Jason Chew Kit Tham, Vitae

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JASON THAM
Curriculum Vitae 650 1 Avenue South, LH #301, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301, United States (320) 310-9654 jasontham90@hotmail.com
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EDUCATION BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science St. Cloud State University: December 2011, Summa Cum Laude Major: Mass Communications (Advertising track) Minors: Communication Studies and Psychology Major Professors: Tomaz Przytula, Roger Rudolph and Niaz Ahmed Minor Professors: R. Bruce Hyde, Debra Jepp and Jeffery Bineham

Courses/Topics (including but not limited to): Mass media effects and society, Advertising principles and theories, Research methods, Advertising/PR campaigns, Print production: design, layout and editing, Video editing, Mass media law, History of mass media, Modern cardinals and principles of journalism, Communication theories, Small group, Organizational, Interpersonal, and Intercultural communication, Cognitive, Community, Developmental, and Child psychology. External certification: Grand level distinction (2002), awarded by UCMAS Mental Arithmetic (Malaysia), certified by China Zhusuan Association. HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND APPOINTMENT Accreditation: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Academic Achievements: Deans List (2008-2011 for every semester) Academic Excellence Award, SEGI University College (2009) Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship (2009-2011) William Marcellous Lindgren Scholarship (2010) Excellence in Leadership Award (Nomination, 2011) Granite Broadcasting and KBJR-TV Diversity Scholarship (2011) First Place, Paper presentation, 14th Annual Student Research Colloquium, SCSU (2011) Top 3 Award, Prepared case study presentation, Resident Assistant Annual Conference, University of Northern Iowa, IA (2011) Top 10% of graduating class CGPA: 3.90 Appointment: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Affiliation: American Advertising Federation, SCSU Chapter. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Department of Communication Studies CMST 192 Introduction to Communication Studies Fall 2011

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Demonstrate characteristics of effective peer tutoring, including skills in discussion leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, cooperation, and problem solving under a guided self-paced course structure. Create, organize, and maintain accurate record of student course progress and grades. Assess communication skills in the following contexts: interpersonal, public speaking and small groups. Articulate the characteristics of an ethical communicator. Established a code of conduct and expectations for teaching assistants.

Seminar Facilitator 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys Brigade Company Summer 2011 Communication Award Basic for Boys (Basic level) Developed an improved syllabus for conducting a 3-month basic communication course to boys aged 13-19 years old. Evaluated learning objectives and outcome of the course. Graded and provided feedback to student work and presentations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Communication & Design Assistant Learning Resources Services Feb-Dec 2011 Maintained/improved internal and external communications of the department. Assisted in the development of comprehensive outreach plans for the departments ongoing and future projects. Designed visual communication materials. Outreached to the media and web content development. Assisted in writing, reviewing, and editing outgoing communication materials. Resident Adviser Department of Residential Life Aug 2010-Dec 2011 Assessed and responded to the needs of 40 residents on an international community wing. Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and recreational programs. Acted as a liaison between residents and Department of Residential Life. Counseled peers on personal, academic, and career concerns. Managed various administrative duties including weekly report, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers. Enforced and upheld university policies. Achieved 100% satisfactory in academic progress for first year students during fiscal year 2010-11. Opinions Editor University Chronicle May-Dec 2011 Determined the weeks coverage by reviewing mail, story tips, and current events. Wrote editorials following the guidelines of the decision of the editorial board. Assigned and worked with Opinion writers on stories/articles. Collected, verified, edited and stored all letters to the editor and guest columns.

Jason Chew Kit Tham, Vitae Staff Writer Edited all opinion copy. Enforced all deadlines. Determined graphics for Opinions section University Chronicle Gathered background information on a variety of subjects. Conducted face-to-face, phone and e-mail interviews. Covered mostly student issues and campus events. Abided deadlines set by the paper.

