2013 Instructor, Legal Studies and Mediation Program, UC Santa Barbara Extension

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1 EDUCATION SAMANTHA RAE POWERS Department of Communication University of California, Santa Barbara 4005 Social Sciences and Media Studies Building Santa Barbara, CA (anticipated) Ph.D. in Communication University of California, Santa Barbara, CA Emphasis: Organizational Communication Advisor: Karen Myers 2005 M.A. in Mass Communication, with Distinction/J.D., cum laude (joint degree) University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Emphasis: Public Relations/Employment Law Thesis: The National Labor Relations Act: A Legal Barrier to Excellent Internal Public Relations Advisor: Dr. Bill F. Chamberlin 2000 B.S. in Public Relations, with Highest Honors University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Advisor: Dr. Linda Hon ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2013 Instructor, Legal Studies and Mediation Program, UC Santa Barbara Extension 2012 Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara 2013 Graduate Student Researcher under Dr. Linda Putnam, Department of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 Adjunct Instructor, Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program, Orlando Culinary Academy, Orlando, FL Graduate Assistant/Academic Advisor, Student Services, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Teaching Assistant, University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL 1999 Editorial Assistant to Dr. Linda Hon, Editor of the Journal of Public Relations Research, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Page 1 of 6

2 1999 Student Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL PUBLICATIONS Book Chapters Putnam, L. L., & Powers, S. R. (in press). Developing negotiation competencies. In Schulz, P. J., & Cobley, P. (eds.) The Handbook of Communication Science, 22, Berlin, Boston: Mouton de Gruyter. Other Publications Powers, S. R. (2010, November 13). Is initiating a non-judicial foreclosure debt collection under the FDCPA? The CSFL Bulletin. Retrieved November 28, 2010, from Powers, S. R. (2010, August 30). Accommodating nursing home patients racial preferences violates Title VII. Labor & Employment Law Perspectives. Retrieved November 28, 2010, from Powers, S. R. (2010, July 23). Ninth circuit making retroactive application of TILA regulations? The CFSL Bulletin. Retrieved November 28, 2010, from Powers, S. R. (2010, May 24). Using credit reports in employment decisions. Labor and Employment Law Weekly Update. Retrieved November 28, 2010, from Powers, S. R. (contributing author), Fisher & Phillips LLP (2005) Florida Employment Law Manual. Tallahassee, Florida: Florida Chamber of Commerce. CURRENT PROJECTS/MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION Vocational anticipatory socialization and entry/adjustment to college of under-represented students. Expected completion: 2014 (first manuscript in an ongoing project) (with Karen Myers). Structural, normative, and situational restraints on female lawyers abilities to succeed in law firm careers. Working conference paper. Expected completion: 2014 (with Linda Putnam). Samantha Rae Powers Page 2 of 6

3 Corporate social responsibility to organizational members and boundary issues in organizations social media policies. Expected completion: 2015 (first manuscript in an ongoing project) (with Cynthia Stohl, Michael Etter, Scott Banghart, & DaJung Woo). Meta-analysis of research on organizational paradoxes, dialectics, tensions, and contradictions. Expected completion: TBD (with Linda Putnam, Gail Fairhurst, & Scott Banghart). Negotiating gender parity in law firms. Expected completion: TBD (with Linda Putnam). CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS Powers, S. R. (2014, November). Formal mentoring networks for organizational socialization and professional development. Paper submitted for presentation at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. Putnam, L. L., & Powers, S. R. (2014, November). Alternative Perspectives on Communication Competencies in Negotiation. Paper submitted for presentation at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. Putnam, L. L., & Powers, S. (2014, July). Communication competencies in negotiation. International Association for Conflict Management, 27th Annual Conference, Leiden, The Netherlands. The World Is Your Turnip?: Gender Differences in Negotiation and Ethical Considerations for Mediators. Presented to Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediators and Arbitrators at the Florida Dispute Resolution Center s Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, August CAMPUS PRESENTATIONS Guess Your Gestures: See What You re Saying! Workshop on nonverbal communication presented at the Tech Savvy Conference, a day-long science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career conference designed to attract sixth- through ninth-grade girls to STEM education and careers. Sponsored by the Women s Center and Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), University of California, Santa Barbara, March Negotiating a Job Offer (with Karen Myers). Workshop and presentation for the Professional Development Series for Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Scholars in Science and Engineering. Sponsored by the Center for Science and Engineering (CSEP) and Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), University of California, Santa Barbara, January AWARDS AND HONORS Samantha Rae Powers Page 3 of 6

4 2004 Honors in Mediation Clinic, University of Florida, Levin College of Law 2002 Honors in Appellate Advocacy, University of Florida, Levin College of Law 2001 Honors in Legal Research and Writing, University of Florida, Levin College of Law 2000 The College of Journalism and Communications Outstanding Public Relations Scholar for 2000, University of Florida 1999 Membership to Golden Key National Honor Society 1999 Membership to Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society 1999 Membership to Kappa Tau Alpha academic honor society TEACHING EXPERIENCE UC Santa Barbara Extension Case Management (Instructor of Record: Fall 2013) Mediation Practicum (Instructor of Record: Fall 2013) University of California, Santa Barbara Marketing Communication (Teaching Assistant: Spring 2014) Organizational Communication (Teaching Assistant: Winter 2014) Media Law (Teaching Assistant: Fall 2013, Winter 2013) Negotiation (Teaching Assistant: Winter 2013) Statistical Analysis for Communication (Teaching Assistant, instructing sections: Spring 2013) Introduction to Communication (Teaching Assistant, instructing sections: Fall 2012) Orlando Culinary Academy Hospitality Management Law (Instructor of Record: Fall 2006) University of Florida, Levin College of Law Legal Research and Writing (Teaching Assistant, instructing section: Spring 2004) Appellate Advocacy (Teaching Assistant, instructing section: Fall 2003) DEPARTMENTAL/UNIVERSITY SERVICE Committee Co-Chair (2013); Committee Member (2013, 2014); Event Host (2013, 2014); Recruit Host (2013, 2014); Graduate Recruitment Weekend Committee, Department of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara Volunteer Alumna Recruiter (2009, 2010), Office of Admission, University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL Student Interviewer (2003), Assistant Dean of Students Search Committee, Student Affairs, University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL Samantha Rae Powers Page 4 of 6

5 Member (2003), Career Services Committee, University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL Law School Ambassador (2002, 2003), Introduction to the Law and the Profession, Student Affairs, University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL PRO BONO ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer mediator, Citizen Dispute Settlement Program, Orange County Bar Association, Orlando, FL Guardian ad Litem, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Orlando, FL 2010 Participant/Fundraiser, American Heart Association Heart Walk Fundraising Team Co-chair, Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Team, American Cancer Society Relay for Life RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Associate, Labor and Employment Litigation, Kunkel Miller & Hament, Sarasota, FL Associate, Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Foley & Lardner LLP, Orlando, FL Associate, Labor and Employment Litigation, Fisher & Phillips LLP, Orlando, FL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2014 International Communication Association 2012 National Communication Association LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 2005 Licensed Attorney (inactive), The Florida Bar 2004 Certified County Mediator (renewal pending), Dispute Resolution Center, Supreme Court of Florida Samantha Rae Powers Page 5 of 6

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