Jan James
About Jan James
Jan James is a Project Support Administrator at National Instruments and a Leasing Consultant at BG MULTIFAMILY, with a background in teaching, mentoring, and research in communication and public relations.
Current Roles at National Instruments and BG MULTIFAMILY
Jan James is currently employed as a Project Support Administrator at National Instruments, based in the Austin, Texas area. In addition to this role, Jan also works as a Leasing Consultant at BG MULTIFAMILY, providing support and expertise in property leasing. These dual roles emphasize her adaptability and skills in both project support and leasing consultancy.
Previous Experience at Liberty National Life Insurance Company
In 2018, Jan James worked as a Worksite Specialist at Liberty National Life Insurance Company for a period of five months in Austin, Texas. During her tenure, she gained experience in corporate insurance services and worksite benefits.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Jan James holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication from the University of Wyoming, earned between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, she also has a Paralegal Certificate from the Center for Advanced Legal Studies (2011-2012), and two Bachelor of Science degrees from Lamar University: one in Elementary Education and Teaching (1986-1988) and another in Communication, Public Relations (1980-1984). Jan has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record at the University of Wyoming, where she also mentored freshman football players.
Top Thesis Award and Research Contributions
Jan James was awarded the 2018 Top Thesis Award by the University of Wyoming's Department of Communication and Journalism. Her thesis is notable for being the first scholarly work to directly feature BioWare games, built on over 2000 hours of gameplay. The research included 28 avatars from BioWare titles such as 'Star Wars: The Old Republic,' 'Mass Effect 2 & 3,' 'Mass Effect Andromeda,' 'Dragon Age Origins,' and 'Dragon Age Inquisition.' This work highlights her dedication to understanding the transformative potential of role-playing games.
Passion for Role-Playing Games and Public Speaking Education
Jan James is passionate about role-playing games and their educational potential. She has been actively teaching Public Speaking at the collegiate level for the past two years, sharing her insights and research findings with students. Her commitment to educating others underscores her enthusiasm for both gaming and effective communication.