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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

-Oversaw all operations and logistics of Residential Community of over 4,000 students.-Directly supervised 7 full time professional, 2 graduate assistants, and 3 office assitants - Revised Residence Life's opperations to more align with a Residential Curriculum Model- Member of multiple leadership committee's focused on creating support for students of varying populations

Syracuse, New York Area

- Aided in the revision of Opening and Closing Processes to meet COVID Compliance/ Revising RA Contract and Manual to meet COVID compliance/ Helped develop Hall Wide Quarantine Protocols -Advisor for the SUs Indigenous, Substance Free , and Upperclassman Multicultural Living Learning Community- Co-coordinated and assisted in the facilitation of Residence Director Training 2019- Managed multiple first year, upper division, and mixed population halls varying between 8 and 15 Resident Advisors- Aided in the training and selection of SUs RSCO program for the universities DPS office.- Continued On-Call work- most recent noticeable issues: In-person response for 2 deaths that occurred on campus, aided with multiple attempted suicides, disbursement of +25 simultaneous suspensions letters, and multiple student intoxications- Lead Departmental book read for 4 semester on conversations about race, equity, and social justice matters.

Syracuse, New York Area

Lead Instructor for one of Syracuse Universities SEM 100 Courses, a credit bearing course for 20 students, which focused on:1. Students learning to identify examples of the ways that personal identity, behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes connect/contribute to implicit and unconscious bias. 2. Students learning to define and provide examples of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and describe how each impacts communication in a global context. 3. Students developing a personal campus engagement plan, identifying at least two campus-based resources/programs (not including Health and Wellness), and at least one Health and Wellness campus-based resource/program, and define how each resource may be beneficial to them.

Assisted in the organization and creation of the programs Diamond Reception and the End of the Year Ceremony.Lead the coordination efforts for the University's Inspire (Student Leadership) Retreat prior to the COVID pandemic. Helped the committee redefine goals and push for the organization to complete what they set out to do for the local community.Assisted in the submission of “Of-The-Month” (OTM) nominations: Advisor, Community Service Program, Diversity Program, Educational Program, Executive Board Member, First Year Student, Institution Faculty/Staff, Organization, Resident Assistant, Residential Community, Residence Life Faculty/Staff, Passive Program, Social Program, Spotlight and Student (submitted by our campus due date; and then worked with other campus OTM administrators to submit responses to NEACURH .

Syracuse, New York Area

Syracuse, New York

• Developed, implemented, and instructed with a team of 6 other individuals the foundation for Syracuse University's ORL Blueprint which shifted the department from a program based residential department to a residential curriculum model.• Supervised, trained, and evaluated between six and fifteen resident advisers for a hall of approximately 500 students in a mixed population building.• Supervised 3 different LC's over the process of a year(s) those including LGBT+ LC, Creativity Innovation, and Entrepreneurship LC, and Health and Wellness LC. • Created a plan and initiatives which increased the size our campuses LGBT+ LC by 250% the over the last year with the intent to double the program again between the 2018 and 2019 academic years to promote a health environment form members who identify as individual on the LGBT+ spectrum and their allies. • Independently ran, supervised, trained, and evaluated 15 student assistants in administrative operations of residence hall main desk to ensure efficient service related to hall repairs, package logistics, hall deliveries, lock outs, refunds, and move-in and outs.• Managed student conduct cases through informal resolution meetings to address resident behavior and create educational sanction opportunities for continued behavior analysis• Serve on-call rotations among professional staff to manage crisis situations across four residence hall communities handling issues from extreme alcohol intoxication to suicide ideation.• Advised DellPlain Halls residential hall council to advocate for the residential space and students within it, as well as implement educational, social, and diverse programming opportunities• Expanded relationships with additional office on SU's campus to create better self care for students in the residence halls, these offices include: Off Campus and Commuter Services, Recreation Services, HEOP, Health Services, LGBT+ Resource Center, Summer Start, and the First Year and Transfer Program

Syracuse, New York Area

• Developed, implemented, and instructed with a team of 6 other individuals the foundation for Syracuse University's ORL Blueprint which shifted the department from a program based residential department to a residential curriculum model.• Supervised, trained, and evaluated 15 resident advisers for a hall of approximately 500 students in a mixed population building.• Supervised 3 different LC's over the process of a year(s) those including LGBT+ LC, Creativity Innovation, and Entrepreneurship LC, and Health and Wellness LC. • Created a plan and initiatives which increased the size our campuses LGBT+ LC by 250% the over the last year with the intent to double the program again between the 2018 and 2019 academic years to promote a health environment form members who identify as individual on the LGBT+ spectrum and their allies. • Independently ran, supervised, trained, and evaluated 15 student assistants in administrative operations of residence hall main desk to ensure efficient service related to hall repairs, package logistics, hall deliveries, lock outs, refunds, and move-in and outs.• Managed student conduct cases through informal resolution meetings to address resident behavior and create educational sanction opportunities for continued behavior analysis• Serve on-call rotations among professional staff to manage crisis situations across four residence hall communities handling issues from extreme alcohol intoxication to suicide ideation.• Advised DellPlain Halls residential hall council to advocate for the residential space and students within it, as well as implement educational, social, and diverse programming opportunities• Expanded relationships with additional office on SU's campus to create better self care for students in the residence halls, these offices include: Off Campus and Commuter Services, Recreation Services, HEOP, Health Services, LGBT+ Resource Center, Summer Start, and the First Year and Transfer Program See less

