Nik "ApolloNik" Bowen is a Game Master (GM) and storyteller for various actual play tabletop roleplaying shows that he streams, hosts, and produces. Nik designed and published a micro-roleplaying game: Millennial Hiring Managers.On Twitch, he hosts a weekly tabletop show Fable Table that has consisted of multiple seasons and one shots that are also published on YouTube: youtube.com/@FableTable For Regal Goblins, he hosted a Dungeons and Dragons 5e community dungeon crawl campaign "Deadly Dungeon" tinyurl.com/DeadlyDungeonNB.

Orchestrated and assessed CES Services data from EMS, developing comprehensive reports to support numerous departmental projects. Arranged and aligned data insights strategically to forecast service demand. Evaluated departmental capacity and resource effectiveness through data-driven assessments. Determined optimal disposition of service utilization by leveraging data findings. Presented meticulous reports and findings to CES and Advancement stakeholders, empowering informed decisions regarding departmental mergers. Customized presentations to address departmental merger decisions pertaining to services, capacity, and resource management.• Ensured data integrity and precision through rigorous quality assurance measures.• Offered actionable insights and well-founded recommendations to facilitate decision-making processes.• Compiled and reported analysis of five years of services and KPIs for executive leadership.

Advised a caseload of 350 students and provided guidance regarding course planning, academic skills, institutional policy, navigating hardship, and academic warnings. Fostered collaboration among institutional partners, including Program Directors, Department Chairs, Dean, Admissions/Outreach, IT, Admissions, Outreach, and students to streamline policy implementation, ensure adherence to procedures, enhance curriculum development, address individual student concerns, and resolve cross-departmental issues. Managed campus communications through digital, printed, and social media formats. Created and moderated student Facebook group and Discord server. Oversaw student various government events, including bi-annual LAN Party. • Headed four elected student government officers, providing mentorship and direction in weekly meetings.• Instructed College101 class, cultivating academic skills and navigational capital for first-year students.• Contributed as an ad-hoc member of Curriculum Committee, assisting in major events such as New Student Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, Internship Fair, and Career Fair.

Orchestrated housing application process, including roommate matching and housing assignments as well as move-in and move-out procedures for residential communities, including first-year all-gender housing program. Collaborated with residents and partners to establish and oversee protocols for maintenance, furnishing, safety features, turnover, and utilities in 60 apartments across four complexes, accommodating 260 beds. Engaged with R&D to design data management software, databases, and operational processes to streamline housing applications and operations. Managed crises, addressed active risks, documented incidents, and ensured resolution in timely manner as part of on-call duty system responsible for the entire campus of 1100 students, providing 24/7/365 support. Devised and implemented comprehensive processes and protocols to effectively respond to crisis situations and conduct issues.• Formulated policies, advising models, and compelling proposals for establishment of collegiate eSports program in collaboration with 18 student leaders.• Enhanced equity for low socioeconomic-status students by revising security deposit refund policy and streamlining associated processes in collaboration with accounting department.• Spearheaded and supported hiring, training, development, and administration of 10 Resident Assistants.

• Coordinates and provides services to students with disabilities and, if necessary, makes referrals to appropriate resources on and off campus to help students attain their educational goals.• Supervises federal work study student in “DSS Office Assistant” position • Works with other administrative staff to assist in management of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.• Maintains confidential files regarding students’ disabilities.• Works with faculty, staff and other offices to provide coordinated academic support services and necessary accommodations students with disabilities. • Completes intake and follow up appointments as needed.• Maintains and accurately documents required student records and manages student files for monitoring and referral purposes.• Assists students from all backgrounds, students with disabilities in particular, in making a smooth transition to the Institute.• Ensure that students’ needs are being met in accordance with federal regulations.• Assists prospective students and their families who have been referred by the Institute staff.• Coordinates with administrative staff, Facilities, and IT department to procure and implement assistive technologies on campus to provide access to students with disabilities.• Serves as primary contact for staff and faculty for DSS related information, instruction, and support.

Game Master and Story Teller for the Podcast "Adventures In...".

• Researched and recommended practices in student leadership to serve underrepresented student populations• Analyzed, assessed needs, and implemented improvements of student club policies and procedures• Assessed and implemented club and student engagement practices using new university retention application• Managed re-branding and update of department website and social media

Provided expert guidance and advice to student government Elections Committee, resulting in the highest voter turnout during an election season. Developed and executed Professional Development Series, focusing on research-based learning outcomes and incorporating innovative technologies to enhance student accessibility.• Devised and conducted comprehensive training workshops for eight Elections Committee volunteers and 40 student-staff members to equip with essential skills and knowledge.• Created and implemented specialized student leader training curriculum for Elections Committee, covering event and program planning, policy revision, conflict management, and judicial process.

Devised and maintained numerous manufacturing processes and procedures documentation, while also implementing state-of-the-art data tracking system to evaluate and enhance safety/productivity of workspaces, environments, and procedures. Designed comprehensive training programs to equip team members with assessment tools and communication systems.• Authored and documented comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for wide range of products and processes, totaling over 200, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to industry standards.• Oversaw and managed complex project to install 2000-ton machine as well as successful installation of 1000 ft overhead crane, encompassing project planning, resource allocation, vendor coordination, and timeline management, resulting in increased production capacity and operational efficiency.• Developed and implemented robust Quality Assurance (QA) testing practices, establishing standardized protocols and performance metrics to evaluate product quality and process efficiency.• Created customized data analysis software to streamline QA testing and enable comprehensive data analysis, enhancing decision-making processes and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Peer Leadership Consultant I developed and presented workshops and tipsheets on a variety of student leadership topics for student groups and organizations on campus. I also helped support programs of other Memorial Union organizations as well as sat on the Memorial Union Advisory Board for my second year influencing budget and policy decisions.

Worked in a manufacturing and office environment on many tasks and projects related to injection molding. Created over 30 Standard Operating Procedures of injection mold assembly,manufacturing, molding, quality control, and office processes for standardization. Performed audit of quality control and developed increasing reject capture rate by 15% and reducinginspection time by 20%

As Memorial Union Vice President I was responsible for coordinating the hiring, training, support, and supervision of the Memorial Union Program Council's 10 event coordinators that planned OSU events such as Battle of the Bands, Flat Tail Music Festival, OSU Has Talent, Moms/Dads and Family Weekends, and many more. I was responsible for managing the programs several hundred thousand dollar budget, and managed relationships with outside entities and partners.