Hayden Von Coombs

385 DL Sargent Dr. #16

Cedar City, UT 84721

haydencoombs@suumail.edu
www.hvcoombs.weebly.com

Education
December 2016 Expected Graduation
Master of Arts in Professional Communications, Southern Utah University
January 2015 enrollee.
December 2014
Bachelors of Science in Communications and Media Studies, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Emphases: Journalism, Interpersonal Relations, Organizational Theory.
Portuguese Minor.
3.4 GPA/4.0 GPA, 3.8 GPA in major-specific courses.

Teaching Experience
August 2013-December 2014
Communications Department TA, BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Graded quizzes and papers for COMM 280 Research Fundamentals class of 35 students.
When needed, taught COMM 240 Newsgathering Principals & Practices classes of 20-30
students.
Conducted analytical research for BYU-Idaho Communications Department.
January 2011-July 2013
Reading/Writing Tutor, BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Taught proper grammar, punctuation, writing, and study skills.
Worked primarily with Brazilian students and students with learning disabilities.
Edited over 100 student essays.
December 2007-December 2009
Missionary, LDS Church, Lisbon, Portugal
Taught religious doctrine for two years.
Taught English classes twice a week to native Portuguese speakers
Taught illiterate adults how to read (in Portuguese).

Relevant Courses Completed

Advanced Media Writing (COMM 340 BYU-Idaho)

Newsgathering and Journalism (COMM 240 BYU-Idaho)
Ethics & Legal Issues (COMM 307 BYU-Idaho)
Organizational Principles (COMM 250 BYU-Idaho)
English Theory & Grammar Usage (ENG 325 BYU-Idaho)
Conflict Management & Negotiation (COMM 450 BYU-Idaho)
Editing Essentials (COMM 342 BYU-Idaho)
News Writing in the 21st Century (COMM 440 BYU-Idaho)
Sports Psychology (ESS 330 BYU-Idaho)
Textbook Comprehension (ENG 102R BYU-Idaho)
Sports and Society (Duke University via Coursera MOOC)
Communication Science (University of Amsterdam via Coursera MOOC)

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Olympic Games and the Media (Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona via Coursera
MOOC)
Understanding Research Methods (University of London via Coursera MOOC)

Technical Skills
Teaching and Educating
Teaching is a passion that I have pursued as an undergraduate. I have already had
opportunities to teach classes as a Teaching Assistant at BYU-Idaho, as well as one-onone teaching as a tutor. I am fully FERPA certified.
I have an intense desire to become a professor whose research and teaching influences
the lives of students. The knowledge and wisdom that my teachers, professors, and
coaches have shared have positively impacted my life and shaped me into the man I
am today.
I am intellectually curious. In addition to attending school full-time, I have pursued
further education by taking courses online through Coursera and Poynter MOOCs.
Writing
Aside from producing over 75 stories for the BYU-Idaho faculty, I have had
opportunities to write feature articles for BleacherReport.com, FanSided.com, Deseret
Digital Media, and the Ensign.
I am proficient in multiple writing styles, including: Journalism, Creative Writing,
Research Writing, Literary Analyses, Press Releases, and Newsletters.
Editing
I am familiar writing and editing papers in the following style guides: AP Style, APA,
MLA, and Chicago. I also created the Official Perspective Magazine Style Guide, which is
still being used.
I have worked as a copy editor for different publications: Perspective Magazine
(custom), the Madison High School Student Handbook (MLA), and R&CW Website (AP).
Interpersonal Communication
I possess superior interpersonal skills. I have the ability to connect with people from
any social/economic/ethnic background. I am an honest and self-motivated person with
a strong desire for excellence.
I am confident speaking and making decisions during intense, crucial situations and
willing to accept criticism from my peers.
Virtual Communication/Social Media and Computing Skills
I am well-versed in Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and other social media
channels.
I worked as the web developer for multiple websites that were maintained by the BYUIdaho Instructional Development Department.
I have designed websites and blogs using Ingeniux Web Developer, Wordpress, and
Weebly.
Research
I have completed multiple undergraduate research projects including: The
Effectiveness of Advertising in the BYU-Idaho Campus Newspaper, Comparing Student
Leadership Models of the R&CW Conference, Avoiding a 2017 Lockout- Analyzing the
NBAs Collective Bargaining Agreement, Proselytizing in the 21st Century: How
Christian Denominations in the US Present Themselves Online.
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All of these projects were faculty-mentored and presented at research conferences,

three of which earned honors at their respective conferences.

