EDUCATION
PhD University of Hawai’i at Mānoa May 2019
College of Natural Sciences
Communication and Information Sciences
Dissertation:“Activist Organizations and Strategic Utilization of Information and Communication technologies: An exploration of CODEPINK: Women for Peace
Qualifying Exams: Information Policy and Planning, Social Informatics, Communication Theory
Magna Cum Laude
MS Brooklyn College May 2014
School of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts
Media Studies
Magna Cum Laude
BS Boston University May 2009
College of Communication
Broadcast Journalism
TEACHING INTERESTS
Social Media, Social Informatics, Communication Policy, Communication Theory, Media Literacy, Communication Research, Journalism, Documentary Film, Radio,
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mixed-Method, Social Media Activism, Twitter Revolutions, Big Data, Political Communication, Social Movements, Social Media Ethics, Social Capital
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
TVRA 7713X-Media and Communication History and Regulation- Adjunct Assistant Professor (instructor of record), Fall 2019
TVRA3535/COMM3300/CASD3235- Communication Law and Communication Policy-Adjunct Lecturer (instructor of record), Fall 2018, Spring 2019
TVRA2222/COM3150W-Communication Research- Adjunct Lecturer (instructor of record)- Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
LIS682- Books and Media for Young Adults- Teaching Assistant- Spring 2017
LIS601-Introduction to Reference and Information Services- Teaching Assistant- Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
LIS683- Services in Libraries- Teaching Assistant-Spring 2016
LIS615- Collection Management, Teaching Assistant- Fall 2016
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Reile, W. (forthcoming).Strategic Relationship Management of Civic Information in an Activist Organization, Journal of Media Innovation, Special Issue: Media Innovation and Social Change, accepted for publication.
Irvin, V., &Reile, W. (2017). LINQing librarians for better practice: Using slack to facilitate professional learning and development, Public Library Quarterly, 21 Nov. 2017, pp. 1–14., doi:10.1080/01616846.2017.1396198.
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Reile, W., (2019) “Media Innovation and Social Change: CODEPINK: Women for Peace”, Presentation at City University of New York, Brooklyn College. May 2019, Brooklyn, NY.
Reile, W., (2019) “Strategic Relationship Management of Civic Information in an Activist Organization, Presentation at University of Oslo. January 2019, Oslo, Norway.
Reile, W., (2018) “Social Networking Sites and Strategic Practices for Collective Action”, Presentation at Association for Internet Researchers,10-13. October, 2018, Montreal, Canada.
Reile, W., (2018) “Strategic Practices of Social Media Activism”, Presentation at Emerging Media #Screentime, 21. June, 2018, Boston, MA.
Reile, W., (2018). “Exploring CODEPINK: Strategic Practices for Social Media Activism”, Paper Presented at DIGITAL engAGEment: Media. Literate. #activist, 18. May, 2018, New York, New York.
Irvin, V., Reile, W. (2018) “Give Me Some Slack”: LINQing Inquiry and Practice for Librarian Professional Learning and Development. Peer-reviewed paper. The Expanding LIS Education Universe, 9. Feb. 2018, pp. 109-114, Denver, Colorado
Reile, W. (2017). Television Debate Response Network on Twitter: Exploring #equalpay”, Peer-reviewed paper presented at International Communication Association Conference, San Diego, CA.
Reile, W., (2017).“Digital Inequalities and Discrimination in the Big Data Era”, International Communication Association Pre-Conference volunteer. 25 May, 2017, San Diego, CA
Irvin, V., & Reile, W. (2016). “The Librarians’ Inquiry Forum: Researching Professional Praxis from the Front Lines”, peer-reviewed paper presented at Hawaiian Librarian Association, Hilo, Hawaii.
Reile, W., Schneider, R(2014). “Educating Media Literacy Educators: Building a Model and a Program for Critical Media Literacy Education”, Panelist at New York State Communication Association. 10.October, 2014, New York.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
“The Theory of Innovation and Social Change”. Feb 2019: Invited Presentation, Emmanuel College. Boston, MA
“Social Networking Sites and Data Collection”. Nov 2017: Invited Presentation, CUNY Brooklyn College, COM3150W. Brooklyn, NY.
“Social Networking Sites and Activism”. Nov 2016: Invited Presentation, UHM School of Communication, COM201. Honolulu, HI.
“Documentary Film and News”. Oct 2016: Invited Presentation, UHM Library and Information Science, LIS694. Honolulu, HI.
“The Librarians' Inquiry Forum (LINQ): Researching Practice from the Front Lines”. Oct, 2016: Invited presentation (w/ Dr. Irvin), UHM Communication and Information Science Program, CIS720. Honolulu, HI.
“Inside/Outside the Patron Stance: Introducing the Librarians' Inquiry Forum.”
May 2016: Invited presentation (w /Dr. Irvin), UHM LIS Program Research Colloquium. Honolulu, HI.
