Roger Harris

Current

Consultant at Harris Social Media

Past

Online Social Media Manager at Capstrat
Director, Emerging Technologies and Research Analysis at Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Director, Membership and Chapters at Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

Manager, Chapter Relations and Support at Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Contributing Editor at Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Information Manager at Oregon State University
Senior Assistant Scientist/Team Leader at Paradigm Genetics
Programs Educator at Museum of Life and Science

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Education

University of Oregon
University of York
Friends School, Brookfield

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Roger Harris’s Summary

As Social Media Consultant I develop and implement social media strategies for clients. My goal is to show clients how to engage with their audience. I work with Web development and creative teams to integrate client messages into social media channels. My specialist areas include:
• Assessing online conversations around an organization
• Evaluating and monitoring online reputations
• Marketing and branding online content
• B2C and B2B outreach and communication
• SEO and Web analytics

I also present to industry and civic groups on social media, beginning with social media basics, through to strategy development and implementation.

Recent presentations include:
• Games People Play: Social Media Dimensions of Online Gaming. Triangle Gaming Conference
• Social Media Panel. Public Relations Student Society of America
• Launching Your Non-profit into Social Media Space. Branding in the Digital Age, Council of Public Relations Firms
• Counting on Social Media. American Institute of Public Certified Accountants
• Mobile: Marketing on the Move. Capstrat (Internal)
• Social Media Trends. Capstrat (Internal)

I help businesses harness the potential of Internet marketing and communications. Recent projects include:
• Developing social media strategy for large and small organizations
• Creating social media training programs tailored to clients' specific needs
• Assisting companies in planning for social media crisis
• Determining appropriate social media metrics for campaign evaluation
• Articulating best practices for a range of social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
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Roger Harris’s Specialties:

• SEO for corporate websites, blogs and microsites
• Best practices for blogging, microblogs, and social networks
• Online reputation analysis and monitoring
• Social media security and crisis management
• Relationship building through managing online communities
• Email messaging analysis and delivery
• Mobile strategies
• Survey development and analysis
• Audio-visual content and delivery
• Online encyclopedia (wiki) entry
• Lifestream development and best practices

Roger Harris’s Experience

Consultant

Harris Social Media

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

I research, plan and recommend social media strategies and tactics for individuals and small to medium business. I bring a quantitative methodology to specific client situations. Using data-driven approaches I will create a customized actionable plan that brings you measurable results. I have provided successful solutions to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses and individuals.
Online Social Media Manager

Capstrat

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

August 2008 — September 2009 (1 year 2 months)

I led online social media programs with smart, cost-effective strategies. I developed and designed integrated campaigns, stand-alone programs and one-time projects. I researched, planned and recommended social media approaches for clients including Sensus, Eaton, Progress Energy, Duke Energy, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Deloitte, GlaxoSmithKline, UNC/Rex Hospitals, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Siemens, Workplace Options, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Lenovo and Microsoft.
Director, Emerging Technologies and Research Analysis

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

February 2008 — August 2008 (7 months)

Strategize and implement organizational positioning and growth into emerging technologies. Conduct rigorous quantitative analyses to support multi-departmental functions.
Director, Membership and Chapters

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)

January 2007 — February 2008 (1 year 2 months)

Strategize, guide and implement business plan features of a 60K member global scientific research society. Supervise up to 4 coworkers.
Manager, Chapter Relations and Support

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)

March 2006 — January 2007 (11 months)

Manage, facilitate and foster relationships with 500+ chapters and 60K members globally.
Contributing Editor

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)

October 2005 — March 2006 (6 months)

Contribute to magazine publishing pipeline from manuscript review through to press production: edit feature articles, work with art teams, review science books, copy-edit and proofread. Develop new story leads.
Information Manager

Oregon State University

(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Fishery industry)

April 2003 — August 2005 (2 years 5 months)

Manager of information management protocols to process science information from international and US researchers.
Senior Assistant Scientist/Team Leader

Paradigm Genetics

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Biotechnology industry)

November 2000 — March 2002 (1 year 5 months)

Team leader in fast-paced cutting-edge biotechnology industrial laboratory, supervising data acquisition team to meet production goals for genomic database development.
Programs Educator

Museum of Life and Science

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year )

Present and design science programs for the public and school groups. Research and write articles for museum publications.

Roger Harris’s Education

University of Oregon

M.S. , Biology , 1988 — 1992

Faculty assistant to plan, teach and grade biology lecture and lab programs. Received consistently excellent reviews of teaching performance.

Activities and Societies:

Conducted research project in entomological genetics
Developed expertise in biodiversity and genomics informatics and theoretical models.
Wrote and received science research scholarships and grants
Presented research results at seminars and conferences
Lead organizer of 12th Pacific Ecology Conference, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
University-endorsed private tutor for biology and biochemistry students
Passed doctoral qualifying exam, Department of Biology
University of York

B. Sc. , Biology , 1985 — 1988

Researcher for ecological research program to measure nature reserve biodiversity. Developed and implemented protocols for field sampling and data analysis for 10-year ecological impact study. Gained practical knowledge of challenges and logistics of fieldwork.

Activities and Societies:

Graduated summa cum laude equivalent (2.1) Student representative to Department of Biology Faculty Board (1986 to 1988)
Friends School, Brookfield

1975 — 1980

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Roger Harris’s Interests:

social marketing, social media technologies, marketing psychology, business management, scientific research, science in society, science education, scientific publishing, website design, e-marketing, social networking

Roger Harris’s Groups:

SCONC, Contemporary Science Center, Sigma Xi, Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship, Science Communicators of North Carolina, University of Notre Dame, AAAS, Twitter