Resume

• 2017

  Member

  Broadcast Education Association (BEA)

  Member

  The Association for Women in Communication (AWC)

  Member

  Online News Association (ONA)

  Member

  Student Press Law Center (SPLC)

• 2016

  Member

  Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

  Member

  Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)

  Member

  American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD)

  Member

  American Association of University Administrators (AAUA)

  Member

  College Media Association (CMA)

• 2012

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• 2008

  [January 2010 - Present] NABJ Professor Listserv Founder\n[April 2008 - Present] NABJ Producer Listserv Founder

  National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

  Member

  Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)

  -Storytelling Committee member

  Member

  InnovateNC Greensboro Council

  Member

  Triad Association of Black Journalists (TABJ)

  The Bennett College National Alumnae Association honored me for my exemplary work with students inside and outside of the classroom.

  Bennett College National Alumnae Association

  RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award

  Region 8: Television Large Market\nVideo Continuing Coverage\nWXII-TV - Winston-Salem

  NC\nOfficers Shot

  Radio Television Digital News Association

  Southeast Regional Emmy Award

  Best Daily Newscast 76+

  National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

  Southeast Regional Emmy Award

  Breaking News Coverage

  National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

• 2002

  M.S.

  African American Studies Fellowship Award

  Broadcast Journalism

• 2000

  Louisiana State University

  Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy

  I was one of a dozen journalism educators selected to participate in the Scripps Howard Leadership Academy held at the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU. The one-week intensive program is designed for those interested in pursuing journalism education leadership. Topics covered were budgeting

  fundraising

  stimulating faculty

  and learning pathways to leadership.

  Journalism and Mass Communication Higher Education Leadership

  Hampton University

  Executive Leadership Summit: Passing the Executive Leadership Torch

  The Executive Leadership Summit is a professional development program for those aspiring to hold higher education leadership positions. Leadership challenges and strategies to combat those challenges were shared. Career strategies were also shared to aid participants in reaching their desired goals.

  Higher Education Leadership

  Summer Research Program

  I participated in the Summer Research and Opportunities program. I spent two summers at the University of Illinois. I worked on and presented two research papers. \n\n•“Why Aren’t They Reporting the Games? An Examination of the Lack of African American Sports Journalists

  ” \nAdvisor: Dr. William E. Berry; Summer 2001\n\n•“Can They Walk and Chew at the Same Time: Stereotypes Surrounding Black Male Athletes in Sports Films

  ” \nAdvisor: Dr. Norman K. Denzin; Summer 2000

  Mass Communications

• 1998

  B.S.

  Mass Communications

  President NABJ student chapter\nNCAA Freedom Forum Sports Journalism Scholarship\nNational Black Programmers Coalition Award\nRonald E. McNair Scholar\nNational Dean’s List

• Storytelling

  Copy Editing

  Journalism

  Broadcast Journalism

  Final Cut Pro

  Blogging

  Media Relations

  Digital Media

  Editing

  Press Releases

  Video Production

  Breaking News

  Social Media

  Public Speaking

  Video

  Radio

  Broadcast

  Public Relations

  Television

  Video Editing

  Coleman

  PhD

  Keonte

  Coleman

  PhD

  Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Salem College: Communication Program

  North Carolina A&T State University: Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

  Bennett College

  WAPT-TV

  Hearst Argyle Television

  WXII-TV

  Greensboro

  NC

  Served as an adjunct instructor and mentor to students pursuing careers in mass communications. I served an advisory role for a student run campus talk-show. \n\nCourses Taught:\n• Electronic News Writing (Revised Course)\n• News Reporting (Revised Course)\n• Electronic Reporting & Production (Revised Course)

  Adjunct Professor

  North Carolina A&T State University: Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

  Greensboro

  NC

  Advised

  Taught

  and Mentored students through hands-on learning

  lectures

  flipped-classrooms

  and hybrid courses. Took on the role as the internship coordinator and supervised students participating in various media related internships. \n\nCourses taught: \n• Advanced Production and Directing (Revised Course)\n• Broadcast Announcing (Revised Course)\n• Broadcast Writing (Designed Course)\n• International Media (Revised Course)\n• Internship (Revised Course - Coordinator)\n• Math Tools for Journalists\n• Media Business (Revised Course)\n• Media Diversity (Designed Course)\n• Media & Society (Hybrid)\n• News Business (Revised Course)\n• News Reporting & Writing I (Revised Course - Hybrid)\n• News Reporting & Writing II (Revised Course - Hybrid)\n• Public Affairs Reporting (Revised Course)\n• Social Media Writing (Designed Course - Hybrid)\n• Special Topics: Reality Television (Designed Course)\n• Special Topics: Relationships in the Media (Designed Course)\n• Television I (Revised Course)\n• Television II (Revised Course)

  Assistant Professor

  Bennett College: Journalism & Media Studies Department

  Led a $300

  000 grant initiative to strengthen the communications program at Bennett College. I was responsible for implementing a curriculum update for the JMS department which consisted of overhauling course descriptions

  adding/eliminating courses

  bringing the major credit hours inline with peer institutions

  and creating a flexible minor course offering curriculum. \nOversaw the renovation of a multipurpose broadcast/photography studio within the JMS department. Updated technology equipment throughout the program with new Apple desktop computer labs

  Canon DSLR kits

  and obtained the Adobe editing suite. Helped to create an annual film festival on the campus

  and several other media related programs that helped the department and college increase notoriety in the community. Forged relationships with media and other companies to foster opportunities for students and the college.

  Bennett College

  Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Greater Nashville Area

  TN

  Assistant Professor of Journalism in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media

  WXII-TV

  News Producer

  10 PM Producer\n5pm Producer\nGraphics Producer \nAssignment Editor

  WAPT-TV

  Bennett College

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem

  North Carolina Area

  Provided academic leadership to an interdisciplinary faculty within the departments of Business

  Economics

  and Entrepreneurship; Curriculum and Instruction; Journalism and Media Studies; and Social Work. Oversaw academic planning and the creation of assessments for SACS-COC. Oversaw the recruitment of hiring faculty and staff within the division. Conducted evaluations of the department heads. Participated in student recruitment initiatives. Oversaw a budget and helped to allocate funds of more than a million dollars. Spearheaded a \"Soft Skills Discussion\" within the division of professional studies for the entire college. Encouraged workshops within the division on health and wellness. Created end of the year academic reports. Worked with multiple groups to create a new strategic plan for the college. Oversaw the accreditation efforts for two departments pursuing CAEP and CSWE accreditation.

  Interim Dean of Professional Studies Division

  Winston-Salem

  NC

  Course Taught:\n• Broadcast Writing (Designed Course)

  Adjunct Professor

  Salem College: Communication Program

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem

  North Carolina Area

  Led a department that represented more than 10 percent of the college's student body. Helped establish and map department goals with college's strategic plan. Served as the departmental assessment coordinator utilizing the Taskstream software. Established and cultivated a departmental alumnae network which aided the department in securing volunteer help from alumnae

  monetary donations

  and career placement leads for students. Encouraged faculty to pursue career advancement opportunities and to create programs that would benefit the student body and campus community.

  Interim Chair of the Department of Journalism & Media Studies

  Bennett College

  Hearst Argyle Television