Olutoyosi Aboderin 609-402-1614 ∙ toyo.aboderin@gmail.com ∙ New Jersey, 08330 website: https://linktr.ee/toyoaboderin Education Ph.D Africology & African American Studies Temple University, May 2023 Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Certificate Temple University, December 2022 M.A Africology & African American Studies Temple University, May 2019 B.A Public Relations Minor: Africana Studies Stockton University, May 2017 Research Interests Dissertation Black Studies, Afrocentricity, Afrocentric Paradigm, Africana Womanism, Gender Studies, Media & Black Culture, Black Representation in Film and Television, Black Pop Culture “Deconstructing Feminist Propaganda in 21st Century Black WomenLead Television Shows through an Africana Womanist Perspective” Dissertation Topic Nah Dove, Temple University Dissertation Committee Chair Teaching Experience Adjunct Professor Stockton University / August 2020 - present Department(s): Africana Studies AFRI 3135 African Americans and the Shaping of Pop Culture spring 2022 COMM 3306 - Race, Gender, and Media fall 2021 COMM 2414 - African Americans on Television fall 2020, spring 2021, fall 2021 Adjunct Professor Stockton University / August 2020 - present Department(s): Communications Studies COMM 3306 - Race, Gender, and Media fall 2021 COMM 2414 - African Americans on Television fall 2020, spring 2021, fall 2021 Dual Credit Instructor Stockton University / January 2022 Gear Up! Program, Atlantic City Campus AFRI 3135 African Americans and the Shaping of Pop Culture spring 2022 Instructor, Teaching Assistant Temple University / August 2021 – present Department(s): Africology & African American Studies AAAS 3205 – The Black Woman spring 2022 AAAS 3296 – The Black Family spring 2022 AAAS 2151 - History of Blacks in Cinema summer 2021, fall 2021 AAAS 0829 - History and Significance of Race fall 2021 Teaching Assistant Temple University / August 2020 – present Department(s): Africology & African American Studies AAAS 2111 – Tupac Shakur and the Hip Hop Revolution spring 2020 AAAS 0829 - History and Significance of Race fall 2020 Substitute Teaching Champion Baptist Christian School / September 2016- June 2017 Taught K-6 Subjects taught were the following: Social Studies, Science, Music, English, Reading, and Bible Teacher Bible Ministries for Children / May 2009 – August 2014 Taught Bible lessons, songs, games, and crafts to children ages 2-16 for five days a week Each Bible club lasted an hour and was located at a different location every week Research Experience Afrocentric School Database Faculty Supervisor: Dr Nah Dove, Temple University June 2021 - present Editor for Eurobliviousness (under review), Temple University Press Faculty Supervisor: Dr Jabali Ade (Aaron Smith), Temple University May 2021 – July 2021 Independent Research Study – “Olivia Pope: All-American Girl”: Deconstructing Feminist Propaganda in ABC’s Scandal Faculty Member: Dr Amari Johnson January 2020 – April 2020 Independent Research Study – Qualitative Interviews Project: Stockton University Africana Studies Major Faculty Member: Dr Donnetrice Allison January 2017 – April 2017 Academic Service Digital Moderator Fannie Lou Hamer Symposium, Stockton University October 2021 Graphic Flyer Designer Temple University Department of Africology & African American Studies March 2019 - present Digital Support for Website Temple University Department of Africology & African American Studies July 2021 – present Website Coordinator for Graduate Student Bios Temple University Department of Africology & African American Studies July 2021 – present Videographer Assistant Temple University Department of Africology & African American Studies July 2021 – present Volunteer Cheikh Anta Diop International Conference October 2018 & October 2019 Presentation Chair National Council of Black Studies March 2018 Awards & Scholarships Stephen P Couvillion Scholarship May 2019 Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society Fall 2015 – Spring 2017 Student Senate Committee of the Year December 2015 Academic Conference Service Presentations & Speaking Engagements Internationalizing Africology: Conversations in Africology Temple University Panelist, October 2021 Resistance Roundtable Stories of Atlantic City Stockton University Moderator, February 2021 Race and Privilege: A Black Woman’s Perspective Onyx Expressions Panelist, July 2020 Race, Racism and Anti-Racism: Redefining the Social Contract Temple University Panelist, June 2020 Africana Studies Symposium Stockton University Panelist, February 2020 MLKJ Celebration “Life Lessons from Dr Martin Luther King Jr.” AQUA Pennsylvania Speaker, January 2020 National Council of Black Studies Conference “The Problem with Dichotomization in Gender Studies: Feminism as a PR Coup” March 2019 Academic Publications Professional & Academic Training Editorials “The #BlackGirlMagic Era and its potential for Afrocentric Engagement” March 2018 RARE (The Race and Racism Education) Summer Institute Stockton University June 2021 College of Liberal Arts Online