SERVICE
(2018-), Invited, Reviewer, Journal of Information, Communication & Ethics in Society
(2018-), Invited, Reviewer, The International Journal of Information, Division, & Inclusion
SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Hawaii, Graduate Student Union, Travel Scholarship Award, Spring 2019
University of Hawaii, Mānoa Merit Based Scholarship, Communication and Information Sciences, Spring 2019
University of Hawaii, Mānoa Merit Based Scholarship, Communication and Information Sciences, Fall 2017
Boston University, Academic Merit Based Scholarship, Spring 2006-Spring 2009
EXPERIENCE
Brooklyn College,Brooklyn, NY January 2018- Present
Adjunct Lecturer/ Adjunct Assistant Professor
· Teaching Communication Research Methods
· Teaching Communication Policy and Law
· Lecture planning and preparation
· Mentoring students and contact with students
· Assessing and evaluating students work
SearchFit, Inc., San Diego, CA August 2016- May 2018
Social Media Manager Content Strategist
· Manages Searchfit.com, Govgroup.com, Advancedtools.com, Elitewarehouse.com, officespecialities.com, andystoyshop.com social networking sites
· Writing all content and developing social media strategy for SearchFit’s blog
· Plans and executes social media programs specializing in content creation and community engagement and driving web traffic.
· Directs outreach in facilitating relationships with different publications
· Creating content for internal/external marketing emails
University of Hawai’i atMānoa,Honolulu, Hawaii August 2015- May 2017
Assistant Researcher
· Assisted in communicating with students and teaching Master’s-level classes
· Created social media strategy and design for research study
· Collected/created field notes for all research locations
· Created social media accounts for research study
· Helped facilitate classroom learning and cooperation
· Corresponded and directed social network interactions
· Gathered and catalogued social media research materials
· Booking travel arrangements and scheduling
· Technical Support for study participants on social media platform
101domain, Inc. Carlsbad, CA August 2009 - August 2016
Social Media Strategist and Media Relations
· Writing all content and developing social media strategy for 101domain.comblog (WordPress) and social media networking sites: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
· Planned and executed social media programs specializing in content creation and community engagement, driving web traffic and sales.
· Developed all social media sites from the ground up.
Maxi Cohen Studio, New York, NY September 2009 - October 2013
Associate Producer/ Editor/ Executive Assistant
· Provided administrative support for the President
· Extensive Excel Spread creation for expense reports, taxes, and sales
· Calendar management for using Outlook for Staff and Executives
· Booking travel arrangements and scheduling
· Ensuring follow up on client proposals and contracts
· Screening all telephone, email, and mail
· Worked on all the studio's short films and feature length documentary films.
· Ran production shoots and organized equipment and crew.
· Filmed and interviewed subjects for segments for documentary features.
· Managed all social media strategy and created content for social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube.
· Composition of grant proposals, including final editing and proof reading
· Worked on video installations and installment in galleries.
· Subtitled, transcribed, translated, and selected video footage
· Archived footage from various media types and formats
· Was in charge of all digital content management and organization.
· Managed all invitations and guest lists for events
· Edited graphics for events and promotions and designed all newsletters.
· Managed all video equipment and purchasing.
· Handled human resources and hiring of staff, interns, and crew
FREELANCE POSITIONS
VideoTov, San Francisco, CA May 2012 -August 2015
Video Editor
· Editing events (weddings, graduations), adventures, tribute videos, and private family films.
· Consulting with clients on video design and content
· Advising clients on technical questions and video know how
· Transcoding files and converting media from one format to another
· Has met all deadlines for all clients and has 100% acceptance rate
Clipik.Com, New York, NY May 2011 - May 2012
Video Editor
· Video edited for clients ranging from personal to corporate.
· Consulted with clients on video design and content.
· Advised clients on technical questions and video know how.
· Transcoded files and converting media from one format to another
· Clients Included Wharton Business School, Artists: Seapora and Jay, Anderson Bill Guest Houses, Mogiana Coffee,Blue Bridge Project, Vision Art Vision, The Relationship Foundation, Actor: Pedro Carmo, Yaro Group, I-OM Physical Therapy, and Motorweb.co.nz.
INTERNSHIPS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
KTUH 90.1 FM, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI November 2015- May 2016
Radio Host/News Producer- “World Notes”
· Researched and wrote show content
Brooklyn College Radio WBCR, Brooklyn, NY January 2011 – May 2014
Radio Host/Producer - “The Headline”
· Co-founder of the show and on air-talent
· Researched and wrote all show content
· Created and prepared sound segments from the wire
· Mentored and taught interns how to run the show
Greater Media WROR 105.7, Boston, MA April 2008 - August 2008
Promotions Intern
· Created promotional videos for the radio station
· Edited show content and created podcasts
· Handled administrative duties and called to interact with listeners
Where Magazine, Boston, MA April 2008-August 2008
Feature Editorial Intern
· Wrote feature articles that were published in the magazine
· Interviewed subjects of interest
· Called public relations firms for correspondence
· Updated magazine listings
Boston University Radio WTBU 89.3, Boston, MA January 2008 - May 2009
Co-Host/Producer – “BU in the Morning”
· On-Air talent for Boston Universities’ flagship morning show
· Researched show content and coordinated guest appearances
· Mentored and taught interns how to run the show
Boston University Radio WTBU 89.3, Boston, MA January 2009 - May2009
Radio Host/Producer - “The Headline”
· Co-founder of the show and on air-talent
· Researched and wrote all show content
· Created and prepared sound segments from the wire
· Mentored and taught interns how to run the show
SKILLS
Knowledge of PC and Macintosh formats, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut X, Premiere, Linear Editing Skills, AVID, Audacity, Protools, QuickBooks, NVIVO,
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Internet Researchers, International Communication Association, Hawaiian Library Association
LANGUAGES
Fluent in German and English, and proficient in Spanish