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Jan 2010-April 2011

Contributing Writer Times Media (Gannett) May 2011; Nov 2011 Researched on college students studying habits. Wrote short articles for college magazine regarding campus living experience. Interviewed professionals and staff involved in the stories. Account Executive (Internship) Ogilvy & Mather, Malaysia May-July 2011 Assisted an Account Manager and Account Director in handling a million-dollar international growing-up-milk account. Liaised with traffic team and the creative department. Provided satisfactory client services. Closed sales; issued purchase orders and bills. Managed the developments of projects. Copywriter (Internship) Creative Thumbprint, Malaysia May-July 2010 Wrote copy for several business including hardwood flooring, third-party logistic services, canned food manufacturer, nutritional supplements, rubber and tires manufacturer, city planner and construction, and fast food. Developed corporate identity for a food distributor and a movement solution company. Hired for freelance copywriting service after the internship. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE February 2011 - present January-April 2011 Uses of social media and its implications on college students Book review (Unpublished manuscript): The Media Effect: How the news influences politics and government by Willis, William, J. (2007). Images of women in Look magazine, before, during, and after World War II (extensive term paper, including analyses of 18th Centurys U.S. Gazette, 19th Centurys New York Herald, and 20th Centurys New York Times). Education: In and out of the classroom (course level assignment) Depression and adolescents (term paper) College students media literacy (term paper)

August-December 2010

January-April 2010 January-April 2010 August-December 2009

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New media and flow of information, Communication technologies, Communication theory, Advertising and marketing research, Interpersonal communication, Gender studies, Nonverbal communication, Language and socio-dynamic culture, Creativity, and Media effects criticism. PUBLICATIONS Learning Resources and Technology Services (2011). Reflections: A journey of innovation. (Coffee table book; archive of photographs and interviews) Ed. Lyman, K. & Tham, J. St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, pp. 1-56. Tham, J. & Ahmed, N. (2011). Usage and implications of social networking sites: A survey of college students. Unpublished manuscript. St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. (Research featured in the universitys internal publication Annual Research Profile, Fall 2011) Tham, J. (2011). Guide to academic success. College Students Welcome Guide, fall edition, pp. 78-79. Tham, J. (2011). Proceedings from Student Research Colloquium 11: From across the globe to SCSU. St. Cloud, MN, p. 20. Tham, J. (2010). UTVS, St. Cloud Times work to boost content (Title as published: Media Convergency: UTVS joins Times online). Ed. Huntzicker, W. & Holte, S. Mass Comments, p. 9. EDITORIALS Tham, J. (2011, October 10). Three apples that changed the world: Love, passion, innovation. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, October 3). Diversity should be a multiple-way convention. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, September 26). Traditional classroom learning experience perseveres. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, September 19). Social network sites can ruin careers. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, September 12). Lifes decision affected by community. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, August 29). A letter to Facebook. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, May 20). Life changed by local hospitality. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, August 18). Be flexible this new semester. (Title as published: Welcome: lets help each other). University Chronicle, p. 7.

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Tham, J. (2011, April 26). Importance of GPA depends on industry, not personal opinion. University Chronicle, p. 8. Tham, J. (2011, April 17). International orientation courses: A necessity to successful communication. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, April 10). Saving the SCSU students pride. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, April 3). Interminable race to write. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, March 26). SFC financial decisions: Infamous disappearance of activity funds. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, March 20). Hurt by health insurance policies. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, March 4). A rock-hard decision. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, February 17). Dependent on social media. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, February 5). Attendance optional. University Chronicle, p. 8. Tham, J. (2011, January 30). We could all use a Marley. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, January 23). Students should think before they drink. University Chronicle, p. 8. Tham, J. (2011, January 16). Failure expected, future unpredictable. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2011, January 10). Home is always where the heart belongs. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, December 5). Reminded of roles, learning to live truthfully. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, November 22). Discovering an attitude of gratitude. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, November 1). Good professors teach, great professors educate. University Chronicle, p. 8. Tham, J. (2010, October 24). Libraries are for work, not play. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, October 17). Ace those papers. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, October 10). Problems with procrastin- wait, when is the game? University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, October 3). Use ANTS formula for academic success. University Chronicle, p. 7.

Jason Chew Kit Tham, Vitae Tham, J. (2010, September 26). Self-fulfilling prophecy or overconfidence? University Chronicle, p. 7.

