Curriculum Vitae

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Mass Communication (08/2014 – expected completion 05/2018, ABD since 2/2/2017). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL                                              Dissertation: Public interest and social movement communications – Using strategic communications to achieve social change
  • Master of Science in Public Relations (09/1997 – 09/1998). Boston University, Boston, MA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts (08/1993 – 06/1997). Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (08/1993 – 06/1997). Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • Abitur (08/78 – 06/93). Königin Luise Stiftung, Berlin, Germany

Certificates                           

  • Professional Certificate in University Teaching (03/2011 – 07/2012). Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Berlin, Germany
  • Certificate in Research Management (02/2011 – 04/2012). Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Berlin, Germany

 

Research       

Publications (Books) 

  • J. Fessmann & L. Griffin (Eds.) (under contract, 2017). Climate Change Communication in the Age of Trump – Countering greed and ignorance through storytelling and strategic communications. Wilmington: Vernon Press.
  • Günzburger, B. (Ed.) (2017). The Veit family [English]. ( Fessmann, Trans.). New York: Leo Baeck Institute’s Center for Jewish History Digital Collection.
  • Günzburger, B. (Ed.) (2017). Familie Veit [German]. ( Fessmann, Trans.). New York: Leo Baeck Institute’s Center for Jewish History Digital Collection.
  • Günzburger, B. (Ed.) (2014). The cigar factories Günzburger & Co Pfälzer & Cie ( Fessmann, Trans.). New York: Leo Baeck Institute’s Center for Jewish History Digital Collection. http://digital.cjh.org/2380676

Publications (Articles, Book Chapters and Proceedings)

  • Fessmann, J. (2017). George Veit and the Dunera. In B. Günzburger (Ed.). The Veit family [English Edition] (pp. 307-350). New York: Leo Baeck Institute’s Center for Jewish History Digital Collection.
  • Fessmann, J. (2017). George Veit und die Dunera. In B. Günzburger (Ed.). Familie Veit [German Edition] (pp. 37-82). New York: Leo Baeck Institute’s Center for Jewish History Digital Collection.
  • Fessmann, J. (2016). The emerging field of public interest communications. In E. Oliveira, A. D. Melo & G. Goncalves (Eds.), Strategic communication in non-profit organisations: Challenges and alternative approaches (pp. 13-34). Wilmington: Vernon Press.
  • Fessmann, J. & Christiano, A. (2015). Shield and sword: Public relations and the emerging field of public interest communications. Proceedings of the Public Relations Society of America Educators Conference 2015 (pp. 51-75). Atlanta: PRSA.

Conference Presentations (Peer-Reviewed)                                                            

  • Fessmann, J. (2017, March). SWOT and POSA – New strategic communication tools for social movements to address mega crisis. Paper presented at the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference 2017, Orlando, FL
  • Fessmann, J. (2017, March). Blood in the water! – Why did a media feeding frenzy occur in one country but not another in response to the same crisis? Paper presented at the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference 2017, Orlando, FL
  • Fessmann, J. (2017, March). The public interest communications process
    – A circular model    . Paper presented at the AEJMC Midwinter Conference 2017, Norman, OK
  • Fessmann, J. & Myslik, B. (2016, March). The strategic inception of the Montgomery bus boycott. Paper presented at the annual Conference of the Social Sciences, Florida Society of the Social Sciences, Gainesville, FL
  • Fessmann, J. & Anderson, K. (2016, March). Obama’s handling of the Merkel cell phone scandal – A comparative media content analysis. Paper presented at the annual Conference of the Social Sciences, Florida Society of the Social Sciences, Gainesville, FL
  • Fessmann, J. (2016, February). The H-bomb model of social change and the role of public interest communications. Poster presented at the University of Florida 2016 CJC Research Symposium, Gainesville, FL
  • Fessmann, J. & Christiano, A. (2015, December). The emerging field of public interest communications. Paper presented at the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) OSC 2015 Conference, Leipzig, Germany
  • Fessmann, J. & Christiano, A. (2015, November). Shield and sword: Public relations and the emerging field of public interest communications. Presented at the PRSA Educators Conference 2015, Atlanta, GA
  • Fessmann, J. (2015, March). The emerging field of public interest communications. Paper presented at the annual Conference of the Social Sciences, Florida Society of the Social Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Other Presentations (Not Peer-Reviewed)                                                                           

