Resume

• 2014

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Focusing studies on the philosophies of communication

  rhetorical theory and rhetoric of economics

  social media

  communication ethics

  and hermeneutics.

  Rhetoric

  Phi Kappa Phi

  Duquesne University

• 2005

  MPhil

  MTh

  MPhil (2010) - Wrote original research thesis on media literacy education in Christian communities in the US. \n\nMTh (2006) - Wrote dissertation on \"truthfulness\" in the work of Stanley Hauerwas and its ability to inform media literacy education. Classes on media ethics

  globalization and economics

  Christian metaethics and phenomenology.

  Theological Ethics

  Media and Christian Ethics/Practical Theology

  The University of Edinburgh

• 2004

  M.A.

  Wrote dissertation on the Reformed theological tradition and visual texts.

  Theological Studies

  Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

• 1994

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Broadcast Communications

  English (minor)

  WWNW-FM (Program Director)

  Cable 9 TV (Producer

  Director

  Crew)

  High School Football broadcast team (videographer)

  Seekers Core Team

  Alpha Phi Omega

  Westminster College (PA)

• Ordained Elder. Co-Chair - Worship Committee. Christian Educator (multimedia presentations for adult and teen classes

  retreat sessions – theology

  Bible and World Religion). Various other volunteer activities (Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank

  Wilkinsburg Community Ministry Food and Paper Bank).

  Waverly Presbyterian Church

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Academic Writing

  Proofreading

  Adult Education

  Media Literacy

  Leadership

  E-commerce

  Research

  Community Outreach

  Public Speaking

  Audio Visual Production

  Editing

  Event production

  Nonprofit Organizations

  Project Planning

  Customer Service

  Travel Arrangements

  Teaching

  Higher Education

  Project Management

  Microsoft Office

  Martin Buber

  I-It

  and Utopias: Economics and Dialogue in the Age of Neoliberal Globalisation

  The turn to populism in Western governments is increasingly marked by a breakdown in communication between those who disagree. Martin Buber’s analysis of I-It as the nature of communication accounts for the impersonality and incivility of populist responses to globalisation. His writings on utopias account for the lack of centre in societies formed solely around bureaucratic means of production. This article elaborates upon his concept of I-It from I and Thou and his account of the breakdown of Marxism. These point to a loss of Thou as a binding and guiding force in community

  leading to the uncivil distrust and populist reactions to globalisation. Neoliberal globalisation

  as with the I-It interaction

  is marked by a disconnection from nature in a system that is centred around self-interest. Buber theorised his Thou as the place where humanity is reconnected with nature and joined to others in dialogue. His work points to religious community as one witness to communities where forms of dialogue and interaction lie beyond market-based solution creation and negotiation. In Buber’s work

  a diagnosis for the anger and mistrust between neighbours and citizens in the present moment becomes salient: a disconnection from Thou as the organizing centre of community.

  Martin Buber

  I-It

  and Utopias: Economics and Dialogue in the Age of Neoliberal Globalisation

  Western rejections of paternalism as a practice of communication are informed by the analysis of John Stuart Mill in his classic work On Liberty. Mill asserted that the individual is best equipped to make moral judgments

  over and above other systems of morality or traditions. The capacity to judge without paternalistic interference from the State is negative liberty. Mill advocated for a process grounded in robust communicative engagement as a method of self-cultivation. This requires active learning. Mill’s analysis informs contemporary communication ethics with an emphasis on liberty as a virtue above faith in individuality

  marking an influential contribution to the modern understanding of identity construction grounded in an originative “I” that must be protected. Libertarian and neoliberal accounts of ethics stand in Mill’s shadow

  extending his individualistic account of judgment.

  Communication Ethics and the Rejection of Paternalism in John Stuart Mill's On Liberty

  Andrew

  Metropolitan Community Church

  Edinburgh

  Duquesne University

  Stivers Staffing Service

  Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  ModCloth

  Nashville State Community College

  Florida Atlantic University

  Community College of Allegheny County

  Duquesne University

  Journal of Communication and Religion

  Nashville

  Tennessee

  United States

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Nashville State Community College

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Typesetting

  Proofreading

  Editorial Assistant

  Journal of Communication and Religion

  Murfreesboro

  Tennessee

  Courses Taught: \nFundamentals of Communication (2000 level) - 5 sections

  Lecturer

  Communication Studies

  Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Greater Pittsburgh Area

  Held varied positions

  including PR assistance

  non-profit administration

  mailroom administration for a medium-sized company

  on-street promotional work and manual labor. Led 16 other employees in final assignment

  which was registration for a high-profile utilities conference.

