resume

professional resume


	Professional Resume

	Diane Howard, Ph.D. Performance Communication/Media Studies Full Professor, UMHB, TX Author, Researcher, Scholar, Consultant Distance & On-Site, Speaker & Presenter Curriculum Vitae Performance Resume Professional Assistance Publications, Presentations
	Education

			B.A. English, Music, Oregon Secondary Teaching Credentials 1965-1969- University of Oregon M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Specialization- Gifted Education, Performing Arts 1971- University of Portland Experimental Theater, Music 1982- University of Louisville Instructional Technology, Music 1983-1987- University of Washington, Curriculum & Instruction, Specialization- Gifted Education, Performing Arts; WA, KS Secondary Teaching Credentials Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Specialization- Communication, Performance Studies 1991-1996- University of Texas, Austin Post-graduate, faculty training/experience in computer information technology; computer-mediated, distance communication, presentation, performance; videoconferencing, videostreaming, webcasting, website design/maintenance;online graduate course writing, instruction, facilitation, faculty mentoring, grading, gradebook management, Blackboard, Meta College, Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-portfolios; CD Rom design 1995-present Post-Doctoral Administrative Certification, Distance Learning 1998- Texas A & M Center Distance Learning Research Post-graduate performance studies training in Austin, TX: Acting for the Camera, The Mastery-Two Chairs Studio, Van Brooks; Auditioning for Commercials & Career Development- Casting Works, L.A., Donise Hardy & Heather Collier; Voice Acting, Commercials, Industrials, Animations, Narrations- Voice Works, Lainie Frasier; Voice-Over Acting- Alleywood Studio, Marcie Winter-Allen; Film Production- Reel Women; Film Acting Intensive, Step Rowe, Keene Studios 2003-Present Post-Doctoral Disney Institute Training- Team Creativity 2008
			Employment
			Instructor- Personal Poise, Presence, Carriage 1966-1967- Continental Career Schools, Eugene, OR Professional Talent- Presenter, Actor, Singer - Stage & Film, Television, Radio, Print, Videostreaming, Webcasting, Videoconferencing 1966-Present Teacher- Theater, English 1969-1971- David Douglas High School, Portland, OR Teacher- Gifted Education (self-contained classroom), U.S. History, Math, Health, Communication, Integrated Performing Arts 1982-1987- McCarver, Baker, Stewart Middle Schools, Tacoma, WA Soloist- First Baptist Church, Tacoma, WA 1986-1987 Teacher- Theater 1987-1988- Manhattan Middle School, Manhattan, Kansas Artistic Director- Manhattan Arts in the Park, Kansas 1988 (summer)- Manhattan, Kansas Professor of Communication, Performance Studies Developed Curricula for 20+ Courses Developed/Directed Regional Communication, Performance Internships Developed/Directed Performance Studies Major, Theater Minor, Film Minor; Dept. of Communication and Media Studies (formerly Dramatic Arts); Artistic Director, Producer, Professor 1988- 2012- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas Instructor- Children’s Theater for Teachers, Kansas State University, Kansas; Artistic Director- Manhattan Arts in the Park, Kansas 1989 (summer)- Manhattan, Kansas Consultant, Computer-Mediated Communication, Videoconferencing 1997-1998 (summers) Commissioned, Autobiographical, Solo Performer, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martha Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Voices from the History of the Women's Equality Movement 1998-present Public Speaker 1998-present Author, McGraw-Hill 2000-present Supervisor, Distance, Peer-Mentoring Project 2002-2003 Supervisor, Dramatic Simulations for Therapy & Education 2002-present Graduate Online Faculty, IWU, College of Adult and Professional Studies, Master of Education Program 2003-2004 Small Group Communication Facilitator (EFT, Deployed/Deployable Military Couples Conference) 2006 Talent performance resume agency talent resume 2005-2006- Barbara Gray Talent Agency 2010-present- T. Coet Talent Agency 2010- present- The Legacy Talent Agency Radio Newscaster 2007- Austin Information Radio Radio & Television Interviews- WA, Bahamas, TX 1987-present Professional Voice & Diction Coach 2008- University Federal Credit Union, Austin, TX- Regional & Accent Reduction; Sound, Style of Standard American English in Professional Settings 2010- Mission City Productions- Dialect Coaching for Movies: Dutch; German; British; Elevated, Standard, American English 2008-present -Private Dialect Reduction, Dialect and Speech Performance Coaching 2012- on set acting coach- The Prodigal Film Professional Advertising, Public Relations, Media Experience 1966 to present

			Publications Books
			The Relationship of Internal Locus of Control and Female Role Models in Female College Students (Published dissertation, 1996) *Autobiographical Writing and Performing: An Introductory, Contemporary Guide to Process and Research in Speech Performance* (McGraw Hill, 2000) *Enhanced by Technology: A Practical Guide to Distance Communication* (McGraw Hill, 2002) *Speak Skillfully and Successfully:* *A Guide to Developing Diction and Voice-Over Excellence* (McGraw-Hill, 2005) Articles
