Gerard E. Smithwrick, M.S.

Experience

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  Kean University

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2014

  - Collaborated with staff within the Residential Student Services & various departments/offices on-campus to ensure the safety and co-curricular learning experiences of the residential community (such as Campus Safety & Police, Health Services, Center for Leadership & Services, and more).- Hosted over four programs each semester based on the department's four principles of wellness (occupational, essential, self & social).- Oversaw my respective residence hall while on duty to ensure the resident's safety & correlation with the institution's student & residential code of conduct.- Counseled residents on residential community, academic, and personal concerns, and guide residents in becoming more acclimated within the university & campus life.- Coordinated tours of the university's residential community and residence halls to prospective students, parents and guardians. Show less - Student Assistant to the Program Specialist, Assistant Director & Vice President of Student Affairs within the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.- Created and edited documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on behalf of the Vice President for student and administrative endeavors.- Maintained constant awareness of campus affairs & activities, student life, and general trends within higher education & student affairs.- Performed clerical duties as assigned.- Attended and participated in meetings with campus administration as requested by the Vice President to deliver student input and point of view. Show less - Assisted the Program Assistant and former-Dean of Nathan Weiss Graduate College, Dr. Steven J. Lorenzet.- Assisted the graduate admissions counselors within daily operational activities.- Communicated with prospective graduate program students on their graduate application status.- Handled confidential information for applicants, the department & administration.- Prepared & coordinated the Fall and Spring semester Open Houses for the graduate college.- Performed clerical duties as assigned. Show less

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Student Assistant

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Student Worker (Office of Gradaute Admissions)

    Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
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  Kean University

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  - President of Student Organization of Kean University, the undergraduate student government.- Executive leader of the executive board and student council of the Student Government to serve as the "voice" of the student body.- Presided over meetings with the administration of the institution, sit on University committees, host student government sponsored programs/events and address concerns of behalf of the student body.- Collaborated endeavors of the student government with additional departments and divisions: Insitutional Advancement, Transfer Student Services, International Student Services, Academic Affairs, and more.- Present speeches to the Kean community on highlight events such as First-Year/Transfer Student Orientation, Memorial Day, Undergraduate Commencement, and more. Show less - Greek Life Specialist for the Center for Leadership and Service assisting the Associate Director for Greek Affairs in all tasks, duties and responsibilites.- Created spreadsheets, contracts, pamphlets, supplemental materials, and presentations.- Restructed the Greek Senate Constitution & Bylaws.- Presented instiutional initiatives and developmental information to the Greek community: sexual assault, new member education, leadership development, and more.- Coordinated community service projects with non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Liberty Hall Museum (Kean University), school districts, and more.- Coordinated large-scale on-campus programming: Meet The Greeks, Greek Olympics, Greek Week, and more. Show less - The primary English Immersion Assistant for the 2014 English Immersion Program (seven-week program to immerse our Wenzhou-Kean Chinese students in the English language & culture to improve their English skills).- Mentored and guided the international students in their transition into the American education system, American culture, English language comprehension and communication skills.- Supervised seventy-eight (78) Immersion students within the residential community at Kean University and on various excursions across the East Coast such as Boston, Washington D.C., NYC, and more.- Coordinated weekly town hall meetings, leisure recreation activities, evening check-ins and more.Website: http://www.kean.edu/ku/english-immersion-program2014 Promotional video: http://youtu.be/Jc-Bs5Ps0o4 Show less

  • Academic Specialist

    May 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Student Body President

    Apr 2014 - May 2015

  • Greek Life Specialist

    Mar 2014 - May 2015

  • English Immersion Assistant

    Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
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  Barry University

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations and Greek Life

  - Graduate Assistant of Clubs and Organizations for the Center for Student Involvement at Barry University (2 year contract employment).- Advised the Student Organization Council (SOC), over 60 student groups and four Greek-letter organizations in event planning, membership recruitment/retention, leadership development, etc.- Involved in programming & student development with Commuter Resources, Orientation/First-Year Experience, Student Leadership, and International & Multicultural Programs within the Center for Student Involvement.- Collaborated on multi-division and University-wide initiatives and events: Homecoming, Community Fest, First Year Orientation, etc. Show less

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Jul 2017 - now

  Mid-level management professional with direct oversight over the educational/curricular, administrative, and customer service operations of five residential campus communities. Support the holistic development of 2500+ students, and personal/professional development of 70 full-time and paraprofessional personnel. Provide strategic direction to the human capital management initiatives of the Residence Life department through staff recruitment, selection, onboarding, training/development, and performance management. Foster cultural competency development through certified employment of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Show less Supervisor of two, on-campus, residence hall communities serving 600 residents, and supervising 16 undergraduate Resident Assistants and 1 graduate paraprofessional staff member. Develop and facilitate the implementation of the institution's first residential curriculum with a focus on fostering student growth through self-management, community, and cultural competency development. Manage two living-learning communities in collaboration with academic and student support service partners. Experience in interpersonal conflict and emergency/crisis management. Exercise project management of operational initiatives of the housing department in the areas of human capital management, student learning/development, and organizational administration. Show less

  • Assistant Director for Residence Life

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Complex Coordinator

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2021
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  Austin Inspired Movement

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2022

  Advanced Dance Instructor

  Advanced-level Dance Instructor in the Afro-Latin dance styles of Salsa and Bachata. Acclaimed Texas instructor, choreographer, and performer.