Ph.D., Journalism, 2004. University of Texas at Austin.
M.S. in Digital Media, 1999. Abilene Christian University,
Abilene, TX
B.S. in Advertising, 1996. Abilene Christian University,
Abilene, TX
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of my work.)
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Tx. (August 2004 - pres.) Assistant Professor, Division of Journalism. Teaching, conducting research and advising student online media.
University of Texas, Austin, TX, (January 2004-May 2004.)
Assistant Instructor, Technology Literature and Culture. Taught classes.
University of Texas, Austin, TX, (August 2001-May 2004.)
Microcomputer Applications Specialist for the College
of Communication Tech Team. Provided technical support, computer
hardware support, application support and infrastructure support
for the UT College of Communication.
Austin Graduate School of Theology, Austin, TX., (2003).
Technology Consultant for the AGST faculty and staff. Integrated new systems, advised new software and hardware purchases and streamlined computing operations.
University of Texas, Austin, TX, (2002-2004.)
Web Designer for the Population Research Center. Designed Web interface and constructed online workflow for site creation and maintenance.
University of Texas, Austin, TX, (August 2001-2002)
Research Assistant for Professor Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, School of Journalism. Duties included designing and constructing the Web site for the U.S. Latinos and Latinas & World War II oral history project, as well as teaching basic Web design to the student volunteers.
University of Texas, Austin, TX, (August 1999-2001)
Teaching Assistant for Professor Rosental Alves, School
of Journalism. Classes included Online Journalism, Multimedia
Journalism, International Reporting and Journalism in Latin
America. Responsibilities include lecturing, grading, creation
and maintenance of class Websites, and managing student Web
projects.
JRS Consulting, TX, (February
1998-July 1999)
Owned and operated private consulting firm, specializing in
Web design strategies and architecture, video production and
CD-ROM development. Clients included Abilene Christian University
and Orison Marketing L.L.C.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX (June ‘96-July 1999).
College of Business Computer Lab Manager. Trained and
managed nine employees. Responsible for over $250,000 worth
of equipment and software. Assisted in faculty technology
support, university electronic mail strategies, university
Web publishing standardization, and university network support.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX (Jan ‘95-June ‘96).
Technology support and strategic management for Project:LINK.
Assisted with desktop publishing, Web publishing, digital
authoring and faculty technical support.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX (Dec ‘95-Feb ‘96.
Assisted in production for ACU’s annual Economic Outlook.
Responsibilities included statistical analysis, chart generation,
table generation, presentation production, slide conversions
and multimedia presentation.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX (Jan ‘94-Jan ‘95).
Recruiting and Telecounseling for ACU admissions department.
Assisted in first contact and prospective services.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX (Aug '94-May '95).
Sports Section Editor for the Prickly Pear,
ACU's yearbook. Responsibilities story writing, copy editing
and spread design.
Abilene Christian University,
Abilene TX (Aug '92-Jan '94). Opinion Page and Sports Editor
for the Optimist, ACU's student newspaper. Responsibilities
story writing, copy editing and spread design.
Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX (Aug '92-Dec '92).
Sports stringer.
The Dallas Morning News,
Dallas, TX (Oct '92-Nov '92).
Sports stringer.
Corsicana Daily Sun, Corsicana, TX (Aug '91-April '92).
Sports writer and photographer. Duties included story
writing, photography, copy editing and limited page design.
• Macintosh and Windows system experience.
• Proficient in most Web authoring, office and communication software packages.
• Eagle Scout
• Vigil Rank in the Order of the Arrow
• Member of Frater Sodalis social club.
2002 - 2004: Population Research Center, Austin, Texas, Web Designer, (http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~stevensr/PRC/index.html)
2001 (Feb. - Dec.): University Avenue Church of Christ, Austin, Texas, Web Designer and WebMaster, (http://jrichardstevens.com/testbed/UAWeb/)
2000 - 2004: U.S. Latinos and Latinas & World War II, Austin, Texas, Webmaster, (http://www.utexas.edu/projects/latinoarchives/)
Available upon request.
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