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[email protected] | http://melissaagarrett.com/ | 712-899-4750 EDUCATION Master of Science ‘17 M.S. in Journalism & Mass Communication | Cum Laude Honors Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication *Teaching Excellence Award recipient | English minor Bachelor of Arts ’15 English and Journalism & Mass Communications | Cum Laude Honors
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
12 Jan -‐‑20 June 2013 Iowa State University Student Exchange | University of Exeter | Devon, England *Studies in Shakespeare | Modernism & Modernity 1900-‐‑1960
MEDIA-‐‑RELATED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE *Experience teaching at the university and community college level | Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel | Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn | Adobe Creative: Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator skills | Experience working with international students and media professionals | International travel and networking experience | Knowledge of Google applications (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) TEACHING, MENTORING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Jan. 2018-‐‑present Adjunct Journalism and Digital Mass Communications Professor Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA (Main Campus) *Courses taught: COM-‐‑148: Diversity in the Media (issues of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, etc.), JOU-‐‑210: Media Law and Ethics, COM-‐‑150: Mass Communication & Society, ENG-‐‑101: Elements of Writing (worked with developmental learners and writers) Aug. 2018-‐‑present Part-‐‑Time Academic Assistant for the Reading and Writing Center (Academic Resource Center) Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA (Main Campus) *assisted students with various types of academic papers and career-‐‑related documents Aug. 2015-‐‑May 2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant | JLMC 462 Media Ethics, Freedom & Responsibility Dr. Michael Bugeja | ISU Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication *held office hours and portfolio workshops to aid students in completing online professional portfolios; graded all materials; advised students in a professional environment Aug. 2016-‐‑May 2017 Graduate Research Assistant Dr. Michael Dahlstrom | Women, Food & Agriculture (WFAN) Grant | Iowa State University *conducted research on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP); interviewed women landowners; photography; wrote text for a 20-‐‑page CRP Communication booklet targeting women landowners across the United States; gave input on overall booklet design and content Aug. 2015-‐‑May 2017 Graduate Research Assistant Dr. Michael Bugeja | ISU Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication *conducted research about technology and its effect on people’s personal and professional lives *acknowledged in Dr. Bugeja’s upcoming second edition of Interpersonal Divide: The Search for Community in the Age of the Machine, 2nd Edition *additionally contributed research for Living Ethics, Vol. 2, and How-‐‑To News Writer Aug. 2016-‐‑May 2017 Graduate Peer Mentor | ISU Graduate College Mentoring Program for First Year Students of Color Aug. 2016-‐‑May 2017 President of the Graduate Student Association | ISU Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication
July-‐‑Dec. 2013 Iowa State International Student Orientation Leader *served as mentor to international and exchange students at Iowa State University JOURNALISM/MEDIA EXPERIENCES AND INTERNSHIPS Aug. 2015-‐‑May 2016 Editor of Ames 24/7 (Arts & Entertainment) section | Iowa State Daily Aug. 2014-‐‑May 2015 Reporter, Writer and Reviewer for Ames 24/7 Theater beat | Iowa State Daily Sept.-‐‑Dec. 2012 Copy Editor for Sports Column | Iowa State Daily
JOURNALISM/MEDIA EXPERIENCES AND INTERNSHIPS (CONT.) May-‐‑July 2015 Media Intern | Maximum Ames | Iowa Music Store | Ames, IA *PR, social media, store management, photography, online journalism/blog writing Jan.-‐‑May 2014 Member of ISU Advertising Club | Iowa State University *networked with advertising and other media professionals in the Midwest region May 2013 Intern for Festival Internacional del Cine en Morelia| Festival de Cannes | Cannes, France
*Attended screenings and awards ceremonies; select photography for the Cannes Film Festival LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS May 2017 Teaching Excellence Award | Iowa State University of Science and Technology
*Award honoring the top 10% of graduate students at ISU for outstanding teaching accomplishments in the graduate program, as evaluated by their academic departments
Feb. 2016 American Advertising Award-‐‑Des Moines Chapter Gold prize
*prize for “Near Field Communication” (NFC Technology) interactive poster designed for Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nov. 2012-‐‑May 2017 Inducted member of the National Society of Leadership and Success | ISU Chapter Aug. 2012-‐‑May 2017 Iowa State University Dean’s List Award Recipient
*Awarded in Fall ’12, Spring ’12, Fall ’13, Spring ’14, Fall ’15, Spring ’15, Fall ’16, Spring ‘16 Aug 2010-‐‑May 2017 ISU Academic Recognition Award recipient ADDITIONAL JOB AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Nov. 2017-‐‑present Server | Red Lobster | Ames, IA Jan. 2014-‐‑May 2017 ISU Dining Student Supervisor Hawthorn | Union Drive, Seasons, Conversations Dining | Knoll Catering for ISU President Sept. 2012-‐‑Dec. 2013 Lead Worker | Hawthorn Café | ISU Dining May-‐‑Aug 2012 Assistant Manager | Akron Swimming Pool | Akron, IA
*taught swimming lessons, delegated tasks to employees, assisted with lifeguard training and water safety instruction, opened and closed the facility, answered patron questions
Aug. 2011-‐‑May 2014 Club Treasurer | ISU Lyrica Women’s Choir | Iowa State University Aug. 2010-‐‑May 2011 Residence Hall Treasurer | Willow Platt Hall | Iowa State University Summer 2008-‐‑2011 Lifeguard | Akron Swimming Pool | Akron, IA FURTHER INVOLVEMENTS Member of the ISU Alumni Association (May 2017-‐‑present) VEISHEA Corps volunteer (April 2014/2011)—volunteered at events during VEISHEA week | Iowa State University Member of the Erasmus Society for International Students (Jan.-‐‑June 2013) | University of Exeter | England, U.K. Member of the Exeter University Soul Choir (Jan.-‐‑June 2013) | University of Exeter | Exeter, England Member of Lyrica Women’s Choir (Aug. 2010-‐‑May 2015); Cantamus Women’s Choir (Aug.-‐‑May 2012) | Iowa State University PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Dr. Michael Bugeja | Former Director; Professor | ISU Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 515-233-5166 Dr. Daniela Dimitrova | Professor and Director of Graduate Education | ISU Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 515-294-4010 Dr. Tracy Lucht | Assistant Professor | ISU Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 515-294-5235 Mark Witherspoon | Editorial Adviser of the Iowa State Daily
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 515-231-8150