  • Fessmann, J. (2016, October). Synthesis: What are the critical elements of interesting stories? Science of Storytelling Summit. Gainesville, FL
  • Fessmann, J. (2016, April). Using strategic communications to achieve social good. Workshop conducted at THATCamp Gainesville (The Humanities and Technology Camp). Gainesville, FL
  • Fessmann, J. (2016, February). Sword & shield: public interest communication & public relations. Frank talk (TED style) presented at the Frank2016 Gathering non-profit communications conference. Gainesville, FL. https://vimeo.com/156869078
  • Fessmann, J. (2016, February). My defining moment. In A. Goodman. A momentous discovery (min. 13.40 – 15.54). frank Talk presented at the at the frank2016 gathering non-profit communications conference. Gainesville, FL. https://vimeo.com/156633821
  • Fessmann, J. & Griffin, L. (2015, November). Be a CommuniGator – Translational communication tips for scientists. Workshop for the Graduate Student Council of the University of Florida Department of Geological Sciences

Teaching Experience       

 Courses taught                                                                

  • MMC 6905 Public Relations Strategy (Graduate Level)
    • 2015, Summer. UF “CJC Gator’s Abroad 2015” program, Florence, Italy
  • PUR 4800 Public Relations Campaigns
    • 2017, Summer. University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL
      • Project clients: Black Lives Matter Global Network; Gainesville Downtown Owners and Tenants Board; Santa Fe Teaching Zoo
  • PUR 3801 Public Relations Strategy
    • 2015, Fall. University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL
      • Project clients: Dance Alive National Ballet; UF CJC; Keep Alachua County Beautiful; UF Performing Arts Center
    • 2015, Summer. UF “CJC Gator’s Abroad 2015” program, Florence, Italy
      • Project clients: UF Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering; Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Group; UF MitiGators
    • 2015, Spring. University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL
      • Project clients: UF Department of Astronomy; UF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Electric Force Motors LLC
    • 2014, Fall. Teaching Assistant of Dr. Juan-Carlos Molleda, UF CJC
      • Co-taught three classes with Lisa Malone, Director of Public Affairs at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
  • PUR 3500 Public Relations Research
    • 2017, Spring. University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL
      • Project client: UF College of Journalism and Communications – How to improve diversity and inclusion at the CJC?
  • PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations
    • 2017, Fall. University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL
    • 2016, Summer. University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL
    • 2016, Spring. Teaching Assistant of Dr. Michael A. Mitrook, UF CJC
  • RI 3003 Globalization – Working in the Global Business Environment
    • 2011, Summer. Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) & Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Germany
  • NI 3015 International Logistics and Distribution Channels
    • 2011, Summer. Tec de Monterrey (ITESM) & Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Germany
  • NI 2001 International Negotiations
    • 2011, Summer. Tec de Monterrey (ITESM) & Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Germany
  • MT 2010 Integrated Marketing
    • 2011, Summer. Co-taught with Dr. Klaus Heine. Tec de Monterrey (ITESM) & Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Germany

Seminars & Workshop taught (Paid)                                                                

  •  Media Training
    • 2013, May. Seminar for Sächsisches Kommunales Studieninstitut Dresden, Saxony, Germany
    • 2013, January. Workshop fort Sächsisches Kommunales Studieninstitut Dresden, Saxony, Germany
  • Does a major’s office need a Facebook page? – Using the new media strategically
    • 2013, March. Seminar for Sächsisches Kommunales Studieninstitut Dresden, Saxony, Germany
  • Don’t do this! Avoidable mistakes in crisis management!
    • 2013, March. Seminar at the 16th Annual Major’s Retreat (gathering of the Lord Mayors of the Federal State of Saxony), Zittau, Germany
  • The Impact of Globalization on Employability in Africa [DAAD grant]
    • 2011, December. Guest seminar at the Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
  • Networking for Young Scientist
    • 2011, January. Workshop for the Young Scientist Special Interest Group of the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST YS SIG) at the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) World Congress 2011
  • Intercultural Negotiations
    • 2013, January. Workshop for Sächsisches Kommunales Studieninstitut Dresden, Saxony, Germany

