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• Coordinates departmental assessment plans to evaluate learning outcomes associated with campus involvement.
• Provides oversight and direction in the development and use of 10+ departmental budgets.
• Supervises Assistant Director of Student Life, Coordinator of Leadership & Engagement, Administrative Assistant, Student Government Association, and Special Events Intern.
• Leads the development of student events and initiatives that will promote high-quality student experiences, holistic development, and student retention for over 3000 students.

Columbus, Mississippi, United States

• Implements virtual programming for areas including but not limited to Welcome Week, diversity and inclusion, social club recruitment, and hazing prevention.
• Provides oversight and direction in the development and use of 10+ departmental budgets.
• Represents Student Affairs on the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.
• Maintains operating procedures and creates policies for student organizations to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbus, Mississippi, United States

• Mentors student leaders of four social and Greek Councils.
• Serves as a university liaison with over ten social and Greek organization’s faculty, staff, and community/graduate chapter advisors.
• Provides leadership in the recruitment and retention of members and leaders of the Student Programming Board as the primary advisor.
• Develops new programming to increase participation in Interclub Council Formal Recruitment.
• Orientation (April 2018-August 2018): Led Orientation by advising over 10 student leaders and collaborating with over 15 departments to create an experience that would set a foundation for a nurturing environment for.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

• Oversaw over 80 registered student organizations and coached student organization Advisors on how to be successful through monthly training and semi-annual orientations.
• Recruited top student scholars and implemented programming to create awareness of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute, jobs and internships. Assisted students through the application and.
• Supervised Miss Jackson State University and the Royal Court by conducting leadership workshops on communication, problem-solving, organization, and professionalism. Advised them as they implemented service platforms.
• Trained and advised the Student Government Association (SGA) President and elected officers. Developed annual SGA budget and supervised event planning.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

• Served as primary Advisor for the Pre-Alumni Council, a student organization comprised of over 80 students that encourages student philanthropy and school pride through service, fundraisers, and engagement with alums.
• Implemented innovative programming and planned budget for events that engage alumni including a graduation fair, website interactivity and improvements, and a mentorship program.
• Spearheaded all Golden Class Commencement Weekend Reunion activities for an average of over 60 participants and acted as the university liaison to help the class achieve its fundraising goal.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Leadership And Change

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Master Of Science - Ms, Leadership And Change

Master Of Science (M.S.), Journalism

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Multimedia Journalism