Experience

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  Coe college

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Resident assistant

  · Mediate resident and hall conflicts· Serve as an personal, informational, educational resource for students· Plan and implement social, educational and multicultural events within the residence hall and around campus.· Serve on call and participated in crisis management

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  Classic kids photography

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2010

  Head photographer - greenwich, connecticut

  Classic Kids is a consortium of elite child photographers who share a common vision and an uncommon style. Classic Kids has appeared in many national magazines and have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. http://www.classickidsphotography.com/• Manage the overall operations of the studio in Greenwich, Connecticut• Plan, organize and implement monthly events for over 50 people• Managed schedule for photo shoots, proof viewings and events• Strategize and implement all marketing within Greenwich and great New York area• Allocate funding for various donation efforts and recruited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to be Classic Kids national philanthropy• Select, train and manage all studio assistants Show less

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  Ohio university

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Baker University Center provides facilities, programs, services and amenities that serve the University community, the Athens community and visitors.http://www.ohio.edu/eventservices/baker/about.cfm• Serves as Advisor to the Baker University Center Advisory Board• Assisting with student staff training for Building Managers and Conference Assistants• Assisting with student staffing for all areas in Event Services• Supervise and assist in building rounds with Building Managers• Submit facility maintenance requests on a regular basis• Facilitate building manager meetings Show less

  • Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center

    Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Event Services Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
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  Ohio university

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Learning Communities (LCs) are designed with learning, academic success, and life outside the classroom in mind. All students want to feel at home, get to know people easily, and do well academically. Ohio University's Learning Communities can help bring it all together, and provide a few nice extras, too.• Co-facilitate Peer Mentor Training• Plan social programming and alcohol education for Peer Mentors• Recruited, trained, and supervised 45 Peer Mentors in academic Learning Communities• Facilitate weekly staff meetings for 9 Success Teams• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of Peer Mentors• Taught a section of University Experience-UC115 course and supervised the class peer mentorPresentations • Ohio University Conference Divisional 2011- Happiness Advantage Show less

  • Learning Communities Peer Mentor and Activities Coordinator

    Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

  • LGBT Center

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Coordinator for Welcome Weekend

    Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
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  Southern polytechnic state university

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  First year residential experience coordinator

  • Created and implemented a six-week First-Year Experience Program model based off of Tinto’s Theory on Institutional Departure for 600 first year students in the residence halls• Created and advised a Hall Council Program, coached students in the programming initiatives and also to be advocates in the residence halls and on campus • Created the first Theme Community Programs (Outdoor Adventure and Gaming) at Southern Polytechnic State University • Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated two graduate assistant and 25 resident assistant staff within the two First-Year buildings • Created and implemented Project Lead, a residential leadership workshop series as a resource for Resident Assistants, Hall Council and Emerging Leaders • Taught a section of University Experience- SPSU Hitchhikers 1001, advised students in the course and discussed their progress • Assisted in the establishment of a positive, educational atmosphere and encouraged behavior that ensures privacy, security and a sense of unity • Oversaw and allocated a programming budget of $15,000 • Provided disciplinary counseling and sanctions to residents within Howell and Hornet Village and provided follow-up meetings incorporating educational opportunities for them to learn and grow in a safe environment Presentations • First Year Experience Conference 2014 (San Diego)- Emerging Leaders: Creating a First-Year Leadership Initiative• Project Lead: Southern Polytechnic State University- Finding the Leader Within Show less

