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Hammond, In, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Courses taught: ● GEN 103: Student Success Seminar● CAR 202: Creating a Professional Identity● CAR 203: You the Professional● CAR 214: Creating and Communicating the Professional Brand (Course owner)● CAR 218: Internship Application Workshop (Course owner)● CAR 295: Career Service Learning● BRV 200: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator

Chicago, Il, Us

Hammond, Indiana, Us

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Brooklyn, New York, Us

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Indianapolis, In, Us

Course taught: ● IVYT 111: Student Success in University Transfer In addition: ● Facilitate Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn workshops● Co-facilitated the Student Leadership Academy (2019 & 2020)

This position manages all aspects of workforce and career development, including but not limited to: coaching students and alumni in career exploration, career planning, and job search searching. In addition, the position will coordinates all career-related programing.● Provided one-on-one career coaching for students to support them with their job search (resume and cover letter, mock interviews, online applications, e-portfolios) and other areas of the career planning process. Provide career coaching and resources for alumni● Developed and implemented pilot workforce development program, called ReadySetWork!, serving students from Gary Middle College and 21st Century Charter School ● Maintained existing, and establish new, relationships and partnerships with regional employers, government organizations, and community organizations for the purpose of expanding employment and other opportunities for students and alumni. ● Provided continuous assessment of programs and services to ensure sustainability and effectiveness for students. Solicited and utilized employer feedback to create, modify, and implement programs that meet the needs of local employers. ● Tracked all student and alumni usage of career services, attendance to career-related programs, and job placements ● Chartered official chapter of Student African American Sisterhood National Organization (SAAS)/Sister 2 Sister. Served as advisor with the responsibility of planning and coordinating fundraisers and educational events● Taught one section, per semester, of the IVYT 111 Student Success in University Transfer course via Ivy Tech Community College Lake County

Indianapolis, In, Us

Bi-Regional Director of Student Life, Development, & Leadership - Northwest & North Central RegionsOctober 2015 - May 2017Interim Director of Student Life, Development, & Leadership - North Central RegionFebruary 2015 - September 2015Director of Student Life, Development, & Leadership - Northwest RegionAugust 2012 - September 2015This position provided leadership, vision, and strategic direction in the areas of student governance, campus programming, leadership development, service engagement, recreation and wellness, student organizations, and diversity programming. Achievements:● Restructured Student Life staffing model to increase student support at each campus and maximize staff productivity● Created a total of ten Student Life Assistant (part-time student) positions to provide programming and clerical support for the seven campuses● Increased student connectivity to the college through creating an awareness of Student Life opportunities using OrgSync, the college’s student organization management software● Served as the chairperson for both the Northwest and North Central regions’ Student Life Budget Committees which allocate student programming funds to all active student organization; average of 30 active organizations per semester per region; collaborated with staff members to develop Student Life office programming budgets; managed all Student Life budgets totaling over $350,000 per year for both regions● Developed curriculum for the Ivy Tech Student Leadership Academy and facilitated sessions using the Student Leadership Challenge model by Kouzes and Posner● Assessed the social, cultural, intellectual, service, and recreational program needs of students utilizing survey tools

Greencastle, In, Us

Director of Campus ActivitiesJuly 2012Assistant Director of Campus ActivitiesJune 2010 - June 2012This position was responsible for creating and implementing a new programming paradigm to include weekly social and entertainment programs targeted towards first-year and independent student populations utilizing a $50,000 programming budget. Achievements:● Created DePauw After Dark late night, alcohol-alternative, programming series and manage event registration and the Campus Activities’ Most Valuable Promoters (MVP) marketing street team●- Created two student manager positions (Social Spaces & Events Student Manager and Communications & Marketing Student Manager) and supervised these students● Provided resources and support for approximately 150 recognized student organizations and clubs● Supervised graduate practicum students and provide ongoing mentorship ● Advised Student Government and served as direct liaison between student body and university administration● Advised Union Board and negotiated all entertainment contracts for fall and spring concerts ● Managed The Den, first-year social programming space, and supervised ten work-study staff

Greencastle, In, Us

● Provided academic support and mentorship to assigned group of ten scholars through the Posse Foundation with the goal that scholars persist in their academics and graduate ● Met bi-weekly with individual scholars to discuss academic progress, social integration, and Posse group dynamics● Planned and facilitated weekly group meetings on topics such as adjusting to college life, academic resources, health and wellness education, and internship and career preparation● Attended and helped coordinate the annual three-day PossePlus Retreat

Greencastle, In, Us

● Planned and coordinated social, educational, and cultural programs geared towards all DePauw students● Facilitated diversity workshops for students, faculty, and staff● Served as a primary resource for identity and affinity student organizations● Advised the DePauw Student Government and served as direct liaison between student body and university administration● Supervised Information Technology Associates Program (ITAP) intern

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

● Planned and coordinated summer activities and events for 80 program participants● Planned annual week-long educational field trips for 80 program participants and 20 chaperones● Raised over $10,000 in supplemental program funding by directly soliciting donors● Recruited and interviewed candidates for summer residential positions through utilizing campus job fairs and departmental e-mail list-serves● Revised summer staff training manual and conducted week-long staff training sessions● Supervised a staff of ten resident assistants and one residence hall coordinator

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education Leadership

Master Of Science In Education (M.S.Ed.), Higher Education And Student Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications

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