Bitner

Jay A. Bitner

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Biography

Webster University - Business


Resume

  • 2012

    PhD Communication Studies

    Inclusion & Diversity in Board Governance;\nStories & Storytelling in Business\nWork-Life Balance\nVolunteerism

    Organizational Communication & Technology

    Nonprofit Studies Portfolio

    The University of Texas at Austin

  • 2010

    Masters

    Master's Thesis\n\"And now I'm here\": An Ethnographic Inquiry into Asking for Help Practices at a Homeless Shelter\"\nThis ethnography of communication study details the norms and consequences for communication between volunteer and homeless individuals as associated with distinct constructions of identity for the two groups of participants.

    Intercultural Communication

    CommGrads Treasurer (Fall 2010 - Spring 2012): Treasurer for the Communication Studies Graduate Community at the University of New Mexico

    The University of New Mexico

  • 2008

    Wyoming Department of Family Services

    HHSC

    The University of Texas at Austin - Moody College of Communication

    McCombs School of Business

    The University of Texas at Austin

    St.Edward's University

    Cockrell School of Engineering

    The University of Texas at Austin

    HHSC

    Western Governors University

    Austin

    Texas Area

    Professional Development Speacialist Lead

    HHSC

    Austin

    Texas Area

    Coach graduate and undergraduate students in developing careers through networking

    researching careers

    building resumes

    securing internships

    and interviewing effectively

    Career Coach

    The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts

    Austin

    Texas

    Monitored student progress on concurrent and consecutive projects\nInstructed classes of up to 25 students on topics of Public Speaking and Interviewing\nLead teaching assistant to large lecture -based and online classes ranging from 100-160 students \nEvaluated progress of students on achieving effective communication skills\n\nRelevant course topics: Digital Communications

    Social Media in Organizations

    Communication Technology in the Workplace

    Graduate Assistant Instructor & Teaching Assistant

    The University of Texas at Austin - Moody College of Communication

    Albuquerque

    New Mexico

    Public Speaking Instructor (5 semesters)\nEnhanced student understanding of the theories and best practices of public speaking through lectures and skill based activities

    to enable students to improve public speaking performances \n\nTeaching Assistant for Introduction to Communication\nManaged course grading spreadsheets

    facilitated exam reviews

    co-instructed lecture on media theories to 85+ students

    Teaching Assistant | Public Speaking

    University of New Mexico

    Powell

    Wyoming

    Intake applications

    Interview clients

    and process benefits for Medicaid

    SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

    Childcare assistance. \n\nDirect clients toward additional available resources

    such as the Roadrunner Food Bank

    Rental Assistance programs

    and Vouchers for Secondhand stores.

    Benefits Specialist

    Wyoming Department of Family Services

    Special projects as assigned to maintain consistent and effective messaging to support organizational change

    effective management

    and modernization of websites.\nAssisted in developing change management workshops using Prosci's ADKAR model. \nDrafted various internal communications for newsletters and training purposes.\nParticipated in modifying onboarding materials for new hires.

    HHSC

    Presentation Advisor

    Crafted a workshop tailored to presenting engineering projects clearly and effectively to the capstone course of 24 students to 120 mechanical engineering students \nCoached multiple groups of 4 students on the improvement of speaking skills\nProvided actionable feedback to balance technical and visual representation of data on engineering projects sponsored by various companies on the creation of robotic arms

    hand-sanitizing door handles

    and c-rings

    Cockrell School of Engineering

    The University of Texas at Austin

    St.Edward's University

    Austin

    Texas

    Working with the Office of Adult and Continuing Education I’ve taught courses on training and development and team building. I’m looking forward to more opportunities in the Fall of 2018!

    Adjunct Lecturer

    McCombs School of Business

    The University of Texas at Austin

    Course Instructor

    Western Governors University

  • 2003

    Bachelors of Science

    Minor: Applied Statistics

    Applied Mathematics

    Speech Communication

    Kappa Mu Epsilon

    Chi Alpha

    Chadron State College

    Nonprofit Studies Portfolio Certificate

  • Austin Partners in Education

    Intercultural Communication

    Academic Advising

    Grant Writing

    University Teaching

    Nonprofits

    Student Development

    Public Speaking

    Qualitative Research

    Curriculum Design

    Teaching

    Community Outreach

    Editing

    Instructional Design

    Higher Education

    Student Affairs

    Research

    Tronstad

    PhD

    LaRae

    Tronstad

    PhD

    The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts

    University of New Mexico