Testimonials

PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

Saurav Banerjee, M.A., 1994, Assistant Planner, Tatham Euro RSCG, Chicago, IL
"...considerable field experience helped me land my first job..."
"My work is in media planning, where I identify the most effective channels for a client's advertising budget. This responsibility includes media research, competitive brand analysis, spending recommendations, buying specifications, and delivery reports---all essential components for the creation and implementation of successful media plans."

DeAnn Basden, M.A., 1991, Vice President, Management Performance International, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
"...served me well in the consulting field."
"I am responsible for one of our key service areas---organizational improvement, which focuses on individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. We help clients achieve operational excellence through counsel on human influences as they relate to organizational systems and the overall improvements process."

Robert Case, M.A., 1993, Manager, External Affairs/Business Development, Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., Aurora, CO
"...going through a mid-life career change, I found the program invaluable."
"In my work with BFI, I perform a variety of functions, all relating to communication. I work as a lobbyist, develop new business accounts, and oversee advertising and other promotional campaigns."

Cheryl Jordan, M.A., 1989, Manager, Human Resources, Western Southern Life Insurance Company, Cincinnati, OH
"...well-prepared me for a career in human resources."
"I manage my company's employment function, serving as the human resources representative to six operating departments. This involves assisting in the areas of associate development and training, counseling, and staffing strategies."

Terry E. Loftus, M.A., 1987, Group Manager, International Public Affairs, The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH
"As group manager of Procter & Gamble's International Public Affairs, I serve as an advisor and counselor to counterparts in some 50 countries worldwide on a variety of communication activities, including media relations, issues management, crisis communications, and community relations."

Paul G. Ravetta, M.A., 1992, Institutional Marketing Assistant, G.T. Capital Management, Inc., San Francisco, CA
"...provided me with the skills to be successful in a multi-national company."
"In marketing our institutional money management services, I provide prospective clients with information regarding our international investment capabilities, while keeping current clients appraised of the status of their investments and the state of global markets. Clients include corporate and public pension funds, foundations, and high net worth individuals."

PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC CAREERS

Elizabeth A. Daley, M.A., 1991, PhD(Ohio State University, 1995), Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Speech Communication, Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
"...prepared me for the demands of a doctoral program."
"My area of research is in rhetorical criticism and the study of American public address. I specialize in the discourse of the American organized labor movements."

Kerry L. Strayer, M.A., 1987, PhD(University of Texas, 1995), Associate Professor, Otterbein College, Westerville OH
"In my research, I combine organizational communication theory with an understanding of social movements and persuasion to more fully delineate the structures of religious groups and volunteer or non-profit, community-based organizations. I focus on the culture of these groups, particularly as it relates to change or temporary structures."

Eric Watts, M.A., 1989, PhD (Northwestern, 1995), Associate Professor, University of North Carolina
"...faculty who instilled within me a love of wisdom...I hope to pass on to my students."
"My areas of research interest and teaching include rhetorical theory and criticism, communication theory, and cultural criticism."

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