Devan J Carrington

Devan J Carrington

DJ & MC (Currently with Washburn Entertainment)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director, Community Engagement & Leadership

  • Education

    • Bridgewater State University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Criminal Justice

      Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Tour Guide, Men Integrated in Brotherhood (MIB), Afro-Am society, Orientation Leader, Student Government Association (SGA), and Campus Center Building Manager

    • University of Vermont

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
  • Experience

    • DJ Doughboy

      Aug 2006 - now
      DJ & MC (Currently with Washburn Entertainment)

      Versatile Top 40 DJ available for all occasions, such as weddings, graduations, birthday parties, and private functions. I have experience as a DJ in 4 different states and 4 different Universities. Check out some sounds below.

    • University of Vermont

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

      Serve as Area Coordinator for 49, double occupancy apartments, which is home to non-traditional, graduate, international, and students with families. Coordinate programs such as The Brotherhood Affinity Space and ASC Peer Mentoring Program. Represent the ALANA Student Center in collaboration with 7 other departments in the Diversity and Equity Unit in institutional committees and outreach initiatives.Serve as advisor for many student leaders of color, including the 8 executive board members of ALANA GEAR.Co-supervise the 14 student work-study employees in the office. Served as the personal social, cultural, and academic advisor to 8 first year students in the United States Department of Agriculture Multi-cultural scholars program. Developed and managed the logistics for the "Service With a Purpose" program to engage 16 students in community service once a week.

      • East County Community Aide

        Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
      • Program and Outreach Coordinator

        Aug 2011 - May 2013
      • Practicum Intern, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Dean's Office

        Sept 2012 - Dec 2012
      • Co-Coordinator for Student Engagement, Summer Enrichment Scholars Program

        Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Washington & Jefferson College

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2015

      •Oversee a residential area consisting of one first-year student residence hall and three returning student residence halls including one common-interest theme community totaling 330 students.•Supervise 13 Resident Assistants including regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations•Assist with resident assistant selection, training and development•Conduct regular building and safety inspections and report damages and safety concerns promptly and effectively.•Work directly with Facilities regarding work orders, maintenance and custodial concerns for residential area•Coordinate and advise students on the Housing Selection Process for the entire campus. •Coordinate opening and closing of residence halls in my area. •Serve as the minor judicial hearing officer for issues that occur in my area. •Participate in the Administrator on Call rotation. •Serve as a member of the Residential Life emergency responses team and collaborate with constituents including Protection Services, Facilities Management, and Student Health & Counseling Services during emergencies and crisis. •Develop and implement campus-wide and constituent-specific workshops and programs that enhance multicultural and social justice awareness such as Point of View Discussions, Vagina Monologues, Heritage Month Performers, & the Recognize and Respond Retreat. •Coordinate the Charles West Fellows African-American Male Retention Initiative. •Serve as an advisor and support for the multicultural student organizations including Asian Culture Association, Black Student Union, Diversity Programming Board, Gay Straight Alliance, Hillel, Indian Student Association and Latin@ Culture Association. This is a live-in position Show less

      • Assistant Director for Diversity Programs & Multicultural Affairs

        Jul 2014 - Sept 2015
      • Residence Life Coordinator/Coordinator of Diversity Programs & Multicultural Affairs

        Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Cornell University

      Nov 2015 - Jan 2025

      The Associate Director of Athletics for Student Support, Development, and Inclusion leads the directives of the Student-Athlete Support Services office, working to support student-athletes in balancing their athletic and academic pursuits on campus while working fully in the context of overall student development in a higher education environment. This position collaborates with other administrators to consider appropriate department services for student-athletes, and then develops, implements, and manages several programs that address the needs of student-athletes and coaches with regard to their overall success, belonging and welfare. The role also works in close conjunction with Athletics Compliance staff regarding student-athletes’ academic performance as it relates to athletic eligibility. The incumbent serves as the main liaison between and amongst student-athletes, coaches, recruits, parents, and existing university student and academic support services, to provide integrated and comprehensive support to Cornell’s student athlete population. Show less

      • Andrew '78 and Margaret Paul Associate AD for Student-Athlete Support, Development and Inclusion

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2025
      • Assistant Director

        Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
      • Area Coordinator

        Nov 2015 - Jul 2018
    • Texas State University

      Jan 2025 - now
      Assistant Director, Community Engagement & Leadership
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Devan J Carrington
      Advisor of the Year Award Department of Student Life, University of Vermont Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Devan J Carrington
      Outstanding Ally Award University of Vermont Women's Center Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Devan J Carrington
      Outstanding Club Advisor Award ALANA Student Center, University of Vermont Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Devan J Carrington
      Outstanding Service Award ALANA Coalition, University of Vermont Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Devan J Carrington
      Ithaca’s Best DJ 2020 Ithaca Times Voted best local DJ. Find the full article here: https://www.ithaca.com/special_sections/best_of_ithaca/best-of-ithaca-2020-entertainment/article_8c6c6990-0331-11eb-acd3-67a08ef221b7.amp.html