Stephanie A. Smith, Ph.D.

Curriculum Vitae Stephanie A. Smith, Ph.D. Virginia Tech 121 Shanks Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 (847) 691-6242 stephs11@vt.edu Education Doctor of Philosophy The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Dissertation: The Job Searching and Career Expectations of Recent College Graduates: An Application of Expectancy Violations Theory of Communication Minor: Management and Organizations; Eller College of Management May 2015 Master of Science Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois College of Communication July 2010 Bachelor of Arts DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois College of Communication June 2008 Employment Assistant Professor of Public Relations Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 2015 - Present

2 Publications Smith, S. A., Patmos, A. K., & Pitts, M. J. (In Press). Communication and teleworking: A study of communication channel satisfaction, personality, and job satisfaction for teleworking employees. International Journal of Business Communication. Smith, S.A. (2015). Understanding and improving employee communication satisfaction. Crisis Management Strategies & Tactics. New York: PR News Press. Smith, S. A., & Brunner, S. R. (2015). The great whoosh: Analyzing an online health narrative through communication privacy management. Health Communication. DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2014.930551 Pitts, M. J., Fowler, C., Fisher, C., Smith, S. A. (2014). Politeness strategies in imagined conversation openers about elder care. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 33, 27-46. Under Review Smith, S.A. (Under review). Communication and teleworking: An application of channel expansion and media richness theories. International Journal of Business Communication. Pitts, M., Kenski, K., Smith, S., & Pavlich, C. (Under review). Focus group discussions as civic engagement: Lay persons sense-making after viewing political documentary. International Journal of Communication. Works in Progress Smith, S. A., & Brunner, S. R. (In final write-up). To reveal or conceal: Questioning the choice to disclose in the workplace. Target Journal: Management Communication Quarterly Conference Papers Smith, S.A. (2015). Communication and teleworking: An application of channel expansion and media richness theories. National Communication Association, November 19-22 nd, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada. Pitts, M., Kenski, K., Smith, S., & Pavlich, C. (2015). Focus group discussions and political engagement. International Communication Association, May 21-25 th, 2015, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Smith, S. A., Patmos, A. K., & Pitts, M. J. (2014). Home is where the work is: Personality, communication channel, and job satisfaction for teleworking employees. National Communication Association, November 20-23 rd, 2014, Chicago, Illinois.

3 Smith, S. A., & Brunner, S. R. (2014). To reveal or conceal: Questioning the choice to disclose in the workplace. International Association of Language and Social Psychology, June 19-21 st, 2014, Honolulu, Hawaii. Smith, S. A., & Brunner, S. R. (2013). The great whoosh: Analyzing an online health narrative through communication privacy management. National Communication Association, November 21-24 th, 2013, Washington D.C., Maryland. Smith, S. A., & Pitts, M. J. (2013). Confirmed: Surveillance, relational satisfaction, and social media use among romantic partners. International Communication Association, June 17-21 st, 2013, London, England. Pitts, M. J., Smith, S. A., Fowler, C., & Fisher, C. (2012). Politeness in adult children s conversation openers with parents about later life health care. International Conference on Language and Social Psychology, June 20-23 rd, 2012, Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Popular Press Smith, S.A. (2015). Communications strategies to hire Millennials. Inside Tucson Business. Posted: http://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/business_chatter/communications-strategies-to-hiremillennials/article_759f4b6e-2fde-11e5-a8ad-bf538962fd0c.html Teaching Experience Virginia Tech Principles of Public Relations (COMM 2044) Case Studies in Public Relations (COMM 4054) Writing for Public Relations (COMM 3144) The University of Arizona Communication and Public Relations (COMM 313), Teaching Associate Applied Organizational Communication (COMM 312), Teaching Associate Introduction to the Study of Human Communication (COMM 101), Teaching Assistant Grants and Fellowships Faculty Fellow (CLAHS), Sustainability Institute, Virginia Tech (2015) Dissertation Research Grant, 2014 Research Grant, 2014 International Communication Association Travel Grant, 2013

4 Honors and Awards Excellence in Teaching Award,, 2013 & 2014 Travel Scholarship, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Academic Service Reviewer, International Journal of Business Communication Reviewer, National Communication Association Applied Communication Division Awards, 2015 Reviewer, National Communication Association Organizational Communication Division, 2015 President, Associated Graduate Students in Communication (AGSC), The University of Arizona, 2013-2015 Reviewer, International Communication Association - PR Division, 2014 Travel Grant Judge, Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Institute, 2014 Student Reviewer, National Communication Association, 2014 Internship Coordinator, The University of Arizona Communication Department, 2013-2014 Student Representative, International Association of Language and Social Psychology (IALSP), 2012-2014 Graduate Fair Representative for University of Arizona, National Communication Association, 2012, 2013, & 2014 Invited Presentations and Lectures University of Arizona Alumni Association Webinar Series, Hiring Millennials: Understanding their career expectations and job searching strategies, Presenter, 2015 Delta Sigma Pi, Goal Setting and Motivation, Guest Lecture, 2013 Lambda Pi Eta, What is Public Relations?, Guest Lecture, 2013 Lambda Pi Eta, Interviewing 101, Guest Lecture, 2013 Delta Sigma Pi, Interviewing and Presentation Styles, Guest Lecture, 2012 Community Service Marketing and Campus Affairs Advisor, Alpha Phi Virginia Tech, 2015 - present Target Marketing Advisor, Alpha Phi Northern Arizona University, 2014-2015 Chapter Advisor, Alpha Phi International Fraternity, 2011-2012

5 Professional Experience Strongpoint Marketing, Tucson, Arizona 2014-2015 Public Relations Consultant Researched and evaluated public relations campaigns Wrote, edited, and distributed public relations materials Developed and executed communications services to support client objectives Maintained relationships with clients InterCall, Chicago, Illinois Marketing Manager 2010-2011 Project manager for all promotional email campaigns Project manager for the monthly webinar series Wrote, edited, and digitally created all direct marketing communications Tracked, analyzed, and strategized for online marketing initiatives InterCall, Chicago, Illinois Marketing Coordinator 2009-2010 Implemented all email marketing campaigns Assisted with all webinars and presentations Wrote and edited HTML templates and the InterCall USA website Correctly maintained and organized client information data Alpha Phi Iota Eta, Chicago, Illinois Marketing Advisor 2008-2011 Maintained a strong relationship with local alumni Initiated marketing campaigns around campus Oversaw the planning and execution of fundraising events Managed a team of eight collegiate members Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Team, Chicago, Illinois Public Relations/Community Outreach Coordinator 2007-2008 Maintained a positive relationship with the surrounding communities Trained new employees and interns efficiently Successfully executed promotional events and player appearances Wrote, edited, and published press releases, website articles, and statements Professional Associations National Communication Association -Attended annual conference in 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014 International Communication Association -Attended annual conference in 2013 International Association of Language and Social Psychology -Attended bi-annual conference in 2012 & 2014 Public Relations Society of America