			*Authentic Assessment* (Article published in the International Educational Newsletter of the John Dewey Society, 1992) Syllabi- 20 Performances Studies Courses (1992-present) *Pioneer Performances, On-Site and Distance,* (Paper published on the PSI conference website, 1999) Empowering Students of Color By Involvement in Distance Communication Research. (Paper published in joint conference monograph- National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2001) Writing and Performing Autobiography,On-Site and Distance, (Paper and photos published in Christians and Theatre Journal, Fall/Winter, 2000-2001) Noted Communicators (Journalists, Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders),During the Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Paper published in the Millennium Project: A History of Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities, Fall, 2000) Autobiographical Writing & Presenting: Value & Definition , Autobiographical Challenges ,The Effect of Role Modeling, Birth of Written Autobiographies, Autobiographies in the 16th - 18th Centuries, Historical Storytelling Lessons, Lessons from Medieval History , Lessons from the Reformation and Renaissance, Light in 18th - 19th Century Darkness, Lessons from 20th Century Presentations, Enhanced by Technology, Effective Curriculum for 21st Century Learners (Ncubator, education, communication online articles, 2000-2003) An Introduction to Autobiographical Performance, The Role Model Effect, How to Choose Historical Figures for Distance Autobiographical Performances, Martha Washington (Apple Computer Corp., Learning Interchange, QuickTime TV for Learning; educational, online articles, 2001 ) African American Role Models are Critically Needed, Presenting Role Models from African American History, (BlackTexas.com, online articles, 2001) Presenting Autobiographical Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History ;National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies & Affiliates, which are the National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; International Conference; Cancun, Mexico, 2001) Using Performance Frames to Engage and Involve the Audience in Autobiographical Stories of Historic African American Role Models; published in joint conference monograph; National Association of African American Studies and Associates, which are the Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2002) Smart Money, Wall Street Journal Magazine of Personal Business, Interviews Dr. Diane Howard, Screen Test (Guidelines for Effective Videoconferencing, February 2002, p. 105) Effective Presentations via Distance Technologies, NAAAS Monograph( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, 2003 *The Rewards of Fostering Ethical, Civil E-Discourse* ; *The Rewards of Effective Facilitation of Online Learners; The Rewards of Effective Curriculum Design for Online Learners; The Rewards of Effective Online Instruction; Global Online Education Fosters Enlightened Universal Community; Global Online Collaboration Fosters Universal Balance of Empowerment;* World Association of Online Education, 2003-2004 Cyberspace, the Great Equalizer, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter 2004 Conference Report, Distance Education Scholar Joins International Board at NAAAS Conference ; Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2004 Facilitation and Enhancement in Online Community , Monograph, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX , Winter, 2005 Structuring Autobiographical Stories, Monograph, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter, 2006 What is at Stake in Observation of Leaders, The Psychology of Leadership and Role-Modeling Influence, Paper- Psychology of Leadership Class, UMHB, Fall 2007 Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington, Presented at the Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008 Summer Development Leave Report, Writing a Film Textbook, UMHB, Fall 2008 Transformative Power of Autobiographical Storytelling, Paper for Creative Arts Classes at UMHB, Fall 2008 Effective Filmmaking as Salt and Light, Disciple Life Journal, Winter 2009 Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington, Commissioned Script & Presentation, Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008 Structuring Healing Autobiographical_Stories, Guidelines for Therapeutical, Autobiographical Storytelling; UMHB Graduate Counseling, TX, Summer 2009 Global E-Communication Fosters Universal Citizenship and Democracy, UMHB Faculty, Fall 2009 2009- Incentives bringing film and moving picture projects...,Sensation of Sight enlightening..., ...award-winning Little Dorritt,... new promotion of films, ...family film fare, autobiographical approach ,...inspirational films,...The Blind Side, Examiner, Fall 2009 Top film, visual media projects..., ...movie of Autistic PhD, Temple Grandin inspires..., SAG award..., Award, Avatar reassures... live-action actors, True Grit adaptation..., ...film talent, crew..., ... film commission site, ...Academy Award...,Filmmakers ponder...Oscar for best picture, Rodriquez announces...at Austin's South by Southwest Film Festival, Legitimate casting...online, Casting in Austin, Disney College Program, Work for Television & Film Talent, Summer Television Dramas, Family Films, T.V. Series in Austin, Casting for My Generation, Movie role models..., Austin Celebrates Emmy's 2010 Nomination Nods , Austin Favorite Nomination Refreshing: David/Mel, Austin’s My Generation creatively looks at contemporary events/issues, ... Central Texans invited to Utopia...with Robert Duvall , Examiner, Winter, Spring, Summer 2010 Austin