Insightful Communication and Public Relations Consultant, Well-Versed in Social Media
Savannah, Georgia Area
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- Adjunct Professor at Southeastern University
- Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University
- Past
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- Freelance Writer at WinWay Corp.
- Organization Development Consultant at Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
- Senior Faculty Member at Concordia University Wisconsin
- Public Relations & Marketing Manager at Mountain Systems, Inc.
- Manager of Leadership Development at ShopKo Stores, Inc.
- MIS Training and Documentation Services Team Leader at Kimberly-Clark
- Education
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- Capella University
- Auburn University
- Auburn University
- Georgia Southern University
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Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Summary
Strong communicator. . . excellent listener. . . technologically savvy. . . extreme attention to detail, especially in written documents. . . flexible. . . exhibit appropriate levels of initiative . . . keen analytical ability. . . creative. . . fun. Passionate about social media, intergenerational differences, and more.
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Specialties:
Listening, public relations, strategic publications, social media, keynote speaking, leadership development and training, blogging, photography
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Experience
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Adjunct Professor
Southeastern University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
November 2009 — Present (1 month)
Develop and teach college-level courses including Public Relations Applications, Public Relations & Advertising Writing, Honors Speaking & Writing, and a Communication Seminar. Courses begin in January 2010.
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Assistant Professor
Georgia Southern University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Teach courses in all facets of Public Relations (Corporate PR, PR Research, PR Writing, PR Publications and Introduction to PR) and Public Speaking.
Develop and implement lesson plans, highly interactive learning experiences, lectures and examinations. Utilize available technology including GeorgiaVIEW / Blackboard, blogging and podcasting when it adds to the learning experience for the students.
Counsel students in educational, professional and personal matters. -
Freelance Writer
WinWay Corp.
(Computer Software industry)
1994 — 2008 (14 years )
Developed three career-related CDs with WinWay Corporation (WinWay Resume®, WinWay Job Interview® and WinWay PayRaise®), including writing all video scripts, providing content for CD, and serving as on-screen video talent. The job interview preparation software program incorporated comprehensive strategy and more than 200 questions, hints and sample answers.
Created a Microsoft Network and World Wide Web presence for a software company, including writing the HTML code and promoting the product offerings in a variety of media. -
Organization Development Consultant
Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
2002 — 2006 (4 years )
Analyzed business and strategic plans to identify learning needs.
Consulted with leaders and HR Business Consultants regarding group and organizational learning opportunities using needs assessment, design, development, and deployment of key curriculum and learning solutions.
Designed and coordinated Lean (Manufacturing) learning opportunities; deeply involved in Lean deployment, especially change management strategies.
Spearheaded diversity learning initiatives, including designing, developing and training Managing & Valuing Diversity and Diversity in Action, and serving as Diversity Learning Liaison to the Diversity Council.
Coordinated all formal leadership development for the holding company; designed, developed, and facilitated several modules, including the kick-off and capstone modules.
Managed budget of approximately $750,000 annually. -
Senior Faculty Member
Concordia University Wisconsin
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1994 — June 2006 (12 years 6 months)
Presented in-services on adult learning theory and practice to all Adult Education faculty for Concordia University Wisconsin at seven of its national conferences.
Mentored new faculty members.
In an adult, accelerated format, taught courses in the areas of Training & Development, Leadership Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Communication, Computer Communication, Human Resource Management, and Integrative Project.
Developed workbooks for several courses.
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Public Relations & Marketing Manager
Mountain Systems, Inc.
(Computer Software industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Developed public relations and marketing materials for electronic and print distribution.
Coordinated all user conferences, including communication with relevant publics, creating conference booklets and presentations, and serving as liaison between MSI and conference centers.
Managed corporate website (http://www.mountainsystems.com).
Consistently evaluated training and documentation to ensure MSI met customer needs.
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Manager of Leadership Development
ShopKo Stores, Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years )
Consulted with internal clients to determine their training needs and priorities.
Designed and implemented learning opportunities — using accelerated and creative learning techniques — for all levels of the company, including a comprehensive, week-long Leadership Orientation program for new hires.
Led eight teammates, including Training & Development Specialists, Graphic Designers and Secretaries.
Served as personal PC Consultant to Executive Vice President. -
MIS Training and Documentation Services Team Leader
Kimberly-Clark
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; KMB; Consumer Goods industry)
1996 — 1997 (1 year )
Led a team of 15 Management Information Services professionals and managed a budget of $1.5 million annually. Served as liaison between MIS and business sectors, traveling nationally supporting
MIS initiatives.
Managed the development of a comprehensive six-week New Hire course for recent college graduates just joining the workforce.
Selected and negotiated with training vendors including CompuWare, Productivity Point and Executrain.
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Education
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Capella University
Ph.D. (ABD) , Training & Performance Improvement , 2005 — 2008
Dissertation Focus: Leadership development in non-profit, volunteer-based organizations
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Auburn University
MA , Organizational Communication , 1984 — 1986
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Auburn University
BA , Public Relations / Journalism , 1981 — 1984
- Activities and Societies:
- WEGL-FM (campus radio station)
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Georgia Southern University
Additional Information
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Websites:
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Interests:
floral photography, listening, communication, new media
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Groups:
PR OpenMic
International Listening Association
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Leadership Green Bay
American Society for Training & Development
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Corporate Communications Executive Network -
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Georgia Southern University Faculty & Staff -
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International Listening Association
Barbara Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)’s Honors:
Blog recognized on AdAge's top 150
Awarded Special Recognition Award (for developing and maintaining the website of
www.listen.org) from the International Listening Association, 2001.
Awarded President’s Award from the International Listening Association, 1998.
Elected to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (top 5% of graduating class), 1985.
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