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Andy StantonCommunications Professional
+Education
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+Education
Andy Stanton • 785.628.1555 • [email protected]
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M.S. Communication, 1997
Fort Hays State University • Hays, Kansas
Thesis Topic: Effects of Rhetorical Sensitivity on Customer Satisfaction in a Retail Environment
B.A. Communication, 1993
Fort Hays State University • Hays, Kansas
Emphasis in Public Relations
+Professional Experience
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+Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor of Communication Studies
Fort Hays State University • Hays, KansasAugust 2005 to Present
Responsible for instruction of various communication, advertising, public relations and desktop publishing classes.
Worked with students in developing various communication skills including verbal and nonverbal communication, leadership, listening and presentation skills.
Prepared and delivered lectures, developed exams, facilitated structured learning exercises and critiqued speeches.
Taught in a multi-media environment including audio, video, on-line and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Instructed students in publication design and use of desktop publishing equipment and software.
Served as faculty adviser for TigerCOMM student organization.
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+Director of Tourism
City of Dodge City• Dodge City, KansasAugust 1999 to July 2005
Responsible for marketing the area’s attractions to tourists, convention planners, business travelers, group tour operators and travel writers.
Supervised Visitor Information Center staff.
Worked as a liaison between attractions, hotels and businesses to provide economic development through tourism.
Developed and maintained websites.
Secured funding for new events and attractions.
Attended tourism and retail trade shows, representing the community and region.
Member of various recruitment committees.
Developed and maintained Convention & Visitors Bureau annual budget.
Served on various community, regional and state committees
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+Public Information Coordinator
Unified School District #443 • Dodge City Public Schools Dodge City, Kansas • July 1997 to August 1999
Responsible for all communication/marketing strategies in public school system.
Served as chief communication officer and adviser for Board of Education and school administration.
Organized successful $45.5 million bond election campaign to build a new high school and provide improvements to other schools in district.
Served on district strategic planning team.
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+Advertising Design
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+Publication Design
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+News Releases
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+References
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+Contact Information
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