Christopher Ambrose Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

As Acting Associate Director, I oversee the full scope of departmental HR and payroll operations, ensuring efficient processes for over 300 employees. I lead recruitment, onboarding, and staffing efforts while managing complex personnel issues and collaborating with senior leadership to drive key organizational initiatives. Additionally, I guide the department's strategic direction, managing projects, budgeting, and aligning resources to meet long-term goals.

As Assistant Director, I lead a 16-person team, managing day-to-day operations and residential life programs that engage over 4000 students. I focus on staff development, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and training for both student and professional staff. I’ve spearheaded the implementation of our residential curriculum, driving student engagement and fostering a supportive community that aligns with our educational goals. I also manage a multimillion-dollar budget to ensure effective resource allocation and program success.

I was elected to lead governance efforts for the U.S. and international chapters as part of the Leadership Council.

I led recruitment, operations, and strategic initiatives for residential life programs, managing a professional team and optimizing financial resources to enhance student engagement and operational efficiency. I also provided key reports to senior leadership, supporting high-level decision-making.Key Accomplishments:-Generated $2.5M in annual revenue-Managed a $250,000 operational budget, optimizing financial allocation-Led the development and implementation of housing software workflows, improving operational efficiency

I advised the leadership team, offering guidance and ensuring continuity following my term as President.

Maryland

I led the association's strategic direction, advising a team of Student Affairs professionals and aligning the organization's structure with membership needs.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

I co-chaired the annual Fall Conference, overseeing all logistics and event programming while driving membership engagement initiatives. I also supported the President in leading the organization, advising the Executive Board, and facilitating leadership meetings and retreats.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

I managed the organization's financial operations, overseeing funds and preparing financial reports, budget approvals, and fund disbursement. I also served on the Programming Committee for key conferences.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

I oversaw key student engagement initiatives, including the planning and execution of orientation programs and advising student organizations, while managing a $100,000 budget and 27 employees. I also championed diversity and inclusion efforts through leadership on the ADEI Steering Committee. Key Accomplishments:-Scaled DEI education and programs across the campus as part of the ADEI Steering Committee-Successfully led the Student Orientation program, engaging all incoming students and improving retention

Baltimore, Maryland Area

I managed residential communities, overseeing staff and daily operations for over 800 residents, while spearheading student development initiatives and crisis management efforts. I also led critical projects to enhance student housing services. Key Accomplishments:-Directed the closedown of 2,750 residents across 10 residence halls, ensuring smooth operations-Developed and implemented a residential curriculum model, improving student learning and engagement

Harrisonburg, Va

I supervised Resident Advisors in fulfilling community development goals for a 200-resident hall and supported educational and leadership initiatives for students.Key Accomplishments:-Co-led a leadership development class for new Resident Advisors, promoting student leadership and personal growth-Advised the Community Activities Board to successfully execute educational and social programs

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), College Student Personnel Administration, 4.0/4.0

Activities and Societies: Practicum experiences in Admissions and Judicial Affairs. Assistantship experience in Residence Life.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Services, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Office of Undergraduate Admissions: Student Ambassador, Senior Ambassador, Admissions Intern, Orientation.