Derrick Robinson

Experience

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  Indiana State University

  Aug 2012 - May 2016

  I give the Student perspective on how college life is at Indiana State University by being heavily involved and a campus leader by blogging and using social networks such as twitter. @Derrick_ISU . Working with incoming freshman as an academic mentor and advisor my senior year. Assist with Indiana State University's Information Technology Department and controlling access to servers to Administration and Students. Facilitating University Administration and Undergraduate students while working out in the Recreational Center. Admissions occupation where I help incoming freshman come into the University at Indiana State University to get adjusted and move into their college years. Transitioning mentor and leader.

  • Admissions University Tweeter

    Jan 2010 - May 2016

  • Peer Mentor and Academic Advisor

    Jul 2013 - May 2014

  • OIT Specialist

    May 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Fitness Specialist

    May 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Admissions Blue Team Leader

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Summerfuel

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Residential Advisor

  • Advised and mentored international students from Spain, Egypt, and Russia• Developed leadership and college-prep with high school age students

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  Hollister Co.

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  Model

  I provide quality customer service while branding the company Hollister Co.

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  The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  FAB coordinator (Former Intern Advisory Board) with this position I will help chapters in the United States around college campuses. I am the Co-founder and President of the NSLS at Indiana State University, it entitles a lot of leadership development and networking. This brings in addition to serving the community and making a better environment. I help students implement leadership within the organization and assist with the needs of the chapter at Indiana State University.

  • FAB Coordinator (Former Intern Advisory Board)

    Nov 2013 - May 2014

  • Intern & Co-Founder of Chapter (President)

    Jan 2013 - May 2014

  • Co-Advisor

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
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  The Student Leader Collective

  May 2014 - May 2016

  Writer
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  Summerfuel

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Resident Advisor

  • Advised and mentored international students from China, Egypt and Russia• Implemented social entrepreneurship and social justice programming

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  Ivy Tech Community College

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Graduate Assistant I Student Life Development and Leadership

  • Plan, promote, and facilitate regularly occurring Student Government Association meetings on Terre Haute Campus with participants from the outreach sites when practical• Plan, promote, and facilitate regularly occurring and singly-events on campus via the Campus Activities Board. These Activities include educational sessions on alcohol awareness, health issues, sexual violence awareness and general entertainment events for the student population. • Host over 150 students at Welcome Week events annually Show less

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  Black Graduate Student Association

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  President
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  Starbucks

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  Barista
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  NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  NASPA Graduate Associate
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  DePauw University

  Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Multicultural Affairs Graduate Intern

  • Implemented Assessment and Research• Advised student organizations and social justice• Planned programs for end of the year banquets• Social justice research and programming

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  University of California, Berkeley

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Assistant Resident Director

  • Worked collaboratively with team members in creating an effective community among summer residential students• Supported the academic mission of the university through residential education initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs including programs and events surrounding social justice issues • Advised and supervised nine Residential Advisors and a Community CoordinatorConduct Officer• Served as a conduct hearing office as stipulated by Residential & Housing Services policies and ensure timely and accurate documentation of incidents• Assisted in the enforcement of policies in the unit and implementation of an educational conduct process• Consulted with the Assistant Director of Leadership & Community Standards and other professional staff on conduct action Show less

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  The Student Affairs Collective

  Jul 2015 - now

  A proven leader and established blogger for issues and topics that impact the student affairs global community.

  • Leadership Team Member

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Contributing Writer

    Jul 2015 - now
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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Office of Student Ethics Practicum Intern

  • Work with the Coordinator for Student Conduct to learn foundations and principles of the adjudication of conduct cases. This includes shadowing one-on-one conduct meetings• Observe Academic Integrity and Digital Millennium Copyright Acts Seminars• Co-Advise the Campus/RHA Conduct Board, a hearing panel comprised of 10-14 undergraduate students trained to adjudicate conduct cases-including training the board, charging cases, and providing developmental opportunities for board members (specifically regarding ethics, values, and conflict resolutions)• Conduct an analysis of peer institution mediation programs and working to develop mediation resources and documents for the Office of Student Ethics Show less

