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Jennifer L. Mintzer
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STRENGTHS
  • Sharp management and administrative skills highlighted in roles as a director, professor, academic advisor, communication department chair, media producer and tour director
  • Over 20 years of college teaching experience in the field of communication, media studies and video production
  • Extensive international/intercultural knowledge and travel throughout Asia, Africa, South America and Europe both as a student and as a faculty member
  • Experience working with an extremely diverse population (During the time I taught at Pine Manor College it was ranked #1 in campus diversity among American liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report.  I also worked with au pairs from over 23 different countries in my role as the Director of the Training School for Cultural Care Au Pair and students from over 50 different countries in my role as the Travel Manager at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ease in presenting information to both large and small groups of people as done on a daily basis as a professor and school director
  • Clear and concise writing skills
  • Insightful analytic ability; top 5th percentile on the analytical section of the G.R.E. (see test scores)
  • Fluent in German
  • Easygoing attitude that helps facilitate dialogue between team members; approachable and easy to talk to; see evaluations at www.jenmintzer.com/teaching-evaluations.html



EDUCATION

Ph.D. (ABD), Temple University, December 2006 (see Ph.D. courses taken, see transcript)
Concentration:  Mass Media & Communication
G.P.A.:  3.76 on a 4.0 scale, 55 credits completed

M.F.A., American University, December 1999 (see M.F.A. courses taken, see transcript)
Concentration: Film & Electronic Media
G.P.A.: 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

B.A., Ursinus College, May 1997 (see B.A. courses taken, see transcript)
Double Major: English & Communication Arts, Minor: German
Magna Cum Laude
G.P.A.: 3.78 on a 4.0 scale

Diploma, William Tennent Senior High School, June 1993
Graduated 6th in a class of 438 students

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lauder Travel Manager, The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, August 2022 - Present
Managed arrangements and logistics for a 12-month portfolio of curricular and extracurricular student travel to international destinations (Lauder Intercultural Ventures, Culture Quest and Summer Immersions) for a diverse group of graduate students from over 55 countries pursuing a joint M.A. in International Studies and M.B.A. at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business or J.D. at the Carey Law School; served as the Institute liaison to the Office of Risk Management and Insurance, International Student and Scholar Services, Student Health Services, and Disability Services; served on the University's Global Safety Advisory Committee; supported faculty directors responsible for year-round curricular and co-curricular travel; developed and maintained relationships with vendors and program partners; communicated program travel-related expectations and requirements; planned detailed itineraries with faculty leaders; conducted program evaluation; and facilitated intercultural learning experiences while leading students to international destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America

Trips led:
  • Switzerland:  Living Sustainability (October 14-23, 2022, 19 students)
  • Thailand:  Buddhist Material Culture and Magic (March 2-12, 2023, 34 students)​
  • Switzerland:  Living Sustainability (October 12-22, 2023, 16 students)
  • Ghana: Interfaith Dynamics (March 1-10, 2024, 21 students)
  • ​Mongolia: Mining and Herding in the Heart of Asia (October 10-20, 2024, 20 students)
  • Botswana:  Health and Economy (March 7-16, 2025, ?? students)
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Assistant Director of Career and Personal Development for Global Engagement, Neumann University, January 2015 - August 2022
Provided leadership, supervision and management of study abroad programs, international student services and international education for the Neumann University community;  served as a Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) to manage international students' F-1 visa status in SEVIS;  advised students on intercultural customs and expectations;  coordinated faculty-led study abroad trips;  conducted international site visits and oversaw study abroad opportunities to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Italy, France, Spain, China and the Dominican Republic; additionally contributed to Career Services side of the office with duties that included conducting the First Destination Survey, creating monthly newsletters, overseeing social media posts, reviewing student résumés and approving student internships


Adjunct Professor of Communication and Digital Media, Neumann University, August 2016 - May 2018
Taught in the Communication and Digital Media department

