Resume

• 2012

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Communication Studies - Interpersonal Communication

  Center for Health Communication Student Interest Group\nCommunication Studies Graduate Community - Student Assembly Representative

  Community Development Chair\nProfessional Communication Course Improvement Teaching Committee\nNCA – Master's Education & Interpersonal Divisions Reviewer; Family

  Health

  and Interpersonal Divisions Member\nSSCA – Interpersonal Division Reviewer; Interpersonal and Communication Theory Divisions Member\nICA – Health & Interpersonal Divisions Reviewer & Member

  The University of Texas at Austin

• 2010

  MA

  Communication Studies

  Grad Forum: Community Service & Philanthropy Committee

  Visiting Lecturer Committee

  New Faculty Hire Student Group

  The University of Georgia

  Physical Activity and Public Health Practices

  Groups

  Teams

  & Communities

  Communication in Personal Relationships

  Foundations of Organizational Communication Theory

  Directed Study with Dr. Jennifer Samp

  Directed Study with Dr. Lijang Shen

  Managing Health Information

  Family Communication

  Interpersonal Communication Theory

  Child and Adolescent Psychology

  Multivariate Methods

  Quantitative Research Methods

  Communication

  Cognition

  & Emotion

  Interpersonal Communication

  Interpersonal and Health Communication

  Correlation & Regression

  Relational Communication Theory

  Health Safety & Technology in Organizations

  Health Communication

  Public Health Communication

  TurboKick Instructor

  Beachbody

  Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

  Group Exercise

  R.I.P.P.E.D. - The One Stop Body Shock

  Instructor

• 2007

  The University of Texas System

  Make-A-Wish Foundation

  Office of Technology Commercialization at The University of Texas

  Develop and implement creative hour long classes that continue to inspire participants to come back week after week\nEncourage participants to reach their goals through sharing knowledge and providing applicable exercises

  The University of Texas System

  The University of Texas at Austin

  Assistant Instructor for Professional Communication Skills\nTeaching Assistant for\n• Interpersonal Communication\n• Interpersonal Health Communication\n• Nonverbal Communication\n• Language

  Culture

  & Communication in the Hip Hop Nation\n* Celebrity Culture

  Teaching Assistant | Assistant Instructor

  Austin

  Texas Area

  Designed materials including invitations

  mailers

  banners

  marketing materials

  magazines

  brochures

  & newsletters that resulted in increased membership & higher participation at respective organizations\nCollaborated to meet each client’s individual needs and maintain a strong & cohesive brand\nPrepared final projects for press & saw materials through the publication process

  julWork

  The University of Texas at Austin Center for Health Communication

  Under the guidance of Jay Bernhardt

  Ph.D.\n\nInvolved in the center’s communication and marketing

  program planning and implementation

  organizational data collection and analysis

  supporting faculty workgroups created

  and some basic administrative work. Along with health communication faculty and other graduate assistants

  explored health communication research and programs. \n\nWorked with faculty as part of workgroups

  including health communication pedagogy

  research

  and partnerships.\n

  Graduate Assistant

  Austin

  Texas Area

• 2005

  Cactus Yearbook

  Develop a new marketing campaign for the Division of Recreational Sports\nCreate marketing pieces that inspire and encourage members to partake in Recreational Sports programs\nCollaborate with permanent staff in order to meet the goals of each department

  Division of Recreational Sports Graphic Designer

  Athens

  Georgia Area

  University of Georgia

  Received and organized donation requests; tracked and distributed those approved\nAssisted in securing sponsorships

  organized logistics & volunteers

  planned and promoted the Chuy’s Hot to Trot 5k

  Chuy's Comida Deluxe

  Inc

  Program Services Intern

  Wish Granting - interviews with wish children

  organizing wish itinerary

  scheduling with families

  compiling and designing wish itinerary packets.\nFundraising - assisting with major fundraising events\nGeneral Administrative Tasks

  public representation of Make a Wish

  and UT campus liaison

  Make-A-Wish Foundation

  Design the Greek Life section of the Cactus yearbook\nManage a team of photographers in order to capture images appropriate for varying stories through the section\nTell the story of The University's Greek life and debunk stereotypes through portraying the benefits of greek life and service they engage in\nWork with the Cactus team of section editors to ensure cohesion of the yearbook

  Cactus Yearbook

  Junior Graphic Designer

  Developed the 2008-2009 marketing campaign for the Division of Recreational Sports\nCreate a variety of marketing materials

  including t-shirts

  brochures

  posters

  mailings

  and annual reports

  in a timely manner\nAugment participation in each of the departments via marketing materials created\nCollaborate with permanent staff regularly to ensure clear communication about expectations and goals for their program

  Division of Recreational Sports at The University of Texas at Austin

  Marketing Intern

  Researched antibody discovery and engineering companies to enable the OTC to evaluate the structure of the industry and the competitive positioning of the UT technology

