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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Spring 2023 - This American Life First-Year Seminar (3 credits) Fall 2021 - Bulldog Foundations (1 credit)

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Coach students on a variety of topics to identify and implement strategies to thrive, including increasing self-awareness, improving academic commitment, and enhancing overall well-being. Troubleshoot and improve processes to minimize barriers for students accessing campus resources. Identify student retention issues and collaborate with campus partners to.

Developing collaborative programs to helps students with all 9 dimensions of well-being and expanding our suicide prevention program.

Lincoln, NE

Coordinated REACH suicide prevention program. Oversaw Healthy Huskers who assisted with campus outreach initiatives related to well-being.

University Park, Pennsylvania

Co-supervised Residence Life Coordinators in the South Halls Area, which houses approximately 4,000 students, including Schreyer Honors Scholars, sorority women, and independent upperclass students. Oversaw Atherton Hall, which houses approximately 550 mixed-class students.

University Park, Pennsylvania

Respond to crisis situations in the Pollock Area, which houses 3,400 undergraduate students. Uphold the Code of Conduct and ensure students understand Penn State’s policies with regard to their personal decision making.Beaver Hall (July 2015 - July 2016):Manage the daily operations of a residence hall housing more than 550 mixed-class students. Coordinate.

University Park, Pennsylvania

Conducted one-on-one conversations with incoming students enrolled at University Park about their educational plans. Advised students to further identify their academic goals, interests, and strengths. Assisted students in selecting and registering for appropriate summer and/or fall courses that allow exploration of interests while making timely progress.

Indianola, Iowa

Help first-year students succeed at Simpson College by providing them with campus resources and checking in with students who may be struggling academically. Manage the day-to-day functions of 2 residence halls housing approximately 400 students. Provide a safe and comfortable living environment to all students. Supervise a staff of 15 students, including.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Promote student success by providing an inclusive residence hall to non-traditional students, including graduate and international students. Train and supervise 1 Resident Assistant (RA) and assist with the supervision of 13 RAs. Enforce and monitor campus policies and procedures to create a safe and comfortable living environment. Respond to crisis.

Supervised the summer program assistant. Assisted in the coordination of summer entertainment for the campus community, including Jazz in June and Fountain Frolics.Prepared contracts for various campus departments and organizations.

University Of Nebraska-Lincoln

Advised a Judicial Board of 6 student and 8 faculty members. Conducted student judicial hearings to discuss Student Code of Conduct violations. Determined educational sanctions that encourage student development and success.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Prepared and taught leadership, diversity, and reflective workshops in the classroom.Assisted more than 100 pre-college students in the creation of a social action plan. Created a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive community for more than 70 pre-college students. Facilitated team building and personal development using low ropes course elements.

Belmond, IA

Prepared customer orders promptly.Operated cash register with trust from employer.Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer requests promptly.

Developed and implemented programs to build community among 46 residents.Actively promoted relationships among people with individual differences.Encouraged positive student behaviors by leading through example on campus.Advised 10 house cabinet members in programming and budgeting house events.Served as a liaison between students and the ISU Department of.

Ames, IA

Presented the social change model to a cluster of 6 first and second year students. Graded written assignments and provide feedback in a timely fashion.

Iowa State University

Planned and carried out recruitment efforts for 4 destination service trips.Organized weekly meetings for 10 trip participants to prepare and debrief their full-immersion service experience.

Advise 17 peer mentors (who work directly) with first-semester students.Present pertinent information to over 150 students in order to ease transition to ISU and the College of Business.Plan and execute a resume workshop for Business Learning Teams.Assist in the planning, execution, and summarizing results of the peer mentor staff.

Scheduled professional development events for 9 interns.Assisted in the creation of job matrixes for all business functions within the company.Recruited potential talent at career fairs.Performed phone interviews among job applicants.

Provided information to applicants regarding the application process, employment policies, and corporate organization.Screened candidates, scheduled job interviews, and conducted structured phone interviews. Provided accurate, timely candidate correspondence through all stages of the hiring process.Participated in college recruiting activities to market.

Supervise 1- 5 student workers during various shifts.Help patrons and staff follow policies as set by supervisors to ensure individual safety.Operate cash register with trust from employer.Promote teamwork in the workplace by setting a positive example.

Mentored, counseled, and referred first-year students to university resources. Coordinated team budget and executed events within budgetary constraints.

Responded to student questions in a college of nearly 4,000 students.Scheduled appointments for students and academic staff.Assisted in office administration procedures such as answering phones and filing paperwork.

Ph.D., Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Ma, Educational Administration (Student Affairs Cohort), Second Year

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa, Chapter Advisor Dance Marathon, Advisor

B.S., Business Management

Activities and Societies: Leadership ISU Co-Facilitator, Career Library Assistant, Business Learning Teams Peer Mentor, Alternative Breaks.

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