 Guest Lecturer                                         

  • International Public Relations
    • 2015, April. In VIC3001 – Sight, Sound and Motion (Kay Tappan), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
    • 2015, March. In PUR 3000 – Principles of Public Relations (Dr. Angela Zhang), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
    • 2013, November. In PRCA/INTS – 3333 International Public Relations ( B.J. Bae), Georgia Southern University COM Arts, Statesboro, GA.
    • 2012, October. In PRCA 4339 – Public Relations Campaigns Strategies (Dr. B.J. Bae), Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
    • 2013, October. In COM CM 301 – Principles and Practices of Public Relations (Dr. Edward Downes), Boston University, Boston, MA.
    • 2012, October. In COM CM 301- Principles and Practices of Public Relations (Dr. Edward Downes), Boston University, Boston, MA. http://buprssa.com/2012/11/05/jasper-fessmann-talks-international-pr/
    • 2001, October. In COM CM522 – Managing Corporate Crises and Issues (Dr. Otto Lerbinger), Boston University, Boston, MA.
  • Public Interest & Change Communications
    • 2016, January. In PUR 4932 – Public Interest Communications (Prof. Ann Christiano), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
    • 2015, November. In PUR 4932 – Public Interest Communications (Prof. Ann Christiano), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
    • 2015, March. In PUR 6608 – International Public Relations (Dr. Juan-Carlos Molleda), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
    • 2015, February. In PUR4932 – Public Interest Communications (Prof. Ann Christiano), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
  • Climate Change Reporting & Public Relations
    • 2016, February. In MMC6936 – Environmental Journalism (Cynthia Barnett), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
    • 2015, September. In MMC6936 – Climate Change Reporting (Cynthia Barnett), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
  • Networking for COM Students
    • 2012, October. Workshop for students of the Department of Communication Arts ( Pamela Bourland-Davis), Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
    • 2013, November. Workshop for students of the Department of Communication Arts ( Pamela Bourland-Davis), Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • Crisis Communication
    • 2015, November. In PUR 3000 – Principles of Public Relations (Jungyun Won), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
  • PR Agency Work
    • 2013, November. In PRCA 4331 – PR Firms ( B.J. Bae), Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • The Country Checklist – How to prepare to work abroad
    • 2015, May. In MMC 4302 – World Communication Systems (Dr. Johanna Cleary), UF CJC Study Abroad 2015, Florence, Italy
  • International Differences in Media Ethics
    • 2014, November. In JOU 4700 – Problems and Ethics of Journalism (Krystin Anderson), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
  • Political Persuasion
    • 2015, October. In PUR 5507 – Persuasion Theory and Research (Dr. Spiro Kiousis), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
  • The Grounded Theory Method
    • 2016, October. In MMC 6936 – Qualitative Research (Dr. Huan Chen), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.
  • Academic Dishonesty
    • November. In MMC 6930 – Seminar in Mass Communication Teaching (Dr. Julia Dodd), University of Florida CJC, Gainesville, FL.

 

Professional Experience      

 09/02-08/14   CEO, Fessmann Concept – Public Relations, Berlin, Germany

  • Developed public relations campaigns, provided communications consulting and organized events. Some clients:
    • German Federal Ministry of the Interior
    • German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
    • New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum
    • BMW AG
    • Deutsche Oper Berlin (Germany’s second largest opera)
    • Kraft Foods Germany Ltd
    • Wella AG
  • Management, cost reduction and start-up consulting in cooperation with Travelog KG – Travel Management Solutions and GKU Berlin Management Consulting (part of the international ERA network)
    • Zeiss Icon AG
    • Me4dia Ltd (won the national “Start-up Prize Classic”)
    • Municipal Government of the City of Berlin (LVwA)
    • Showbits
    • Britz Animal Hospital
  • Conducted sponsoring campaigns in cooperation with presented by special sponsoring Ltd
    • National Soccer Team of the United Arab Emirates
    • Grand Bateau on Ice
    • Jet-Truck
    • Robocup 2006

01/00-08/02   Managing Partner, Kennzeichen F – PR + Cultural Events Limited, Berlin, Germany

  • Developed and executed business plan to open agency; directed business operations; acted as financial steward; hired and supervised team
  • Organized and managed 168 national and international events. Besides work for the Alfred Herrhausen Society (Deutsche Bank), and the Deutsche Oper Berlin, these consisted mainly of book releases and press conferences for the publishing houses Ullstein Berlin, Econ, Propyläen, Claassen and Quadriga
  • Highlights:
    • 2002: Press work for Imre Kertész; his book Fatelessness received the Nobel Prize in literature that year.
    • 2001: Conducted a series of nationwide book readings for Doris Schroeder-Koepf, wife of German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder
    • 2000: Organized the visit of Russian President Boris Jelzin to the Frankfurt book fair; presswork for his book Midnight Diaries

03/99-12/99   International Business Coordinator, Public Relations Partners Ltd, Frankfurt, Germany

  • Responsible for all international new business inquiries at the then 13th ranked international PR firm in Germany: first contacts, pitches, PR plan developments and contract negotiations
  • Coordinated business with Pinnacle PR Network partner agencies world-wide
  • Assumed decision-making responsibilities on behalf of the CEO
  • Developed and implemented the agency’s own multimedia and PR plan and supported the CEO’s work on the executive board of the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO)

01/99–02/99  Intern, The Aspen Institute Germany, Berlin, Germany

  • Developed a communications plan for Director Dr. McArd­le Kelleher

06/98–07/98  Intern

Ketchum Communications, London, UK

  • Provided research, media training, & presswork for High Tech Division

 

 

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