Teaching Program Temple University March 2021 National Coalition Building Institute Stockton University Summer 2015 Work Experience CEO and Founder RETH∙INC / May 2020 – present Created a dual agency that offers social media management for intellectuals & scholars while offering research and consultation services to media companies Corporate Management Coordinator Greystar / August 2019 – February 2021 Planned and executed all corporate and regional company events Assisted Senior Directors, Managing Directors, and Regional Managers with Monthly Operating Reports and property needs Assistant Manager of Resident Services Greystar – Chestnut Hill Village / August 2018 – August 2019 Supported and assisted in overseeing and managing the operational and financial facets of the community Planned events and resident activities Social Media Manager Kamsi Magazine / April 2018 – December 2018 Managed Instagram account for Kamsi Magazine Increased following and engagement Produced fashion, lifestyle, and beauty articles Operations and Staffing Supervisor Victoria’s Secret / November 2014 – November 2018 Sold product in fast-paced, high luxury environment Managed store operations recruited new associates, and published schedules Mentored and trained new associates on company values and promoted to Operations and Staffing Supervisor in August 2017 Public Relations and Social Media Intern MB & Associates / September 2018 – December 2018 Developed personalized social media campaigns Created new themes and content for social media Designed customized graphics for holidays and promotion through Canva Planned social media calendars through Microsoft Excel Managed timely postings through Hootsuite Resident Assistant Stockton University / August 2014 – May 2016 Responsible for a floor of 20+ ladies Planned and executed programs, conducted write ups, completed office hours and rounds people in and out of hotel and completed room checks Social Media Internship Middays with Michelle / September 2015 – December 2015 Managed the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Michele Dawn Mooney’s (former NBC 40 news anchor) segment on WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM SSTV Internship Stockton University / September 2015 – December 2015 Experienced television production and administration, recorded campus events and athletics In addition, produced original content and engaged in media management activities Front Desk Representative Borgata Hotel Casino, and Spa / July 2016 – November 2016 Checked hotel guests in and out of hotel Checked rooms for future guests Signature Cleaning Margate City, New Jersey / May 2013 – June 2015 Cleaned beach houses in Margate City Organization Leadership Positions Outreach Coordinator Organization of African American Studies Graduate Students August 2021 – Present Event Planning Committee Organization of African American Studies Graduate Students September 2021 – Present President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Pi Chi Chapter Fall 2015-Spring 2017 Founder & President Redefining Societal Perceptions of Beauty Fall 2014- Spring 2017 Academic Affairs Committee Stockton University Student Senate Spring 2014- Spring 2016 African Student Organization Student Advisor (Fall 2015) President (Spring 2014) Vice President (Spring 2014) Secretary (Fall 2013) H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Excel) Public Relations Officer (Spring 2014) Acting Event Coordinator (Spring 2014) A.E.S.N.J (Alliance of EOF Students of New Jersey) Public Relations Officer (Spring 2014) Organization Memberships Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc September 2015 – December 2017 Public Relations Student Society of America September 2015 U.B.S.S (Unified Black Students Society) October 2014- May 2017 NAACP (National Association for Advancement of Colored People) March 2014- May 2017 Highest Praise Gospel Choir Member September 2014- May 2017 Volunteer Experience The Lion’s Blind Center Galloway, New Jersey March 2021 – Present Boys and Girls Club Atlantic City, New Jersey March 2014 Mainland Baptist Church Galloway, New Jersey January 2010 – January 2016 Barbarito & Beyers Preschools Mays Landing, New Jersey August 2014 Editorials “Spring Colors Every Melanated-Women Needs” https://kamsimag.com/style/2018/5/28/spring-colors-every-melanatedwomen-needs Total Simplexion Blog https://totalsimplexion.wordpress.com/ References Please contact Olutoyosi Aboderin if you need any additional information Dr Nah Dove Assistant Professor Africology & African American Studies Temple University E: Nah.Dove@temple.edu Dr Molefi Kete Asante Department Chair Africology & African American Studies Temple University E: MAsante@temple.edu Dr Donnetrice Allison Associate Professor & Coordinator Africana Studies & Communications Studies Stockton University E: Donnetrice.Allison@stockton.edu Dr Kimani Nehusi Assistant Professor Africology & African American Studies Temple University E: Kimani.Nehusi@temple.edu ... 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