Cody Vaughn Email & Phone Number

Joplin, Mo, Us

Joplin, Mo, Us

Joplin, Missouri Area

Springfield, Missouri Area

Classroom/teaching assistant to an Introduction to University Life course (GEP101). I facilitated the classroom experience leading several discussions, activities, and ice breakers to first-year students, encouraging and helping them to acclimate to getting involved at the University. This class also had a Service-Learning component where the students partnered with The Discovery Center in Springfield to Volunteer at many of their events and children's programs. I had one on one meetings with the students to check on their activities and well being, and guided some through assignments and acquiring service hours, as well as having regular meetings with my instructor to prepare for weekly class periods. As a part of this endeavor, I also took a Peer Leadership course where I developed the many skills associated with the position and leadership development.• Teaching Assistant to Introductory Freshman course GEP 101• Facilitated public affairs activities, led academic discussions and ice-breakers • Student Advisor proctoring one-on-one meetings, utilizing mediated correspondence, and relayed experiential knowledge • Encouraged on-campus involvement for first-years, provided opportunities/connections with organizations and resources

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Student Study Away Advisor, acting as Personal/Academic resource for fellow students, promotional spokesperson & testimonial publicist, daily office administrative assistant, and liaison for correspondence between University departments as well as Affiliate providers and International Education services• First-step comprehensive student resource on Study away process; educated peers through presentations, seminars, panels, and promotional testimonial materials; proctored scheduled and walk-in advisement meetings, informing students on options, programs, financial aid, course credit, and special events• Communicated educational opportunities available through Study Away Office to Domestic, Foreign, and Prospective students in a relatable manner at programs including school fairs, pre-departure orientations for outgoing students/parents, International Student events, Faculty meetings, Co-curricular organizations, University Residence Halls and General Ed. classes.• Selected as Presenter on Peer Advisement Programs at the NAFSA 2012 Regional Conference in St. Louis, MO; attended informational seminars and events relevant to International Education, and relayed information to professionals about development and opportunity present at Missouri State University.

Missouri State University Sunvilla Tower Residence Hall

• Student Staff leader responsible for managing three floors of a Residence hall; supervised a diverse population of International Students, Upperclassmen, and Non-traditional Students • Provided primary on-site resources for residents, enforced policies, oversaw policy enforcement and resident safety through building rounds & on-call duty hours, and encouraged community/campus involvement• Organized & promoted student events and programs; planned & facilitated community-building, identity-development, diversity awareness, and life skills programs, utilized creative skills to advertise for resident programs and University events & services• Completed training in emergency protocol including fire and weather procedures, conflict-resolution mediation, inclusivity/sensitivity awareness, and peer counseling on campus resources and emotional support• Recognized by fellow staff with "Silver Bell" Award for outstanding Resident concern, including programming, educational resources, and individually requested personal advisement specifically for fellow LGBT students in Residence Hall

Joplin, Missouri Area

• Maintained and repaired arcade games throughout venue, documented impairments or malfunctions for supervisors, responded to customer requests• Managed front prize desk, exchanged ticket values for rewards, made change for Token machines; Assisted in Restocking, Ordering, and taking Inventory of reward desks, displays, and dispensaries• Attended to Custodial duties including setting up and cleaning for birthday parties, maintaining store cleanliness before and after hours (including machine rearrangement, vacuuming, dusting, glass cleaning, general attractiveness of entertainment services, etc.), reminded customers of "No Food" policy, and responded to spill removal• Utilized Customer Service Skills to facilitated positive, fun, and safe environment for general patrons and family groups, verified customer satisfaction to promote business & traffic, and managed customer complaints in a constructive manner

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communication, General

Honor Diploma