CURRICULUM VITA Jimmy D. Melancon, PhD, MBA, CHES August 2015

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1 CURRICULUM VITA Jimmy D. Melancon, PhD, MBA, CHES August 2015 Education Ph.D Health Studies (Health Management) Texas Woman s University Denton, Texas M.B.A Strategic Leadership in Business Amberton University Garland, Texas B.B.A Business Management Northwood University Cedar Hill, Texas Professional Certification/Licensure Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) # 13912, April 2007 Dissertation Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Mexican American and Mexican Native Men and Women in North Texas: A Mixed Method Study. (2008). Dissertation Abstracts International, #AAT Chair: Dr. Jody Oomen-Early Employment 08/12 - Present Texas Woman s University Denton, Texas Adjunct Instructor Department of Health Studies Teacher of record for graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Health Studies (online). 11/10 Present Walden University - Online Adjunct Instructor/Lead Faculty Department of Health Sciences Teacher of record for undergraduate courses in the Department of Health Studies Assist with mentoring faculty and monitor/oversee they meet key performance indicators o Work directly with the Program Director to ensure objectives are maintained

2 08/09 05/13 Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana Assistant Professor Department of Applied Health Sciences Teacher of record for undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department (online and face-to-face) Student advisor Conduct, publish, and review professional peer-reviewed research related to the field Participate in committees at the department, college, and university level Represent department through recruitment efforts both on-campus and off-site 03/09 08/09 Argosy University - Online Adjunct Instructor Department of Health Sciences Teacher of record for graduate courses in the Department of Health Sciences (online) 08/08-12/08 Texas Woman s University Denton, Texas Adjunct Instructor Department of Health Studies Teacher of record for undergraduate courses in the Department of Health Studies (online and face-to-face) 06/07 08/08 Texas Woman s University Denton, Texas Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Health Studies Teacher of record for undergraduate courses in the Department of Health Studies (online and face-to-face) Assisted professors with coursework Organized, coordinated, and assisted with the development of new graduate student database and information tracking system Provided correspondence to prospective student inquiries Ad-hoc reporting and analysis 08/01-12/06 A & W Graphics - Dallas, Texas Operations Manager Managed print shop/graphics design firm consisting of 25 employees specializing in governmental contract work Responsibilities included overseeing each step in the printing process from industry research & development to delivery In addition to researching, analyzing, and bidding on government contracts, duties included maintaining spreadsheets tracking overall labor costs of the organization and profit margin goals for the company Managed weekly deadlines and consulted with customers to determine their needs Worked directly with the president through market analysis and goal setting to insure growth for the company

3 02/97-10/99 GTE Internetworking Irving, Texas Section Manager Client Services (Level 5) Promoted from Level 3 Assistant Resource Manager within 9 months of employment start date Managed call center with over 200 employees Directly responsible for training and overseeing all Assistant Resource Managerial functions Coached/developed the Technical Support Representatives Participated in weekly Director Meetings aimed at improving productivity within department Other duties included contractor staffing development, all human resource issues, and ad-hoc reporting for all levels of management and daily operations In addition to the items above, this position required extensive cross training within all facets of the call center and other branches of the company TEACHING Courses Taught at Texas Woman s University Teacher of record HS 1371 & HS 1373: Introduction to Health Education HS/KINS 1902: Fitness and Health: Enhancing Personal Wellness HS 2013: Health Communication HS 3053: Community Health HS 3363: History and Principles of Health Education HS 3403: Environmental Health and Safety Education HS 4663: Community Health HS 4553: Stress Management HS 4573: Occupational Risk Assessments HS 5053: Psychosocial Aspects of Health HS 5063: Aging and Healthy Lifestyles HS 5343: Risk Reduction Courses Taught at Walden University HLTH 1000: Concepts of Health Promotion HLTH 1005: Context of Healthcare Delivery HLTH 2115: Aging Across the Lifespan HLTH 4100: Organizational Behavior PUBH 4000: Public Health Education and Communication MMHA 6115: Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis

