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highly qualified ph.d. in history offering a comprehensive background in research analysis, classroom instruction and scholastic administration. gifted researcher, with extensive experience in researching, analyzing and summarizing large quantities of data. recognized ability to express complex thoughts in creative and vibrant lectures; ensure key points are communicated clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications. demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced professional environment. dynamic communication, organization, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

awards

 

awarded research/travel grant by eisenhower presidential library, 2007

awarded the nancy r. lenior scholarship at texas a&m university-commerce, 2004

recognized as distinguished master s in history student texas a&m university-commerce, 2004

anthony b. heneger award in history, texas a&m university, 2003

president of eta beta chapter of phi alpha theta, 2003

presenter at alpha chi 16^th annual campus conference on student scholarship, 2000

 

professional education

 

doctorate in history state university of new york binghamton                                                                               2010

dissertation: the cia to 1950 defended 8/2010

 

masters in history texas a&m university-commerce                                                                                            2004

thesis: the 1960 us-japanese security treaty

 

bachelor s degrees in history and political science our lady of the lake university                             2000

summa cum laude

publications

 

h. gleason, book review of constructing the monolith: the united states, great britain, and international communism, 1945-1950, by marc j. silverstone.  presidential studies quarterly.  forthcoming.

 

h. gleason, book review of the central intelligence agency: a documentary history by scott c. monje.  history: reviews of new books.  forthcoming.

 

h. gleason, book review of total cold war: eisenhower s secret propaganda battle at home and abroad by kenneth osgood.  h-war, h-net reviews.  www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=14590.  (june, 2008).

 

h. gleason, book review of america s deadliest battle: meuse-argonne, 1918 by robert h. ferrell.  kansas history.  volume 30, number 4.  (winter 2007/2008).  298.

 

h. gleason, book review of military tribunals & presidential power: american revolution to the war on terrorism by louis fisher.  intelligence and national security.  volume. 21, number 3.  (august, 2006).  474-476.

 

h. gleason, book review of defining the peace: world war ii veterans, race, and the remaking of southern political tradition by jennifer e. brooks.  north carolina historical review. volume lxxxii, number 2.  (april, 2005).  284-285.

 

professional experience

 

online instructor for american history university of phoenix                                                                 2008-present

teaching assistant state university of new york binghamton                                                                  2004-2010

 events coordinator george phillips for congress campaign                                                                                        2008

legal secretary/office manager law office of peter fee                                                                               2007-2008

adjunct professor state university of new york at oneonta                                                                            2006

teaching assistant/instructor of record texas a&m university-commerce                                                  2003-2004

graduate assistant texas a&m university-commerce                                                                                           2002

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