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Tham, J. (2010, September 16). Create your own faith (Title as published: Change your faith). University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, September 8). Keeping personal views, personal University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, September 5). As college life evolves, be thankful for good friends. University Chronicle, published as online content. Tham, J. (2010, August 29). Fun Fridays offered through Atwood After Dark. University Chronicle, p. 8. Tham, J. (2010, August 23, 2010). Seek happiness more often than complaints. University Chronicle, p 3. Tham, J. (2010, August 2). Separate the zookeepers, goalkeepers. University Chronicle, p. 3. Tham, J. (2010, July 28). Greed evolving from Darwins theory. University Chronicle, p. 3 Tham, J. (2010, July 12). Travel column: Thailand offers relaxing vacation. University Chronicle, p. 4 Tham, J. (2010, June 28). Curbing reverse culture shock. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, April 26). College and the American way of life. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, April 19). Some tips for finals week. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, April 8). Learn about cultures with SCSU programs. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, March 29). Professors should look beyond U.S. borders. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, March 22). Babies have a right to life. University Chronicle, p. 8. Tham, J. (2010, February 22). High schools have no right to spy. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, February 15). New Facebook layout; strange, confusing and ultimately a failure. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, February 8). Is it food quality or just wreckage? University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, February 1). Beauty that lies. University Chronicle, p. 7. Tham, J. (2010, January 25). Be thankful to parents and god for your higher education. University Chronicle, p. 7.

Jason Chew Kit Tham, Vitae PRESENTATIONS AND VISITING SCHOLAR LECTURES

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Tham, J. (2011, April). Hello: Malaysia (II). Cultural Caf Presentation conducted at St. Cloud . State University, St. Cloud, MN. Tham, J. (2011, April). The usage and implications of social networking sites: a survey of college students. Student Research Colloquium. Presentation conducted at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. Tham, J. (2011, March). A splash of Malaysian cultures. Diversity Day. Presentation conducted at North Junior High School, St. Cloud, MN. Tham, J. & Shah, A. (2011, January). Building a strong, involving community. RA Conference, Minutes 2 Win It: Resident Assistant Prepared Case Study. Presentation conducted at University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. Tham, J. (2010, March). A splash of Malaysian cultures. CFS 260 Children in a Changing World. Lecture conducted at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. Tham, J. & Tan, M. (2010, January). Hello: Malaysia. Cultural Caf Presentation conducted at . St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. Tham, J. (2009, September). A splash of Malaysian cultures. CFS 260 Children in a Changing World. Lecture conducted at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. Tham, J., Lee, S., & Teh, H. (2009, March). Obesity: Causes and effects. Chemistry and Biology Showcase Day. Presentation conducted at SEGI University College, Malaysia. SELECTED RECENT UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 2011 2009-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010 2010 2010 2009 Volunteer/Freelance graphic designer, National Student Advertising Competition Team SCSU (Client: JC Penney) Member, Malaysian Students Association Member, American Advertising Federation, SCSU Chapter Member (2010), Secretary and Editor (2011) for Diversity (internal publication at SCSU), International Students Association Treasurer, International Chinese Students Association Leadership board member, Chi Alpha Student Ministry, SCSU Chapter Webmaster, Francophone Club Mission trip to Apache Indian Reservation, Cibecue, AZ International Peer Adviser (via the Center for International Studies, SCSU) Volunteer, University Programming Board (UPB) Music and games coordinator, Christian Fellowship, SEGI University College RECOMMENDATIONS Dr. Niaz Ahmed, Dean & Campus Director, Univ. of WisconsinMilwaukee, 320-224 9646 Dr. R. Bruce Hyde, Professor of Communication Studies, St. Cloud State Univ., 320-308-5126

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Ms. Kristin Lyman, Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations, St. Johns Univ., 320-363-5233 Dr. Michael Vadnie, Professor of Mass Communications and Faculty Adviser, SCSU University Chronicle, 320-308-2126 Ms. Jaime Yap, Lecturer of History, Social sciences and Arts, SEGI University College (Upper Iowa University external campus), Malaysia, jaimeyap@segi.edu.my SUMMARY OF SKILLS Scholastic research and writing. Print production: design, editing and layout. Brand development: including designing identity, logo and marketing collaterals. Market surveys. Commercial writing for print and web. Writing editorials and news reports. Editing videos.