Self-motivated and driven, on the life-long pursuit of excellence.

Passionate
about technology, higher education and student development. Charismatic
and encouraging. Committed to growth and an eternal learner. Teacher at
heart. Dedicated to service. Striving towards altruism.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Northern Illinois University August 2014
Concentration in Rhetorical Studies & Communication Media
Awarded Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Awarded Graduate Forensics Coaching Assistantship
Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship Waiver

Bachelor of Science, Bradley University May 2011
Concentration in Corporate & Organizational Communication
Awarded Summa Cum Laude Honors
Awarded Deans List Distinction for every semester
Top ranked student by GPA in Organizational Communication
Graduate Instructor at Northern Illinois University (August 2012
Present)
Taught three sections of 25 undergraduate students for the course:
The Art of Public Speaking
Rated 4.9/5.0 in student evaluations for past three semesters
Taught persuasive theory through an experiential learning format
allowing students to more effectively master of rhetorical skills
Implemented the use of teamwork exercises for games, interactive
simulations, and real-world scenarios to actively engage students and
provide relationship building opportunities amongst peers
Developed and implemented aspects of the courses: syllabi, lectures,
exams and grading
Proficient user of LMS (learning management systems) such as
BlackBoard, Sakai, and Canvas
Speech & Debate Team Coach at Northern Illinois University (August
2012 Present)
Responsible for coaching public speaking events for students on the
Speech and Debate team
Developed workshops that teach parliamentary debate etiquette,
structure and argumentation theory
Developed new filing system for limited prep competitors by utilizing
cloud computing services
Responsible for traveling with students to weekend tournaments across
the Midwest at participating colleges and universities

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EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
Teaching Internship at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL (June 2013 July
2013)
Interned under Assistant Speech Professor Lauren Morgan
Prepared lesson plans for introductory speech course, designed and
taught speech lessons to community college students, collaborated with
instructor on teaching strategies, and created innovative lessons to foster
student participation

Instructor/Counselor, High School Summer Speech Camp (June 2013)
Taught high school students interested in forensics. Marketed, developed
curriculum and taught, and supervised residence halls
Taught workshops on leveraging online tools for students who participate
in parliamentary debate and extemporaneous speaking events

High School Programs Representative, DeVry University (October 2011
March 2012)
Responsible for DeVry University marketing efforts at high schools in
northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
Delivered over 100+ workshops about college and career opportunities
designed to motivate students to further their education
Developed professional relationships with high school administrators,
teachers, counselors and students
Assisted Addison DeVry campus by promoting and participating in campus
based initiatives such as HerWorld conferences which are designed to
encourage young women to pursue careers in engineering and technology
Responsible for updating and auditing data in the SalesForce CRM for up-
to-date marketing analytics

Inquiry Response Coordinator, American InterContinental University Online
(July 2008 September 2008)
Responsible for being the first contact of the prospective student within the
admissions process
Worked with Admissions team to enroll prospective students

National Admissions Advisor, American InterContinental University Online
(June 2006 January 2007)
Guided prospective students through the admissions process
Responsible for recruiting and advising prospective students
Interviewed prospective students for admission
Supported enrolled students information by providing resources that
support their career goals
Consistently received numerous start excellence awards for outstanding
performance while exceeding recruitment goals
Offered continued support and relationship building up through student
graduation


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SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship for Graduate Study
(Aug 2012) Northern Illinois University, Master of Arts in Communication

Awarded Graduate Teaching Assistantship
(Aug 2012- May 2014) Northern Illinois University, Department of Communication

Awarded Graduate Forensics Assistantship
(Aug 2012- May 2014) Northern Illinois University, Department of Communication

Graduated Summa Cum Laude Honors
(May 2011) Bradley University

Gold Medalist in Parliamentary Debate
(March 2009) Phi Rho Pi Regionals

Illinois State Finalist in Interpreters Theatre
March 2009) IIFA State Tournament


OTHER EXPERIENCE
Law Clerk at the Law Offices of Stephen C. Hsu, Chicago, IL
(Mar 2012 August 2012)
Responsible for financial procedures; billing, depositing checks, and tracking client
payments
Responsible for reporting accounting data through Quickbooks Small Business software
Prepared and edited draft pleadings, correspondence, and legal memoranda
Researched, organized and collected data relative to client cases
Established time saving financial processes through Chase Bank mobile check deposits
Created training materials and documents for current and future employees
Trained new employees and interns

