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Resume Highlights
EDUCATION
Editor's Association of Canada
Ph.D. studies, Intercultural Communication, Howard University
M.A., International Communication, American University
Copyediting workshop, American Copy Editors Society
B.A., Political Science, Rutgers University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Silk Road Editing, Herndon, VA
Freelance Copy editor & Proofreader
January 2007–Present
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
Adjunct Instructor, Business Writing (WRTG394) and Intercultural Communication (SPCH482)
December 2003–November 2013
AFCOM International, Fairfax, VA
Interim Managing Editor
May 1998–November 1998
SBS & Associates, Virginia Beach, VA
Communication Specialist
January 1999–January 2009
PRESENTATIONS
Banks, K. L. (2007, November). Christian-Muslim scholarly dialogue in intercultural contexts. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
PUBLICATIONS
Banks, K. L. (1999) Privatization in Nigeria (Unpublished master’s thesis). American University, Washington, DC.
Banks, K. L. (1998, June). Privatization of telecommunications in Nigeria. Africa Communications, 9(4), 19-21.
Banks, K. L. (1998, June). Dr. Chasia seeks to lead the ITU into the 21st century. Africa Communications, (4)9, 8-10.
Banks, K. L. (1998, June). The UNDP’s internet initiative for Africa. Africa Communications, 9(4), 12.
Banks, K. L. (1998, June). Africa Telecom 98 in South Africa. Africa Communications, 9(4), 15-17.