Robert J.

(Bobby) Winsler III

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Aug. 2014-Aug. 2018

Journalism, Mass Communications
Dissertation Chair: Wayne Wanta, Ph.D.

M.A. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Aug. 2011-May 2014

Strategic Communication Management, Mass Communications
Thesis Chair: Kelly Werder, Ph.D.

B.A. University of Tampa, Tampa, FL Aug. 2007-May 2011

Major: Writing; Minor: Philosophy

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Instructor Various Courses Jan. 2018-Current

Department of Communication
University of Tampa
 Created a syllabus and course material
 Taught in an intimate classroom setting that
emphasized individual student attention and
a variety of learning techniques

Teaching Assistant Digital Storytelling Aug. 2017-Dec. 2017

Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
 Assisted in two sections of the Master’s pro-
track degree; MMC 6936

Course Designer
Instructor of Record
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Instructor of Record
 Taught in the Innovation News Center and
utilized much of the equipment to enhance
student practical and technical knowledge
MMC 3260 Jan. 2017-May 2017
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
 Redesigned an online course
 Created original lecture videos, recruited
guest speakers, wrote quizzes and the
syllabus for 80 students per semester
Your Digital Life Aug. 2015-Dec. 2016
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
 Conducted two lecture-based course sections
twice a week
 Met once a week with other section
instructors and lead professor
Your Digital Life Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
 Directed a weekly lab
 Assisted with grading and exam proctoring
Writing for Mass Media Jan. 2014-May 2014
Department of Mass Communications
University of South Florida
 Conducted two lecture-based course sections
twice a week
 Met once a week with other section
instructors and lead professor
 Instructor of Record
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Beginning Reporting Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013
Department of Mass Communications
University of South Florida
 Conducted an interactive and hands-on
course twice a week
 Met once a month with other instructor and
lead professor to ensure course consistency
Mass Media and Society Aug. 2011-May 2012
Department of Mass Communications
University of South Florida
 Facilitated discussion to four sections of 45
students each over two semesters
 Met once a week with other section
assistants and lead professors

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Researcher Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
Advisor: Sri Kalyanaraman, Ph.D., professor emeritus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Winsler Consulting & Advocacy, LLC Feb. 2017-Current
President
 Conduct market research for clients around the Nature and Suncoast
 Execute strategic outreach campaigns for candidates and causes

Prendergast for Sheriff March 2016-Nov. 2016

Campaign Manager
 Coordinated consultants, accountants, and volunteers to best serve the candidate
 Planned media and fundraising events to raise voter awareness

The Commercial Group Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013

 Consultant
 Researched current issues in society as part of a business startup
 Established a rapport on popular blogs to build relationships

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs May 2012-Dec. 2012

Communication and Information Analyst
 Consulted with the Communications Director on public relations strategy
 Gathered information for both the Chief of Staff and the Executive Director

DC/London Public Affairs June 2012-Nov. 2012

Regional Field Liaison
 Represented four counties as a regional field liaison
 Reported weekly on the progress of six issue-based advocacy groups

Mike Prendergast for United States Congress Campaign May 2010-Nov. 2010
Press Secretary
 Spoke on behalf of the campaign to both print and television reporters
 Wrote and sent multiple media releases to over 25 media outlets

CONFERENCES
AEJMC Midwinter – Presenter - Sports Media Super Villains March 2017
Norman, OK

AEJMC Midwinter – Presenter - The Unseen Green Light Feb. 2016

Norman, OK

College Associated Press – Attendee March 2009

College Associated Press – Attendee Feb. 2008

PUBLICATIONS
Print Journalism
Tampa Bay Times Aug. 2009-Aug. 2014
Sports Correspondent
Sarasota Herald-Tribune May 2009- Aug. 2009
Freelance News Reporter
Creative Loafing Nov. 2008-Jan. 2009
Blogging Intern
 The Observer Group May 2008-Aug. 2008;
Reporting Intern May 2007-Aug. 2007

CERTIFICATIONS
 Campaign Management Certification – The Leadership Institute Feb. 2015
Kissimmee, FL
 Advanced Teaching Certification – The Graduate College Dec. 2014
University of Florida

ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
 Chairman, Citrus County Young Republicans
 Treasurer, Citrus County Young Professionals
 Mentor, University of Florida Graduate Program
 Board Member, Rowing Organization of Citrus County Students (ROCCS)