Courses Taught:
• Basic Television Production
• Intercultural Communication


Certified International Tour Manager/Director, Various Companies, December 2013 - Present
Organized and accompanied groups on tours to a wide variety of domestic and international locations; oversaw all tour logistics and budget; provided educational tour commentary regarding historic and culturally significant sites; advised travelers regarding intercultural customs; liaised with hotels, coach companies, restaurants and other suppliers; served on-call 24/7 to handle any emergencies; utilized my German language fluency to aid in translation when visiting German-speaking countries and with German-speaking clients; Certificate in International Tour Management with "superior skills" designation awarded by the International Guide Academy and Philadelphia Tour Guide Certificate awarded by The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides

Tours led as a Tour Manager for The Travel Authority:
• Chicago (7 days/6 nights)
• Cape Cod and Newport, RI (5 days/4 nights)
• Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC (7 days/6 nights)
• Outer Banks, NC (4 days, 3 nights)

Tours led as a Group Leader for The Experiment in International Living:
• Capturing Britain on Film (4 weeks - London, Derby, Worcester, Malvern, Bradford, Liverpool)

Tours led as a Visiting Lecturer/Trip Leader for Semester at Sea:
• Horseback Riding at Hacienda Carabali, Puerto Rico (1 day)
• Bioluminescent Bay, Puerto Rico (1 day)
• Cachoeira, Brazil (1 day)
• Three Day Safari to Kwazulu Natal, South Africa (3 days/2 nights)
• Mekong Delta Day Trip, Vietnam (1 day)
• Hong Kong History City Orientation (1 day)
• Beijing, China (4 days/3 nights)


Residential Hiring Manager, Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA), December 2014 - May 2015
Oversaw the hiring of 47 residence life staff for the 2015 summer Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy programs at Green Mountain College and Saint Michael's College


Summer Site Manager, Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA), Preseason & Summer 2014
Supervised 57 international faculty/staff (7 direct reports, 50 indirect reports) and managed all logistics and operations at the MMLA Pomona College campus ensuring the best possible experience for 201 teenage residential participants engaging in a month-long language immersion program, engaged in preseason prep work, coordinated multicultural programming and off-site field trips, addressed disciplinary issues, oversaw budget, liaised with college staff regarding facility issues and was available 24/7 on-site in campus housing to handle any emergencies    


Director of the Training School, Cultural Care Au Pair/EF Education First, June 2012 - October 2013
Served as "first-in-command" of the Cultural Care Au Pair Training School in a 24/7 live-in, on-call position; managed all operational aspects of the school including curriculum development, residence life, crisis management, staff/faculty hiring, cash flow, expense reporting, payroll, budget, scheduling, inventory and travel logistics; directly supervised three residential staff and 10 teachers;  facilitated intercultural dialogue with new au pairs from over 23 countries around the world (up to 308 au pairs each week; 6000 au pairs each year) addressing any questions they had during their week-long stay at the school; served as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the U.S. Department of State to manage au pairs' J-1 visa status in SEVIS; utilized my German language fluency to enhance communication with German-speaking au pairs


Academic & Test Prep Tutor, StudyPoint, October 2010 - May 2012
Conducted in-person and online tutoring sessions with middle school and high school students in mathematics, writing and college test preparation (SAT and ACT)


Adjunct Professor of Media & Communication Studies, Ursinus College, January 2012 - May 2012
Taught "Television Studio Production" over the course of one academic semester;  skills taught included pre-production planning, scriptwriting, directing talent, visual composition and studio/control room technical skills (cameras, microphones, switcher, mixing board, character generator, teleprompter)


International Group Leader, The Experiment in International Living, Summer 2010 & Summer 2011
Facilitated the learning experience among high school participants during a four-week, filmmaking-based, experiential learning program while traveling throughout the United Kingdom. Taught students basic principles of documentary filmmaking, encouraged student growth and safety, administered program logistics/budget and acted as a liaison between Experiment staff, host families, participants and parents


Assistant Professor of Communication and Department Chair, Pine Manor College, August 2004 - August 2009 (see teaching evaluations page)
Designed and taught 12 different classes in production and critical media studies to an extremely diverse student body, added a new course to the curriculum, counseled students as an academic advisor, served on academic committees, chaired the Communication Department and contributed to administrative work such as writing annual reports and program reviews

