GATES MATTHEW STONER

Gates Matthew Stoner

gates_matthew_stoner@hotmail.com http://www.u.arizona.edu/~gstoner/

Highlights

Strong interpersonal and analytical skills in conducting and presenting research.
Three years of project and data management experience.
Versatile expertise in public relations, programming, and instructional training.

Education: The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

M.A. Communication, 1998 - 2001

Relevant Course Work: Interpersonal Communication Theory, Social Influence/Persuasion, Mass Media Theory, Quantitative Research Methodologies in Psychology, Communication, and MIS, Univariate & Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Software Packages, Observational Analysis

Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California

B.S.C. Management 1994-1997

B.A. Communication 1994-1998

Relevant Course Work: Communication Theory, Journalism Writing, Video Production, Marketing, Business Statistics, Organizational Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Calculus

Research Experience

Aug. 2000 - Dec. 2000

Visiting Research Assistant, Frank Biocca, Ameritech Professor of Telecommunication, Michigan State University MIND Lab.

· Designed survey measures, programmed online assessments, and coordinated data collection.

· Collected research on presence and virtual reality.

· Completed independent research on computers and animated agents.

Aug. 1999 - Dec. 1999

Research Assistant, Suzanne Weisband, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, NSF KDI Grant.

· Collected and synthesized research on distant collaboration.

· Programmed grant research web site.

Aug. 1998 - June 2001

Research Assistant, Judee K. Burgoon, Professor of Communication and Director of Human Communication Research at the Center for the Management of Information

· Project Manager and Technical Supervisor for several U. S. Army Research Institute research grant projects.

· Pioneered Online Scheduling System.

· Conducted laboratory training, supervised laboratory personnel, assisted with writing grant proposals, and developed web tools to streamline the research process.

· Collected and synthesized research on computer mediated communication, video mediated communication, and human-computer interaction.

1996 – 1998

Research Assistant, Youngme Moon, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1998), Santa Clara University (1996-1997).

· Coordinated scheduling and data collection.

· Administer experimental laboratory appointments.

Grant Research

1998-2001 U. S. Army Research Institute, Research and Advanced Concepts Office: Inter-activity, Communication, and Trust:
Challenges And Opportunities For Leadership in The Electronic Age. Principal Investigator: Judee Burgoon.

Experience: Adjunct Lecturer

June 2001-July 2001 Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Teaching courses: Introduction to interpersonal communication and
Technology & Communication.

Aug. 1998- Graduate Assistant Department of Communication

June 2001 The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

· Developed of web-based support tools for research activities and web-based educational tools for courses.

· Taught courses in organizational communication, research methods, and interpersonal communication.

· Project coordinator on several grant research projects, developed support tools and databases to assist with project management.

Aug. 1999- Adjunct Lecturer

Dec. 1999 Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona

Taught Business and Professional Communication.

Jan. 1998- Adjunct Lecturer

March 1998 Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Co-taught Web Design and Layout. Responsible for class lectures on web design
, maintaining class web site, and assisting students with web design projects for local community service organizations.

Sept. 1997 - Webmaster

June 1998 Bannan Institute, Santa Clara, California

Responsible for design, including original artwork, and programming of web site.

Dec. 1996 - Special Projects Assistant

June 1998 Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara, California

· Responsible for creating and maintaining databases for Center events and conferences.

· Assisted with center publicity and public relations for Center events.

April 1996- Peer Career Advisor

June 1997 Career Services Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

· Conducted student outreach on career options, critiquing resumes, and organizing resident hall workshops.

Jan 1995- Features Editor, Designer

Jan 1997 The Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California

Managed the Features section by assigning and writing articles, working with reporters
and the section designer of The Santa Clara.

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