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Sharon Hoggard
Adjunct Instructor, Norfolk State University
Location: Portsmouth, VA United States
Joined: Oct 26th, 2014

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Old Dominion Univ class of 1979

Undergrad Major: English

Norfolk State University class of

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High School: Cradock High School in Portsmouth, VA class of 1973

Experience

I currently work with Norfolk State University as Adjunct Instructor
I have 30 years of experience working in the Broadcasting/Public Communications industry.

Adjunct Faculty | Norfolk State University
From August 2013 to May 2014 • 1 year(s)
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in mass communications and journalism including introduction to society and mass communication, reporting for the media and technical editing for publications.

Communications Advisor | Sentara Healthcare
From February 2011 to June 2013 • 2 year(s)
Developed strategy and tactics to engage and communicate with Sentara Healthcare's 24,000 employees in Virginia and northeast North Carolina as part of the corporate communications team.

Interim Executive Director of Communications and Marketing | Norfolk State University
From January 2007 to February 2011 • 4 year(s)
Served as university's chief spokesperson with oversight for creating and implementing marketing and advertising plans, crisis communications strategy, and building community partnerships.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications | Norfolk State University
From January 2001 to January 2011 • 10 year(s)
Developed curricula and instructed graduate and undergraduate students in principles of public relations courses on a part-time basis.

Director of News and Media Relations | Norfolk State University
From January 2000 to January 2007 • 7 year(s)
Served as university's chief spokesperson and media liaison, providing public relations planning and crisis communication management while developing public communications campaigns.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Communication | Bryant & Stratton College
From January 2004 to December 2004 • 0 year(s)
Developed curricula and instructed undergraduate students in ethics in the media and technology course on a part-time basis.

Public Information Coordinator | City of Chesapeake
From January 1994 to January 2000 • 6 year(s)
Provided public relations counseling for city departments, established media relations, wrote and designed city publications, and promoted special events.

Communications Coordinator | City of Portsmouth
From January 1990 to January 1994 • 4 year(s)
Wrote, edited and designed Portsmouth City Edition and employee newsletters, created special publications, and assisted with public relations projects for various city departments.

Housing Counselor | City of Portsmouth
From January 1988 to January 1990 • 2 year(s)
Provided housing counseling services for the city's housing department.

Environmental Inspector | City of Portsmouth
From January 1987 to January 1988 • 1 year(s)
Conducted environmental inspections for the city's environmental services department.

Managing Editor | New Journal & Guide
From January 1985 to January 1987 • 2 year(s)
Supervised pre-press department, selected news material for three publications, edited news releases, and designed special advertisements and publications.

Assistant Graphic Specialist | New Journal & Guide
From January 1981 to January 1985 • 4 year(s)
Assisted with graphic design and production work for newspaper publications.

Staff Writer/Photographer | New Journal & Guide
From January 1980 to January 1981 • 1 year(s)
Wrote articles and took photographs for newspaper assignments and story coverage.

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