Lance Davis

About Lance Davis

Educator Role:As a Communication Studies; Writing (English); and Student and Career Success Instructor for the Minnesota State College and University System and Saint Mary\'s University of Minnesota, Winona Campus, I teach in complex and intersecting disciplines. I incorporate student success principles in my classes such as Personal Responsibility, Self-Awareness, Motivation, and Interdependence. Highly valued oral and written communication skills combined with student success principles (life skills) give my students a competitive edge in college, at work, and in life.I teach:Creative WritingNonverbal CommunicationTechnical WritingWriting for CareersWorkplace CorrespondenceShort Form Composition and ReportingWriting FundamentalsEssay Fundamentals/Beginning CompositionBusiness English Writing for HealthcareProfessional WritingPublic Speaking Visual Communication Interpersonal Communication Small Group CommunicationPublic Relations Writing Student SuccessJob Seeking SkillsEffective Study Skills Academic Writing and Research (graduate) Interpersonal Communication (graduate) Conflict Management (graduate)Marketing Role:As a Publications and Promotions Coordinator at Inver Hills Community College (part of the State funded Minnesota State College system), I managed and implemented all aspects of marketing projects that promoted the college to the public, internal and external stakeholders, faculty, students, prospective students and alumni (development). I wrote promotional copy for various marketing vehicles including websites, newsletters, brochures, posters, press releases, speeches, and advertising. I helped promote public relations events such as building openings, hosting government dignitaries, and alumni/college development fundraisers and reunions. I had increasing levels of autonomy, responsibilities, and leadership. I was cross trained as an Admissions Representative and also actively recruited students at, and supported marketing for, all on and off campus recruitment events. As a Marketing and Communications Manager for Customized Training at Century College, I managed creation of all promotional materials and public relations including website presence, for one of the largest and diverse Customized Training programs in the state.Marketing and Communication, 20 yearsGraphic Design and Desktop Publishing, 16 yearsPublic Relations, 11 yearsTeaching Communication Studies, 12 yearsTeaching English, 14 yearsTeaching Student Success, 10 yearsTeaching Career Success, 6 years

Experience

1. Instructor, Small Group Communication Groups Teams Leadership Cohesiveness Decisions

   Anoka-Ramsey Community College

   Jan 2023 — Present · Coon Rapids, MN, US

   Facilitated study of communication within the small task-oriented group as it relates to cohesiveness, leadership, role structures, communication networks, decision-making, and analysis of questions of fact, value, and policy. Enabled students to become more effective communicators, both as a leader and as a participant in small group communication

Education

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Master of Science - MS

  2015 — 2022

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Graduate Certificate

  2021 — 2024

• Winona State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1998 — 2000

• Metropolitan State University

  Master of Science - MS

  2004 — 2007

• School of Communication Arts

  Certificate

  1994 — 1995

• Winona State University

  Doctor of Education - Ed.D.

  2024 — 2027

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Graduate Certificate

• Anoka-Ramsey Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Peace Studies
• Market Research
• Editing
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Newsletters
• Advertising
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Consulting
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Integrated Marketing
• Web Content
• Technical Writing
• Educational Technology
• Graphic Design
• Curriculum Design
• Online Marketing
• Fundraising
• Strategic Communications
• Marketing Strategy
• Communication
• Nonprofits
• Higher Education
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Public Relations
• Conflict Studies
• Press Releases
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Photography
• Blogging
• Research
• Management
• Program Development
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook