Shaun R. Simon Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Remote

Responsible for working to develop, implement, and manage diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization. Collaborate with various departments to create strategies that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement of programs. Work closely with cross-functional teams and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring the program completes desired goals and outcomes. Analyze data and metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, measure the impact of DEI initiatives, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.

Greenville, North Carolina Area

As the Director of the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center, the position oversaw the organization and implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives for students. At the same time, I was working to coordinate ongoing social justice and student success programming. Also, I oversaw internal and external marketing; and spearheaded all assessment and evaluative efforts for the LWCC. In managing the office, the Director recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated all professional and student staff members in the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center following University and Divisional policies and procedures. I diligently worked to foster and advocate for multicultural competence and engagement on campus and the greater community.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Serving as a Community Director, I supervised and evaluated full-time professional and paraprofessional staff. Participated in a rotating crisis response team for 3000+ residents; adjudicated judicial hearings to facilitate learning through student conduct violations and, at the same time, worked to implement department employment selection, hiring process, and onboarding. In addition, staff employment and evaluation models were successfully developed and implemented during my three-year tenure.

Houston, Texas Area

As the Coordinator for Women & LGBT Student Services, I provided personal advising and academic support to students while developing and implementing educational and support programs to assist students who identify as female & LGBT. Redesigned and facilitated UHCL Safe Zone, an LGBT ally development workshop, and other educational workshops around issues of inequity plaguing female-identified students and those who identified as a part of the LGBTQ community. Created and implemented a creative marketing strategy to disseminate information regarding programs and resources. Maintained social media channels using best practices and market analysis of social media trends.

Washington, Pa

Served as a support system for underrepresented students while being a liaison between the Office of Diversity Programs & Multicultural Affairs & Residence Life. Created & maintained the calendar for the Office Diversity events while also managing social media sites, including the university webpage. Organized electronic communication between students, parents, and interested students. Supervised and evaluated a residential staff of twelve while serving on a rotating crisis response team supporting an on-campus community of 1200+ students.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Supervised four Peer Diversity Dialogue Facilitators (PDDF) staff.• Oversaw and managed a budget of $24,000.• Planned, implemented and promoted social justice and diversity-related programming throughout the year for diverse populations, including first year students, staff, and community.• Developed creative informational and marketing materials, displays, posters and electronic outreach efforts to enhance visibility of diversity and social justice resources on campus. • Provided resources to/for the residence hall community on issues of leadership development, multicultural programming and the promotion of diversity at all levels. • Planned and Implemented monthly in-service sessions for student leader population• Designed Peer Diversity Dialogue Facilitator position description and position assessment materials • Coordinated and assist with administrative processes and collateral projects such as advising, in-services, marketing, training, selection, opening/closing, member of on-call rotation, etc.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Managed apartment style residence hall housing 350 students. • Supervised eight Resident Advisors.• Served as an active member of the crisis response team and served on duty for the housing system.• Served as a member of the behavioral intervention team, and disaster relief planning and assessment. • Adjudicated judicial hearings to facilitate learning through student conduct violations.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

* Developed and launched pilot mentoring program for women of color* Researched literature and other institutions to implement a campus wide program for women of color* Collaborated with on campus departments to create program initiatives* Provided program proposal and input to secure successful grant of $3,200 through the Michigan Women's Foundation

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

* Responsible for assisting in incorporating intercultural dialogue for the community. * Served diverse living environments * Promote considerate and positive living and learning environment* Uphold and implement University Policy* Respond to crisis and emergency situations* Plan and facilitate recreational, social, and education programs* Act as a role model regarding scholastic achievement and healthy living for residents and address immediate concerns within the community * Serve on-call duty rotation* Collaborated with hall directors and other staff members to select and recruit new staff members

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

*Promoted considerate and positive living and learning environment*Upheld and implement University Policy*Responded to crisis and emergency situations*Planned and facilitate recreational, social, and education programs*Served as a role model regarding scholastic achievement and healthy living for 70 residents and address immediate concerns within the community *Served on-call duty rotation at least one night a week and three weekends per semester

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

*Planned Director Recruitment and selection; assigned pieces as well as provided orientation for selected directors* Planned Activist Recruitment and Orientation*Coordinated site visits*Negotiated contracts for venues and equipment and *Raised $17,000+ in ticket sales

Ada, Michigan

Press Releases, Schedule Radio Interviews, Helped organize Press Junkets

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

* Provided Press Releases for Various Events* Worked on Media Distribution lists *Researched various community interests

Master Of Education, Educational Leadership And Policy

Activities and Societies: Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) Black Student Union (BSU)Founding member of BGSA

Certificate, Korean Language And Literature

B.A., Advertising/Public Relations

Activities and Societies: NSAC: Creative Team Member, Ad Club, AAF Student Chapter, PRSSA, GR Feminists, GVSU Women's Center.

Certificate Of Completion Of The Pre-College Program, Theatre

Movement, Voice, Play writing, Theatre History, Improv