1. Colton Wendell Weiss
740.222.3539 | colton.w.weiss@gmail.com
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Education
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
B.A. Speech & Hearing Science, Integrated Performance Studies Completed May 2015
Minor in Linguistics Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Research Experience
The Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy Columbus, Ohio
Research Assistant August 2014 – Present
• Work in support of the Language and Reading Research Consortium (LARRC)
• Verification of collected data from field distribution projects
• Prepopulating of testing forms for field assessments
• Fidelity Observation Check (FOC) coding of curriculum implementation
• Snippet codding of classroom observations
o Laura Justice, Ph.D. – Principle Investigator
Schoenbaum Family Center Columbus, Ohio
Special Project Assistant May 2015
• Helped faculty member prepare supplemental materials for a textbook on language acquisition
o Language Development From Theory to Practice (3rd
Edition)
o Laura Justice, Co-author
Ohio State University Department of Speech & Hearing Science The Ohio State University
Research Volunteer May 2014 – June 214
• Transcription documentation for research conducted by Dr. Monique Mills
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Columbus, Ohio
Research Volunteer August 2013-October 2013
• Research data processing [Speech Development Lab, Otolaryngology Department - Ohio State Wexner Medical Center]
Teaching/Coaching Experience
The Ohio State University, Department of Theatre Columbus, Ohio
Vocal Captain March 2015
• Oversaw vocal warm-ups during the performance run of Trouble in Mind at Ohio State University.
Rio Grande University Rio Grande, Ohio
Guest Presenter January 2015
• Presented a lecture on basic vocal anatomy and health to current music faculty and students
• Presentation Title - The Singer’s Voice, Basic Anatomy and Health
Columbus School for Girls Bexley, Ohio
Vocal Consultant & Guest Artist October 2013-November 2013
• Vocal leader for rehearsals and performances
• Oversaw vocal concerns of the cast during performances
• Construction of individualized coaching to cast members when needed

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740.222.3539 | colton.w.weiss@gmail.com
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Work Experience
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Marketing Dept. Columbus, Ohio
Character Ambassador/Event Team April, 2015-Present
• Provides excellent customer service on a daily basis
• Assists with various special events
• Performs as select zoo mascot characters
Columbus Speech & Hearing Center Columbus, Ohio
Speech Department Program Assistant October 2011-May 2014
• Completed administrative projects for the department’s Speech-Language Pathologists
• Departmental data management and organizational tasks.
• Therapy materials organization
Legal Intern Waverly, Ohio
Pike County Prosecutor’s Office May 2009 – August 2011
• Organized criminal case files for the Pike County prosecuting attorney
• Generated and managed court documents
• Delivered general legal assistance to clients and provided office assistance
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
Buckeyes for Appalachia The Ohio State University
President October 2010 – April 2014
• Creator and implementer of the new student organization
• Helped organize and perform outreach trips throughout the Appalachian region of Ohio that presented on the possibilities
and benefits of higher education to high schools
Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Columbus, Ohio
Conference Volunteer March 2012
• Aided participant registration and organization for the annual OSLHA state conference
Conferences
Shakespeare and Education Festival – 2015
Ohio State Dept. of Theatre ~ Nisonger Center (Wexner Medical Center)
Columbus, Ohio
Central Ohio Theatre Conference – 2015
Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable
Columbus, Ohio
Voice Forum - 2011, 2013, 2014
The Ohio State University, School of Music
Columbus, Ohio
Exploration of Alexander Technique and Energy Work - 2013
Myrtle Beach, South Caroline
Freshman Leadership Collaborative – 2010
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

3. Colton Wendell Weiss
740.222.3539 | colton.w.weiss@gmail.com
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Honors
• Outstanding Scholar – The Ohio State University - Arts Scholars, Spring 2014
• Certificate of Recognition for Thespian Spirit – Columbus School for Girls, 2014
• Recipient of the J.B. Wilson & Garnet A. Wilson Trust Scholarship, Spring 2012
• Recipient of the Dan Dailey Scholarship, Spring 2010
• Most Outgoing Student – Valerie Tanner Voice Studio, Spring 2010
• Dean’s List
o Autumn ‘10, Winter ‘11, Autumn ‘11, Autumn ‘12, Spring ‘13, Autumn ‘14, Spring ‘15
Affiliations
• National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) – Member
• Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) – Student Member
• National Theatre Honor Society - Alpha Psi Omega, The Ohio State University Chapter - Member
• The National Society of Leadership and Success – Member
Related Skills
Clinical: 28hrs. in SLP/AuD observation documented; CITI certification
Computer Sills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Praat, R, SPSS, Voce Vista; Internet/media research skills
Language Skills: American Sign Language (Conversant)
Teaching: Excellent coaching skills in acting, accents/dialects, IPA, professional voice health, vocal anatomy and production
References
Jennifer Bostic
LARRC Project Director
The Ohio State University, College of Education and Human Ecology
Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy
356 Arps Hall, 1945 N High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Bostic.18@osu.edu | 614-292-5715
Mandy Fox
Associate Professor
The Ohio State University, Department of Theatre
1102 Drake Performance & Event Center
1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
fox.393@osu.edu | 614-292-3222
Ryan Heitkamp
Academic Advisor
The Ohio State University
120 Denny Hall, 164 W 17th
Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210
Heitkamp.12@osu.edu | 614-292-6961
Robert Junk
Pike County Prosecutor
100 East 2nd
Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690
rob.junk@pikecounty.oh.gov | 740-947-4324