Resume

• 2007

  The University of Alabama

  Tuscaloosa

  Alabama Area

  I served as the instructor of record in Public Speaking and Mass Media History courses. In addition

  I advised new and transfer students in the College of Communication and Information Sciences.

  Instructor/Ph.D. Student

  The University of Alabama

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Mass Communication/Media Studies

  University of Alabama

• 2004

  Clayton State University

  Morrow

  Georgia

  I taught Presentational Speaking.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Clayton State University

  I taught courses in Strategic Communication

  including Communication Research

  Strategic Campaigns

  and Sports PR. I also oversaw the department’s graduate program

  including recruitment and retention efforts. I contributed to research in the areas of communication and race

  and communication and sport. I was fortunate to serve on the College of Arts and Sciences’ African American Studies

  Diversity and Graduate Studies committees.

  University of South Alabama

• 2001

  Atlanta Thrashers

  Atlanta

  Georgia

  I compiled and distributed media clippings file. I also assisted in the planning and implementation of the Annual Atlanta Thrashers Casino Night. I regularly participated in Thrashers game day setup and post-game activities

  serving as a liaison between media and team/players.

  Media Relations Trainee

  Atlanta Thrashers

• 1999

  University of Tennessee

  Knoxville

  University of Tampa

  Mobile

  Alabama

  I developed and implemented courses in Strategic Communication and Communication Research. I presented and published research in the areas of media history

  sport public relations and African American images in the media. I served as Diversity Chair for the Department of Communication as well as the inaugural Chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Committee

  spearheading the development of the Department’s Diversity Plan and the College’s definition of diversity.

  Assistant Professor of Communication

  University of South Alabama

  Knoxville

  Tennessee Area

  I assisted in the development of Post-season Media Guide. I also participated in game day setup and execution.

  Media Relations Assistant/Intern (Lady Volunteers)

  University of Tennessee

  Knoxville

  Tampa/St. Petersburg

  Florida Area

  I taught such courses as Principles of Advertising

  Writing for Advertising

  Advertising Campaigns

  Social Media and Society

  and Public Relations Campaigns. I co-advised the University of Tampa Ad Club and advised a sorority.

  Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations

  University of Tampa

  Azusa

  California

  Azusa

  California

  Azusa Pacific University

  French

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Communication (Broadcasting)

  University of Tennessee-Knoxville

• 1995

  Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (ABJ)

  Advertising

  The University of Georgia

  History of Mass Media

  Public Speaking

  Public Relations Communication Methods

  Writing for Advertising

  Public Relations Campaigns

  Corporate Uses of Media

  Advertising Campaigns

  Sports Public Relations

  Reputation Management

  Principles of Advertising

  Strategic Communication Theory and Practice

  Crisis Communication

  Managing Public Relations

  Strategic Campaigns

  Foundations of Communication Research

  Curtin University

  Reputation Management in a Digital World

  Digital Branding and Engagement

  Curtin University

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

  Media Relations

  Social Networking

  Social Media

  Research

  Public Speaking

  Journalism

  Curriculum Development

  Magazines

  Public Relations

  Higher Education

  Editing

  Advertising

  Teaching

  Creative Writing

  Blogging

  Press Releases

  Qualitative Research

  Newsletters

  PowerPoint

  Event Planning

  Anderson

  Ph.D.

  As an Associate Professor and Graduate Director

  I instill students with the knowledge and skills they need to be impactful in various sectors of the communication field. Through the creation and implementation of courses like Sports PR and Reputation Management

  I work to create a culture of creativity

  excellence

  and ethical behavior in future communication professionals. In addition

  my research in the areas of (1) communication and race and (2) communication and sport contributes to the growing body of knowledge of the history of African American magazines and image repair in sport.

  Mia

  Anderson

  Ph.D.

  University of South Alabama

  Azusa Pacific University