Resume

• 2010

  MA

  Mass Media Studies & Communication

  San Diego State University-California State University

• 2000

  MA

  English Literature

  Sigma Tau Delta

• 1995

  BA

  English - Literature & Theatre

  Sigma Tau Delta

  Journalism and Media Studies Research Methods

  Introduction to Graduate Study

  Media and Social Influence

  Science

  Technology

  and Homeland Security

  Quantitative Research Methods: Media Research

  Homeland Security Action Research

  Mass Communication Problems

  International Telecommunications

  Investigative Journalism

  Information Systems and Research Methods

• Vitae

  Hello! Welcome to my Chronicle Vitae profile. My name is Carrie O'Connell and I am a researcher and teacher based in San Diego

  California. Currently

  I am a lecturer in the Journalism and Media Studies department at San Diego State University

  teaching courses that range from Mass Media Writing to Contemporary Journalism.

  Research

  teaching

  and professional writing samples

  Dr. Rev Sarah Halverson has been a close friend and colleague for over 17 years. When she asked for help updating her website and weekly e-newsletters

  and managing her web presence

  I was delighted to assist. I linked her to my network of web designers who re-designed her church's website free-of-charge

  aided her in selecting a mail-host client that better met her needs

  taught her to use WordPress

  Constant Contact

  Google Analytics

  and social media aggregators like HootSuite and TweetDeck.

  Fairview Community Church

  Social Networking

  Public Speaking

  Workshop Facilitation

  Meeting Planning

  Hospitality

  Microsoft Excel

  Marketing

  Public Relations

  Research

  Marketing Communications

  Facebook

  Event Planning

  Proposal Writing

  Social Media Marketing

  Event Management

  PowerPoint

  Customer Service

  Fundraising

  Non-profits

  Social Media

  Thesis: Network Theory and Political Revolution: A Case Study of the Role of Social Media in the Diffusion of Twitter Commnunication During the Egyptian Revoution

  The main goal of this study was to achieve a qualitative understanding of the use and influence of Twitter communication during the 2011 Egyptian uprisings. By charting the physical map of the information-spreading that occurred through the Twitter platform during the protests

  the relationship between the rise and influence of new media

  and engagement of the publics was achieved. Merging social network analysis and content analysis methodologies

  content from Twitter was analyzed and major hubs of influence were identified. Network theory (Watts & Strogatz

  1998) served as the framework for understanding how the dispersal of information through virtual networks played a role in facilitating communication

  as well as the significance of organically hierarchical power in a network society. As individual users engage with the Twitter platform

  the traditional role of mainstream media organizations in the creation and dissemination of information is evolving. This study examined the role of individuals and organizations

  and the tangible influence of each when communication is facilitated through a virtual social network.

  O'Connell

  Carrie

  O'Connell

  Center for Information Convergence and Strategy (CICS) at SDSU

  Art Institute of California - San Diego

  La Costa Resort and Spa

  Destination Pros

  Saddleback College

  Wellness Warrior

  e-destinaccess.com

  San Diego State University

  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Watchdog Institute

  - Met sales goal of $1.5 million per year in hotel revenue. \n- Solicited

  booked and served as operational contact for corporate and incentive catering groups with less than 10 guest rooms at the resort. \n- Negotiated booking terms

  room rental fees and food and beverage minimums with future clients. Performed site inspections and pre-conference planning meetings. \n- Maintained electronic database of corporate and social clientele. \n- Created and implemented all legal and service documents for outlets including Restaurant Booking Guidelines

  Restaurant Agreement and Restaurant Event Order as necessary paperwork for all restaurant functions. \n- Created written set menus for large group functions

  and food and beverage minimums for semi-private areas. \n- Drafted Catering Contracts and Banquet Event Orders for all incoming groups. \n- Created Computer-aided Drawings using Room Viewer software. \n- Worked closely with culinary

  banquet

  audiovisual and IT teams to ensure a successful program.

  La Costa Resort and Spa

  Center for Information Convergence and Strategy (CICS) at SDSU

  San Diego

  CA

  Social Networks

  Emerging Communication Platforms

  New Media

  Convergent Media

  Non-Obvious Patterns in Public Communication.

  Researcher

  - Drafted

  proofread and edited proposals

  contracts and marketing materials for top Southern California-based Destination Management Company. \n- Managed vendor contracts and service agreements. \n- Managed all aspects of prospective and existing client accounts from the sales stage through program implementation. \n- Negotiated conference-related services on behalf of clients including transportation

  activities

  offsite daytime and evening events

  food and beverage and entertainment. \n- Worked within established client budgets to meet desired program needs. \n- Attended industry-related events including those hosted by MPI

  ISES and ConVis.

  Destination Pros

  San Diego State University

  San Diego

  CA

  Taught /facilitated principles of journalism

  contemporary media

  convergent journalism

  and media writing courses for classes ranging from 15-80 students.

  Lecturer - Journalism and Media Studies

  I designed

  implemented

  and facilitated college-level courses for topics including journalism

  cyber theory

  and visual language and culture. Additionally

  I created continuing education courses for community members interested in integrating effective social media use for small business.

  Art Institute of California - San Diego

  Consultant

  - Advised destination management start-up on all aspects of the DMC industry in Southern California

  introduced company partners and associates to local vendors

  negotiated vendor contracts and service agreements

  created staffing database

  and compiled comprehensive research of vendor pricing / contacts to help company establish professional networks

  e-destinaccess.com

  Wellness Warrior

  San Diego

  CA

  - Developed social media strategy for non-profit organization's national health and wellness campaign.\n- Created social media accounts / updated messaging daily for organization (Facebook

  Twitter

  and Instagram.)\n- Acquired and reviewed website and social media analytics to better guide organization's media strategy.\n- Wrote blogs

  website content

  and email blasts to campaign followers.\n- Served as liaison between organization and website developers and graphic designers.\n- Attended conferences and workshops for networking and promotional purposes.

  Campaign Consultant / Coordinator

  San Diego

  CA

  - Wrote press releases for university publication.\n- Researched and drafted school-related stories for the university online Newscenter and the school's bi-annual print magazine.\n- Updated / implemented social media strategy for School of Professional Studies and Fine Arts\n- Created daily messaging for Twitter account.

  Graduate Assistant for College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts

  San Diego State University

  Greater Chicago Area

  My primary research focus is the use of digital communication platforms for political and crisis communication. By mapping the connections of obvious and non-obvious relationships in network data

  I evaluate threats and opportunities. My academic research interests also include disaster response and mitigation

  locative media

  platform convergence

  citizen journalism

  and data visualization.

  ESP-IGERT Fellow at the University of Illinois-Chicago

  University of Illinois at Chicago

  - Researched and drafted stories for local investigative news organization.\n- Created Freedom of Information Act requests and worked with Public Information Officers at local and federal government agencies to fulfill requests. \n- Interviewed story subjects including private persons and local and federal employees.\n- Created social media accounts and Wikipedia page for news organization. Crafted social media strategy for organization and updated accounts with news stories published by reporters.\n- Researched local media market and developed social networking strategy to build audience of news organization.

  Watchdog Institute

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught / facilitated college-level English courses including composition

  literature

  and research-writing.

  Saddleback College