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  University of Houston-Victoria

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  Student Life Coordinator

  • Develops and leads the areas of intramural sports and outdoor adventures• Assists with the registration, training, and operation of new and current student organizations on campus in order to enhance the student life experience• Assists with the management of the university’s student life management software; provides software training and support for the campus community• Hires, supervises, and advises student workers in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of campus programming• Serves on various university committees related to student life Show less

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  Target

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  Sales Floor Team Member
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  Emporia State University

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Complex Coordinator

  • Full-time professional who lived on campus and managed the day-to-day routines of Northeast, Central, Abigail and South Morse Complex• Supervised, trained, and evaluated the Reception Center Assistants, Resident Assistants, Office Assistants, and Program Assistants • Co-Advised Morse Activities Council and communicated to custodians and maintenance staff about issues in Morse Complex• Served as the conduct hearing officer and made sure proper documentation was submitted in a timely manner• Worked with various student populations such as international students and hosted a wide range of programs for their needs and resources• National 2018 NASPA Proposal was accepted with various colleagues at different institutions on “burnout” and the balancing act of “self-care” Show less

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  Starbucks

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

  Greener Apron Partner Certified (Arizona State University)Job Summary and MissionThis position contributes to Starbucks success by providing legendary customer service to all customers. Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:- Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks.- Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.- Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues.- Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during each shift.- Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.- Contributes to positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager.- Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer.- Discovers and responds to customer needs.- Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift.- Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed.- Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.- Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.- Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods.- Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Show less Job Summary and MissionThis position contributes to Starbucks success by providing legendary customer service to all customers. Our MissionTo inspire and nurture the human spirit—one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.Our ValuesWith our partners, our coffee and our customers at our core, we live these values:Creating a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome.Acting with courage, challenging the status quo and finding new ways to grow our company and each other.Being present, connecting with transparency, dignity and respect.Delivering our very best in all we do, holding ourselves accountable for results.We are performance driven, through the lens of humanity. Show less

  • Barista

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Barista

    Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Career Coach

  Career Advising: Provides expert, industry-specific, career advising to students, in both one-on-one and group-based settings, on a diverse array of topics including career exploration, job and internship search strategies, and writing professional correspondence (resume, cover letter, personal statement, professional portfolio, etc.).Maintains a series of industry-specific, high-quality and up-to-date online career information on the Walter Center career community pages.Programming: Collaborates with Associate Directors for Employer Relations to create opportunities for students to explore career fields, develop professional contacts, and build marketable experience by networking with relevant recruiters, employer contacts, and College alumni.Facilitates multiple career-related events, workshops and classroom presentations each semester on topics relating to job and internship search strategies and the career development process.Supports student organizations and scholarship programs by collaborating with relevant student and staff leaders to provide tailored career programing and networking event opportunities.Relationship Building: Builds strong relationships with Chairs, Directors of Undergraduate Studies, and Academic Advisors across several disciplines, to form collaborative partnerships that increase the presence of academically-embedded career education and programming in the College of Arts & Sciences. Show less

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  AmeriCorps

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Indiana ScholarCorps

  Location: Indiana University, Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (Link: https://diversity.iu.edu)Work Schedule: Full-Time (Contracted Position) Second term started August 2020. Education Level: College-Graduate Member Duties: ScholarCorps AmeriCorps members are placed at select colleges and universities across Indiana and serve as an on-campus resource to freshman and sophomore 21st Century Scholar students enrolled at that institution. The program aims to increase 21st Century Scholar retention and success by providing on-campus programming, direct support and connecting students to various on-campus resources, information, and services needed to be successful in college. Each ScholarCorps AmeriCorps member will be charged with providing Scholars with resources in alignment with four programmatic goal areas, including 1.) Academic Performance and Persistence, 2.) Student Engagement and enrichment, 3.) Career Exploration and Preparation, and 4.) Financial Literacy and Debt Management. ScholarCorps AmeriCorps Members also receive training and professional development and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps program. Show less