  Office of Technology Commercialization at The University of Texas

  The University of Texas at Tyler

  Tyler

  Texas Area

  Basic Course Director for Fundamentals of Speech\nProfessor for: \nPersuasive Communication\nInterpersonal Health Communication\nPublic Health Communication \nCommunication Research Methods\nInterviewing\nBusiness and Professional Communication\nInterpersonal Communication Theory\n\n

  Assistant Professor | Basic Course Director

  Athens

  GA

  Served as a research assistant for various research projects. \nLecture and lead group discussions in a class setting\n\nTeaching Assistant for \n• New Media Communication\n• Interpersonal Communication\n• Business Communication\n• Rhetoric and Society

  Research and Teaching Assistant

  University of Georgia

  International Communication Assocation

  International Association for Relationship Research

  Vice Chair Elect of Interpersonal Division

  Southern States Communication Association

  National Communication Association

  French

  Top Paper in Organizational Communication at NCA 2015

  Top Student Paper in Communication Theory at SSCA 2014

  First Runner Up for Student Research Award at Texas HIV/STD Conference

  Top Paper in Health Communication

  National Communication Association Health Communication Division

• 2004

  BS

  Communication Studies-Human Relations

  Chemistry

  Business

  Orange Jackets\nTexas Spirits - Band Jam Fundraiser Co-Chair\nMortar Board\nPhi Kappa Phi\nGamma Beta Phi\nOrder of Omega\nHabitat for Humanity\nAssociation for Women in Communications\nHelping Hands Home for Children Volunteer\nRonald McDonald House Volunteer\nTexas Student Media Board Representative\nCactus Yearbook Greek Section Editor\nRelay for Life

• Communication Studies

  The Department of Communication Studies in the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Organizational Communication

  Interpersonal Communication and Language and Rhetoric.

  Communication Studies

  This camp is for children who have been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome. This is a place where they are free to twitch and shout and not worry about those around them.

  Camp Twitch and Shout

  Chair Elect

  We are putting together an alumnae network in order to benefit current members of Orange Jackets

  as well as those alumnae across the world. This network will provide networking for members

  financial assistance to current members and the organization

  social functions

  and history connections.

  Orange Jackets Alumnae Network

  Counselor

  An art camp for children between the age of 15-20 years old that also have HIV or AIDS. This camp teaches them how to express themselves through various forms of art and encourages them to push the limits

  do what they love

  and meet others.

  Camp Hollywood Heart

  Counselor

  This camp is put on through the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta through their Strong4Life program that takes place year round. This program teaches families and children better weight management techniques

  and encourages children to take control of their bodies and lives. We put the power in the kids' hands to teach their families back at home

  and we give them the confidence to have fun

  be in better physical health

  and teach those around them. Children must be between 8 and 15 years of age

  and have a BMI of 26 or higher to attend.

  Camp Strong4Life

  GRE

  760 Maths/Quantitative\n500 Verbal

  Social Media

  Higher Education

  Health Education

  Statistical Data Analysis

  Public Relations

  Public Speaking

  InDesign

  Marketing

  Research

  Project Planning

  Email Marketing

  Event Planning

  Advertising

  Editing

  Resume Writing

  Quantitative Research

  Press Releases

  Project Management

  Grant Writing

  Fundraising

  Understanding the Parent-Child Relationship during the Transition into College and Emerging Adulthood Using the Relational Turbulence Theory

  Emerging adulthood presents individuals with increased levels of relational uncertainty

  perceived interference

  and feelings of conflict or turbulence

  especially within the parent-child dyad as children enter emerging adulthood. This study argues the relationship turbulence theory provides a framework to examine parent-child dyads experiencing the transition into adulthood. One hundred and forty-three emerging adults reported on their relationship with a parent

  as well as recent interactions with their parent. Structural equation modeling demonstrated the relational turbulence theory is generalizable to parent-child contexts. Further explanation of these results and possible implications of the study are discussed.

  Understanding the Parent-Child Relationship during the Transition into College and Emerging Adulthood Using the Relational Turbulence Theory

  From the drawing board to the kitchen table: An analysis of parental messages concerning nutrition

  physical activity

  and weight

  Jessica Ford

  Exploring the effects of workplace health promotions: A critical examination of a familiar organizational practice

  Healthy eating behaviors of college students in early adulthood: Understanding through perceived childhood parental influences and the Integrative Model of Behavior

  Healthy eating behaviors of college students in early adulthood: Understanding through perceived childhood parental influences and the Integrative Model of Behavior

  Melissa Suran

  Gary Wilcox

  Jay Bernhardt

  Allison Lazard

  Themes of public concern: A text mining analysis of the CDC's live Twitter chat

  Cyberframing Cancer: An exploratory investigation of valenced cybercoping on cancer blogs.

  Erin Donovan

  Cyberframing Cancer: An exploratory investigation of valenced cybercoping on cancer blogs.

  Scheinfeld

  Emily

  Scheinfeld

  The University of Texas at Tyler

  University of Georgia

  Chuy's Comida Deluxe

  Inc

  julWork

  The University of Texas at Austin Center for Health Communication

  Division of Recreational Sports at The University of Texas at Austin