Nicole Fess Email & Phone Number

Blacksburg, Va, Us

Oversees VT’s growing Gallup CliftonStrengths initiative for the VT division.Facilitates and leads over 56 workshops with 1 to 90 students focused on learning CliftonStrengths.Creates personalized material and agendas for workshops using active learning strategies for a professional community of practice.Assists with professional development and cohort training for 2 cohorts comprised of 32 VT faculty members.

Facilitated feedback training for orientation leaders and lead reflections of a smaller team.Led walking campus tours for new students and families while facilitating discussions and activities to build community.

Taught 20 Girl Scouts each week about nature and leadership with an emphasis on fun and safety throughout the summer.Engaged challenge-by-choice philosophies to encourage girls to grow and learn at this overnight camp.Enriches outdoor experiences including archery, swimming, crafts, camping, rock-wall climbing, zip-lining, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more.

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Encouraged the use of resources across campus to get 150 residents involved as they transition to college life.Responded to mental health crises as a mandatory reporter and prioritized the autonomy of residents with daily support and programming.Filed Incident Reports for violations in the code of conduct, community conflicts, and general concerns of well-being in the dorms.Awarded the ExperienceVT Student Leader of the Year

Worked with a team to set up equipment and technology such as lighting, stages, soundboards, speakers, cameras, and microphones for all on-campus events.Programmed lighting sequences for stage productions in Haymarket Theater for cultural shows.Learned new technology skills consistently under a mentor program while working.