4 Courses Taught at Indiana State University HLTH 111: Personal Health Behavior and Wellness HLTH 327: School Health for Elementary Teachers HLTH 341: Research Methods in Health and Safety HLTH 401: Substance Abuse Education HLTH 609: Applied Communications in Health and Safety HLTH 619: Advanced Program Planning and Coordination HLTH 626: Supervision and Management in Health and Safety Courses Taught at Argosy University HM 6010: Seminar in Current Healthcare Trends HM 6040: Healthcare Organizations and Administration HM 6100: Leadership in Organizations HM 6130: Principles of Negotiation and Risk Management Doctoral Dissertations Taylor, Jennifer. (2012). Policies and environmental supports in the small business workplace. (Committee member), A. T. Still University. Curriculum Development Modified HS 1363: Introduction to Health Education. (September 2008). Modified existing undergraduate course for the Department of Health Studies at TWU from one to three credit hours. This included a focus on additional content areas and implementing a field study assignment. (First offered Fall 2009). Developed HS 1371: Introduction to Health Education. (July 2007). Developed the one-credit hour online and face-to-face undergraduate course for the Department of Health Studies at TWU. (First offered Fall 2007). Developed the following three-credit hour online graduate level courses for the Department of Applied Health Sciences at Indiana State University: HLTH 609: Applied Communications in Health and Safety (Offered Fall 2010). HLTH 619: Advanced Program Planning and Coordination (Offered Spring 2011). HLTH 626: Supervision and Management in Health and Safety (Offered Fall 2010).

5 Professional Development Activities Indiana State University New Faculty Orientation, Fall 2009 IRB Brown Bag Session, Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS Refereed Publications or Other Creative Achievements Published Hutchins, M., Melancon, J., Sneed, D., & Nunning, J. (2014). Effectiveness of the complete health improvement program. The Physical Educator, 71(3). Hutchins, M., Melancon, J., & Nunning, J. (2012). Health teaching self-efficacy of middle and high school health education teachers. Journal of Health Education Teaching, 3(1), Melancon, J., Terrell, J., & Hutchins, M. (2011). Crisis communication: A class icebreaker. Health Education Teaching Techniques Journal, 1, Terrell, J., Behrent, L., Melancon, J., & Hutchins, M. (2011). Never the same: The real impact of environmental/social events. Indiana AHPERD Journal. 40(2), Eckert, J, Melancon, J., & James, G. (2010). Using social marketing to impact alcohol consumption of first-year college students. Texas Association HPERD Journal, 78(3), Hutchins, M., Melancon, J., & Ehrnwald, K. (2010). Measuring self-efficacy among secondary school health education teachers. Indiana AHPERD Journal, 39(1), Melancon, J., Oomen-Early, J., & del Rincon, L. (2009). Using the PEN-3 model to assess knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about diabetes type 2 among Mexican American and Mexican Native men and women in north Texas. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 12, In-Review Taylor, J., Blowers, J., Ellery, J., & Melancon, J. (2014). Wellness policies and environmental supports in the small business workplace. Health Promotion Practice. Manuscript submitted for publication.

6 Epler, C. Hutchins, M., Peterson, Y., & Melancon, J. (2014). Risk Characteristics of Healthcare Workers That Decline Voluntary Influenza Vaccination. Open Journal of Preventive Medicine. Manuscript submitted for publication. Scholarly Works In progress Melancon, J., Hutchins, M., & Terrell, J. (2015). How do you react? Perceptions of stressful situations in daily activities. Oomen-Early, J., Melancon, J. (2015). Analysis of Texas K-5 school breakfast and lunch menus: How do they compare to USDA guidelines? Grants and Funding External American Heart Association, Research Grant (Co-PI): Effects of ambulation and resistance exercise on the development of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes. Amount: $307, Status: not funded. American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate, Research Grant (Co-PI): Effects of ambulation and resistance exercise on the development of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes. Amount: $212, Status: not funded. Presentations at Professional Meetings Terrel, J., Melancon, J., & Hutchins, M. (2013, May). Crisis Communication. Electronic presentation for the 2013 Preparedness, Emergency Response and Recovery Consortium and Exposition (PERCC), Orlando, FL. Hutchins, M., Epler, C., Peterson, Y., & Melancon, J. (2013, April). Risk Characteristics of Healthcare Workers That Decline Voluntary Influenza Vaccination. Accepted poster presentation for 2013 Indiana Joint National Public Health Week Conference), Indianapolis, IN. Hutchins, M., Melancon, J., & Sneed, D. (2012, April). Results of Using the Coronary Health Improvement Program. Poster presentation for the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Midyear Scientific Conference, Nashville, TN. Bodey, K. & Melancon, J. (2012, April). Mission driven coaching: Using athletes as peer educators against bullying. Accepted podium presentation for the Midwest District