Celebrates Emmy Awards for Temple Grandin; Paid work for Austin talent and crew in fall television and movies; Austin, Dallas each have a TV show canceled but other movies/television continue, Examiner, Fall 2010 Cru film kick-off; Screenings of Cru Film, Choice Decision; Showcase of performances of autobiography for film, tv, more; Showcase of voice-over performances for film, tv, and radio; Effective performance communication via e-technologies; The life and legacy of TX agent, Tara Coet Felmly; Job postings in film, invitation to join Cru Film '11; Honoring sacrifices for freedom; Examiner, Spring 2011 Maintaining integrity in the film and entertainment industries; Voice-Over work for film, television, radio and more; Many casting calls, auditions available online; Jobs in film and entertainment industries; Texas talent agencies deregulated, 30 mill in incentives; Profile photos as calling cards; What to look for in a talent agency; Support good actors, filmmakers; Fall Cru Film kick-off workshop at UMHB; Examiner, Summer 2011 Voices on the Bridges Toward Universal Suffrage and Women's Equality , Equality Day, Ft. Hood, Summer 2011.Public invited to fall university film kick-off event; The Help fittingly screened on Women's Equality Day, Growing interest in Redemptive Films; Public invited to free meet and greet event with Austin casting director and cinematographer at UMHB, Performances of historic autobiographies for film and stage, Screenwriters present free and open program at UMHB, Effective communication and performance via e-technologies, Examiner, Fall 2011 Invitation to Cru Film kick-off to participate in short film, The Walk ; Premiere screenings of Cru Film, The Walk, open to the public, KPLE and Connect2Texas provide educational programming, Growing swell of redemptive, faith-based, and family-friendly films; Examiner, Spring 2012
			Presentations (Regional, State, National, International)
			· Personal Marketing - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX, Fall 1995 · Engaging Television Interviews- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX, Spring 1996 · How to Effectively Present Via Videoconferencing- For teachers and administrators;TX, Belton Independent School District, 1997; BellNet, 1998- present; Temple Independent School District- 2002-present · Life Skills Camps, E-Research and Team Videoconference Presentation for Students, Faculty, and Administrators - BellNet, TX, Summers 1998 & 99. · Videoconference Discussions of African American Performances of Poetry and Autobiography, Bellnet, TX, 1999-2002 · Pioneer Performances, On-Site and Distance, International Performance Studies Conference, Wales, Spring 1999 Quantitative Research & Performance: The Relationship of African American Role Models Presented Via Videoconference Performance and Locus of Control in African American College Student Audiences, co-presenters- Dr. Stan Dyer, Dr. Lucinda Harman, International Performance Studies Conference, Tempe, AZ, Spring 2000 Empowering Students of Color By Involvement in Distance Communication Research; National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies, Houston, TX, Winter 2001 Noted Communicators (Journalists, Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders),During the Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor- Presented with the Millennium Project: A History of Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities at the Texas Speech Association Convention, Houston, TX, Fall 2000 Performance: Translation, Transition, and Transformation in Cyberspace,co-presenter-Dr. Stan Dyer, International Performance Studies Conference, Mainz, Germany, Spring 2001 Effective Autobiographical Writing Senior Saints Summit, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX, Summer 2001, 2002 Writing and Performing Autobiography (Your Own or Another's), National Christians in Theater Arts (CITA) Conference, San Francisco, CA, Summer 2001 Presenting Autobiographical Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History; National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies & Affiliates, National Association of African American Studies National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies, International Conference, Cancun, Mexico, Winter 2001 Involving the Audience in Autobiographical Storytelling; National Association of African American Studies and Associates (Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies); Houston,TX, Winter 2002 Using Dramatic Simulations to Teach Peer Pressure Resistance Techniques, TEAM Conference, UT, Austin, TX, Summer 2002 Using Drama for Drug Prevention; Crossing Cultural Borders, International Drug Prevention Conference, Killeen, TX, Summer 2002 Facilitating Productivity in Onsite and Distance Communication and Presentation, Graduate Management and Negotiation Class, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX, Fall 2002 Facilitating Productivity in Distance Education, Videostreaming Performances &, Texas Computer Educators Conference , Temple, TX, Fall 2002 Effective Presentations via Distance Technologies, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter 2003 Facilitating Interactivity and Productivity in Distance Parent Education, National Conference on Parent Education, Dallas, TX , Winter 2003 Effective Distance Presentation of Poetry-Temple Independent School District, K-12, TX, Spring 2003 Distance Interview Skills- Temple Independent School District, 