Ron McDonald

Experience

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  The University of Akron

  Jul 1992 - Mar 2012

  Career Education - Assisted with Career Center services: facilitated classroom and student organization presentations; assisted with coordination of Center-sponsored programs such as Career Fair, Tech Fair, Evening with the Accountants, College of Education Job Search Preparation; conducted individual appointments regarding resume and cover letter writing, career exploration, job search strategy.Leadership Training- Developed and coordinated UA LEADS, an annual, campus-wide leadership development series; created and directed the Oelschlager Summer Leadership Institute, a privately-funded, eight-day experience designed to enhance leadership and academic performance skills; trained and advised the campus-wide undergraduate student government.Parent Services - Developed the first University of Akron Parents and Family Association including association structure, membership recruitment, marketing and communication, educational and social programming.Campus Service and Service Learning- Chaired campus-wide committee of students and staff responsible for the creation and coordination of the nationally-recognized UA Make a Difference Day service initiative: planning, promotion, public relations, fundraising, volunteer and project recruitment and quality assessment; created, directed and advised a new living learning community focused on service; created and coordinated the University of Akron's initial and subsequent involvement in alternative spring break service trips; advised the University of Akron chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Show less Direction and supervision of the following University of Akron Student Affairs departments:Office of Student Development- Coordinated recognition, registration, orientation, training, funding, policy for more than 250 student organizations; encourage campus involvement through presentations, workshops, marketing through brochures, calendars, websites, and annual recognition activities; coordinated all major university celebrations - Homecoming, Parents/Family Day, Diversity Fest, May Day; advised the campus-wide undergraduate student government.Office of Greek Affairs- Coordinated advising, training, programming, standards, governance for 22 national fraternities and sororities; trained and advised IFC, PHC, NPHC; coordinated communication with chapter advisors, alumni, national headquarters, and professional organizations.Office of Student Judicial Affairs- Implemented the Student Code of Conduct: adjudicated student conduct cases through formal and administrative hearings; trained and advised faculty and student hearing board members; educated university community regarding campus climate and judicial process via campus presentations, website maintenance, and other publications.The Assistant Dean position developed and managed budgets of more than $700,000 and supervised professional staff, administrative assistants, graduate assistants, and student employees. Show less

  • Director of Leadership, Development & Special Projects (Retired)

    Aug 2004 - Mar 2012

  • Coordinator of Oelschlager Leadership Institute

    Oct 2000 - Jun 2009

  • Assistant Dean, Student Affairs

    Sept 1997 - Jul 2004

  • Associate Director of Residence Halls - Personnel

    Jul 1992 - Sept 1997
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  The University of Akron

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Career Center Advisor

  My responsibilities included advising on selecting a major, exploring career options and internships, developing and implementing job search strategy (resume and cover letter writing, interview skills and practice, using on-line job search sites and social media, etc.). I facilitated workshops and classroom presentations; administered and interpreted Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and StrengthsFinder.

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  Talent Partners Commercial Services, LLC

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  Principal Performer/Taco Bell Commercial

  Appeared in four nationally-televised Taco Bell commercials.

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  Stark State College

  Feb 2015 - now

  Student Success Coach

  Provide academic/professional success coaching to all first-time, full-time students.