University of Missouri since Aug 2011
Assistant Professor
University of Kansas Aug 2006 - May 2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas Aug 2006 - May 2011
Assistant Debate Coach
Missouri State University Aug 2004 - May 2006
Assistant Debate Coach
Education:
University of Kansas 2006 - 2011
Ph.D., Communication Studies
Missouri State University 2004 - 2006
MA, Communication Studies
Missouri State University 2001 - 2006
BS, Political Science, Communication Studies
Skills:
Politics Rhetoric Research Public Speaking Political Communication Political Campaigns Teaching Quantitative Research Survey Research New Media Digital Media Rhetorical Analysis Strategy Argumentation Higher Education
Interests:
Political attitude extremism, Public deliberation, Public sphere theory, Digital media in political campaigns, Quantitative research methodologies, Structural equation modeling, Contemporary rhetorical theory (in particular as it relates to public deliberation)
Honor & Awards:
J. Jeffrey Auer Award, 2011, Top Student Paper in Political Communication, Central States Communication Association
Kim Giffin Research Award, 2010, University of Kansas
J. Jeffrey Auer Award, 2010, Top Student Paper in Political Communication, Central States Communication Association
Dole Institute of Politics 2008 Post Election Conference, Proceedings Editor
Outstanding Graduate Student Research award, Missouri State University, 2006
Virginia Varsity Transfer since Mar 2010
Professional Mover
PcCity Computers since Jul 2007
Computer Repair Technician
Ukrops Ivy Market Jul 2007 - Oct 2009
Courtesy Clerk
Education:
Liberty University 2009 - 2013
Business Management, Business, Economics, Accounting, Computer
Roanoke Valley Christian School 2009
High School, 2009
Sep 2007 to 2000RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS Austin, TX Mar 2013 to Mar 2013RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS New Orleans, LA Mar 2011 to Mar 2011 Effective Assessment and Social Justice Advocacy StrategiesCLE Training for Immigration Law Attorneys San Antonio, TX Jun 2010 to Jun 2010Effective CBT and Mindfulness Interventions for Anxiety Austin, TX May 2009 to Nov 2009ATCIC/ATCMHMR Austin, TX Oct 2005 to Sep 2007 Behavioral Health ConsultantUniversity of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Jan 2005 to May 2007De La Salle H.S New Orleans, LA Mar 2002 to Aug 2005 Counseling DirectorDe La Salle H.S New Orleans, LA Apr 2002 to Dec 2002 CounselorDistrict Attorney's Office New Orleans, LA May 2001 to Dec 2002 CounselorBethany Home New Orleans, LA Aug 2000 to Nov 2001 Group CounselorPresentations at American Counseling Association National Conference
Mar 2001 to Mar 2001The Recovery Center El Dorado, AR Aug 1999 to Aug 2000 CounselorThe Recovery Center El Dorado, AR Aug 1999 to Aug 2000 Counselor
Education:
University of New Orleans May 2007 Ph.D. in CounselingSouthern Arkansas University Aug 2000 M. Ed. in CounselingUniversity of Arkansas Dec 1996 BA in Anthropology and Sociology
McDonald's Battle Creek, MI Nov 2012 to Aug 2014 Swing ManagerTenneco Inc Marshall, MI Apr 2012 to Aug 2012 Line workerDoubleTree Suites Houston, TX Jun 2011 to Nov 2011 Security GuardUnited States Army
Oct 2003 to May 2010 Field Artillery Firefinder Senior Radar Operator
Education:
Baker College Jackson, MI Sep 2014 to 2000 Bachelor in Information Technology and SecurityBaker College Jackson, MI Mar 2012 to Dec 2014 Associate in Cyber SecurityKellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI Jan 2011 to Dec 2011 Computer NetworkingBaker College order to change