Courses taught:
• Multicultural Images in the Media
• Images of Women in the Media
• Children and the Media
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Communication
• The Art and Industry of Film
• Writing and Marketing Scripts and Screenplays
• Performing for Radio and Television
• Introduction to TV and Radio Production
• Digital Moviemaking
• Advanced Video Production
• First Year Seminar
• Senior Internship Seminar


Visiting Lecturer, Semester at Sea, January 2007 - May 2007
Designed and taught three intercultural communication/media studies courses and led in-country field expeditions during a 14-week voyage around the world, visiting the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Brazil, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Japan

Courses taught:
• Intercultural Communication
• Cinema and National Identity
• Mass Media Systems Around the World


Instructor of Communication, Temple University, September 2000 - May 2004
Taught a variety of media, journalism and production classes in the Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media Department and the Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising Department, researched and wrote numerous articles for the alumni magazine and compiled data for departmental accreditation reports

Courses taught:
• Introduction to Mass Media
• Media in Everyday Life
• Electronic Information Gathering
• Introduction to TV Production


Adjunct Professor of Media & Communication, Arcadia University, January 2003 - December 2003
Taught "Introduction to Communications" over the course of two academic semesters


Adjunct Professor of Culture & Communication, Drexel University, September 2002 - December 2003
Taught "Mass Media and Society" and "Principles of Corporate Communication" over the course of three academic trimesters


Instructor, Julian Krinsky Enrichment Camp at Haverford College, Summer 2002
Taught enrichment classes/activities related to journalism and film analysis at a summer day camp for adolescents ages 12-17


House & Program Resident Assistant, International House Philadelphia, August 2001 - May 2002
Facilitated communication among people from around the world, created engaging activities designed to appeal to a diverse international audience and acted as a liaison between residents and the larger International House community


Editor & Producer, Haley Productions (now Allied Pixel), May 1999 - June 2000
Worked closely with clients on projects that required video editing and project management. Specific duties included developing creative concepts, writing scripts, storyboarding, overseeing quality control, developing websites and editing video. Clients included DuPont Pharmaceuticals, CertainTeed, B101 Radio and the Heinz Wildlife Refuge


Teaching Assistant, American University, September 1997 - May 1998
Assisted with "Visual Literacy" class over the course of two academic semesters


Administrative Assistant, Automatic Data Processing, Summer 1998
Initiated reorganization projects and facilitated conflict resolution with customers


Alumni Office Assistant, Ursinus College, October 1996 - August 1997
Kept the office running smoothly by performing routine office duties such as typing, filing and answering phones


Academic Tutor, Ursinus College, September 1994 – May 1997
Assisted local high school students in comprehending difficult concepts in mathematics and German


Intern, Rovner, Allen, Rovner and Zimmerman, Summer 1996
Assisted attorneys and paralegals in drafting demands and settlement request letters to insurance companies, performed client interrogatories, filed documents, organized solicitations for business and called doctors' offices to request necessary documents in preparing a case


Camp Counselor, Warwick Township Summer Camp, Summer 1994 & 1995
Supervised creative and sports activities at a summer day camp for children ages 5-12



ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE ABROAD

Travel Manager, The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, August 2022 - Present
Managed arrangements and logistics for a 12-month portfolio of curricular and extracurricular student travel to international destinations (Lauder Intercultural Ventures, Culture Quest and Summer Immersions) for a diverse group of graduate students from over 55 countries pursuing a joint M.A. in International Studies and M.B.A. at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business or J.D. at the Carey Law School; served as the Institute liaison to the Office of Risk Management and Insurance, International Student and Scholar Services, Student Health Services, and Disability Services; served on the University's Global Safety Advisory Committee; supported faculty directors responsible for year-round curricular and co-curricular travel; developed and maintained relationships with vendors and program partners; communicated program travel-related expectations and requirements; planned detailed itineraries with faculty leaders; conducted program evaluation; and facilitated intercultural learning experiences while leading students to international destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America

