Lisa C. Russo 
Higher Education Employment
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ (2000-Present)
- Instructor- Temporary full-time faculty for a three-year appointment (2017-2020); Adjunct faculty (2000-2017, 2020- Present) teaching communication courses to:
- Graduate students studying Leadership Communication, Training & Organizational Consulting, Organizational Communication
- Undergraduate students studying Communication Ethics, Business & Professional Communication, Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, Critical Discourse & Debate, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Gender/Race & Media, Communication Theory and Communication Career Prep Seminars
- Honor Student Thesis Advisor -Spring 2019 term
- Independent Study Advisor- Fall 2019, Summer 2020 term, Fall 2021 term
- Volunteer Service to the Monmouth University Community- Human Resources Club advisor to undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in human resources
- Volunteer Service to the Department of Communication - Coordinator Open House events for prospective students in an effort to maximize new student enrollment; 2019-2020Graduate Faculty Comprehensive Exam Reader to assist in the determination of graduate students’ eligibility to complete their degree programs
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ (2002-2004)
- Adjunct Professor teaching Mass Media to undergraduate students
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ (2001-2004)
- Adjunct Professor teaching Public Speaking to community college students
Ocean County Community College, Toms River, NJ (2001-2004)
- Adjunct Professor teaching Public Speaking to community college students
Corporate Employment
Inspire Communication LLC, Allenhurst, NJ (2013 – Present)
Business Owner/Director of College Admissions Advising Services
- Assist high school juniors and seniors with navigating the college application process
- Provide a full range of services including high school course selection counseling; college selection based on academic metrics, academic goals, and personal preferences; provide essay writing guidance, and instruction for application completion
- Attend and conduct college information sessions and tours
Ecliptic Financial Services, Sea Girt, NJ (2014-2020)
- Consultant college counselor
- Conduct college advising sessions including college selection based on financial circumstances, academic metrics, academic goals, personal preferences; provide essay topic guidance
First Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Eatontown, NJ (1995-2009)
- Training & Development Manager, HR Generalist/PHR certification, Corporate Communications Coordinator
Synergy Federal Credit Union, Cranford, NJ (1990-1995)
- Training & Development Manager
Education
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Corporate & Public Communication
- Specialist Certificate in Public Relations
- Recipient of the Communication Graduate Academic Excellence Award
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- Minors: French, Art History
- Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology Majors
Awards & Recognition
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
- Nominee for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Award
