Richard A Nida


Education

  • PhD Organizational Communication and Survey Research Methods, Ohio University
  • MA Organizational Communication and Personnel Administration, Ohio University
  • BA English and Speech, Marshall University

Experience:

  • Adjunct Dissertation Advisor, Northcentral University (2013 - 2018)
  • Manager of External Communication, Alpha Natural Resources (2007 - 2012)
  • Assistant Professor of Communication (Public Relations), Emporia State University (2003 - 2007)
  • Vice President of Investor Relations, Rentrak Corporation (1998 - 2003)
  • Director of Corporate Communications, Payless ShoeSource Company (1988 - 1998)
  • Employee Communications Coordinator, Phillips Petroleum Company (1981 - 1988)
  • Assistant Professor and Communication Project Manager, West Virginia University (1978 - 1981)
  • Communication Manager, Ohio Department of Mental Health (1976 - 1977)
  • Survey Research Project Manager, Ohio State University (1973 - 1975)
  • Co-owner, Authentic Strategic Partners (2019-Present)


Adjunct University Teaching Assignments

  • University of Baltimore Online Business Writing
  • Central Michigan University Communication & Change, Conflict Management
  • Marshall University Graduate Personnel Administration
  • Ohio University Interpersonal Communication, Interviewing, Public Speaking
  • Rogers State College Marketing, Composition
  • Washburn University Managerial Communication, Marketing, Supervision
  • Webster University Globalization, International Relations


Professional Writing / Activities

Annual Reports
  • Alpha Natural Resources Corporate Profile, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Annual Shareowners Report for Foundation Coal, 2007, 2008
  • Corporate Responsibility Report for Foundation Coal, 2008
  • Annual Shareowners Report for Payless ShoeSource, 1996, 1997
  • Annual Shareowners Report for Rentrak Corporation, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  • Employee Annual Report for Phillips Petroleum Company, 1982, 1983
Articles

Numerous articles in corporate publications, including:

  • A Time of Opportunity
  • Baby Boomers and Networks
  • Commitment Gap
  • Customer Service: The Edge in the ‘90s
  • Filling the Retirees Shoes
  • Management is Communication
  • Managers as Leaders
  • Managers Meet Computers
  • Management Message
  • Management Style
  • New Mission Statement Brings Changes
  • Supervisors and Supervisees
Corporate Brochures
  • Benefits Highlights Package, 1986
  • 40th Anniversary, Payless ShoeSource, 1996
  • Get Real, Leather, 1993
  • Participative Action Teams, 1983
  • Patient Advocate Service, 1988
  • Payless Distribution Center, 1993
  • Payless ShoeSource History, 1991
  • Retiree Benefits Package, 1988
  • Selling Stars, 1994, 1995
  • Special Separation Program, 1987
  • Step Up to Success, 1980
  • Three Rs of Stress Management, 1988
  • VSC Superheroes, 1980. Your Thrift, 1988
Speeches

Wrote approximately 100 speeches on financial, leadership, marketing, motivational, operational and recognition topics for executives of Payless ShoeSource, Phillips Petroleum Company, Rentrak Corporation, Foundation Coal, Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources for delivery to internal and external audiences.