Alex Rister believes everyone has the power to be a strong communicator. How? Click on her visual resume to learn more...

1. Everyone
possesses the
power
to be a strong
communicator...

2. ... and as we rapidly
move from the
information age to the
conceptual Age
communication
is more important
than ever
,
Dan Pink, A Whole New Mind (2005)

3. Experts agree the
fate of an idea
hinges on how well
you can communicate
that idea
Scott Berkun’s “The Importance of What You Say”
Forbes.com

4. My name is
Alex Rister
... and I am a
Communication Specialist

5. My goal is to
help you
inspire
others with your
big idea

6. But
how
?

7. In this new age of
innovation

8. written, verbal, and visual
Communication
are equally important

9. I am an
Innovator
In this new age of
innovation

10. I don’t
Think
like most people

11. I think like a
designer

12. Unlike the
average American
who spends
4 hours per day
watching TV...

13. I spend my time
Creating

14. i write
Creating
Communication

15. i reaD
FAVORITE NONFICTION
Duarte, Godin, Heath Brothers,
Pink, Reynolds
FAVORITE FICTION
Faulkner, Joyce, McCarthy, Roth

16. I am an
eternal student
constantly pursuing knowledge
both in the classroom through coursework
and out of the classroom through research

17. I’ve earned 3
degrees
... so far

18. My M.A.
in
is from UNF
english

19. My B.A.
in
is from UF
english

20. and my A.A. in
Communication
is from
Chipola College

21. I’ve earned
18 graduate hours in
interpersonal
communication
at UCF

22. I also learn
through
leadership

23. Junior league
Chair of Special Events
Chair of Public Relations
President’s Pick on the Board of Directors
Assistant Chair, New Member Program
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

24. I’ve put a special focus
on League
training programs
such as the twice-yearly
leadership training and
New Member program

25. Due to my leadership experience, I’ve learned
valuable Skills

26. Communications
advertising, branding,
designing, marketing,
public relations

27. Event
planning
researching, budgeting,
organizing, scheduling,
implementing special events

28. student affairs
advising student organizations
and mentoring campus leaders

29. lead
I also
each day at work

30. I am a
teacher

31. university
of north
florida
2007

32. Gulf Coast
state
college
2008-2009

33. Full Sail
University
2010-2014

34. 2014-Present
aeronautical
university https://www.flickr.com/photos/81376848@N00/3304945781/
EMBRY-RIDDLE

35. People rank
public speaking
as their greatest
fear
...

36. ... but I love
public
speaking
and do it for a living

37. I teach
English and
communication
courses
at Embry Riddle

38. I teach and practice
the philosophy of
Jim Endicott
who says presentations are
a 3-legged stool comprised of
1) message, 2) delivery, 3) slide design legs

39. My philosophy
on delivery comes from
Garr reynolds
&
nancy duarte
shaped my philosophy
on content and slides

40. I teach my students
how to be stronger
and more authentic
communicators
in presentation content,
delivery, and design

41. and my students say...
“I’ve never had a
teacher with such a
passion
for teaching.”
~ Classroom Student

42. “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.”
of
~ Classroom Student
and my students say...
and
encouraging

43. and my students say...
“I have never
had a teacher
ever try to help a student
understand
like she has, and I
appreciate it
immensely.”
~ Online Student

44. In this brand new world of
innovation
and right-brained,
creative thinking...

45. I am a
Creator

46. and thinking like a
designer
is a trait that allows me
to help you
in 3 ways:

47. #1
Written!
communication

48. #2
Public Speaking &!
Presentation

49. #3
Visual
!
communication
and slide design

50. Let me help you change the world with your
big idea

51. Contact
alexrister1@gmail.com

52. Slide 2: Pink, Daniel. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future. 2006. Riverhead Trade
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Thank you!
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