Everyone possesses the

powerto be a strong

communicator...

... and as we rapidly move from the

information age to theconceptual Age

communicationis more important

than ever

,

Dan Pink, A Whole New Mind (2005)

fate of an ideaExperts agree the

hinges on how wellyou can communicate

that ideaScott Berkun’s “The Importance of What You Say”

Forbes.com

... and I am a Communication Specialist

Alex RisterMy name is

My goal is tohelp you

others with yourbig idea

inspire

how?

But

innovationIn this new age of

Communicationwritten, verbal, and visual

are equally important

I am anInnovator

innovationIn this new age of

I don’t

Thinklike most people

designerI think like a

Unlike the average American

who spends4 hours per day

watching TV...

CreatingI spend my time

i writeCreating

Communication

i reaDFAVORITE NONFICTION

FAVORITE FICTION

Nancy Duarte, Seth Godin, Chip andDan Heath, Dan Pink, Garr Reynolds

William Faulkner, James JoyceCormac McCarthy, Philip Roth

I am aneternal student

constantly pursuing knowledgeboth in the classroom

and in my free time

degreesI’ve earned 3

... so far

englishI earned my M.A.

infrom UNF

englishMy B.A.

incame from UF

Communicationsand my A.A. in

is from Chipola College

interpersonalcommunication

I am pursuinga second M.A. in

from UCF

leadership

I also learn through

Chair of Special Events Chair of Public Relations

Executive Board: President’s Pick

Junior league

As President’s Pick,I am tasked to revolutionize

training programssuch as the twice-yearlyleadership training andthe provisional program

Advisor, Full Sail UniversityOverseeing student writer for The Navigator6 years of student government experience

sga

Advisor, Rollins CollegeCentral Florida Alumnae Association

Executive Board: Collegiate/Alumnae Chair

chi omega

Because of my leadership experience, I’ve learned

valuable Skills

Eventresearching, budgeting, organizing, scheduling,

implementing special events

planning

advertising, branding, designing, marketing,

public relations

Communications

Alumni Relations

transitioning students into alumni, planning on and off campus events, supporting

alumni relations chairs

advising student organizationsand mentoring campus leaders

student affairs

I alsoeach day at work

lead

teacherI am a

2007

universityof northflorida

2008-2009

Gulf Coaststate

college

Full SailUniversity2010-Present

fear

People rankpublic speakingas their greatest

...

publicspeaking

... but I love

and do it for a living

professionalcommunication &

presentation

I teach

at Full Sail University

Jim Endicott

I teach and practice the philosophy of

who says presentations are 3-legged stools comprised of

1) message, 2) delivery, 3) visual design

Garr reynolds

nancy duarte

My philosophy on delivery comes from

shaped my philosophyon visual presentation

&

I teach my studentshow to be strongerand more authentic

communicatorsin presentation content,

delivery, and design

and my students say...

passion

“I’ve never had a teacher with such a

for teaching.”~ Classroom Student

and my students say...

“Mrs. Rister’s style of educating is incredibly effective. Even in a class where most people

get nervous, she does an excellent job supporting

her students.”~ Classroom Student

and

encouragingof

and my students say...

“I have never had a teacher

ever try to help a student understand

like she has. I appreciate it immensely.”

~ Online Student

In this brand new world of

innovationand right-brained, creative thinking...

I am aCreator

designeris a trait that allows me

to help youin 3 ways:

and thinking like a

writtencommunication

#1

#2verbal

communication

#3

communicationvisual

Let me help you change the world with your big idea

Contactalexrister1@gmail.comtwitter.com/alexrister1alexrister1.wordpress.com

Thank you!

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