Keely Kerr

Experience

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  Target

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Customer Service Representative

  Coordinated the returns and restocking of items Intervened during customer dilemmasAided in overseeing the nightly organization of products Transitioned throughout various departments when workers were low

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  SDSU Residential Education Office

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Academic Mentor

  Supported the academic success of 160 first-year students by providing guidance throughout academic-related situations including choosing a major, switching university, and navigating academic probationCollaborated with university staff and faculty members to establish a positive and safe learning environment for all residents through programming and policy enforcementNurtured student enrichment through the promotion and facilitation of co-curricular and extracurricular eventsOrganized monthly advising sessions to monitor residents’ successful academic and personal adjustment to university life Show less

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  SDSU Women's Resource Center

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Fellow

  Completed a semester-long 120-hour fellowship at the Women’s Resource Center (WRC)Served as a feminist mentor for approx 18 volunteers by scheduling regular advising meetings to discuss their work and future growthDeveloped and co-facilitated university-wide mental health programming through a Feminist U programming modelAssisted in directing a 10-month volunteer program through tasks such as progress tracking, website maintenance, and mentorship pairingTrained in crisis management to support student success by making referrals on and off-campus on issues related to mental health, sexual violence, bias-related incidents, housing, and food insecurity Show less

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  San Diego State University Residential Education Office

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Community Assistant

  Fostered a sense of belonging in residents through interpersonal communication and program creationAddressed students as unique individuals with multidimensional needs to offer individualized guidance and mentorshipEstablished a connection between curricular and co-curricular learning through department collaborations and educational programmingEncouraged student awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics through education and discussion facilitationAdvised approximately 300 second-year and international students on university life and provided support during a global pandemic Show less

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  San Diego State University

  May 2020 - May 2022

  Assisted in the creation, development, and assessment of a Career Readiness Certificate Pilot Program to educate students on topics such as diverse backgrounds in the workplace and building a professional networkDevelops career competency skills in students through the co-facilitation of educational workshops on topics such as resume building and interview tipsPromoted departmental initiatives and programs through the creation of social media contentFacilitated outreach to other university departments and organizations to further support a diverse student body Show less Provided leadership, motivation, and service for nine Apartment-style residence hall communities and their residents - including first-year students, second-year students, graduate students, student-athletes, and international studentsEnsured safe and welcoming living communities for residents through the management of a 24/7 residence hall front desk and its 27 student employeesServed as a Residential Judicial Officer, enforcing the Student Code of Conduct and administering restorative sanctions to provide support to students and educate on the importance of accountabilityCollaborated in the design and implementation of department-wide hiring for new and returning employees, including the creation of the interview format, questions, and evaluation rubricManaged the maintenance and assistance for students residing in graduate student housing, in collaboration with an ancillary partnership, to create a safe living-learning environmentUpheld departmental social justice and community engagement goals through the organization and implementation of a four-day conference-style training for approximately 117 student leaders Show less

  • Graduate Assistant for Experiential Learning

    Feb 2022 - May 2022

  • Assistant Residential Hall Coordinator

    Aug 2020 - May 2022

  • Summer Student Leader

    May 2020 - Jul 2020
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  California Institute of the Arts

  May 2022 - now

  Institute Academic Advisor

  Collaborates with student mentors, school administrators, and other campus departments to identify and support students of concern and monitor student degree progress through reviews such as study abroad candidacy and satisfactory progress evaluationsServes as a liaison to CalArts Schools and other campus departments on student issues, including academic reviews, exceptions to institute policies, and transfer creditProvides guidance to students in their academic requirements and institute policies and procedures through individual meetings to promote proactive outreach and aid students progressing through the academic standing stagesProduces orientation materials for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students, to develop literacy on the CalArts academic requirements, institute policies and procedures, and the tools necessary to navigate the CalArts system Prepares and maintains reports and appropriate documentation of all student interactionsSupports the Provost’s Office and Registrar staff in maintaining the accuracy of student data in Colleague and other web tools Show less