Trips Led:
  • Switzerland:  Living Sustainability (October 14-23, 2022, 19 students)
  • Thailand:  Buddhist Material Culture and Magic (March 2-12, 2023, 34 students)
  • Switzerland:  Living Sustainability (October 12-22, 2023, 16 students)
  • Ghana: Interfaith Dynamics (March 1-10, 2024, 21 students)​
  • ​Mongolia: Mining and Herding in the Heart of Asia (October 10-20, 2024, 20 students)
  • Botswana:  Health and Economy (March 7-16, 2025, ?? students)

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Adjunct Professor of Communication and Digital Media/Group Leader, Neumann University, Spring 2018
Taught an intercultural communication class during the spring semester and led 11 Neumann University students throughout Italy for a week (Rome, Assisi, Florence, Verona, Venice)


International Group Leader, The Experiment in International Living, Summer 2010 & Summer 2011
Facilitated the learning experience among high school participants during a four-week, filmmaking-based, experiential learning program while traveling throughout the United Kingdom (London, Derby, Worcester, Bradford, Liverpool). Taught students basic principles of documentary filmmaking, encouraged student growth and safety, administered program logistics/budget and acted as a liaison between Experiment staff, host families, participants and parents


Visiting Lecturer of Intercultural Communication, Semester at Sea, Spring 2007
Designed and taught three intercultural communication/media studies courses and led in-country field expeditions during a 14-week voyage around the world, visiting the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Brazil, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Japan
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Summer Semester Study Abroad in London, England, Summer 2001
Attended daily classes and field trips regarding the British Mass Media and Theater, conducted independent research project on British cinema


Summer Semester Study Abroad in Tübingen, Germany, Summer 1996 
Performed independent research on the German theater, earned full scholarship



32 COUNTRIES VISITED
  • North America (1):  United States
  • Caribbean and Atlantic Islands (4): Puerto Rico, Bahamas, St. Maarten/St. Martin, Bermuda
  • Europe (12): United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales), Ireland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Italy, Vatican City, the Netherlands
  • Middle East (1):  Turkey
  • South America (1):  Brazil
  • Africa (4):  South Africa, Mauritius, Ghana, Botswana
  • Asia (9):  India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Mongolia​


COURSES TAUGHT

Production Courses:
Media Studies and Communication Courses:
Other Courses:


HONORS AND AWARDS


ACADEMIC SERVICE


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
  • Mintzer, J. (2003, February). Gender Portrayals in "Best Picture Nominee" Film Posters from 1991-2000. Paper presented at the Annual Temple University Graduate Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA
  • Mintzer, J. (1997, May). Ms. vs. Esquire: A Comparison of the Portrayal of Women in Advertising. Paper presented at the Annual Centennial Conference Student Research Colloquium, Collegeville, PA
  • Mintzer, J. (1997, May). Die Rolle der Prinzessin in Goethes “Torquato Tasso” (The role of the princess in Goethe’s “Torquato Tasso”). Paper presented at the Annual Centennial Conference Student Research Colloquium, Collegeville, PA



PUBLICATIONS


AFFILIATIONS


CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • E-Learning Software/Programs (Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom, MS Teams)
  • Education Administrative Software/Programs (Ellucian Colleague, Concur)
  • Video Editing Software (Final Cut Pro, iMovie)
  • Film/Video Production
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) – served as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) at Neumann University and as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) at Cultural Care Au Pair
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Social Media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
  • Typing speed of 82 wpm
  • Mac and PC use



RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Gender and Race Portrayals in the Media
  • International/Intercultural Communication
  • New Media and Internet Usages
  • Visual Communication



TEACHING INTERESTS
  • Gender and Race Portrayals in the Media
  • Visual Communication
  • Video Production
  • Writing for Broadcast and Print Media
  • Film Theory and History
  • International Cinema
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Communication Theory



LANGUAGES
  • English - native
  • German - fluent
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