  Administrative Assistant

  Stivers Staffing Service

  Boca Raton

  FL

  Courses Taught: \nContemporary Rhetorical Theory (3000 level) - 4 sections\nRhetoric & Aesthetics in Contemporary Culture (4000 level) - 2 sections\nRhetorical Criticism (writing intensive course) (4000 level) - 2 sections

  Visiting Instructor

  Florida Atlantic University

  Coordinated and executed music program of church

  including song selection and guidance of other volunteers in music performance. Engineered audio-visual aspects of worship. Led a small team of volunteer musicians

  including individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

  Music Director

  Edinburgh

  United Kingdom

  Metropolitan Community Church

  Edinburgh

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Courses Taught: \nIntro to Philosophy (1000 level) - 3 sections\nIntro to Philosophy Online (1000 level) - 1 section\nIntro to World Religions (1000 level) - 3 sections

  Adjunct Faculty

  Community College of Allegheny County

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Subject matter expert in processing (processed returned items to ecommerce warehouse [300-400 avg items daily]

  edited and sent pre-typed customer emails [avg 60/hour minimum]). Met daily metric goals.

  Returns Processor

  ModCloth

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Project Specialist Work: \n\nManage implementation of 5s efficiency procedures across 4 departments in company Fulfillment Center: create accountability structure and documentation in conjunction with HR

  determine dependencies and guide project to timely completion in conjunction with department managers

  write and present project deck to all personnel (80-90 people)

  train 5s specialists on procedures and concepts.\n\nCoordinate processing and storage of Stylish Surprise promotional inventory (65

  000+ items annually). Maintain accurate inventory count. Transfer data in Oracle E-Business Suite and troubleshoot for data discrepancies. Train Returns Processors and Associates in data entry and re-packaging of items (20-30). Coordinate staffing for project with Returns leads. Perform on-going process analysis. Communicate wins and accountabilities to company stakeholders.\n\nWrite and edit detailed SOPs for each role in the Returns department. \n\nRTS:\nTroubleshoot supply chain problems for customer packages in varied shipping vendors (FedEx

  USPS

  UPS). Process all RTS items at company fulfillment center. Respond to customer inquiries via ZenDesk.

  Project and RTS Specialist

  ModCloth

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  - Senior Graduate Student Course Director - Business and Professional Communication (Comm 202)\n- Senior Graduate Teaching Assistant\n- Assistant to Ph.D. Course Directors

  Senior Graduate Assistant

  Duquesne University

  Greater Pittsburgh Area

  Courses Taught: \nPublic Speaking (1000 level) - 1 section

  Adjunct Faculty

  Communication & Rhetorical Studies

  Duquesne University

  Boca Raton

  Florida

  Courses taught: \nPublic Speaking (2000 level) - 1 section\nPropaganda (4000 level) - 1 section

  Adjunct Faculty

  Communication Studies

  Florida Atlantic University

  Member

  Phi Kappa Phi

  French

  German

  Top Published Journal Article of the Year

  Top Journal Article for \"Communication Ethics and the Rejection of Paternalism in John Stuart Mill's On Liberty\" Communication Quarterly

  67:3

  312-332.

  Communication Ethics Division

  National Communication Association

  2017 Donald Clark Edwards Service Award

  For academic service to the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies

  Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies

  Duquesne University

  Top Graduate Student Paper Award in Philosophy & Ethics of Communication Division

  \"Analog and Digital Cyber-Systems and Communication Ethics\"

  Philosophy and Ethics of Communication Interest Group

  Southern States Communication Association

  Top Graduate Student Paper Award in Philosophy & Ethics of Communication Division

  \"Communicative Shock: An Unethical Challenge to Narrative Engagement\"

  Philosophy and Ethics of Communication Interest Group

  Southern States Communication Association