Pete Smudde

About Pete Smudde

I have 39 years of experience in communication that has covered a full range of public relations, marketing, executive, and technical discourse for organizations in a variety of industries. My extensive background in professional communication encompasses situation analysis, strategic planning, writing and editing, teaching and learning, project management, and leadership. Hallmarks of my character and work ethic include versatility, dependability, collegiality, and expertise. Let me know how I can serve you.

Experience

1. Professor

   Illinois State University School Of Communication

   Aug 2008 — Present · Normal, IL, US

   Responsible for teaching, research, and service in my primary field of public relations. Lead classes in the undergraduate and graduate curricula for the School of Communication. Produce scholarship in management and strategy, message design, PR education, and religion/spirituality in the workplace.

Education

• Illinois State University

  M.S., Writing

  1987 — 1989

• Illinois State University

  B.A., English & Philosophy

  1984 — 1986

• Harper College

  A.S., Mathematics & Science

  1983 — 1984

• Wayne State University

  Ph.D., Communication & Rhetoric Theory

  1993 — 2000

Skills

• Event Planning
• Speech Coaching
• Press Releases
• Writing
• Research
• Nonprofits
• Report Writing
• Marketing Communications
• Newsletters
• Speech Writing
• Social Media
• Comedic Timing
• Leadership Development
• Publications
• Fundraising
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Writing
• Media Relations Training
• Management Consulting
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• Management
• Training
• Writing Skills
• Leadership
• Proposal Writing
• Communications Planning
• Feature Writing
• Editing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Higher Education