Erin N. Kidder Curriculum Vitae
1810 W. Summit Avenue San Antonio v Texas v 78201 Home: 210-908-9891 v Mobile: 210-844-6298 v Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION May 2015 University of Texas – San Antonio MS Sociology
Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Sociological Theory, Theory Building and Methodology, Multimedia Applications in Sociology, Evaluation Research, Sociology of Childhood, Social Movements, Cultural Studies, Bourdieu Advisors: Richard Lewis, Jr., Ph.D., Jeffrey A. Halley, Ph.D., Viviana Rojas, Ph.D. Master’s Thesis: Navigating the Role of Responsibility: Habitus, Socialization, and Human Impact on Animal Welfare in a Community GPA: 3.91
Aug 2012 University of Texas – San Antonio BA Communication Concentration in Social Interaction Independent Study with Viviana Rojas, Ph.D.
Women in Communication Ajay Castro Scholarship for Re-Entering Women Award
MEMBERSHIP/SCHOLOARLY SOCIETIES National Communication Association American Sociological Association Alpha Kappa Delta – University of Texas at San Antonio TEACHING POSITIONS 2015-Present Adjunct Instructor of Sociology, Northeast Lakeview College, San Antonio, Texas RESEARCH INTERESTS Symbolic Interactionism, Social Construction, Animals and Society, Feminism, Marginalization, Social Policies, Media (traditional, independent, social), Sociology of Organization, Organizational Communication, Environmental Sociology, Social Psychology, Structure and Agency, Habitus and Field and Capital, Social Integration CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Kidder, Erin, Viviana Rojas, Mansour El-Kikhia. 2015. “Arab Women in Media: Using the Global Stage
to Fight for Regional Issues.” Presented by Viviana Rojas, Ph.D. at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication International Regional Conference, October 2015, Santiago, Chile.
Kidder, Erin. 2015. “Navigating the Role of Responsibility: Habitus, Socialization and Human Impact on Animal Welfare.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological
Association, Animals and Society Section, August 24, 2015, Chicago, Illinois. Kidder, Erin. 2015. “The Role of Responsibility: Exploring Human Impact on Animal Welfare.” Presented at the University of Texas annual COLFA Research Conference, March 2015, San Antonio, Texas. Kidder, Erin, Viviana Rojas. 2014. “Arab Women in Control of Media Content: Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps, and Blazing Trails.” Presented at 100th Annual National Communication Conference, November 23, 2014, Chicago, Illinois. Kidder, Erin. 2013. “Arab Women Gaining Control of Media Content: Breaking Barriers, Bridging
Gaps, Blazing Trails.” Presented at the University of Texas at San Antonio annual COLFA Research Conference, March 2013.
EXPERIENCE 2012-2013 Animal Defense League of Texas San Antonio, Texas Development Intern, Marketing Manager, Foster Care Coordinator
Responsible for recruiting, retaining volunteers; creating innovative means such social media; organize, manage special events/fundraisers; compile and analyze demographic data for marketing purposes, create humane education programs and conduct humane education programs in community
2005-2012 Planned Parenthood of South Texas San Antonio, Texas Support Services Manager Create promotional signature brochures and PSAs for community education; Plan logistics, organize, manage special events/fundraisers; direct oversight of Facilities, security, purchasing and inventory, and volunteer programs; perform staff/volunteer security training 2000-2005 Animal Defense League of Texas San Antonio, Texas
Recruited, retained volunteer base; performed orientations, humane education, tours of shelter; promoted shelter through local media including radio and T.V.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEERISM 2007 & 2009 Children’s Cancer Association Fundraiser Team Will Run for CCA – Portland Marathon Runner and Fundraiser, Portland, Oregon 2005-2011 Planned Parenthood Habla Con Tu Hermana Race for the Cure Team Captain,
San Antonio, Texas 2014 Blogger for San Antonio Dog Life online magazine 2007 – 2014 Animal Defense League Volunteer, San Antonio, Texas 2014-Present Stella & Dot Stylist for Bling to the Rescue, San Antonio, Texas 2015-Present Founder of Donovan’s Hope – Personal animal rescue organization and resource
for lost/found, abandoned, injured dogs and cats www.donovanshope.org SKILLS Research, writing, surveys, interviews/focus groups, SPSS, multimedia content (movie making PC/Mac, Vimeo, Youtube, Blogging, Slide Share, Weebly), education and training, grassroots marketing/fundraising, special events coordination, proficient computer skills
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