“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” – James Humes
Welcome to my blog! Here you will find blog postings with my goal being to share with YOU and ENGAGE in conversation with YOU regarding my personal experiences and things I have learned in the areas of Social Media, Communications, Higher Education, Leadership, and Relationships. Looking forward to the road ahead!
Professional Background:
Communication Specialist [Speaker, Trainer & Life Coach]
Research Interests:
- Social Media
- Computer-Mediated Communication
- Improving Organizational Communication
- Interpersonal Communication: Conflict Resolution & Relationship Development
Previous Speaking Engagements:
Popular Culture Associations of the South (PCAS)- Hilton Convention Center, Wilmington, NC. October 2009.
“Behind the Scenes at the Movies: A Researcher’s Account of Experiencing Theory X Management Style in Theaters”
Virginia Association of Communication Arts & Sciences (VACAS)- George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. October 2008; Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. October 2009
“The Media Are Out to Get Me: A Critical Analysis of William Benoit’s Image Restoration Theory for Public Relations”
“Understanding and Misunderstanding: Framing the Conceptualizations of Strategic Ambiguity in Employees’ Perceptions of Management’s Instructions”
National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR)- Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. April 2008.
“Serial Argumentation via Text-Messaging: Towards Extending Social Information Processing Theory”
Seminars/Workshops/Training-School of Communication, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. April 2009, March 2010.
“Leadership & Conflict: Strategies for Effective Communication in the Professions”
“Leading Others: Strategies for Social Media and Organizational Effectiveness”
Education Background:
BS in Communication Studies, Liberty University- Lynchburg, VA.
MA in Communication Studies: Organizational & Interpersonal / Media Studies, Liberty University- Lynchburg, VA (Expected Finish – December 2011).
Membership:
Eastern Communication Association
Virginia Association of Communication Arts & Sciences
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