Resume

EDUCATION         

Master of Science in Instructional Technology                                                                                                                 May 2010

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice                                                                                                                                        May 2008

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly trained in areas of diversity and multiculturalism, crisis response, supervision and programming, mental health, safety, educational programs, health and wellness, life skills and conflict mediation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills through documentation of programs, crisis situations, budgeting, and professional communication with peers, faculty, and parents.
• 10 years of cross-campus collaborations interacting with faculty, academic departments and programs to develop educational opportunities for students to fully engage in their academic experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, collaboration and goals.
• 8 years of experience building community, supervising hall and apartment staff to create a living and learning environment conducive to promoting student success.
• Experience selecting, training, supervising and evaluating paraprofessional staff as well as marketing and recruiting for staff, programs and events, offering tours for incoming students.
• Extensive experience establishing and maintaining effective collaborative supervisory and colleague working relationships.

PROFESSIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE           

Diversity Coordinator: Student Affairs                                                                                                                      August 2016 - Current

Washington State University Health Sciences, Spokane, Washington 99201

• Recruited, trained, advised, supervised, and evaluated 8 student coordinators to create an inclusive and engaged community for a campus of 1600 students.
• Developed and maintained educational resources that promoted self-discovery for students, faculty, and staff
• Developed and facilitated training sessions for campus community
• Oversaw the creation, staffing, supervision, operations, strategic planning, and assessment efforts of the Diversity Center
• Created and implemented LGBTQ+ Ally training and LGBTQ+ Ally network on campus.
• Devised and implemented creative marketing strategies and promotional materials for Center programs, conferences, trainings, services, awareness campaigns, and initiatives
• Identified, developed, and cultivated relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with academic and student service departments, community organizations, and external agencies to increase Center and University visibility and expand support services and co-curricular educational opportunities for students
• Managed a $100,000 annual budget, prepared invoices, and maintained an audit-ready program.
• Managed and created Diversity Center website and social media
• Served as the advisor to the Black & Latinx Student Union and the Cougs for Diversity & Inclusion

Live-in Assistant Director: Summerfuel program at Tufts University                                                           Summers 2009 – Current

Summerfuel (Academic Study Associates), New York, New York 10012

• Supervised and developed 3 Live-in Professional Residence Life Staff members known as Head of House.
• Oversee Residence Life Program for Summerfuel 20 Resident Advisors and over 200 domestic and international high school students living on a college campus
• Managed daily operations of residential building including the Student Information Office & Medical Assistance Room.
• Facilitated training sessions and teambuilding workshops for staff during RA Orientation Week
• Collaborated with facilities management and housing to ensure the safety, security and cleanliness of the apartments
• Advised CAB (Community Activities Board) meetings and events
• Designed and implemented daily afternoon activities and evening programs using the “SPACE” model (Service Learning, Personal & Social Awareness, Academic College Preparation, Community Building, Entertainment/Recreation) to foster community development and engage students in open dialogue
• Managed summer programming and residential budget
• Led weekly staff meetings and conducted weekly Health & Safety Checks in student suites
• Served as professional staff Trip Leader for weekend excursions to Boston, Paintball, Six Flags New England
• Served in rotational professional on-call system for summer program and responded to behavioral & medical issues

Live-in Area Coordinator: Residence Life                                                                                                                          June 2015 - July 2016

University of Montana Missoula, Missoula, Montana 59812

• Supervised 10 student staff to create an inclusive and engaged community for over 2000 tenants\residents.

• Developed learning outcomes based on family, graduate, and single student’s apartment community needs.

• Assisted paraprofessional staff in creating personalized and area(s) specific goals.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive educational community development plan and monitored budgets.

• Created a student staff handbook for the apartment staff.

• Designed student staff recruitment procedures and facilitated training sessions.

• Advised and mentored Resident Advisors on Quality circle based Department need.

• Managed daily operations of 2 Apartment Complexes and worked with a diverse student population.

• Independently managed and directed a team of crisis responders to document and follow up with crisis/emergency situations on a rotational on-call basis to deal with students struggling with suicidal ideation, domestic violence, sexual violence, crime, medical emergencies, conflict mediation, policy enforcement, and substance abuse.

• Developed the guide to living in apartments for both family housing and single student housing

• Served as a conduct officer for residential area processing and adjudicating conduct violations.

Live-in Residence Coordinator:  Residence Life                                                                                                            July 2013 – May 2015

University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska 99508

• Supervised 11 Resident Assistants, 1 Peer Mentor to create inclusive, vibrant, and engaged community for over 288 residents.

• Developed learning outcomes based on residence hall and apartment community needs, and assisted paraprofessional staff in creating personalized and floor specific goals.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive community development plan consisting of programs such as All-Hall events, staff goals, team building and educational opportunities.

• Designed and Facilitated “The Clothesline Project” for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Advised and mentored Resident Advisors on collaterals based on our core values (Citizenship, Inclusivity, Leadership, Personal Growth, Safe Environment and Wellness).

• Managed daily operations of residence halls and apartment complex and worked with a diverse student population.

• Collaborated daily with the Department of Housing and Conference Services to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the halls, assignments, emergency space use, inspections, and opening/closing processes.

• Served on hiring committee for incoming professional staff.

• Responsible for effectively developing, monitoring and tracking yearly operating programming budget for the residence hall and apartment complex.

• Served on-call for the campus and worked collaboratively with University Police Department.

• Served as a conduct officer processing, adjudicating, and tracking over 200 student conduct violations.

LEADERSHIP

• Diversity Week Planning Committee/chair: Washington State University Health Sciences                                      2018 –
• POC Affinity Group/chair: Washington State University Health Sciences                                                                     2018 –
• Diversity Committee/chair: Washington State University Health Sciences                                                                   2016 –
• Live-in Residence Life Coordinator:  Penn State Mount Alto                                                                                            2010 – 2013
• Live-in Graduate Hall Director: Bloomsburg University                                                                                                    2008 – 2010
• DASL Mentor/Member (Developing Ambitious Student Leaders)                                                                                  2007 – 2010
• BUSTED Actor/Stage Manager (Bloomsburg University Theatrical Educational Drama)                                         2006 – 2010

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT

• Nursing Diversity Committee/member: Washington State University Health Sciences                                             2017 –
• Equity Committee/member: Washington State University Health Sciences                                                                 2016 –
• Co-presenter at UM Symposium on Race and Ethnicity: Race Caucus                                                                           2016
• Veteran Affairs Coordinator Hiring Committee                                                                                                                   2014
• Trained in Title IX, Minors on Campus                                                                                                                                 2013, 2014
• Title IX Hiring Committee                                                                                                                                                        2013
• ACPA (American College Personnel Association) member /attended RCI Conference                                              2010 – Present

SKILLS                       

• Adobe System (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc), Microsoft Office

• Training Software: Lectora, Hot Lava, Hot Potato Suites,

• Housing Software: Banner Operating Systems, StarRez, Adirondacks

• Conduct Systems: Maxient, Advocate, Judicial officer

• Learning management system: Blackboard Systems, Angel LMS, Moodle, BOLT

• Card Access system: Onity, Personal

• First Aid & CPR/AED Certified