Communications Instructor, Trainer, Consultant, Program Manager

ALICE CONE

P.O. Box *****, Little Rock, AR *****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 870-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

It is my desire, motivation, and passion to benefit individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and future generations by utilizing my skills to help myself and others achieve positive outcomes and added success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

SKILL SETS: Teaching, critical reading, writing, listening, speaking, interpersonal relations, evaluation and analysis, decision-making, problem-solving, communications management, organizational leadership, institutional advancement, public relations, advertising, graphic and performing arts, fundraising, sales, marketing, computer technology, research, and grant writing.

TEACHING, ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP, AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Teach a variety of courses including public communications, mass communications, speech, writing, reading, literature, humanities, and developmental education using engaging, creative, innovative, interactive instructional strategies in the classroom and in on-line assignments; field trips and service-learning, as applicable, outside the classroom. Work with students holistically to develop academic, social, civic, career, and life skills for success. Build organizational capacity by engaging with students, administrators, and colleagues on and off-campus to advance common goals of academic institutions in furthering their mission and goals, and for interaction with their constituencies. Make sure students know they are important learners, communicators, and representatives of their colleges and universities both inside and outside the classroom. Provide students with sound advice in goal-setting, academic success, and career planning.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

Successfully accomplished institutional and organizational advancement initiatives at colleges, universities, and other organizations and also provided accreditation leadership and program reviews. Worked in community service, networking, missions and humanitarian involvements utilizing facilitation and collaboration skills, have provided peace-building skills to advance understanding among diverse groups. Have designed and taught courses, planned special events, and managed program, project, and caseloads.

Have been instrumental in institutional development, fundraising, advertising, sales, marketing, research, program planning, and assessment. Apply professional development, teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, and other competency skills to handle assignments, situations, and circumstances. Provide results-oriented, ethical organizational skills with the ability to relate well with people on various levels. Publically communicate about important current issues that foster the betterment of humanity through teaching and speaking in various community settings. Successfully worked in advising, communications, consulting, information services, training, radio broadcasting, public relations writing, graphics, and promotions. Experienced in chairing committees, leading meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences for organizations and the public.

EDUCATION

Life-long, Multimedia Learning. I stay current in my fields of expertise. Current education is attained via professional journal reading, open courses, career certification programs, internet websites, travel experiences, social networking, public broadcasting services, public and academic library media, participation in seminars, workshops, conferences, conferring with colleagues nationwide, and conducting scholarly research in mass communications, higher education, teaching and learning effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, and other areas of interest. I also pay attention to societal and global trends and issues.

American University, Washington, D.C., Earned Master of Arts degree in Public Communication. Emphasis was on all types of communications with members of the public as individuals, in groups, and as mass audiences. My special emphases were in writing, speaking, media, research, public relations, and school-community relations.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Earned Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and minors in history, social science, and music. Received full-tuition choir scholarship and a one-year graduate fellowship. Won “Ms. Alumni” award for fundraising excellence.

CAREER SUMMARY

CONSULTING EXPERTISE:

Founded and have successfully operated a for-profit professional communications consulting firm and also a non-profit missions ministry. Completed various contract projects for clients in education, medicine, business, politics, government, and religion. Have done a lot of missions work helping people in need. Also, handled administrative services, teaching, and support functions.

Served as Consultant with The College Board, The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, The Minority Biomedical Research Services program, Title III programs, and with several colleges and universities in sharing expertise and conducting program reviews.

Consultant for Agape College, Little Rock, AR 2006-2009. Worked on TRACS accreditation/self-studies and was also assigned to teach reading.

Have extensive experience in the success of individuals, groups, governmental, religious, business, institutional and organizational advancement; and also development and coordination of academic programs, and student development in higher education. Supervised, managed, and lead programs and projects to achieve desired outcomes with efficiency and effectiveness. In educational leadership and teaching, have also worked with students from ages 4-94, covering many skill levels and demonstrating patience and flexibility.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TEACHING, LEADERSHIP, PROFESSINAL DEVELOPMENT, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND CONSULTING

Researcher and Grant Writer, January 2001 to present. Currently conduct scholarly and professional research, individual grants research, and grant proposal writing.

Adjunct Instructor. Fall 2010, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR, taught English Composition. Instructor/Reading Coach, Fall 2009, taught/coached Reading in the Academic Success Program. Faculty representative for the Library’s Book Club. Adjunct Instructor. Summer 2007, taught English Composition; previously worked as assistant director of development, then later served as a consultant for students in the Minority Biomedical Research Services (MBRS) program.

