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United States

Member of the Research and Policy Institute (RPI) team within NASPA. Responsible for project management, intentional planning, development, and implementation. Coordinates work related to grants administered by the RPI and develops strategies for disseminating information to a variety of audiences. Specific responsibilities include:-Coordinate grants management function by maintaining optimal workflow systems, communications processes, and financial procedures to administer grants and program-related contracts;-Oversee the work of external consultants and supervise project staff, engaging in relationship management, program planning, and program development;-Ensure that program-related functions and data management is consistent with the goals of all grants and contracts;-Manage the development of print/web/social media promotional/marketing strategies for RPI projects and publications;-Assist in developing work plans, budgets, and funding proposals for organizational projects and initiatives, managing project timelines, tasks, and deliverables;-Develop and manage action strategies in support of NASPA's efforts to advance student affairs practice based on identified higher education trends and emerging issues;-Support the NASPA Executive Team by coordinating and convening meetings on short- or long-term projects such as undertaking research, tracking trends, preparing presentations, drafting of briefing papers, and coordinating logistical arrangements;-Contribute to the day-to-day operations of various NASPA research and policy and professional development initiatives;-Prepare project updates to be distributed via blog posts, social media, reports, and email

Recruiter for hourly roles across Walt Disney World parks and resorts. Interview and place applicants, process offers, assist candidates through hiring and onboarding process.

The Disney Campus Recruitment team is responsible for creating the most innovative and best in class campus program for all segments of the Walt Disney Company. Conducted interviews for the Disney College Program; discussed responsibilities and skills needed for a variety of roles; recommended right fit candidates for role placement across all segments of Walt Disney World and Disneyland parks and resorts.

Selected for the Notre Dame Leadership Rotation Program (http://hr.nd.edu/career-development/notre-dame-rotation-program/), an employee leadership development program designed to develop individuals to take on leadership responsibilities within the university.Participants experience short-term assignments in departments across campus. These assignments allow the participants to learn about the university from a new perspective, while providing valuable work to the host department.Candidates are nominated by their Vice President and are interviewed by Human Resources and the Executive Vice President.Throughout the program, participants meet regularly with Human Resources and the Executive Vice President to discuss career planning, assignments, and progress.Rotation 1August 2013-February 2014Notre Dame Alumni AssociationDeveloped recommendations for updates and improvements to the Eck Visitors CenterRotation 2March 2014-September 2014Notre Dame Office of Information TechnologiesGoing Google project team, transition of university faculty and staff to Google e-mail and calendarRotation 3September 2014-October 2014Notre Dame Graduate School; Office of the ProvostClimate for Women Project, study of the climate for women faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students at the universityRotation 4November 2014-May 2015Notre Dame Office of Campus Safety & University CommunicationsDevelopment of a communication plan and strategy for Office of Campus Safety (Notre Dame Fire Department, Notre Dame Security and Police, and Risk Management and Safety)Rotation 5May 2015-September 2015Notre Dame Office of Human ResourcesDiversity advancement, high potential tracking, Office of Institutional Equity investigation documentation

-Supported the University and Division of Student Affairs mission and goal statements through advising, leadership, support, and administrative tasks done in service for 300+ recognized student groups-Led hiring process for full-time entry-level through director-level and student positions-Reviewed job descriptions, coordinated advertising in publications and internet resources, screened candidates, conducted interviews, recommended qualified applicants, performed reference checks, facilitated new hire transition, assisted with relocation process-Developed, revised, and implemented talent acquisition practices and effectively communicated them to interview teams and hiring departments-Developed, facilitated, and evaluated leadership development programs and training sessions-Coordinated and executed annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet (2012 & 2013)-Provided administrative support of events and operations: Student Union Board; Hall Presidents’ Council; 29 undergraduate residence halls; Class Councils; Council of Representatives; Judicial Council; other Student Government groups and programs-Extended offers to agencies and vendors; negotiated contract terms; prepared contracts; saw contracts through to execution-Supported annual stewardship of $250,000+ student activity fees used by the 11 departments under the Student Union Board and $100,000+ used by the Senior Class Council-Reviewed and approved submitted student group requests: fundraising; solicitation; dances; travel; imprinting merchandise; ensure risk management and policy adherence-Coordinated and administered 140 student-run concession stands on home football Saturdays; trained and prepared student managers for overseeing the concession stands (2006-2012)-Facilitated annual Division of Student Affairs interest session for students considering a career in higher education (2005-2012)

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-Provided administrative support of 300+ undergraduate and graduate clubs-Revised, reviewed, and updated office publications including The Source student organization handbook, especially Student Activities policies; developed and edited sections of Student Activities Office web site-Advised council during annual allocation of $250,000+ of student activity fees-Reviewed transactions for compliance; approved $500,000+ of club expenses-Designed and maintained club officer database and web-based registration forms-Facilitated recognition process for new clubs (average 10-15 each year); executed annual club registration process (300+ clubs and organizations)-Advised student boards and councils: Club Coordination Council; Class Council; Off-Campus Council; Council of Representatives; Bookstore Basketball Program-Prepared Bookstore Basketball commissioner team for coordination of 600+ team tournament; trained commissioners to mediate conflict and manage games

-Advised 8 NIC fraternities, 7 NPC sororities, and their governing councils in all matters-Established, selected, and advised judicial board for Greek-letter chapter discipline cases-Planned and managed recruitment process; offered new member retention workshops-Administered council budgets; transitioned officers-Collaborated on committees with departments: Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) committee; Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Team

Graduate assistant supporting the Interfraternity Council and all IFC fraternities on campus. Oversaw recruitment process, assisted with annual processes of IFC matters, assisted with training and transition of officers.

-Conducted 41 visits to 34 schools in 11 states, facilitated workshops on various topics-Represented International Headquarters to chapters and university officials-Prepared chapters for recruitment; streamlined recruitment tracking program -Targeted areas for chapter improvement; assisted chapters with development of solutions-Contacted International Officers about chapter needs; made recommendations for future-Member of expansion team that established new colony at University of Southern Indiana

Master Of Arts, Student Personnel Administration In Higher Education

Co-advised the Interfraternity Council and the IFC fraternity chapters, overseeing recruitment, officer transition, budgets, etc.

Bachelor Of Science, Sociology, Psychology, Photography

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Orientation Team

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