Robert Herron Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

•Supervised transactional processing for purchasing, billing, and travel requests for the college•Advised college faculty and staff on purchasing policies for the college and the various methods incorporated within through team meeting presentations, email communications, office visits•Hired, trained, coached processing staff to meet college benchmarks for Financial Management•Analyzed internal processes and recommended procedural enhancements such as new database implementation, expansion of purchasing card allowances, increases in staffing •Served as liaison between Dean’s Office and other college departments and entities, providing customer service support and problem solving for office managers, chairs, directors and faculty•Taught academic courses including student leadership and interdisciplinary courses•Volunteered with the President’s Office to assist with Commencement and Inaugural ceremonies

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

•Advised the Student Government Association (SGA), its members, leadership, and operations to include both the federal and local executive cabinets, legislatures, courts, election rules commissions, committees, and funding entities •Provided guidance through recent consolidation efforts to bring 3 SGAs into 1 operation •Established structure for term transitions each summer and for newly elected leadership•Assisted in leadership of the fiscal business operations of SGA, The Crow’s Nest, including $3.1 million budget for campus and special funding requests, processing funding requests, working with student organizations regarding SGA policies and procedures; providing customer services and critical thinking resolutions when challenges arise•Served as travel liaison for SGA members needing to travel in professional capacity; reserved and purchased flights, hotels, conference fees; processed all post-travel documents•Implemented strategies for successful planning of events such •Reviewed and approved all PR and event marketing communications for print and socials •Collaborated in design and execution of all SGA member training and professional developments throughout academic year •Co-Advised SGA Student Green Energy fund as well as Clean Energy Resource Conservation Committee; all SGA initiatives supporting university pillar of sustainability •Advised student publication The Crow’s Nest in aspects of student development •Navigated student hiring processes, student timesheets and HR responsibilities specific to the Student Government Association and The Crow’s Nest publication •Advised the Ambassadors program, student representatives of the Alumni Association•Taught academic courses including student success and interdisciplinary courses•Volunteered with the President’s Office to assist with Commencement ceremonies

New York, New York, United States

•Traveled region to meet and advise high school students on the university, our academic and holistic services offers, and the application process•Exhibited at national admissions conferences as well as high school college fairs representing the university and speaking to students and families about academic programs available at the university •Provided service via phone and email with prospective students, assisting with application and admissions into the university•Managed a vast portfolio of student leads, conducting outreaches to ensure students have all the accurate information needed to make a sound decision on college selection

Tampa, Florida, United States

•Served on the leadership team for the USF Alumni Association•Coordinated all efforts in all facets of the operations of the facility, including event space sales, room set-up, event execution, audio/visual, building maintenance and custodial services, student/ professional staff supervision, equipment purchasing, budget/payroll •Conducted facility tours and one-on-one consultations to potential clients, highlighting the services available for events held in our ballroom/reception areas including courtyard •Provided event support to both internal and external clients/events in the alumni center, including alumni engagements, donor receptions, scholarship luncheons and other university developmental foundation functions, as well as wedding receptions, community fundraisers, career fairs and student events •Managed student staff trainings, scheduling, and student development •Negotiated a $250,000 annual budget through internal/ external revenues and expenses•Ensured building emergency procedures were kept up-to-date in accordance with campus regulations and all internal staff were properly trained and versed in procedures •Maintained event space policies and procedures to ensure all events were conducted in a safe manner providing for both a safe work and play environment •Collaborated with other university departments such at the President’s Office, facilities management, campus maintenance/custodial, alarm shop, campus parking services to increase communications among campus partners regarding campus events and logistics •Taught the Academic Foundations (formally University Experience) first year seminar course (2008-2018) as well as within the USF ACE 2017 and 2018 summer program – a 4 week summer semester including a study abroad component

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

•Served as building point of contact (full time staff) during evening and weekend events•Collaborated with building manager in the coordination of custodial services, event support, event hospitality, and information communication to center community•Assisted in the development of the student operations staff regarding event execution, customer service, building upkeep, communication skills and leadership style •Supervised one graduate student in the student affairs masters program •Built community with students, student organizations and university departments to enhance the university experience within the center •Administered Bull Market weekly vendor fair and its five student employees •Conducted regular survey walks of the center, ensuring a safe, clean, enjoyable facility•Read and analyzed roughly 12 daily reports from student operations staff, following up on topics or concerns as needed to ensure high quality event services and facility outputs •Organized ordering process of university honor sashes (through fall 2013 semester)•Facilitated special projects as needed or assigned•Volunteered with university departments’ programs such as commencement, orientation trainings and summer sessions; residence life house calls programs providing holistic support to on-campus students

College Of Business, University Of South Florida

•Developed academic plans for undergraduate students to ensure degree completion •Counseled students one-on-one with academic issues, concerns, and personal matters•Assisted students with registration of courses •Evaluated transcripts for incoming transfer students •Presented at first year and transfer orientations, outlining college policies and curriculums•Worked with various college departments, including Admissions, Orientation, Veterans Affairs, Athletics, and On-campus Housing on various academic initiatives including student success, advising, and up-keep of student records •Discussed with potential students the benefits and opportunities available at USF•Acted as liaison for the business focused student organizations and the college •Served as Interim Corporate Mentor Program Coordinator, August 2009-December 2009

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

•Designed and implemented policies, guidelines, and protocols for the use of the center•Coordinated all scheduling of conference rooms, theater, and lounges in the center•Supervised student event staff, building managers, information desk workers, and game room attendants in management of the building- totaling over 35 students •Collaborated with residence life, facilities, dining services on maintenance of the center•Advised and supervised the LASER Team, a student government funded campus safety escort service, totaling approximately 6 students•Advised the Spartan Commuter Organization•Served as the logistics point person for fall and spring Orientations•Developed the student coordinator training each semester•Coordinated the Move In Team: a group of students who assist first year students with moving into residence halls in the fall semester

M.E.D., College Student Affairs

Activities and Societies: University Experience Graduate Assistant Marshall Student center Building Manager

B.S., Business

Activities and Societies: Student Government Campus Activities Board Homecoming Steering Committee Business College Council Alpha Kappa.