Health Development
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Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Professional Profile
Driven health communications professional with demonstrated experience in
health research, program management, and public relations seeking to gain
experience in quantitative analysis and formative research.
Education
Master of Arts in Health Communication, December 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Cumulative GPA: 3.63/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, December 2008
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Major: Public Relations, Minor: German
Universit t Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Study Abroad
March 2008 - July 2008
Relevant Coursework
Health Communication for Diverse Populations
Introduction to Epidemiology
Research Methods
Risk Communication
Introduction to Public Health
Program Evaluation
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Research Experience
Member, Dr. Maria Lapinski's Research Team, February 2010 - December 2010.
Member, Dr. Sandi Smith's Research Team, Combat Operative Stress Disorder
Project, August 2009 - August 2010, Conducted in transcription, coding, and
code book development.
Professional Experience
Graduate Student Life & Wellness, Michigan State University, East Lansing,
MI September 2009 - December 2010, Communications Coordinator
. Conduct secondary research and application of behavior change theory
for program development
. Design, distribute, and summarize needs assessment of graduate student
population (N=1009)
. Build strategic social media, communications, and campus outreach
efforts for organization
. Organize travel, contracts, finances, and public relations for
programs, events, and grants
College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
May 2010 - August 2010, Communications Consultant
. Strategically develop public relations plan including faculty,
student, and consumer newsletters, events, and social media
. Conceptualize and promote branding efforts including logo and tagline
development and application
. Amplify departmental programs through development of news stories and
events
Workforce Transformation, Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing,
MI May 2010 - August 2010
Intern
. Facilitate communication of workforce culture initiatives such as
green team, internships, policy, and knowledge transfer via
communication materials targeting all levels of State employees
. Evaluate and implement changes to MDCH internship program to increase
participation and value
Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications, Decatur, Illinois May 2007 -
August 2007
Copywriter Intern
. Conceive, edit, and proof copy for advertisements, press releases, and
other B2B and B2C publications
. Research and organize information on various health and agribusiness
products and services
. Develop ad concepts with a creative team
Health Promotions Office, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
September 2006 - May 2007
Media Assistant
. Write television scripts on health topics for campus TV station
. Create and design fliers, newsletters, posters, and ad campaigns for
monthly health topic
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Languages
German: intermediate, studied for seven years
Computer Skills
Proficient in the use of Social Science Search Engines, Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Digital Image
Suite.
Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
QuarkXPress, Articulate Engage, Constant Contact
Publications:
Clark-Hitt, R., Smith, S.W., & Broderick, J. S. (2010). Message factors for
persuading soldiers to encourage others to seek help for combat and
operational stress reactions. Paper to be submitted to the Annual Meeting
of the International Communication Association. (also to be submitted to
Journal of Health Communication or Health Communication)
Clark-Hitt, R., Smith, S.W., & Broderick, J. S. (2010). Barriers Soldiers
associate with encouraging others to seek help for combat and operational
stress reactions. Paper to be submitted to the Annual Meeting of the
International Communication Association. (also to be submitted to Journal
of Health Communication or Health Communication)
Clark-Hitt, R., Smith, S.W., & Broderick, J. S. (2010). Attitudes, Social
Norms & Stigma: Intention to encourage others to seek help for combat and
operational stress reactions. Paper to be submitted to the Annual Meeting
of the National Communication Association. (also to be submitted to the
Journal of Health Communication or Health Communication)
Volunteer Work
Alternative Spring Break - Hurricane Relief, New Orleans, LA (2006);
Environmental, Florida City, FL (2007)
American Red Cross of the Heartland - Board of Directors (August 2008 -
December 2008)
Public Relations Student Society of America - Member (August 2006 -
December 2007)
LeaderShape Conference Graduate (May 2006) - Trained in week-long
leadership curriculum
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