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Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Texas Area

• Created digital assessment tools measuring learning outcome achievement for leadership development workshops
• Developed learning outcomes and pre- and post-test assessment tools for Gates Millennium Scholars advising program
• Engaged in monthly Division of Student Affairs assessment group meetings to facilitate division-wide assessment initiatives
• Conducted in-depth review of the Institute based on established programmatic standards; authored and presented final report
• Facilitated conversations around integrating theory and best practices to further vision and mission of the Institute

Austin, Texas Area

• Co-created and facilitated RISE, a summit designed to increase retention of first-year students between Fall and Spring semesters
• Authored a comprehensive assessment report for the inaugural RISE summit, shared campus-wide with various stakeholders
• Co-lead the Orientation Advisor selection process in the fall semester, coordinating social media, advertising, and in-person events
• Recruited over 400 potential applicants to the Orientation Advisor program through four on-campus information sessions
• Served as the TA for required Orientation Advisor training course, including lesson planning, grading and instructor support
• Provided administrative, advising and mentorship support to a cohort of 10 OAs throughout the spring and summer semesters

Austin, Texas Area

• Collaborated with President and Vice President to run successful campaign, including back-to-back elections
• Developed detailed platform that encompassed concerns from constituent groups across population of 11,331 graduate students
• Implemented and expanded Graduate Student Orientation in partnership with New Student Services
• Co-designed and facilitated inaugural undergraduate and student internship/mentorship program within the Assembly
• Designed and administered survey to graduate student body to provide incoming administration with strategic performance data
• Co-facilitated monthly socials; including all-graduate student tailgate and graduate student “prom”

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Leveraged OrgSync and Dartmouth experiences and relationships to co-create internship from the ground up
• Completed three-phase OrgSync implementation training program to better understand system and offer comprehensive feedback
• Conducted research and interviews to review “umbrella administrator” client training; offered recommendations for improvement
• Researched, designed and facilitated presentation on trends in Greek Life for Campus Success team
• Conducted interviews to write case study on OrgSync usage in Greek Life; case study published October 2016
• Reviewed proposals for annual Connect client conference; attended and supported entire three-day experience

• Continued projects began as a student intern, including web development, marketing and OrgSync support
• Planned Orientation programs for over 1,100 new students, including family Expo, placement exams and departmental open houses
• Developed successful new Orientation programs, including a “Twilight Ceremony” and a “Navigating Orientation” seminar
• Lead “Miniversity” program; developed academic lecture and discussion events and managed extracurricular courses
• Co-advised Family Weekend program; collaborated on event planning, led website redesign and implemented electronic registration
• Advised student leaders in execution of Tradition programs, late-night programming and other student affairs-related endeavors

Hanover, NH

• Supervised communications, web and advertisement design, and project planning and implementation
• Collaborated with students, staff, administrators, and local businesses to successfully execute student programs and late-night events
• Redeveloped and reorganized “Miniversity,” a six-week cycle of extracurricular courses, to meet student needs
• Assisted with rollout of OrgSync campus software to student groups, advisors, and other staff members
• Managed financial reporting, receipt reconciliation and transaction records for 180 student groups

Falls Church, VA

• Redesigned bi-monthly newsletter, revised blog layout, and implemented new delivery method for the Center’s quarterly journal
• Developed outreach campaign to promote nationwide screenings of documentary featuring Center’s Executive Director
• Organized and presented action plans to move ideas forward for local and national constituents
• Produced communications and promotional materials for product testing campaign in collaboration with local and regional staff
• Researched and drafted letters of intent and applications for grants; secured over $8,000 in funding from Patagonia

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Masters of Education with a focus on Educational Administration and Leadership. Major coursework in instructional design, theories of.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science

B.A. Environmental Earth Sciences modified with Environmental Studies; Minor in Film & Media Studies