visual resume: alex rister
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Everyone possesses the
powerto be a strong
communicator...
... and as we rapidly move from the
information age to theconceptual Age
communicationis more important
than ever
,
Dan Pink, A Whole New Mind (2005)
fate of an ideaExperts agree the
hinges on how wellyou can communicate
that ideaScott Berkun’s “The Importance of What You Say”
Forbes.com
... and I am a Communication Specialist
Alex RisterMy name is
My goal is tohelp you
others with yourbig idea
inspire
how?
But
innovationIn this new age of
Communicationwritten, verbal, and visual
are equally important
I am anInnovator
innovationIn this new age of
I don’t
Thinklike most people
designerI think like a
Unlike the average American
who spends4 hours per day
watching TV...
CreatingI spend my time
i writeCreating
Communication
i reaDFAVORITE NONFICTION
FAVORITE FICTION
Nancy Duarte, Seth Godin, Chip andDan Heath, Dan Pink, Garr Reynolds
William Faulkner, James JoyceCormac McCarthy, Philip Roth
I am aneternal student
constantly pursuing knowledgeboth in the classroom
and in my free time
degreesI’ve earned 3
... so far
englishI earned my M.A.
infrom UNF
englishMy B.A.
incame from UF
Communicationsand my A.A. in
is from Chipola College
interpersonalcommunication
I am pursuinga second M.A. in
from UCF
leadership
I also learn through
Chair of Special Events Chair of Public Relations
Executive Board: President’s Pick
Junior league
As President’s Pick,I am tasked to revolutionize
training programssuch as the twice-yearlyleadership training andthe provisional program
Advisor, Full Sail UniversityOverseeing student writer for The Navigator6 years of student government experience
sga
Advisor, Rollins CollegeCentral Florida Alumnae Association
Executive Board: Collegiate/Alumnae Chair
chi omega
Because of my leadership experience, I’ve learned
valuable Skills
Eventresearching, budgeting, organizing, scheduling,
implementing special events
planning
advertising, branding, designing, marketing,
public relations
Communications
Alumni Relations
transitioning students into alumni, planning on and off campus events, supporting
alumni relations chairs
advising student organizationsand mentoring campus leaders
student affairs
I alsoeach day at work
lead
teacherI am a
2007
universityof northflorida
2008-2009
Gulf Coaststate
college
Full SailUniversity2010-Present
fear
People rankpublic speakingas their greatest
...
publicspeaking
... but I love
and do it for a living
professionalcommunication &
presentation
I teach
at Full Sail University
Jim Endicott
I teach and practice the philosophy of
who says presentations are 3-legged stools comprised of
1) message, 2) delivery, 3) visual design
Garr reynolds
nancy duarte
My philosophy on delivery comes from
shaped my philosophyon visual presentation
&
I teach my studentshow to be strongerand more authentic
communicatorsin presentation content,
delivery, and design
and my students say...
passion
“I’ve never had a teacher with such a
for teaching.”~ Classroom Student
and my students say...
“Mrs. Rister’s style of educating is incredibly effective. Even in a class where most people
get nervous, she does an excellent job supporting
her students.”~ Classroom Student
and
encouragingof
and my students say...
“I have never had a teacher
ever try to help a student understand
like she has. I appreciate it immensely.”
~ Online Student
In this brand new world of
innovationand right-brained, creative thinking...
I am aCreator
designeris a trait that allows me
to help youin 3 ways:
and thinking like a
writtencommunication
#1
#2verbal
communication
#3
communicationvisual
Let me help you change the world with your big idea
Contactalexrister1@gmail.comtwitter.com/alexrister1alexrister1.wordpress.com
Thank you!
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