Web Content Management Intern at the Society of Tribologists and
Lubrication Engineers, Park Ridge, IL
(Jul 2013 October 2013)
Responsible for assisting with the layout and redesign of the STLE end-user website
Worked closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to create content and test layouts
Created multiple image and article databases within the iMIS 15 content management
system
Responsible for updating data to keep site documents relevant and up-to-date
Developed an intermediate proficiency in Final Cut Pro to edit and create marketing media
Created a demo end-user website for the European STLE division
Developed a basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Public Relations Intern at the United States Census Bureau, Peoria, IL
(Jan 2010 May 2010)
Launched a publicity campaign for the 2010 Census in the central illinois area through
print, television and social media
Arranged interviews with Census representatives which aired on Peoria public television
Wrote press releases which were published in the local newspaper
Our campaign increased the 2010 census response rate 11.2% in the target area from the
previous 2000 census
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK
+ COMS 630: Seminar in Communication Education and Teaching Methods
with Dr. Ferald Bryan and Dr. Jeffrey Chown Graduate seminar course that is
structured to review teaching methods and teaching technologies for higher education.
The course focuses on learning styles, emerging teaching technology, and conflict
management in the classroom.

Course offerings and readings that impacted me include:
Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Six Levels of Thinking by Benjamin Bloom
Gender and Power in the Classroom by guest lecturer Dr. Laura Vasquez
Teaching in the Virtual Classroom: Online Courses by guest lecturer Dr. Laura
Vasquez

+ COMS 647: Seminar in Communication Technology with Presidential
Teaching Professor Dr. David Gunkel Graduate seminar course that engages
students in a critical investigation of new communication technology (e.g., the Internet,
hypertext, interactive media, and virtual reality). The course has both a theoretical and
practical component: (1) seminar members examine the significance and consequences of
communication technology. (2) Students learn practical experience with the technologies
and techniques of computer-based communication systems and web publishing.

Course offerings and topics that impacted me include:
Computers, Communication, and the Digital Divide
Lab session on HTML and Web Publishing
Africa and the Digital Divide by Christian Fuchs and Eva Horak

+ PSYCH 624/COMS 707: Seminar in Persuasion: Attitude Change with Dr.
Brad Sagarin and Dr. Mary Lynn Henningsen Graduate seminar course designed
to examine the interdisciplinary literature on attitudes. The course examines contemporary
approaches to the study of attitudes, attitude change, and social influence through a social
scientific perspective.

Course offerings and readings that impacted me include:
The Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion
Mood, Emotion, & Fear Appeals in Persuasion
Theory of Planned Behavior

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SKILLS
Public Speaking, Training & Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Workshop
Development, Career Counseling & Advising, Interview Coaching, Speech Writing,
Student Coaching, College Admissions, Higher Education, Recruitment, SalesForce,
Web Content Management, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Blogging, Social Media
Marketing, Web Publishing

INTERESTS
Interpersonal Communication, Computer-Mediated Communication, Intercultural
Communication, Persuasive Theory, Public Address, Inequalities in Education, Teaching
Methods, Learning Styles, Instructional Technology

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE IN FORENSICS
+ Collegiate Speech Tournament Judge
I regularly serve as a forensics tournament judge at numerous tournaments at the
regional and national level. Typically, tournament judges evaluate three to five 1 hour-
long rounds of public speaking events in parliamentary debate, public address, oral
interpretation and limited preparation for each tournament day.

Selected tournaments I have judged at include:
Lincoln Parliamentary League Tournament at North Central College,
Naperville, IL (October 12, 2012)
Moraine Valley Community College Invitational, Palos Hills, IL (October
13-14, 2012)
Lincoln Parliamentary League Tournament at Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL (October, 19, 2012)
The Kishwaukee Corn Classic at Kishwaukee Community College,
DeKalb, IL (November 9, 2012)
The Badger Memorial Tournament at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
(November 10, 2012)
The Edna Sorber Tournament at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
(November 11, 2012)
The College of Lake County Invitational, Grayslake, IL (November 30
December 1, 2012)
The Frank-ly Speaking Tournament at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn,
IL (January 18-19, 2013)
The Mid-American Forensics League 5 & 6 at Northwestern University,
Evanston, IL and Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL (January 26-27,
2013)
The Prairie State Community College Invitational, Chicago Heights, IL
(February 2, 2013)
The Litrenta Triangle Tournament at Harper College, Palatine, IL
(February 15-16, 2013)
Illinois State Tournament at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL (March
1-2, 2013)
Phi Rho Pi National Forensics Tournament, Warner Center Marriott,
Woodland Hills, CA (April 15-20, 2013)
Mid-American Forensics League 3 & 4 at University of Northern Iowa,
Wartburg, IO (October 26-27, 2013)
L.E. Norton Invitational at Bradley University, Peoria, IL (November 2-3,
2013)
The Edna Sorber Tournament at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
(November 16-17, 2013)
The Frank-ly Speaking Tournament at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn,
IL (January 18, 2014)
The Mid-American Forensics League 5 & 6 at Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL (January 25-26, 2014)
The Litrenta Triangle Tournament at Harper College, Palatine, IL
(February 14-15, 2014)


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