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St Petersburg, Florida, United States

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of an 81,000 sq. ft. facility, and 10,000 sq. ft. event space throughout campus• Supervise 15-20 students including Operations Graduate Assistant, Building Managers, Setup Crew, and AV Techs• Coordinate all custodial and maintenance issues through the proper channels • Provide event, setup, furnishing, and AV suggestions to clients planning events in all event spaces on campus• Communicate with HR and students to ensure quick and timely hiring… Show more • Oversee the day-to-day operations of an 81,000 sq. ft. facility, and 10,000 sq. ft. event space throughout campus• Supervise 15-20 students including Operations Graduate Assistant, Building Managers, Setup Crew, and AV Techs• Coordinate all custodial and maintenance issues through the proper channels • Provide event, setup, furnishing, and AV suggestions to clients planning events in all event spaces on campus• Communicate with HR and students to ensure quick and timely hiring of new employees• Create building safety policies to ensure safe re-opening following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown• Collaborate with campus partners, students, and community members to create renderings for a $2 million remodel of the first floor• Respond to any emergency occurring within the building including medical and structural damages • Create a new hybrid AV system to accommodate the change from in-person events to hybrid and virtual events• Participate in the selection of a new $110,000 per year janitorial contract • Completed a $50,000 renovation of the event spaces within the University Student Center including, repainting, purchasing new furniture, updating signage to meet new branding standards, and pressure washing the entire building in coordination with six separate vendors• Collaborate with Campus Safety office to ensure the building is within fire code and life safety items are properly stocked Show less

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Supervise, hire, train, and mentor 11-14 Information Desk Associates• Utilize leadership, student development theories, and customer service best practices to oversee the operations or the student Information Desk Attendants• Communicate with students and human resources to ensure the bi-weekly submission of timesheets• Facilitate best practices in customer services for the 10,000 daily visitors• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the 240,000 SF facility including retail… Show more • Supervise, hire, train, and mentor 11-14 Information Desk Associates• Utilize leadership, student development theories, and customer service best practices to oversee the operations or the student Information Desk Attendants• Communicate with students and human resources to ensure the bi-weekly submission of timesheets• Facilitate best practices in customer services for the 10,000 daily visitors• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the 240,000 SF facility including retail space, student program offices, dining space, three-part ballroom, and 20 conference rooms• Assist custodial supervisor with in-depth weekly custodial walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness• Assist associate director and operations coordinator with verifying compliance with fire and safety codes• Assist associate director and operations coordinator with updating building policy to meet changing needs• Partner with maintenance supervisor to ensure preventative maintenance is conducted• Participate in weekly production meeting to review logistics for 25 event spaces and meeting rooms for the week including scheduling building mangers, A/V technicians, setup teams, information desk associates, and coordinated with custodial staff to clean between program blocks• Partner with facility managers and operations coordinator in creating training program for 100 student staff members• Assist with the planning and execution of Marshall Study Center – a 10-day event to support final exam preparation including group and quiet study spaces, review sessions led by professors in key areas, and a celebrated significant week for USF students• Partner with Student Government to plan a Late-Night Breakfast which serves approximately 300 students during Marshall Study Center• Respond to any emergency occurring within the building including medical and structural damages• Perform other duties assigned by the MSC Leadership Show less

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Assisted in coordinating logistics for all summer conferences for both university initiatives and non-university guests spending $15,000-$55,000 • Surveyed universities from around the country to research conference “best practices” to implement new polices at USC • Trained and supervise 4 Event Technician • Updated all audio/visual and furnishing inventory • Coordinated warranty claims for all broken furnishings • Utilized customer service best practices to serve as point… Show more • Assisted in coordinating logistics for all summer conferences for both university initiatives and non-university guests spending $15,000-$55,000 • Surveyed universities from around the country to research conference “best practices” to implement new polices at USC • Trained and supervise 4 Event Technician • Updated all audio/visual and furnishing inventory • Coordinated warranty claims for all broken furnishings • Utilized customer service best practices to serve as point of contact for overnight camps, conferences, and day-of-show • Conducted rounds of residence halls to enforce summer conferencing policies • Reacted efficiently to crisis situations involving non-university guests • Ensured facility, housing, and event space is ready for multi-day conferences • Coordinated check-in process with University Enrollment Services and Housing to ensure positive experience for first time in college students • Communicated facility cleaning needs and issues with contracted custodial company • Coordinated audio and visual needs for all facility events and across campus • Anticipated needs of clients based on requested materials, type of event, and previous event requests Show less

St. Petersburg, Florida

• Created a new, appealing, informative bulletin board to highlight awareness of safety and resources monthly • Managed a floor of 66 residents to ensure a safe and healthy living environment • Reacted efficiently to crisis situations involving students and nonstudents • Conducted rounds throughout the residence hall to enforce university policy • Trained to efficiently cater to the needs of incoming freshmen who are unaware of university life • Created programs for… Show more • Created a new, appealing, informative bulletin board to highlight awareness of safety and resources monthly • Managed a floor of 66 residents to ensure a safe and healthy living environment • Reacted efficiently to crisis situations involving students and nonstudents • Conducted rounds throughout the residence hall to enforce university policy • Trained to efficiently cater to the needs of incoming freshmen who are unaware of university life • Created programs for residents that are academically based yet create community among residents Show less

St. Petersburg, Florida

Facilitated event setup for on and off campus clients within a three-part ballroom, eight meeting and conference rooms in multiple buildings and two exterior lawns • Delegated setup tasks based on event schedule and strengths of setup crew members • Ensured day to day operations occur smoothly including opening and closing procedures • Communicated facility cleaning needs and issues with contracted custodial company • Coordinated audio and visual needs for all facility events… Show more Facilitated event setup for on and off campus clients within a three-part ballroom, eight meeting and conference rooms in multiple buildings and two exterior lawns • Delegated setup tasks based on event schedule and strengths of setup crew members • Ensured day to day operations occur smoothly including opening and closing procedures • Communicated facility cleaning needs and issues with contracted custodial company • Coordinated audio and visual needs for all facility events and across campus • Anticipated needs of clients based on requested materials, type of event, and previous event requests • Utilized customer service best practices to serve as point of contact for overnight camps, conferences, and day-of-show Show less

St. Petersburg, Florida

• Answered phone calls, took messages and delivered to appropriate staff member • Benchmark website content with 30+ other university websites • Created, updated, and maintained website content for Dean of Students website using Wordpress web building site • Assisted with new office setup in new location • Updated Title IX materials and distributed via USB drive and flyers

St. Petersburg, Florida

Master Of Education - Med, Student Affairs

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Sciences