Aaron Hill is a Data-Driven Operations Leader with expertise in Efficiency, Strategy, and Growth | PMP-certified | MS in Adult Education | Expertise in Home Services, Legal Tech, Non-Profit at Proof. He possess expertise in higher education, student development, public speaking, program development, event planning and 55 more skills. He is proficient in English. Colleagues describe him as "I had the pleasure and honor of working with Aaron when we were both Residence Hall Director and then again when Aaron was promoted to Complex Coordinator at Northern Illinois University. Aaron is an amazing professional who brings passion, critical thoughts, and a self awareness that is unmatched by others I have worked with. I worked with Aaron on several projects including developing a new Diversity Initiative that was implemented campus wide, a professional training session for campus employees on a new approach when working with students, and supervision of the 2013-14 NIU summer session. Aaron is the type of professional that will challenge the status quo and a person way of thinking to help them grow and become something better then what they were before. He has a drive within him to always make something better whether that a process, an approach, or a relationship. I really enjoyed the time I have had working with Aaron and hope that one day our paths cross and I will be able to do so again." and "I had the opportunity to work directly with Aaron for 2 years at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Immediately following Aaron’s transition to NIU we began working together in several capacities. A few I’d like to highlight include his work with the Diversity Initiatives Committee, the full time search committee, and his work as a supervisor. As a member of the Diversity Initiatives Committee Aaron was charged with developing the assessment tools for our 2nd Annual social justice program titled Tunnel of Oppression (TOO). TOO is an interactive program where participants are led through a series of rooms or “tunnels” and experience different forms of oppression. Once completed participants are led into a room with trained facilitators to process their experience and discuss ways to create social change within their communities. With TOO being in its infancy, Aaron rose to the occasion to improve the logistics of the program. He created assessment metrics to measure the experience of participants and volunteers in the program, assisted with the creation of various “tunnels” relevant to the NIU community, and assisted with creating and editing our wrap up report that summarized and provided best practices for future Tunnel of Oppression initiatives. Aaron’s work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and strong skills with assessment are only a few of the many ways he contributed to making TOO strong program. I also worked with Aaron on many department committees such as our full time search committee for professional staff. On many occasions I found myself referring to Aaron for advice on his selection process when identifying qualified candidates. He was very patient with reviewing each application before making his final decision. We worked together to bounce ideas off of one another to consider the needs of the department and how each candidate could contribute to our team. Ultimately his work with this committee led to a successful hire. Finally I want to highlight Aaron’s work as a supervisor. He was a very intentional supervisor, using theory and practice to develop his staff and enhance their experience. He created documents to track interactions with his staff, provided ongoing feedback on their growth within their positions, and created space for dialogue when difficult decisions had to be made within his team. Aaron is an authentic professional who is knowledgeable in theoretical framework and best practices within higher education. He takes extreme pride in his work, is passionate about his colleagues, and is supportive of his staff. I enjoyed my time working with him and if I had the opportunity to work with him again I would do so in a heartbeat. He is a joy to be around and adds a wealth of knowledge to any team."