Robert J.

Winsler III

College of Journalism and Communications 133 n Golf Course Dr

2018 Weimer Hall Crystal River, FL 34429
Gainesville, FL 32611 941-809-0051, bobby@winslerca.com

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Student University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Aug. 2014-May 2018

Journalism, Mass Communications ABD Sept. 30, 2017
Dissertation Chair: John Wright, Ph.D.

M.A. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Aug. 2011-May 2014

Strategic Communication Management, Mass Communications
Thesis Chair: Kelly Werder, Ph.D.

B.A. University of Tampa, Tampa, FL Aug. 2007-May 2011

Major: Writing; Minor: Philosophy

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Course Designer MMC 3260 Jan. 2017-May 2017

Instructor of Record
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
Redesigned an online course
Created original lecture videos, recruited
guest speakers, wrote quizzes and the
syllabus for 80 students per semester
Your Digital Life Aug. 2015-Dec. 2016
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Instructor of Record
Instructor of Record
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Conducted two lecture-based course sections
twice a week
Met once a week with other section
instructors and lead professor
Your Digital Life Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
Direct a weekly lab
Assist with grading and exam proctoring
Host office hours and be a resource to
students in between classes
Writing for Mass Media Jan. 2014-May 2014
Department of Mass Communications
University of South Florida
Conducted two lecture-based course sections
twice a week
Met once a week with other section
instructors and lead professor
Beginning Reporting Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013
Department of Mass Communications
University of South Florida
Conducted an interactive and hands-on
course twice a week
Met once a month with other instructor and
lead professor to ensure course consistency
Mass Media and Society Aug. 2011-May 2012
Department of Mass Communications
University of South Florida
Facilitated discussion to four sections of 45
students each over two semesters
 Met once a week with other section
assistants and lead professors

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Researcher Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014
Department of Mass Communications
University of Florida
Advisor: Sri Kalyanaraman, Ph.D., professor emeritus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Winsler Consulting & Advocacy, LLC Nov. 2016-Current
President
Oversee a variety of services involving strategic planning and communication
Maintain involvement in community through financial and volunteer donations

Prendergast for Sheriff March 2016-Nov. 2016

Campaign Manager
Coordinated consultants, accountants, and volunteers to best serve the candidate
Planned media and fundraising events to raise voter awareness

The Commercial Group Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013

Consultant
Researched current issues in society as part of a business startup
Established a rapport on popular blogs to build relationships

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs May 2012-Dec. 2012

Communication and Information Analyst
Consulted with the Communications Director on public relations strategy
Gathered information for both the Chief of Staff and the Executive Director

DC/London Public Affairs June 2012-Nov. 2012

Regional Field Liaison
Represented four counties as a regional field liaison
Reported weekly on the progress of six issue-based advocacy groups
 Mike Prendergast for United States Congress Campaign May 2010-Nov. 2010
Press Secretary
Spoke on behalf of the campaign to both print and television reporters
Wrote and sent multiple media releases to over 25 media outlets
CONFERENCES
AEJMC Midwinter Presenter - Sports Media Super Villains March 2017
Norman, OK

AEJMC Midwinter Presenter - The Unseen Green Light Feb. 2016

Norman, OK

College Associated Press Attendee March 2009

College Associated Press Attendee Feb. 2008

PUBLICATIONS
Print Journalism
Tampa Bay Times Aug. 2009-Aug. 2014
Sports Correspondent
Sarasota Herald-Tribune May 2009- Aug. 2009
Freelance News Reporter
Creative Loafing Nov. 2008-Jan. 2009
Blogging Intern
The Observer Group May 2008-Aug. 2008;
Reporting Intern May 2007-Aug. 2007

CERTIFICATIONS
Campaign Management Certification The Leadership Institute Feb. 2015
Kissimmee, FL
Advanced Teaching Certification The Graduate College Dec. 2014
University of Florida

ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Active member the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals
Mentor, University of Florida Graduate Program
Volunteer coach of the Rowing Organization of Citrus County Students (ROCCS)