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Newport News, Va, Us

- Assist in the continued development, implementation, and review of University Housing’s residential curriculum, including learning outcome development, curriculum mapping, and facilitation guide creation- Develop and execute training and learning opportunities and materials for the successful execution of UH’s residential curriculum- Collect and review data associated with residential programming campus-wide and in content-specific Living Learning Villages- Provide support in department-wide initiatives, including student and graduate staff recruitment, selection, and training; departmental marketing, and implementation of CliftonStrengths-based programming

- Advise and support two committee chairs, providing direction in the areas of vendor contracts, scheduling, risk management, volunteer coordination, and management of a $225,000 budget, serving a campus of 37,000- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Leadership Development Curriculum in accordance with the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Student Leader Competencies- Assess and develop students in the areas of event management, communication and interpersonal relationships, collaboration, and identity and values

- Supervising 40 in-house residents through a live-in position- Collaborate with chapter leadership to promote a positive living and learning experience for residents- Maintain accurate room rosters and key logs via StarRez- Provide emergency response to five Greek Village chapter facilities as a part of an on-call rotation- Manage facility maintenance to ensure resident safety by serving as liaison to campus housekeeping and facilities offices- Assist chapter officers, FSL, and university leadership in enforcing policy and student code of conduct

- Provided long-term support to 12 student athletes, assessing their needs and adapting mentorship to best fit their sport, schedule, and experience through weekly sessions - Guided students in effective time management and academic skills, professional communication skills, and ownership and academic integrity- Advocated for students through collaboration with Academic Coordinators and Learning Specialists- Co-instructed USC 104 – Introduction to University Education for Varsity Student Athletes, focusing on areas of major declaration, academic success, and personal and professional development

- Designed and implemented a comprehensive mentorship program for first-generation college students- Recruited, selected, and trained peer mentors as they connected with first-generation, first-year students- Advised and mentored first-generation student assistants in professional development and programming efforts to prepare them for future mentorship opportunities- Developed mentor feedback and program assessments to determine efficacy and replicability

- Coordinated the planning and implementation of four “Dawg Camp” Extended Orientation programs (Adventure, Discovery, Fusion, and Innovate) serving over 200 incoming students, including campus and community partner coordination, staff development, risk management, and assessment- Managed and reconciled a budget of over $20,000 for four Dawg Camp Programs- Reviewed and implemented risk management policies, executing training for 60 student staff- Co-supervised five Dawg Camp Student Coordinators, providing professional guidance, oversight of programmatic development, and leadership development- Provided direct support to eight Special Programs Counselors in the areas of group development, facilitation, risk management, and mandatory reporting

Newport News, Virginia

- Conducted 143 hour-long success meetings with first year students to encourage and assist in personal and professional development in areas such as academic success, campus and community engagement, and leadership development- Partnered with a student co-lead to coordinate and execute monthly service trips to introduce CNU students to local service opportunities through education, direct service, and reflection- Coordinated program events with the Office of Admission for prospective students by overseeing PLP Ambassadors, training them to conduct interviews with prospective students, and managing prospective student information through Hobsons CRM- Handled department- social media including a weekly program newsletter, Facebook, and Instagram- Aided in the tracking of student progression toward programmatic requirements through multiple online tracking methods in order to track and improve retention rates

Newport News, Virginia

- Co-manage a staff of 14 FDAs including training and scheduling on a semester-long and monthly basis- Formed mentorship relationships with FDA staff and act as a resource for the job - Provide assistance and positive customer service for students - Ensure the safety and security of residents, students, and guests- Form relationships with students and work with other FDAs and RAs to provide a positive experience - Gained extensive knowledge about and experience working with Residence Life at CNU- Title IX Training, Campus Security Authority Training, and FERPA Training

Newport News, Virginia

- Co-facilitated two groups of 15 students by providing information about PLP and leading insightful discussions about informational and experiential sessions- Worked with other facilitators, student directors, and professional staff to welcome new students- Formed relationships with students that have extended past the week of Leadership Adventure- Received training and experience on how to lead students of different perspectives and backgrounds and promote collaboration and working cohesively- Gained skills in critical thinking and problem solving when presented with unforeseen circumstances

Newport News, Virginia

- Provide assistance and positive customer service for students - Ensure the safety and security of residents, students, and guests- Form relationships with students and work with other FDAs and RAs to provide a positive experience - Gained extensive knowledge about and experience working with Residence Life at CNU- Title IX Training, Campus Security Authority Training, and FERPA Training

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Higher Education Administration Preview the Pack Planning Committee | Staff Handbook Committee - University.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: President's Leadership Program | Honors Program | Campus Activities Board | Alpha Chi Sigma | Cru Campus.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Yearbook | National Honor Society | National Latin Honor Society | Key Club | Freedom Eagle Leadership Team |.