Ann Marie F. Coats

EDUCATION

University of South Florida Department of Communication

Tampa, FL

Doctoral Candidate, ABD Fall 2015

·  Completed course work, qualifying exams and dissertation proposal with an emphasis in pedagogy and interpersonal communication.

University of South Florida Department of Communication

Tampa, FL

Master of Arts April 2004

·  Communication major with an emphasis in rhetorical criticism, analysis and theory, interpersonal communication, and qualitative research methods.

University of South Florida Department of Communication

Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Arts December 1999

·  Communication major with coursework including performance, interpersonal, organizational, family communication, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor of Speech August 2006 to May 2013

University of Tampa, Department of Speech, Theater and Dance, Tampa, FL

·  SPE 310: Interpersonal Communication

·  SPE 200: Oral Communication

·  SPE 208: Speech for Business and the Professions

Adjunct Instructor of Speech

University of South Florida August 2004 to May 2005

University of Tampa August 2004 to present

Hillsborough Community College August 2005 to May 2006

SPEAKING CENTER EXPERIENCE

Coordinator September 2013 to May 2015

Interim Director August 2010 to May 2013

UT Center for Public Speaking

University of Tampa

·  Secured and trained student tutors to support operations and function of the center.

·  Provided documentation and analysis of the center usage to gauge function and assistance with program improvement needs for continued successful growth and operational effectiveness.

·  Worked within established budget guidelines and assisted with development of annual budget planning narratives.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Communication Consultant

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·  Design and conduct customized private and small group workshops that meet clients’ public speaking goals.

·  Client demographics include corporate and administrative managers, small business owners, graduate students, university leadership programs, high school students, and retirees.

Communication Preceptor October 2004 to March 2005

Univ. of South Florida Dept. of Communication in conjunction with College of Medicine, Tampa, FL

·  Facilitated communication skills workshops for first and second year medical students.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Presenter, “Ritualized Beginnings at the Speaking Center,” competitively selected paper presented at 2014 National Association of Communication Centers (NACC), Arizona State University, April 12, 2014.

Presenter, “Directors Dilemmas,” competitively selected panel presented at 2014 National Association of Communication Centers (NACC), Arizona State University, April 12, 2014.

Chair, “The Work of Teaching the College Classroom: Identities and Vulnerabilities,” competitively selected panel presented at the 2010 Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender (OSCLG), St. Pete Beach, Florida, October 15, 2010.

Presenter, “Strong and Comfortable Shoes: The Role of Appearance in the Performance of the Confident Professor,” competitively selected panel presented at the 2010 Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender (OSCLG), St. Pete Beach, Florida, October 15, 2010.

Presenter, “The Role of Appearance in the Performance of the Confident Professor,” competitively selected paper presented at the 2009 Florida Communication Association Convention, Tampa, Florida, October 16, 2009.

Presenter, “Lottery Speech: How Can I Help?” competitively selected panel for G.I.F.T.S.: Great Ideas for Teaching Speech, 2008 National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.

Presenter, “ERA: The Successful Failure” competitively selected paper for the honors conference, 2000 Southern States Communication Association Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.

INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

“PLF Presentation Workshop,” Guest Lecturer, University of Tampa, Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. Tampa, Florida, April 20, 2016.

“Contact American Professionals: Communication Consultant,” Guest Lecturer, ELS Educational Services, Inc. Tampa, Florida, May 12, 2015.

“PLF Presentation Workshop,” Guest Lecturer, University of Tampa, Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. Tampa, Florida, April 8, 2015.

“SEED: Developing Your Professional Presence,” Guest Lecturer, University of Tampa, Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, Spartan Ready Program, March 4, 2015.

“Career Ready: Developing your Professional Presence,” Guest Lecturer, University of Tampa, Tau Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tampa, Florida, October 2, 2114.

“National Trends in Going Green: Basics of Home Composting,” Guest Lecturer, University of South Florida, Area Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals Tampa, Florida, November 12, 2009.

“Communication Research on Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) and Classroom Strategies,” Guest Lecturer, University of South Florida, Graduate Teaching Assistants workshop February, 2010.

“Communication Research on Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) and Classroom Strategies,” Guest Lecturer, University of South Florida, Graduate Teaching Assistants workshop January, 2009.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Speech Consultant for students, faculty, and staff at the University of Tampa, Spring 2009 to May 2016.

Forensics Coach for the UT Speech Club competitive Forensics team through the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association, Fall 2011 to Fall 2013.

Coordinator for the University of Tampa’s campus wide speech contest, Spring 2011 to May 2015.

Co-coordinator for the University of Tampa’s campus wide speech contest, Fall 2006 to Fall 2010.

House manager for theatre productions, Fall 2006 to May 2012.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of the National Communication Centers Association (NCCA) 2010 to 2014.

Member of the National Communication Association (NCA) 2004 to 2010.

Member of the County Center Toastmasters International (TI) 2009 to 2011.

Member of the Florida Communication Association (FCA) 2004 to 2010.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attended, 10th National Association of Communication Centers Conference, University of Richmond, March 17-19, 2011.

Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International, November 29, 2010.

University of Tampa, Teaching Circles, 2006.

University of South Florida, Dept. of Communication SPC 2600 Pedagogy Workshop Series, 2004.

HONORS AND AWARDS

James E. Popovich Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Master’s Program, Department of Communication University of South Florida, 2004.

Jennifer L. Pickman Award in Recognition of Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement, Department of Communication University of South Florida, 2000.

Outstanding Forensic Student, Hillsborough County Public School Award of Academic Excellence, 1983.

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