Instructor and Student Adviser, Shorter College, North Little Rock, AR, Fall 2006-

Spring 2010. Taught English Grammar and Composition, Literature, Humanities, Speech, and Reading). Facilitated many functions of the General Studies Program. Handled some administrative functions. Chaired library committee. Led, co-wrote, and finalized student development portion of TRACS Accreditation/Self-Study Report. Devised and Edited College documents. Advised and registered students. Facilitated program planning and student develop. Collaborated with executive leadership, faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

North Central Association (NCA) Accreditation Coordinator. Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) Pine Bluff, AR. Successfully provided leadership and coordinated NCA Accreditation effort. Chaired self-study committees edited College’s documents, facilitated progress of committees. Adjunct Instructor, Taught Speech.

Instructor, Program Director, Public Relations Information Specialist. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1976-2006, Taught communications and English subjects, managed Speech Improvement Program for eight (8) years and was the leader in best program practices in the Title III, Strengthening Developing Institutions Program. Served on NCA Accreditation and other committees and also worked in institutional advancement handling public relations, radio broadcasting, and alumni development responsibilities. Enhanced university’s visibility in radio and print by 40% in one (1) year. Also, taught regular classroom and distance learning classes in the Graduate School and Continuing Education Program.

Seminar Presenter and Consultant. Barbados Community College, Barbados, West Indies. Conducted listening skills communication seminar. Also, presented communication skills seminars in the Continuing Education Department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Pre-K through 12)

Teacher. Altheimer School District. Taught Oral Communications and English. Pine Bluff School District between 1990-2000. Also, worked as a substitute teacher in a variety of subject areas and in alternative schools. Mentor and Tutor. Mentored and tutored elementary school students in an afterschool program for the City of Pine Bluff, AR. Consulted with teachers and parents at Seventh Street Elementary School in North Little Rock, AR, regarding mentoring girls.

ADULT EDUCATION/LITERACY INSTRUCTION

Literacy Tutor and Literacy Council Board Member. Taught reading skills to adults. Computer Skills Instructor. Taught computer basics to senior citizens through a federal Weed and Seed program of the U.S. Department of Justice.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Worked as Outreach Coordinator in Health Promotions and as a Certified Health Education Counselor in HIV/AIDS/STD prevention for the Jefferson Comprehensive Care System (JCCS) in Jefferson and Pulaski County, AR. Worked in conjunction with health centers, community leaders, government officials, and the AR Department of Health. Conducted health information campaigns, planned special events, conferred with the general public and participated in seminars, workshops and conferences regarding prevention of sexually-transmitted diseases.

Worked as Information Specialist and Campaigner for Arkansas State Senator Jay Bradford. Handled print and other public communication issues and assignments including campaigning and special events. Have helped a variety of Arkansas officials gain election and re-election to municipal, state, and congressional offices.

Publicity Director, Arkansas Governor’s School (AGS), Hendrix College, Conway, AR, 1985.

Honorary Information Officer/Broadcast and Print Media, Government Information Service, Barbados, West Indies 1977-79. Produced radio magazine programs and assisted management in developing in-service training programs for radio/tv and print media. Also served as public relations assistant for Barbados Board of Tourism’s Annual Crop Over Festival.

Caseworker and Congressional Liaison, Office of U.S. Congressman Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D-NJ), Washington, D.C. 1976-77. Handled constituent relations; case management including housing, veterans affairs, military health and welfare reports, social security, benevolence and congratulations, and security projects. Participated in congressional events.

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Served as President, District, and Regional Director of the Business and Professional Women (BPW) organization. Was a member of the local, state, and national chapters. Served several terms as president of the Pine Bluff membership group. Former member Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council and the Education Committee. Former tutor and advisory board member of the Jefferson County Literacy Council. Youth Development Committee Member for the City of Pine Bluff. Through community activism and participation, provided ideas for youth development, participated in youth entrepreneurship program and other activities in the community which provided role modeling and encouragement for youth. Have participated in various professional, civic, social, and religious community organizations and activities throughout the USA and overseas.

PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, AND PRODUCTIONS

Have written articles published in newspapers nationwide. Devised advertisements, newsletters, reports, program books, brochures, etc. Published motivational column entitled, “Idea Log” in the Arkansas State Press newspaper 1985-86. Produced my personal community affairs information and news radio program, “SATURDAY AM”. Produced radio publicity, audio and video informational programs, a television ad, and educational and public information programming for UAPB. Hosted the Rockefeller Lecture Series Programs. Performed in one show and assisted with various Theater Productions. Served as House Manager. Provided professional reports, planning documents, and syllabi reflecting new approaches and global best practices for various programs and workplaces where I have worked. Also, currently conduct scholarly and professional research.

I LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING WITH YOU

AND POSSIBLY MEETING WITH YOU SOON FOR AN INTERVIEW.

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