Experience

• Arthur Andersen, Q Center, Accenture, Cahners Publishing, Ball Publishing

  Communications, Marketing, Publishing

  Arthur Andersen / Q Center
  Progressed to the position of Director of Communications and Marketing for the training center of the professional services organization, 1994 - 2006.
  + Led a team responsible for the integrated marketing of the center’s services to internal groups (in an organization of 150,000+ worldwide) and outside organizations.
  + Led development and introduction of a new brand and identity for the conference center. Worked with internal teams and agencies to develop brand, define internal processes and manage implementation. Oversaw development and launch of the center’s first website.
  + Served as the spokesperson with the media.
  + Coached executives for presentations to employees, organization stakeholders and the media. Created speeches, presentations and employee communications. Advised senior leadership and directed communications through significant organizational change management initiatives.
  + Led crisis communications planning and implementation, including during 9/11 response and through the dissolution of the accounting firm.
  + Participated in community relations through personal interactions and presentations.
  + Facilitated a cross-functional employee advisory team and presented recommendations to senior management.
  
  Accenture
  Senior Business Writer,1991 - 1994. Partnered with managers and executives to develop, write and edit new business proposals, presentations and speeches.
  
  Cahners Publishing
  Senior Editor for industry magazines serving manufacturing (1984 - 1987) and corporate security (1988 - 1991). Conducted interviews and wrote articles. Edited the work of staff writers, and collaborated with and edited the work of contributing writers. Oversaw production of monthly publications.
  
  Ball Publishing
  Writer, editor and photographer for monthly GrowerTalks magazine, 1987. Conducted interviews and wrote articles. Collaborated with and edited the work of contributing writers.

• Self Employed

  Teacher: Yoga and Meditation

  Teach ongoing classes in movement, breathing and meditation with private groups, in yoga studios and in for-credit courses at colleges and universities.
  + Specialize in introducing new students to the practice and adapting for age and ability.
  + Taught Yoga & Well-Being course at DePaul University, 2008 - 2017.
  + Taught Hatha Yoga and Gentle Yoga at College of DuPage, 2010 - 2016.
  + Led Teaching Yoga for Seniors workshop for certified teachers, 2012 - 2014.
  + Assistant and mentor, Prairie Yoga Teacher Training 200-hour program, 2009 - 2012.
  + Professional training includes study in mindfulness with Sharon Salzberg and 50-hour yoga Teaching Yoga to Seniors Professional Training at Duke University Center for Integrative Medicine.

• Chicago-area Colleges and Universities

  Teacher: Adjunct Faculty

  Develop and instruct courses for undergraduate students, ages 18 - 65+.
  
  Designed courses with individual, collaborative and experiential activities and assignments to engage learning and encourage reflection. Responsible for all course materials and assessment.
  
  Colleges and courses taught include the following:
  + North Central College, College of Communication, 2018: Group Process
  + DePaul University, School for New Learning, 2007 - 2017: Successful Interviewing, Yoga & Well-Being
  + Elmhurst College, Managerial Communication, 2002 - 2009: Small Group Communication, Principles of Interviewing
  + College of DuPage, 2011 - 2016: Speech 101, Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga
  
  At DePaul, supported students as a Professional Advisor, providing consultation and direction for required independent study projects.

• rebecca-russell.com

  Consultant and Coach

  You want to get clear about what you want to do and how you want to live, personally and professionally, while staying connected to what truly matters to you.
  
  I consult and coach with people who are ready to move forward with personal and professional changes.
  
  We can work together in two ways:
  + One-to-one. I'll support you to define and take action toward a professional change (career, retirement, solo launch, polish your communications) or personal goal (get a certification or degree, relocation, fulfilling relationships). As needed, I'll help you edit your communications including resumes, cover letters and small business websites.
  + In workshops. Through personal and professional development workshops, I partner with organizations and private groups to design interactive experiences for learning and exploration.
  
  Here's how others have benefitted from our work together:
  identify what's next : : enter, shift or change your career : : plan for retirement : : take a stand for who you want to be : : define and live your values and purpose : : strengthen your emotional intelligence and resilience : : find the connection with your courage to step into what awaits : : live with intention in your daily life : : nurture your personal well-being : : complete a degree or professional certification : : cultivate mindfulness : : improve communications

• Writer and Editor; Self-Empoyed

  Freelance Writer

  Yoga Chicago: Wrote articles and photographed workshops led by master yoga teachers, 2007 - 2010.
  Chicagoland Gardening: Wrote feature articles 2006 - 2010, and Outdoor Living department 2007- 2008.