Steven D. Cohen
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- School: University of Baltimore
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- Department: Communication
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1420 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD - 21201 - Dates at University of Baltimore: March 2016 - April 2017
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Biography
Steven Cohen is a/an Lecturer (Capital Community College) in the Board Of Regents department at Norwalk Community College
University of Baltimore - Communication
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Professor | Communication Coach & Trainer | Public Speaking Expert
Professional Training
Steven
D. Cohen, Ph.D.
Baltimore, Maryland
Steven D. Cohen is a leading expert on persuasive speaking and effective presentation skills. He is an accomplished scholar and dynamic trainer who has brought research-based insights to companies in a wide range of industries. Dr. Cohen is well known for helping professionals speak with authority and confidence. He has been quoted in media outlets such as the Financial Times, Slate, Huffington Post, Inc., New York Magazine, and NBC News and was featured in a BBC Radio documentary.
Dr. Cohen is a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and the Harvard Division of Continuing Education. He is also president of Summit Presentations, LLC, a boutique training company that helps employees and managers communicate their ideas with influence. Based on the latest research, Dr. Cohen and his team design corporate training programs that dramatically improve employees’ communication and leadership skills. Prior to starting the company, he served as managing director of the Oral Communication Program at the University of Maryland and as an assistant professor at the University of Baltimore. Dr. Cohen also spent several years working in the private sector. He was an assistant vice president and team leader at Bank of America and later became a senior strategy consultant at IBM Global Business Services.
Dr. Cohen’s work examines the communication behaviors of effective leaders, with a particular focus on executive presence. His work has appeared in national and international publications, including Communication Teacher, The International Journal of Listening, Relevant Rhetoric, and Toastmaster magazine. Dr. Cohen has presented his research at top-tier academic conferences, such as the National Communication Association Convention and the Association of American Colleges & Universities Annual Meeting. He is the author of two books, "Public Speaking: The Path to Success" and "Lessons from the Podium: Public Speaking as a Leadership Art."
Experience
University of Maryland
Doctoral Fellow, Department of Communication
- Named University Fellow & Dean’s Fellow (merit-based fellowships for top incoming graduate students)
- Taught multiple sections of Oral Communication: Principles and PracticesUniversity of Maryland
Managing Director, Oral Communication Program
- Managed 170-section introductory communication program that serves approximately 3,400 students per year; awarded the Department’s Outstanding Teaching Award
- Led a team of 34 instructors, and directly supervised five full-time lecturers and one program coordinator
- Managed pre-semester orientation program, instructor training and development programs, curricular design and implementation, print and Web-based materials, and external grant applicationsThe Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Associate Professor
- Served as Faculty Director for Business Communication in the Executive Education program
- Taught business communication courses for MBA, MS in Finance, and MS in Marketing studentsThe Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Assistant Professor & Academic Program Director, Executive Education
- Served as strategic advisor to the Assistant Dean for Executive Education; provided guidance on program development, marketing, and operations
- Developed the Executive Certificate in Business Communication, a three-course series that helps participants enhance their communication and influence skills
- Worked with faculty to develop new courses; provided coaching and support to improve instructionHarvard Division of Continuing Education
Instructor, Professional Development Programs & Instructor, Management Program
- Developed two-day professional development programs for managers/executives (Leadership Communication; Influence and Persuasion in Leadership; Advanced Public Speaking)
- Taught undergraduate/graduate courses on public speaking and workplace communication (in-person and online)University of Baltimore
Assistant Professor of Communication & Oral Communication Course Coordinator
- Supervised general-education communication courses that serve approximately 260 students per year; awarded university research and travel grants totaling $12,640
- Oversaw a team of four instructors; provided coaching and support for adjunct faculty members
Summit Presentations, LLC
President
- Delivered custom training programs on communication and leadership for large/mid-sized companies
- Provided communication coaching for senior executives, political candidates, and government officials
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Ph.D.
Communication
Certificate, University Teaching and Learning ProgramUniversity of Florida
BABA
Business Administration, Spanish
Harvard University
MPP
Leadership, Strategic Management, Nonprofit Sector
University of Maryland
Doctoral Fellow, Department of Communication
- Named University Fellow & Dean’s Fellow (merit-based fellowships for top incoming graduate students) - Taught multiple sections of Oral Communication: Principles and PracticesUniversity of Maryland
Managing Director, Oral Communication Program
- Managed 170-section introductory communication program that serves approximately 3,400 students per year; awarded the Department’s Outstanding Teaching Award - Led a team of 34 instructors, and directly supervised five full-time lecturers and one program coordinator - Managed pre-semester orientation program, instructor training and development programs, curricular design and implementation, print and Web-based materials, and external grant applications
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