Resume

• 2008

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Wayne State University Graduate Certificate 2012: Peace

  Conflict and Security Studies

  Abraham Lincoln Brigade Veterans Scholarship Award 2012 Winner Reciepient

  Dispute and Conflict Resolution: Communications

  Peer Mentor

  Wayne State University Peace and Justice Learning Community

  Wayne State University

• 2004

  Bachelors of Science

  Mass Communications

• 1993

  Mass Communications

  Diploma

  Radio and Television Production

  Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts

• 1980

  Immaculata High School

• Negotiation

  Radio

  Media Relations

  Advertising

  Public Speaking

  Writing

  Creative Problem Solving

  Community Relations

  Team Building

  Proposal Writing

  Higher Education

  New Business Development

  Mentoring

  Customer Relations

  Team Leadership

  Coaching

  Problem Solving

  Community Outreach

  Teaching

  Leadership Development

  Jones

  Barbara L.

  Jones

  The Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership

  Specs Howard School of Media Arts

  The Resolution Center

  WDET FM

  Wayne State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

  Wayne State University Peace & Justice Learning Community

  Wayne County Community College

  Comcast Spotlight

  Specs Howard School of Media Arts

  Wayne State University

  Detroit

  MI

  Currently serve in multiple leadership roles in direct relationship and coalition building with specialized student cohorts of undocumented

  low income

  transfers

  out-of-state and international students in multiple academic disciplines. Champion of student advocacy

  diversity development

  coordination

  communication and implementation of conflict resolution and alternative dispute services that focus on diversity and inclusion of special events

  workshops

  recruitment

  retention

  performance

  group dynamics and teamwork. Provide

  promote and empower diversity and inclusion initiatives with staff

  students and faculty for the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University. \n\nI train

  facilitate and communicate and implement EEO policies

  procedures

  best conflict resolution practices

  team-building and coalition alliance strategies related to diversity and inclusion for operational efficiency

  growth and change for university faculty

  staff

  students

  resident advisors

  community constituents on campus and with public and private organizations focused on cultural

  political

  business and/or artistic themes. Emphasis on the initiation and implementation of best principles and practices of community outreach

  grant-writing and fundraising. Demonstrated ability to plan

  arrange

  and evaluate complex programs and processes. Responsible for the engagement of qualitative and quantitative analytical processes to identify and resolve problems. Dispute resolution

  conflict management and conflict coach practitioner and trainer of dispute resolution and negotiation. \n\nResponsible for initiating

  implementing all media

  promotion

  advertising and public relations strategies. Coach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in cross-disciplines as it relates to events

  lectures and research. resolution and conflict management.

  Community Dispute Resolution Specialist

  Wayne State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

  Detroit

  Course: Social Justice Activism\n\nThis course introduces various concepts of theoretical frameworks and critical analysis in the field of social justice

  collective action also known as activism and social movements. Through societal theories such as the ideas of oppression

  activism

  advocacy

  imagery (film and documentaries) and conflicts will be explored. The course will focus on a number of concepts that aim at defining significant social justice and/or injustice including baseline foundations of conflicts. Students will be encouraged to explore the potential implications of each theory. \n\nIn addition

  Social Justice Activism will examine different characteristics of social justice activism in ways that include and acknowledge how and why “change” occurs in diverse global communities and cultures. We will examine philosophical

  ethical and psychological underpinnings of peaceful and just human relationships and how it relates to social justice activism whether it be individually and/or collectively.\n

  Faculty

  Wayne State University

  Assists parties to negotiate their own settlements. A catalyst for creative problem solving between disputing parties.

  The Resolution Center

  Senior Account Executive

  Responsible for marketing

  promoting and selling multiple local cable network airtime and promotional campaigns to direct and agency businesses.\n\nAchieved 125% of 2003 and 120% of 2004 annual budget goals. Key developer of new and existing businesses and organizations in a major media market. \n\nWrote; edited copy and scripts with production team for on-air broadcast. Voice-over talent for audio commercials for on-air broadcast. Collaborated with in-house staff and agencies to produce creative campaigns for clients and worked with marketing

  traffic

  public relations and production teams and executed advertising campaigns.\n\n ·

  Comcast Spotlight

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  Instruct

  coach and teach leadership skills to undergraduate college students with disciplines in media advertising

  promotions

  marketing

  public relations and writing for the media.\n\nPlan

  develop and support the Digital Media/Broadcast Communications curriculum program classes and guidelines for higher learning education. Train students to meet objectives which focus on the development of effective communication and proven sales strategies that address the needs of a large urban marketplace.\n\nMonitor

  assess and grade performance that match class objectives and learning outcomes Advisor to students in career program goals and objectives.

  Wayne County Community College

  Specs Howard School of Media Arts

  Southfield

  MI

  Teach

  mentor

  coach and prepare students for employment

  entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities for pre and post graduates.

  Instructor

  Leadership liaison between students

  faculty and staff who provides support

  guidance and mentor\nundergraduate and graduate students in developing their skills a lifelong learner in a higher\neducational setting through different stages of their educational experiences. Community and civic\nengagement specialist who connects students to learning opportunities and outcomes within the\nMetro Detroit community. Provide academic support and social/community building activities that is\ntied to a course

  major or area of interest within Wayne State University across all disciplines. Social media outreach coordinator for WSU Peace and Justice Learning Community.

  Wayne State University Peace & Justice Learning Community

  Career Services Advisor/Instructor

  Introduced students and graduates to Career Development and guided student/alumni through the employment process. Offered guidance and advise students and graduates in making career choices which included internships

  employment

  education

  training and individual work-related plans within the corporate

  non- profit and media arts industries.\n\nTaught

  coached and mentored students individually and in groups settings on creative job search skills

  resume content writing skills and interviewing techniques.\nMet

  developed and maintained relationships with employers

  businesses and organizations for workplace and employment\nopportunities and internships for students.\n \nPlanned

  developed

  coordinated and implemented job-seeker workshops

  job fairs and portfolio review events. Conducted career development seminars and workshops. Coordinated and facilitated alumni/advisory board panels and organized special events.\n \nPromoted

  and marketed a positive image of Career Services with staff

  faculty

  employers

  businesses and organizations of operating objectives established by senior management and other departments.

  Specs Howard School of Media Arts

  Volunteer Communications/Event Coordinator Fellowship

  The Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership

  Senior Underwriting Representative

  Dec. 2006 ­ June 2008 \nPlanned

  developed

  implemented and cultivated support for public radio by submission of proposals of recommended

  advertising

  marketing and public relations campaign plans and initiatives. \n\nConducted relational face to face interaction with business and industry leaders in the community of Metro Detroit. \nInterfaced with senior management and staff to coordinate public relations

  promotions

  traffic and production of on-air credits of underwriting

  marketing and promotional spots for public radio underwriters and sponsors. \n \nWrote; edited copy and scripts for public radio underwriting broadcast commercials

  marketing and promotional underwriting spots. Voice-over talent for underwriting

  marketing and promotional underwriting credits and commercials. \n \nProvided solution selling and value to clients and customers. Executed media relations best practices of philanthropic and promotional events

  coordinated community relations events which included arts and cultural events for corporate and non-profit organizations.

  WDET FM