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Ann Arbor, Michigan

Flagstaff, Arizona Area

Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

• Advise prospective, current, and returning students for all exchange, faculty-led, and provider study abroad programs in the UK and Northern European region
• In first full year as advisor, increased year-long study abroad enrollment by 200% and semester-long enrollment by 117%
• Manage a portfolio of 80+ study abroad programs
• Organize and facilitate re-entry orientation program for returning study abroad participants
• Co-led short term academic program abroad in three countries with 14 undergraduate students
• Promote and market study abroad through classroom visits, information sessions, and campus tabling

Corvallis, Oregon

• Advised international student population and their dependents on immigration regulations, academics, cross-cultural adjustment, and financial resources
• Served as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for Oregon State University’s F-1 and J-1 visa programs, supporting over 3,500 students
• Jointly planned and facilitated new international student orientation for 1000+ university-bound and short-term language study students
• Maintained current knowledge of complex government regulation and paperwork application requirements for international students studying in the United States
• Created and facilitated Academic Success Workshops that supported students experiencing academic difficulties
• Liaised with academic advisors, faculty, and student services staff to better serve OSU’s international population

Eugene, Oregon

• Advised international students and their dependents on immigration regulations, academics, cross-cultural adjustment, and other matters relating to their visa status
• Coordinated academic advising for 1000+ students in the Academic English for International Students (AEIS) program
• Provided programming related to culture shock and other transitional issues new international students experience
• Facilitated trainings and presentations to university departments and colleagues regarding best practices in supporting international students
• Co-supervised Graduate Teaching Fellow

• Operated and oversaw a hall with an undergraduate population of 525 residents
• Selected, supervised, evaluated, and continually trained a diverse team of 10 Resident Advisors and multiple Office Assistants
• Recruited Resident Advisors through development of marketing materials and information sessions
• Served in an on-call duty rotation for 9 residence halls serving over 5,000 students while handling crisis and emergency situations
• Adjudicated judicial cases and educated students through a comprehensive educational sanctioning process that promoted personal and community awareness
• Managed a $7,000 budget for educational and community building programmatic efforts

• Worked collaboratively with University departments to ensure sponsorship and logistical feasibility of conferences
• Drafted and edited detailed contracts pertaining to food and housing services
• Acted as on-site resource for conferences ranging from 10-150 guests

• Developed and maintained client relationships generating in over $115,000 of new business selling Seattle Sonics and Storm ticket packages
• Developed critical listening skills, resulting in the #1 Inside Sales Representative ranking for the 06-07 NBA season
• Applied sales techniques and gained experience working with clients in face-to-face meetings as well as over the phone
• Designed and implemented personalized experiences and group events for guests
• Entertained potential and future clients while promoting the benefits of the organization

Masters Of Arts, Student Affairs Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, International Studies And Political Science