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Brooktondale, NY, US

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Hamilton, New York, United States

• Manage communication with Regional Club Volunteers and provide support for Regional Club programming initiatives
• Support the planning and implementation of Colgate Professional Networks events
• Develop and implement strategy to engage students and young alumni
• Manage all Alumni Relations communications projects including print pieces, website content management, marketing management, and serving on the strategic communications committee
• Train and supervise staff of 40 student workers for Reunion weekend
• Support the launch, implementation, and ongoing management of the online alumni and student platform the Colgate Link

• Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to address dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
• Researched and developed evidence based prevention programming for the entire student population
• Oversaw the implementation of OVW grant deliverables and strategic plan
• Attended regular OVW technical assistance institutes and training meetings
• Designed and implemented a bystander intervention program for the entire student body
• Coordinated and facilitated CCR meetings with multidisciplinary professionals from the college and community partners

• Advised a cohort of 250 low income and first generation students using ‘politely intrusive’ advising techniques to foster academic success and ensure degree completion
• Identified and addressed obstacles that may impede student success and provided resource referrals as needed
• Reached out to students about transfer opportunities and assisted in the transfer application process
• Represented Onondaga Community College on First in the World Grant committees and working groups
• Assisted with the planning and coordination of transfer fairs and campus tours

• Supervised and trained 12 undergraduate Resident Advisors, serving as a resource while providing feedback and evaluation
• Oversaw Resident Advisor’s large scale and small scale programming initiatives each month
• Managed and advised two residential buildings
• Evaluated and adjudicated all judicial conduct incidents occurring in Watts and Park Halls, and assigned appropriate educational and developmental sanctions
• Collaborated with the entire Student Life staff to implement Fall and Spring RA trainings
• Created and implemented an Art and Design Living Learning Community for first year students

• Supervised and trained 10 program interns for an academic year internship
• Scheduled Sexual Assault Prevention presentations and programs with greek organizations, athletics, first year experience courses and other student groups
• Facilitated various education based programming and presentations for diverse student populations
• Instructed a weekly seminar on topics related to sexual assault prevention
• Updated presentation scripts and materials with new legislation and mandates
• Conducted midterm and final evaluations with interns, helping them assess strengths and areas for improvement

• Verified participation and developed Memoranda of Understanding with participating communityorganizations
• Managed student program registration and developed student participation forms such as applications, waivers, and other required paperwork
• Developed the schedule for arrival day and days of service, including kickoff and conclusion events
• Made arrangements for service projects— transportation, materials and supplies, lunches andrefreshments, staff supervision, etc.
• Coordinated all activities and people during implementation, supervising 12 student mentors

• Managed emails and telephone calls, answering student and parent questions regarding orientation
• Coordinated the recruitment, selection, and training of 2015 Orientation Advisors and Summer Staff
• Assisted with the design and implementation of January, Summer, Family and Fall Orientations
• Collaborated with other offices and served on various committees as needed
• Facilitated the weekend long Orientation Advisor retreat, including training and team building

Master Of Science (M.S.), Student Affairs Administration, 3.98

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Art History, 3.52

Education record