Sherri L. Ter Molen, Ph.D.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST | RESEARCHER |
PUBLIC SPEAKER | UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR |
WRITER | PUBLISHED AUTHOR
"Communication is an intentional, transactional, symbolic process for the purpose of managing one's environment."
- Lowell "Wally" Walsworth, Retired Instructor, Olivet College

Sherri works in the specific, working from the landscape, analyzing all aspects of related input, ending in actionable engagements directed at producing results for clients. - Theresa Morphew, Former Client Services Manager, Rada Advertising
I found her to be extremely flexible in situations. Sherri
likes people and finishes tasks
in a very timely fashion. Sherri’s able to accept criticism, both positive and negative. -
Gary Engnes, Former Group Director of Strategy, OMD/Prometheus

She interfaced with sales representatives at over 18 sales offices across the country. Her work was always perfect. -
Ron Cooke, Former National Sales Manager, WINK-TV

PORTFOLIO
EXPERIENCE
2019-Current
Communication Associate
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
I am the Journal of Nursing Regulation's incoming acquisitions editor. I also work on an educational initiative called the International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS), and I work on various writing, editing, and outreach projects.
2016-Current
Freelance Writer & Editor
Self Employed
I write informative and persuasive direct mail copy, web content, and other materials that sway elections, bolster personal brands, and move people to make important decisions.
2009-Current
Communication Instructor
DePaul University
I encourage undergraduate students to learn about the various cultural groups that make up the United States, and I push them to think globally. I also instruct them on how to design and deliver effective presentations.
2010-2014
Research Fellow & Communication Instructor
Wayne State University
I conducted in-depth interviews, observations, and textual analyses to learn about cultural groups and to understand media. In addition, I taught undergraduate students to think critically about film and other types of mass media.
2001-2009
Media Planner
Rada Advertising
OMD/Prometheus
Firestone & Cimring Advertising
I analyzed the metrics available to develop creative strategies to publicize career opportunities and to promote products, services, and retail establishments.
1994-2001
Broadcasting Professional
WINK-TV
WZZM 13
TCI Cable (TCI Media Services)
WOOD-TV/WOTV-41
I oversaw large advertising contracts, produced The Bozo Show, produced local television commercials, and matched commercial tapes with advertising schedules for broadcast.
CONTACT
I am based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
I am available for gigs and am interested in long-term opportunities.