• Organized and directed RA Selection for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years• Supervised a residence hall of approximately 400 students with a staff of 14 Resident Assistants and 1 Community Coordinator• Member of the Student Conduct boards, Emergency first response team, transgender task force, on call Duty rotation, and closing, board.Collaterals: • Advisor of Adventure Leadership Programming (July 2015- June 2017) Organized and lead over +25 trips across the country focused on student development through outdoor adventure. • Director of Students Activities Board (July 2015-July 2016) Lead a student board of 25 members with a budget of $70,000 in the implementation of events for the 2015-2016 school year and prepared and organized the events for the 2016-2017 school year which have seen an increase in attendance by roughly 50% due to changes in event selection.• Director of Student Organizations (July 2015- July 2016) Supervised all 53 student organizations on campus making sure they remained up to date with all responsibilities required of staying a campus affiliated organization. • Advisor to Student Wellness (July 2016- June 2017) Supervise a student group of 12 students aimed to increase student awareness on health issues and develop a healthier campus lifestyle for all students and members of the institution. Large activities developed included: Before It Happens (realistic strategies to preventing sexual violence), Together We Can (Sexual violence, gender, and responsibilities) lighting the arch, semicolon project, world mental health day, puppy play date, BVU vs Wartburg blood drive battle

Cincinnati, Oh

Worked with an array of K-12 schools in the Cincinnati school district and quickly became one of the top choices for multiple teachers and principals.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Assisted organizing and leading high rope experiences primarily for Cincinnati based corporations, local collegiate and high school students through CampBell Gard's OE program in Hamilton Ohio.

Utica, New York Area

• Program was reestablished as a way to create additional school revenue. Approximately $200,000 in revenue generated. • Program achieved full capacity at 75 students with waiting lists for all three program options.• 50% of accredited attendees requested early admission. • Created a proven model for future programming which will increase student enrollment and retention, resulting in higher levels of student tuition. • Responsible for hiring and managing resident advisors and studio assistants which involved setting schedules, leading daily status meetings, and performing ad-hoc performance reviews.• Developed and implemented a housing assignment and maintenance strategy for residential halls that improved efficiency and creating cost savings for facilities and security staff. • Responsible for coordinating orientation and graduation logistics. Planned and organized events, led campus-wide strategic planning sessions with university leadership, delivered speeches, conducted campus tours, and managed events.

Utica, New York Area

•Managed a staff of 3 RAs - conducted staff meetings, developed accountability and delivered performance reviews.•Ensured student compliance and adherence to institutional policies by performing conduct hearings and room searches.•Led the search committee and application process for hiring new RAs and Orientation Assistants.•Created and implemented an innovative model for assigning student housing.•Participated in a committee which revised the student conduct handbook.•Consolidated housing reports to ensure consistency, communicate student’s liabilities upfront and improve feedback.•Created and presented large portions of RA and OA winter and summer training.

Utica, New York Area

•Assisted in the hiring process and organization of summer orientation program. •Co-facilitated a course developed for thirty orientation leaders to become better models of advocacy and leadership for the incoming class.•Assisted in a course geared towards students facing academic dismissal, which developed stronger organizational and test taking skills.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Planned, designed, and created fashion amenities. • Consulted with clients and prospective users as to the services available.• Maintained records and files of work performed and computes costs for jobs.• Assisted with the daily ordering of supplies and equipment.

Rochester, New York Area

• Served as a mentor and advisor for 200 first year students. • Counseled residents thru life changing and threatening issues.• Collaborated with other resident advisors to develop a successful hall community.• Praised for organizational and public speaking skills. Created and presented hall programs which educated residents about critical issues and diversity. • Other duties included holding office hours, dealing with mental and physical disabilities, assisting in staff meetings, and aiding student general welfare.

Rochester, New York Area

•Provided information, advice, support, and encouragement to incoming freshmen through a circular course designed to familiarize incoming students with Rochester Institute of Technology’s courses and handbooks. •Attended judicial hearings as an advocate. Assisted students in strengthening time management and test taking skills.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

•.Managed creative and business operations for photography studio. •.Responsibilities included customer service, scheduling, invoicing, site selection, coordinating lighting effects, and photo editing.

Rochester, New York Area

•Attended student government meetings as athletic representative and led weekly meetings with athletes to discuss upcoming events and changes within the institution and NCAA. •Distinguished by others for having established successful programs to promote and advertise RIT athletic events to increase student participation. •Personally organized RIT’s winter athletic formal and hockey White Out which both exceeded planned attendance by over 35%.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 3.6

HED 605 - American Colleges and Universities HED 611 - Lab in Learning Communities HED 616 - Understanding Educational Research HED 621.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Illustration, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Reslife, RIT Kan Jam Club, RIT Varsity Wrestling Team 2008-2010, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student.

Education record

Education record