Ms. Rebecca N. Poynter
Senior Lecturer
University of North Texas
Department of Mayborn School of Journalism
(940) 369-8913
Email: Rebecca.Poynter@unt.edu
Education
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MJ, University of North Texas, 2011
Major: Journalism
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BA, Texas A&M University, 1987
Major: Communication/Management
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BGS, University of Texas at Dallas, 1986
Major: Public Affairs
Professional Positions
- Reservist- Communication Professional, FEMA. FEMA. (2004 - 2016).
- Co-founder, OnPoynt Drone Solutions. OnPoynt Drone Solutions. (2012 - Present).
- Senior Corporate Communications Manager, AT&T Wireless. AT&T Wireless. (2001 - 2004).
Government
Professional
Professional Memberships
- National Press Club. (September 2004 - Present).
- Public Relations Society of America. (August 2017 - August 2020).
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- JOUR 2310 - Introduction to Media Writing, 2 courses.
- JOUR 3220 - Professional Practice Studies, 2 courses.
- JOUR 3400 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Practices, 1 course.
- JOUR 3410 - Public Relations for Non Profits, 20 courses.
- JOUR 3420 - Public Relations Writing, 13 courses.
- JOUR 3430 - Crisis Communication, 4 courses.
- JOUR 4210 - Topics in Journalism and Mass Media, 8 courses.
- JOUR 4460 - Public Relations Communication, 29 courses.
- JOUR 4520 - Advertising and Public Relations Study Abroad, 2 courses.
- JOUR 4800 - Professional Internship, 17 courses.
- JOUR 4805 - Agency PR Practicum, 11 courses.
- JOUR 4900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
- JOUR 5130 - International Advertising and Public Relations Study Abroad, 1 course.
- JOUR 5910 - Advanced Problems in Journalism, 1 course.
University of North Texas
Awards and Honors
- Margaret Corbin Medal, US Army. (July 2009).
- Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, US Army. (June 2009).
Research
Presentations Given
- Poynter, R.N. (Author & Presenter), Academy of Business Research, Impact of Technology on Public And Private Crisis Communications, Academy of Business Research, New Orleans, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
- Poynter, R.N. (Author), Academy of Business Research, “No Wallets: Understanding Giving Behaviors of Millennials including Impact of Social Media, Reputation of Nonprofit Organization and Non-traditional or Pop-up Nonprofits, Academy of Business Research, New Orleans, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
Scholarly Meeting Contribution
Copyrights, Patents
- Poynter, R.N., System or Mehtod for Conducting a Drone Race or Game, US 010525332B2. Regular, Date of Patent Application: August 2016. Date Patent Approved: January 2020. .
Patent
Service
University Service
- Chairperson, AGENZ PR. (January 2019 - Present).
- Special Institutional Assignment, Faculty Leadership Fellos. (September 1, 2024 - May 15, 2024).
- Chairperson, Diverse Engagement. (January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2024).
- Committee Member, UNT at FRISCO. (2022 - 2023).
- Committee Chair, Scholarship. (August 2017 - December 2023).
- Member, Scholarship Committee. (September 1, 2023 - May 15, 2023).
- Committee Member, Selection of Advertising Faculty. (October 2022 - February 2023).
- Faculty Advisor, Public Relations Student Society of America. (August 2017 - February 2023).
- Committee Member, Curriculum. (August 2018 - December 2022).
- Committee Member, Mayborn Alumni and Advancement. (January 2016 - 2022).
- Committee Member, Faculty Selection Committee- Public Relations. (October 2017 - March 2018).
- Faculty Mentor, Mayborn-hosted Hackathon. (October 2017 - October 2017).
- Chairperson, Faculty Selection Committee - Data Analytics. (March 2017 - May 2017).
- Session Chair, Data Analytics Professional Focus Group. (October 2016 - 2016).
Public Service
- Officer, President/Elect/Past (President), Richardson Rotary Club. Richardson, TX. (April 2023 - June 2024).
- Committee Member, Sci Tech Discovery Center Advisory Board. Frisco, TX. (2008 - December 2020).
- Committee Member, Tech Titans. Richardson, Texas. (January 2016 - December 2019).
- Mentor (PR Pojects), Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Richardson, TX. (January 2016 - January 2019).
- Board Member, Richardson Friends of the Library. Richardson, TX. (September 2016 - 2018).
Professional Service
- Member, Public Relations Society of America. (August 2017 - Present).
- Member, National Press Club. Washington, DC, (June 2005 - Present).
- Chairperson, Military Spouse Business Assocaition. (2008 - 2019).
Consulting
- For Profit Organization, OnPoynt Drone Solutions, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (January 15, 2012).