6-12, TX, Spring 2003 Effective Non-Verbal Communication for Energizing Classroom Teaching, TX Ed. Region VI, Fall 2003 Performance Studies in Secondary Education, National Educational Theatre Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Fall 2003 Effective Videoconference Skills, TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association), TX, Fall 2003 Introduction to Speech Performance Through Project-Based, Autobiographical Performance,National Communication Association Conference, Short Course, INTEGRATING NARRATIVE FORM AND STORYTELLING INTO THE BASIC COURSES, Miami, FL, Fall 2003 Cyberspace, the Great Equalizer, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter 2004 E-Research from Primary Sources Workshop & Videoconference,Temple Independent School District, TX, Winter 2004 Facilitation and Enhancement in Online Community , NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter 2005 *The March Toward Freedom in Women's History,* *Ft. Hood, TX, Spring 2005 The Value of Equal Rights, Opportunities, and Participation, Temple TISD,* TX, Spring 2005 *Structuring Autobiographical Stories,* *NAAAS* ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter, 2006 Inspiring Internal Locus of Control Through Narrative Role Models, Conflict Narrative Course - A Site for Change: Connecting with Self Through the Actions of Others National Communication Association Convention, San Antonio, TX, Fall 2006 What is at Stake in Observation of Leaders, The Psychology of Leadership and Role-Modeling Influence, Presentation for Psychology of Leadership Class, UMHB, Fall 2007 Verbal and Non-Verbal Skills for Instructors and Speakers- Presented to Science and Math Faculty, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Fall 2007 Effective Leadership and Networking Communication Skills for Professional Women, Prepared for Keynote Presentation, Women's Expo., Galveston, TX, Spring 2008 Stage and Film Acting, Videoconference Presentation to Texas and NJ Schools, TISD, TX, Spring 2008 Summer Development Leave Presentation, Digital Film Revolution at UMHB- Delivered to UMHB Faculty, Fall '08 The Transformative Power of Autobiographical Storytelling- Presented to Creative Arts Classes, UMHB, Fall 2008Performing Poetry with Sound, Sense, and Soul, Television Presentations, Austin, TX, Fall & Spring Semesters 2001-2008 Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington, Commissioned Script & Presentation, Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008 Sound, Sense, and Style in Performance Communication, Videoconference Presentation, TISD, Temple, TX Fall 2008 Spartan Servant, Story of Elli Moore Townsend, Commissioned Script & Presentation, UMHB, TX, Spring 2009 The Twitter Revolution: Implications for Effective Professional E-Communication, Presentation to the Bell Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, Summer 2009 Non-Verbal Communication in Marketing- National Conference Presentation, Fall 2009 On-Camera Communication, UMHB Workshop, Fall 2009 Non-Verbal Communication, Presented to Communication Students, Fall 2009 Securing the Rights of Women to Vote and Susan B. Anthony, Women's Equality Day, Ft. Hood. TX, Fall 2010 Voices on the Bridges Toward Universal Suffrage and Women's Equality , Equality Day, Ft. Hood, Summer 2011 Effective Staging, Lighting, Humanized Presenting with PowerPoint- UMHB Faculty, Staff Workshop, Fall 2011 A Day of Remembrance- Connect2Texas, KPLE to Clifton Park & Decatur Schools, Spring 2012 Disabilities or Different Abilities- KPLE- Spring 2012 Using the Internet Effectively- KPLE- Spring 2012 Current Trends in Film and Media, KNCT, Spring 2012
			Research · 1991-1996- The Relationship of Internal Locus of Control and Female Role Models in Female College Students · 1997-2002- The Relationship of Role Models Via Videoconference Presentation and Internal Locus of Control in African American College Students
			Honors
			Sears-Roebuck Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1990 Tenure, UMHB- 1997 Piper Professor Designee, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2000 Professional Summer Development Leave Award Grants , University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2008 Full Professor, UMHB- 2001 UMHB Performance Award for... regional to international leadership, publication, presentation work in Performance Studies, 2003-2004 Business Associate of the Year, Bell Chapter, American Business Women's Association, 2008 National & International Who's Who Directories (2000 to present): American Scholars; Contemporary Authors; Professional & Business Women; Professional & Executive Women, Women of Excellence; Women American Education; Women in Education; American Women; Executives & Professionals; Executives, Professionals, Entrepreneurs; Professional Female of the Year in Communication & Media Studies
			Professional Memberships/Affiliations
			NCA (National Communication Association, Presenter, Panelist) Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor. Ed. Society) Reel Women (Women in Film & Video) Legacy Talent Agency TXMPA (Texas Motion Picture Alliance)
			dhoward@vvm.com for on-site and/or distance consulting, presenting, writing Professional Vitae \| Performance Resume \| Publications/Presentations Performance/Communication Curricula \| Perf. St. Syllabi Professional Network\| Public Speaking/Presenting \| Professional Projects Professional Communication Guidelines \| Performances of Autobio. & Lit. \| Home