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Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

•Build strong relationships internally and externally while being a strong community champion of the Cedar Rapids Metro area• Direct all aspects of the Adult, Youth, Executive and Alumni Leadership for Five Seasons programs, develop and oversee programs and events• Lead substantial volunteer network associated with Leadership for Five Seasons programming, including recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers on multiple committees• Attend events, workshops and conferences… Show more •Build strong relationships internally and externally while being a strong community champion of the Cedar Rapids Metro area• Direct all aspects of the Adult, Youth, Executive and Alumni Leadership for Five Seasons programs, develop and oversee programs and events• Lead substantial volunteer network associated with Leadership for Five Seasons programming, including recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers on multiple committees• Attend events, workshops and conferences to gain and retain expertise on leadership training issues and emerging solutions• Develop and deliver programs that explore critical and emerging issues in regional economic growth, including workforce• Administer monthly business support programming targeted to small and locally-owned businesses Show less

Mount Vernon, Ia

• Coordinate on-campus programs and events that promote fun, community, and belonging.• Train and support 45+ student clubs including Greek organizations and student government.• Prioritize tasks, manage expectations, team with vendors and service providers, ensure deadlines and group objectives are met for major events like Homecoming, Big Event Concert, and Greek pledge season.• Communicate with student organization stakeholders to improve operations, manage conflicts, and ensure… Show more • Coordinate on-campus programs and events that promote fun, community, and belonging.• Train and support 45+ student clubs including Greek organizations and student government.• Prioritize tasks, manage expectations, team with vendors and service providers, ensure deadlines and group objectives are met for major events like Homecoming, Big Event Concert, and Greek pledge season.• Communicate with student organization stakeholders to improve operations, manage conflicts, and ensure projects and processes are moving forward on time and on budget.• Collaborate with marketing and creative departments on special projects to promote campus life events.• Develop, implement, and track advertising across campus channels such as printed posters and flyers, digital signage, campus calendar, newsletter, and Instagram.• Gather data on projects and initiatives throughout year to structure and create end of year reports.• Supervise full-time Student Union Manager and part-time staff and oversee building operations.Associate Director of Student LifeJuly 2020-May 2022• Directed all aspects of 4-day, New Student Orientation program for 350+ participants.• Recruited, trained, evaluated, and supported 30+ student orientation leaders to deliver NSO programming.• Coordinated student success program, recruited instructors, prepared trainings and presented trainings in MS PowerPoint and Google Slides, instructed personal class of 20 new students.• Oversaw operations of campus Information Desk and Student Union including 12 student employees.• Collaborated with campus departments and advised student organizations to create and execute virtual programming during the pandemic. Show less

Mount Vernon, Ia

• Counseled and motivated students from a variety of majors and backgrounds in career related subjects through individual advising and group workshops.• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders on events and to connect students to career opportunities.• Developed and presented workshops on resumes, internship and job search processes, interview skills, networking, graduate and professional school, and other professional development topics.• Oversaw all… Show more • Counseled and motivated students from a variety of majors and backgrounds in career related subjects through individual advising and group workshops.• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders on events and to connect students to career opportunities.• Developed and presented workshops on resumes, internship and job search processes, interview skills, networking, graduate and professional school, and other professional development topics.• Oversaw all aspects of department's highly visible, premier internship program, monitored program metrics, communicated with internal and external stakeholders.• Created and coordinated marketing materials to promote career events via the website, weekly emails, posters, social media, and other campus promotion channels.• Attended events, workshops, and conferences to gain and retain expertise on career best practices. • Stayed informed on career programming from outside sources and delivered value to students and area colleagues by connecting them to relevant content. Show less

Mount Vernon, Ia

• Managed budget of $150k, reviewed student and faculty funding requests, generated reports on projects funded.• Coordinated department's signature leadership program for 20 student cohort, arranged site visits and lectures.• Organized and promoted public lectures and workshops for various campus & community audiences.• Compiled and delivered content for semi-annual stakeholder meeting, coordinated all meeting logistics.• Scheduled and conducted student advising appointments on… Show more • Managed budget of $150k, reviewed student and faculty funding requests, generated reports on projects funded.• Coordinated department's signature leadership program for 20 student cohort, arranged site visits and lectures.• Organized and promoted public lectures and workshops for various campus & community audiences.• Compiled and delivered content for semi-annual stakeholder meeting, coordinated all meeting logistics.• Scheduled and conducted student advising appointments on internships, job searches, and career exploration.• Collaborated closely with alumni, donor advisory board, faculty, career staff, and employer partners.• Oversaw all daily department operations, supervised 2 student staff workers, supported faculty initiatives. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Ia

• Scheduled high volume of daily interviews and cultivated new sources of qualified applicants for open office and administrative roles.• Composed weekly job postings for Career Builder, company website, Craigslist, and various college sites.• Recruited candidates with in-demand skills, created and posted social media content about open positions and industry best practices.• Worked closely with local community groups and college career staff to publicize opportunities and present… Show more • Scheduled high volume of daily interviews and cultivated new sources of qualified applicants for open office and administrative roles.• Composed weekly job postings for Career Builder, company website, Craigslist, and various college sites.• Recruited candidates with in-demand skills, created and posted social media content about open positions and industry best practices.• Worked closely with local community groups and college career staff to publicize opportunities and present on job search skills.• Recruited applicants and new clients through attendance at area career fairs and networking events. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

• Greeted visitors and advised on local area attractions, provided tours, trained and supervised part-time worker.• Created print and online marketing materials, social media plan and Facebook schedule, compiled annual events calendar for local and surrounding area, organized and promoted community & member events.• Processed bi-monthly accounts payable, coordinated bulk mailings, updated membership database and tracked member dues; coordinated building services and maintenance,… Show more • Greeted visitors and advised on local area attractions, provided tours, trained and supervised part-time worker.• Created print and online marketing materials, social media plan and Facebook schedule, compiled annual events calendar for local and surrounding area, organized and promoted community & member events.• Processed bi-monthly accounts payable, coordinated bulk mailings, updated membership database and tracked member dues; coordinated building services and maintenance, managed inventory of office supplies and promotional materials, coordinated major logistics for office relocation. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

• Performed general office duties for three specialized staffing divisions: phones, background checks, expense reports, weekly productivity summaries, processed high volume of confidential candidate paperwork.• Processed high volume of candidate paperwork and maintained confidentiality.• Created and deployed regular marketing campaigns, quality assurance surveys, and company correspondence.

Dubuque, Iowa Area

• Served as independent contractor for emerging mobile app for Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area.• Generated promotional content for web & print, coordinated events, built relationships with 300+ Iowa City businesses through site visits and research on services and amenities.• Compiled client feedback into database for development team to tailor app to meet needs of businesses and their client base.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

• Sold print &online advertising over the phone, assisted with creating ad content and resolving customer issues.

Ba, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Mortar Board, Hall Council, Phi Omega, Senior Gift Campaign

Venture School

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership