Tara Martinez Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I administer the Student Life program, catering to the many requirements of a diverse student body. Planning, coordinating, directing, and assessing student events is one of my primary responsibilities. In addition, I facilitate employee meetings, training, retreats, and recognition while leading strategic planning activities for the department. In addition, I advise faculty and staff advisors of thirty student groups by providing support for organizational/program creation, budgetary management, Minnesota State, College, and LeadMN policy, and applicable state regulations. I participate in the President's Supervisory Committee in order to represent and express information and viewpoints about student life concerns. I am also responsible for all departmental marketing materials, such as brochures, calendars, table tents, and online content, by performing in-depth marketing research through focus groups, surveys, and needs assessments.A few of my notable accomplishments include:• Enabled $10.5M renovation of the Helland Student Center (HSC) by campaigning with student leadership to set up student center revenue fees by gathering student feedback regarding needs, financial threshold, and furnishings for renovated facilities.✓ HSC opened in 1/ 2012, growing in size from 9K sq. ft. to 40K sq. ft.• Grew Student Life department staffing from one professional and three student members to four professionals and 10-15 student members.• Governed $700K student life budget, including 35 fee-funded accounts and oversight of $400K health services contract for student clinic services.• Mobilized wide range of student organizations in organizing and hosting hundreds of events to serve thousands of students.• Planned, headed, and analyzed annual commencement, grad fair, and graduation celebration; served 400+ graduates and 3K ceremony attendees.

Anoka, Minnesota, United States

*Provide leadership, administrative management, supervision and day-to-day support for customized training and the following student affairs areas: Admissions, Records & Registration, Testing, Accessibility and Tutoring. Fall 2023 enrollment increased by 13% from the previous year, reaching pre-pandemic enrollment levels.*Support student success through policy creation and review.*Lead non-credit offerings, working to create a pathway to credit-bearing opportunities.*Provide strategic direction in the development of new programs by co-chairing the New Program Task Force.*Advance college’s work in meeting Equity 2030 and Guided Learning Pathways goals.*Advance mutually beneficial strategic partnerships: by serving on Anoka County Workforce Development Board and by strengthening ties with local school districts to increase PSEO and Concurrent enrollment and success.*Serve as a member of the aligned (with Anoka-Ramsey Community College) President’s Cabinet.*Serve as Title IX Coordinator, provide leadership over student conduct, and trained as a 1B.1 Investigator and Decision-Maker.*Coordinate Feed Your Need food pantry, with more than 12,000 pounds distributed in fall 2023, and student activities such as Veterans Day Recognition event and #FirstGenPround event.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Action Project: Recruiting & Retaining Faculty of Color and American Indian Faculty to Minnesota State

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

During my tenure, I recruited, trained, and supervised student personnel in the development of campus-wide programs, such as van trips, the chocolate festival, engagement fairs, and numerous services, including the safe walk program and banner creation. I was responsible for managing the tasks assigned to each individual and overseeing a graduate assistant who assisted with senior week, the art gallery, and organization advising. In addition, I supervised volunteers in a variety of capacities, including orientation, the ACUI conference program team, and the student recognition committee, via means of inspiration, empowerment, and shared expectations. Lastly, I served on the management team for Campus Programs and Campus Center.A few of my notable accomplishments are:• Established and advised student-run program board with seven programming committees to counsel on implementation of various events, ranging from a $35K, one-day spring fling to hosting the MSP International Film Festival.• Coached and empowered student leaders, which increased number of student organizations from 66 to 80.• Co-led new student, transfer student, and parent orientation programs to ensure all-around student development.• Spearheaded collaborative efforts on welcome week, January programming, and senior week activities, enabling students to make friends and familiarize with their surroundings.Additional Experience as Marketing/Human Resources Graduate Assistant & RamFest Welcome Week Coordinator | CSU

Master Of Science - Ms, Student Affairs In Higher Education (Sahe)

Fort Collins, CO

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration

Valparaiso, IN