MA, Fairfield University, Graduate School of Communications. Thesis: The Role of Female Stereotypes in American Musical Comedy
BA, George Washington University, Columbia College of Arts & Sciences
Attended: Connecticut College
Additional Education:
Sacred Heart University – Education Dept.
University of Bridgeport -- Political Science Dept.
Southern Connecticut State University – Education Dept.
Savings Bank Marketing School at McIntrye College of Business, University of Virginia. 1980.
Internship -- National Council for Resource Development 1987
(2000-present) Write theater reviews and theater news column for Shore Publications, a chain of 13 weekly papers.
(1994) Co-authored, Writing: A Guide to Essay Writing.
(1991) Wrote paper on using Speech course to enlarge students' cultural literacy and improve research skills for the Barnes Institute, Connecticut Community Colleges program.
(1989-1993) Wrote feature articles and reviews on Connecticut professional theater for Waterbury Republican-American.
Poetry published in BeanFeast, Housatonic literary magazine and in Laurels, Milford Arts Council.
CO 100 Human Communication
CO 101 Fundamentals of Mass Communication
CO 102 Writing for the Media
CO 109 Communication for Management and Business
CO 302 Social Impact of the Media
CO 309 Public Relations Writing
J 201 News Writing and Reporting
J 311 Copy Desk
Professional Development Activities -- Teaching
- Participant in Teaching Center activities at Housatonic Community College.
- Participant at Barnes Institute for Effective Teaching sponsored by the Community College System, May 1991.
- Attended New England regional conference on using computers in writing.
- Attended Key West (FL) Literary Seminar on film writing.
- Attended workshops, lectures sponsored by Community College system.
- Participation at numerous writing workshops and seminars for teachers and for public relations professionals.
Non-Teaching Professional Achievements
- Served as regional director and member of the Executive Board of the International Association of Business Communicators, president of Connecticut Chapter of IABC, member of its International Accreditation Committee.
- Served as an evaluator/grader of accreditation exams for IABC.
- Recipient of awards for outstanding professional work from Connecticut Hospital Association, United Way of Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut Chapter of IABC, and others.
- Presenter at regional conferences of National Council for Marketing and Public Relations and International Association of Business Communicators. Topics include Writing, Strategic Planning and Marketing Planning.
- Presented writing and speech workshops for a variety of audiences including law enforcement officials and members of communications professional associations.
Non-Teaching Professional Experience
- (1982-1999) Director of Public Information & Marketing, Housatonic Community-Technical College, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT.
Responsible for development and implementation of total marketing, advertising, public relations, media relations and fund-raising programs. Responsible for writing and editing all publications and other materials. Prepare annual budget, monitor effectiveness, hire and supervise staff.
- (1981-1982) Served as Director of Marketing Materials for Society for Savings (Hartford).
- (1978 - 1981) Director of Marketing for Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank (Middletown).
- (1976-1978) Director of Public Relations, Pace Advertising & Public Relations (Woodbridge).
- (1970-1976) Public Relations Assistant, Bridgeport Hospital (Bridgeport).
Community Service
- (1992-present) WNHU -- University of New Haven Radio Station – write, produce and on-air performer for "Two on the Aisle" program of theater reviews. Serve as DJ for “Memory Lane” program.
- (1994-1997) Served as President of Career Resources, a non-profit organization that prepares AFDC recipients for employment, operates other job training programs, and also works with teenage offenders. Continue to serve on board of directors.
- (1997-2007) Served on board of directors of Career Resources and a member/chair of the marketing committee.
- (1998) Director, Women’s Leadership Council of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council.
- (1987-1989) Served as president of Long Wharf Guild (volunteer organization) and as ex-officio member of Long Wharf Theater Board of Directors.
- (1987-1989) Served as president of Long Wharf Guild (volunteer organization) and as ex-officio member of Long Wharf Theater Board of Directors.
- Impact of Male/Female communication styles
- Workplace communication
- Role of Media in political agenda setting
- Impact of entertainment media on society
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