City Assistant
Resume:
RUSSELL MADDEN'S
I am seeking free-lance writing,
editing, or media related work. I am available for lectures,
speeches, and panels. I am also interested in full-time work
depending upon location and salary.
me.
OBJECTIVE
Position utilizing my writing and
communication background.
EDUCATION
M.A., 1990. Communication
Studies, Communication Research,
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Emphasis in relational
communication.
Graduate work, 1987 - 1989, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, in Communication.
24 graduate credits. Emphasis in relational communication.
B.A., 1985,
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Communication Studies. Emphasis in
broadcasting/film with screenwriting and production.
B.A., 1973,
University of Iowa. Honors in General Science. Emphases in physics,
chemistry, and psychology. National Merit Finalist. State of Iowa
Scholar.
EXPERIENCE
TEACHING
Adjunct Faculty, Kirkwood Community College, 1992, 1997 - present. In
1992, 1999, 2006, developed and taught fundamentals of communication
course. Covered basic communication theories, applications, group
processes, and public speaking. In 1997 - present, developed and
taught three courses dealing with elements of writing and advanced
composition and analysis, including elements of critical thinking.
Critiqued and graded rough and final drafts of papers, engaged in
one-on-one student conferencing, developed and directed in-class
group exercises, and guided in-class group analysis of papers and
textbook essays.
Instructor,
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1992 - 2003. Developed and
taught fundamentals of communication course and (for their ADVANCE
program for older students in the workforce) public speaking. Covered
basic communication theories, applications, group processes, and
public speaking.
Graduate Instructor, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1990 - 1991.
Developed and taught courses in entry level Rhetoric emphasizing
writing, reading, and speaking.
Associate Faculty, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ, 1989. Developed
and taught course on "Professional and Business Communication."
Covered theories and applications.
Teaching Assistant, Communication Dept., U of AZ, 1987 - 1989.
"Organizational Communication" and "Critical Thinking in
Communication." Developed latter course: text selection, lecture
development, and test creation. Dealt with business and interpersonal
communication issues, theories, and applications.
WRITING AND EDITING
Member, Science Fiction Writers of America
(SFWA), professionial writing
organization.
Book Chapter, "Fuel for the Soul," in Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged: A Philosophical and Literary Companion, edited by Edward W. Younkins, Ashgate, August, 2007.
Wrote, edited, designed, and published a novel, Death Is Easy (2005) and a collection of my writings, Freedom, As If It Mattered (2006), Guardian Press.
Interviewing, F. Paul Wilson, best-selling fiction writer. Conducted
hour-long interview covering his life and career. Edited material for
publication, 2000.
Speechwriter,
Larry Hines in 2000 Presidential Campaign. Researched issues and
tailored speeches for targeted audiences, 1999.
Free-lance writing. Non-fiction:
Ampersand, Objectively Speaking,
Ideas on Liberty/The Freeman, Summa Philosophiae, West Coast
Libertarian (B.C.), Enter Stage Right, Full Context, Lima (OH) News,
The National Educator, Daily Reporter (IN), Commerce Magazine, El
Diario and El Mundo (Bolivia), La Hora (Guatemala), Topicos de
Actualidad (Guatemala), Real Mensch, The Restoration, The Daily
Objectivist, Spintech, The Free Radical (New Zealand), Laissez Faire
City Times, The Implosion, The Objective American Daily, Liberzine,
Libertarians in Action, Laissez Faire (Czech Republic), Burroughs
Bulletin, and Laissez Faire Electronic Times. Also, Liberty Haven,
World Newstand, and Free Republic. Fiction: Meta-SF,
Dragon, To the Stars, Vision, Final Cause, The Enlightenment, and
Spintech Literary Supplement.
Editorial writer for The Mercury, 1991, 1992.
Editorial writer and science
columnist for The Daily Iowan, Iowa
City, IA, 1985 - 1986.
Free-lance editing, proofreading, and polishing of student papers, 1980 -
1990.
Co-editing of
convention program books, Icon, Iowa City, IA, 1984 - 1986.
Editing for
research study, Communication Dept., U of AZ, 1989. Edited written
material for use in computer-assisted writing program for junior high
school students.
PUBLIC
PRESENTATIONS/RESEARCH/TUTORING
Congressional Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, First District, Iowa,
2000. Met with voters; did radio interview on KUNI radio; did
interview/call-in show on KCRG radio; participated in candidate
forums on KUNI radio, IPT television, and for Iowa League of Women
Voters; prepared and distributed press releases; answered questions
for Cedar Rapids Gazette, Iowa City Press-Citizen, and for other
print publications and organizations; managed campaign issues.
Research Assistant, Communication Dept., U of AZ, 1989. Assisted in
development and conducting of study on dyadic and triadic
friendships.
Paper presentation, 1990. Competitive paper convention panel, Iowa
Communication Association, Des Moines, IA.
Essay evaluator, 1991. Evaluated eighth grade essays as part of test
development for American College Testing (A.C.T.), Iowa City,
IA.
Tutoring for
Graduate College, U of AZ, 1989. Tutored writing for minority
graduate students.
Tutoring for
introductory mass lecture communication course, Communication Dept.,
U of AZ, 1988. Tutoring Center, Academic Learning Skills
Center.
Lectured for
the Extended Learning Program at Kirkwood and Grantwood Elementary
Schools, Iowa City, IA, 1984, and Penn, N. Liberty, IA, 1987, about
science fiction literature and professional writing.
Radio Talk Show Guest on "Ron Engelman Overnight" show on the Talk Radio
Network (on 165 affiliates), 2000. Discussed political issues and
current events, answered call-in questions.
Radio Talk Show Guest, "Morning Magazine," KTUC-AM, Tucson, AZ, 1989.
Discussed political and philosophical issues and answered call-in
questions.
Delivered fiction readings/panel
discussions at Icon (regional science
fiction convention), Iowa City/Cedar Rapids, IA, 1983 - 1987, 1991,
1995 - 2006; World Science Fiction Convention in Baltimore, MD, 1983,
New Orleans, LA, 1986; and Minicon, Minneapolis, MN, 1983.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Convention assistance, Icon, Iowa City, IA, 1975 - 1985. Liaison with
writers; program development; worked with hotels in procuring
function space; ran hospitality suite.
President/founder, Objectivist Study Group, U. of AZ and U. of IA, 1987 -
1993. Developed programming; obtained function space; recruited
members; handled club publicity.
President/founder, 1985, The Video Connection, Iowa City, IA, a video
dating organization. Duties included developing forms and
questionnaires; creating and distributing advertising material;
purchasing equipment and supplies; interviewing and videotaping
clients; coordinating and maintaining client records.
President,
1984 - 1986, University of Iowa science fiction club. Conducted
meetings, helped determine programming, maintained member lists, and
created and distributed advertising for the club.
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