7 of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance s Centennial Convention, Chicago, IL. James, G., Melancon, J., & Eckert, J. (2010, February). Using focus groups to develop social marketing. Poster presentation for the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance s 2010 Spring Conference Into the Wind, Myrtle Beach, SC. James, G., Eckert, J., & Melancon, J. (2009, December). Results of using social marketing to address underage drinking on a college campus. Poster presentation for the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance s 86 th Annual Convention, Arlington, TX. Melancon, J. & Oomen-Early, J. (2009, March). Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about type 2 diabetes mellitus among Mexican-American and Mexican Native men and women in north Texas: using a mixed methods-approach and the PEN-3 model. Accepted podium presentation for the Texas Society for Public Health Education s 2009 Spring Conference Evidenced-Based practice: What s in it for me? Houston, TX. Other Professional Presentations Melancon, J. (2008, May). Using mixed-methodology in your dissertation research: A case study. Podium presentation: Department of Health Studies Summer Colloquium, TWU, Denton, TX. Melancon, J. (2008, April). Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about type 2 diabetes mellitus among Mexican American and Mexican Native men and women in North Texas: A mixed method study. Podium presentation: 2008 Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium, TWU, Denton, TX. Other Scholarly Teaching, Mentoring and Curricular Achievements Faculty Director. (2010, November 2011, August). Health Sciences Student Organization, Indiana State University. Faculty Advisor. (2010, May 2012, May). Indiana State University Quidditch Club. Healthy Holiday Tips. (2007, December 13). Edited article written by Eta Sigma Gamma members for publication in the Denton Chronicle. A Closer Walk. (2007, December 4). Facilitated HIV/AIDS education presentation and discussion at Texas Woman s University.

8 Other Research and Creative Achievements Women for Wellness Symposium. (2007, November). Researched, identified, and contacted qualified donors in the Denton area to contribute to this program. Susan G. Komen Foundation (2006, February). Researched, identified, and contacted potential donors to secure the 2005 budget for Dallas County. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Service Activities for the University, College, Component Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences (ISU): 09/10 Library representative for the Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences. 09/10 Graduate Council Standing Committee Graduate Student Appeals. Co-chair. 08/10 Student Affairs Committee. College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services, Chair. 08/10 Curriculum and Academic Affairs Committee, At-large representative for the Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences. 01/10 Interdisciplinary Research Center for the Health Sciences. Department representative for the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services. Department of Health Studies (TWU): 12/07 - Baccalaureate of Applied Science (BAS) degree proposal - conducted research, compiled information, and edited new degree proposal (First offered Fall 2008) 10/07 - SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program Approval Committee (SABPAC) researched and compiled information for program re-approval 08/07 - How to Survive Graduate School Panelist TWU Graduate Colloquium Professional Service at the State and National Level 03/11 12/11 Member, Hidden Disabilities Taskforce - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

9 05/10 12/12 Chapter Delegate Indiana Society for Public Health Education (InSOPHE) 05/10 12/12 House of Delegates Member Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 12/08 10/09 National Conference Planning Committee Member Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 01/08-12/08 - Graduate Board Member - Texas Society for Public Health Education (TSOPHE) Memberships in Professional Societies 11/05 12/08 - American Public Health Association (APHA) 08/07 12/08 - Eta Sigma Gamma (Alpha Phi Chapter) 10/07 12/08 - Texas Society for Public Health Education (TSOPHE) 11/08 present Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 09/09 12/13 Indiana Society for Public Health Education (InSOPHE)