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  Kennesaw state university

  Jun 2014 - now

  Assumes responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of all elements centered on ensuring a high-quality experience for residential students for both the Kennesaw and Marietta Campus. Facilitates the development and delivery of residential programs and services designed to increase student retention, persistence and graduation rates. -Directs and oversees the management and development of a Residence Life team of professional, para-professional, and student staff members. -Determines priorities for Residence Life team, and coordinates work assignments in an effort to support consistent and effective operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. -Develops a comprehensive departmental assessment and evaluation plan for all related programs and services; continuously monitors and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency and makes adjustments accordingly. Manages recruitment, selection, and staff plan for department of Residence Life for both campuses. -Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with internal constituencies including, but not limited to, Facilities, Conduct and Conflict Resolution, and Public Safety in order to implement, evaluate and maintain effective processes and controls. -Collaborates with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other divisions to develop high-impact practices that support enrollment, housing occupancy, and build an exemplary residential campus community. -Plans, develops, and oversees departmental budgets, ensuring prudent fiscal management at all times. -Provides on-call and emergency response consultations as necessary, assisting with the management of student and campus crisis situations. Show less Working in a mission critical position for Kennesaw State University. This involves managing a team of four functional area leaders who collectively manage 100+ professional and student staff members. This position has oversight of Marietta campus facilities, communication to parents and students, on boarding new team members and planning/executing training for professional and student staff.• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the university’s comprehensive Housing & Residence Life program.• Responsible for implementation, and oversight of strategic planning processes, human resources, occupancy management and policy development needs for the Marietta campus.• Directly supervise the Housing and Residence Life Marietta team: Assistant Director of Facilities, Occupancy Coordinator, Area Coordinator, and Facilities Coordinator.• Encourage and support opportunities for staff development, training and retention within the Marietta campus.• Respond to parent and family concerns.• Lead professional staff training initiatives and student staff training programs.• Provide leadership and oversight of departmental emergency response procedures.• Coordinates with the Occupancy Manger to track space occupancy and prepare monthly occupancy updates for team.• Facilities work orders decreased from 100+ to less than 10 during within my first 6 months Show less Initiate and nurture positive, productive relationships with both internal and external university constituents. Develop programs, services, and communication vehicles for alumni use. Plan events to increase alumni awareness about KSU, and generate participation.• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing the University’s overall Alumni program as it relates to the university’s overall advancement program. • Assist in developing and deploying new programming that strengthens and deepens the effective engagement of alumni with the University. Collaborate with others in planning and overseeing alumni events, both on and off campus. • Support communications that enhance effective alumni engagement. • Support the Alumni office in partnership with other University entities, being specifically responsible for customer service. • Identify volunteer opportunities to build alumni engagement in collaboration with other University departments. • Assist with the Alumni Association board meetings and the various committee meetings. • Provide accessibility and visibility to alumni and the University by visiting with alumni and by attending social, entertainment and educational events throughout the state and region. Show less • Managing the Center for Student Leadership's Marketing and Communications initiatives including, but not limited to the ongoing development and implementation of marketing and communication campaigns and campus engagement plans.• Overseeing the planning and facilitation of workshops and conferences with a variety of internal & external groups.• Increasing CSL's alliances with public schools (Marietta High School, Lockheed Elementary, Little River Elementary, Sprayberry High School, Garrison Mill Elementary & South Paulding High School), teen centers and other youth-based organizations throughout the local and regional communities.• Working with internal and external partners to develop and implement a variety of student leadership engagement initiatives.• Organizing and creating effective outreach tools including presentations, promotional scripts, program literature, and online tools.• Working with and supervising the Marketing & Communication Coordinator to develop both online and offline content that will inform and inspire students to join CSL and further its mission.• Overseeing all outreach event activities and working with other departments to ensure branding of and education about CSL's work in incorporated into every opportunity.• Identifying, submitting for, and securing internal and external funding to support student leadership development outreach and community engagement initiatives.• Assisting the CSL in facilitating a range of student leadership development activities as they relate to foundational and advanced student leadership development.• Demonstrating exceptionally strong written and oral communications skills, and solid experience in student engagement activities, strategic thinking, and project management.• Assisting in the strategic vision for and assessment of CSL marketing and communication initiatives to determine ROI and next steps for activities and campaigns. Show less • Create, brand and implement Engaged Owl Leaders (EOL) a 12-week leadership training program for 60 first and second year students• Create, brand, recruit and advise Owl Leadership Fellows, a 10-month leadership initiative for upperclass students• Planned and facilitated leadership retreats both on and off campus for Engaged Owl Leaders and Owl Leadership Fellows• Assess, create, brand and implement FLY (Finding Leadership Within), a campus-wide leadership workshop series as a resource for students and staff• Help in the implementation and advisement of the first annual TEDxKennesawStateUniversity event to be held March 21, 2015• Establish and pilot a financial literacy curriculum with Owl Leadership Fellows• Assist in the establishment of a collaborative, co-curricular atmosphere within the Center for Student Leadership working with both University College and Student Affairs Show less

  • Director of Residence Life-Training & Development

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Director of Housing and Residence Life - Marietta Campus

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Associate Director of Engagement

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Outreach & Community Engagement Manager

    Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Leadership Coordinator

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2015