Honors and Awards

2014

2013

2012

1st Place - Media Studies, Fall 2014 BYU-Idaho R&CW Conference

1st Place - College of Business & Communications, Spring 2014 BYU-Idaho R&CW
Conference
BYU-Idaho Academic Scholarship
Birch Memorial Scholarship
3rd Place - Communication, Psychology, and Family Studies, Winter 2012 BYU-Idaho
R&CW Conference

Presentations and Invited Lectures

Fall 2014 BYU-Idaho Research & Creative Works Conference
The Gospel in the 21st Century: How Christian Denominations in the US Present
Themselves Online. October 2014, Salt Lake City, UT. Coombs and Williams.
2014 Mormon Media Studies Conference
Proselytizing in the 21st Century: How Christian Denominations in the US Present
Themselves Online. October 2014, Salt Lake City, UT. Coombs and Williams.
Spring 2014 BYU-Idaho Research & Creative Works Conference
Avoiding a 2017 Lockout: A Critical Research of the NBA's Collective Bargaining
Agreement. July 2014, Rexburg, ID. Coombs, Williams, Skinner, and Novak.
2014 BYU-Idaho Communication Department Senior Showcase
Avoiding a 2017 Lockout: A Critical Research of the NBA's Collective Bargaining
Agreement. July 2014, Rexburg, ID. Coombs, Williams, Skinner, and Novak.
Winter 2012 BYU-Idaho Research & Creative Works Conference
Effective Advertising in Campus Newspapers. April 2012, Rexburg, ID. Coombs, Smith,
Peterson, Williams.

Publications

Editor, Perspective Magazine, BYU-Idaho.

Papers under Review

Proselytizing in the 21st Century: How Christian Denominations in the US Present

Themselves Online. Coombs, H.V., Williams, L. Journal of Media and Religion. April
2014-January 2015.

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Avoiding a 2017 Lockout: A Critical Research of the NBA's Collective Bargaining

Agreement. Coombs, H.V., Skinner, M., Williams, L., Novak, P. The NBA Research
Program from 82games.com. December 2013-July 2014.

Committees
BYU-Idaho Research & Creative Works Council
January 2012-December 2014
Started as a member of the R&CW Student staff, promoted to Communications
Manager, promoted to Assistant Manager, and eventually, promoted to Conference
Manager.
Oversaw R&CW Conference participation grow 26%.
Committee to Elect Jordan Busby for Rexburg City Council
2011 Elections
Successfully managed a political campaign to help get Jordan Busby elected for city
council.
Produced and designed all informational materials and website used to educate the
public.

Membership
Professional
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA), Student Member (2012).
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), Student Member (2013).
American Society of Authors and Writers (ASAW), Associate Member (2013).
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Member (2011).
BYU-Idaho
BYU-Idaho Student VOICE, Member (2010).
Brazilian Society, European-Portuguese Representative (2010).
Southern

Utah University
Golden Key International Honour Society, Member (2015).
The Honors Program at Southern Utah University, Member (2015).
Brazil Club, Member (2015).
Achievers Club, Member (2015).

Non-Work Special Interests

Youth sports and recreational activities coaching, basketball coach.

Freelance journalism.
Competitive athletics, school intramurals.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs)
Collegiate athletics and athletic administration

References
Lane Williams, Ph.D.
williamsl@byui.edu

Marc Skinner, Ph.D.

skinner@byui.edu

Melissa Bair, MA
bairmm@byui.edu

Alan Young, MA

Jeff Chapman, Ph.D.

Brian Schmidt, Ph.D.

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younga@byui.edu

chapmanj@byui.edi

schmidtb@byui.edu

Jordan Busby, MA, ESD

busbyjm@gmail.com

Justin Reyes, BFA

Kyle Whittle, BA
kbwhittle88@gmail.com

justinfrankreyes@gmail.co
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