Samantha Lopez, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Cato Corporation

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2014

  Sales Associate

  •Ensured customer satisfaction through excellent sales service •Assessed customers needs and providing assistance and information on product features •Welcomed customers to the store and answer their queries •Maintained in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas •Handled returns of merchandise •Complied with inventory control procedures

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  University of Mary Washington

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  •Oversaw room reservation process and responsible for managing 25 rooms in 100,000+ square ft. student union•Supervised 17 student workers in day-to-day tasks •Developed and executed event set-up logistics for 50+ events •Supervised 30 Orientation Leaders; Planned weekly logistics and schedule university administration for trainings•Planned 4-hour evening programming activities for 1,000+ incoming students •Created detailed Orientation schedule with the Assistant Dean of Student Involvement for 1,000+ incoming students•Coordinated move-in logistics and event-setup for orientation focused programs•Promoted from Orientation Leader after two years •Completed 14-week Orientation trainings with a focus on academic advising, bystander intervention, residence life, campus dining, crowd management, and group facilitation•Coordinated move-in logistics and event-setup for orientation focused programs •Mentored and led 35+ incoming students through tours of campus, academic training and resource activities •Managed, trained, and scheduled 9 student employees•Created job procedure handbook•Developed and execute event set-up logistics for 100+ events •Provided employee assessment reports and event management reports to Director of Student Activities and Engagement •Promoted from Information Desk employee after one year

  • Desk Manager for the University Center Information

    Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Orientation Coordinator

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Orientation Leader

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Desk Employee for the Underground Information

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Ball State University

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  •Serve as the graduate advisor for the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and seven member chapters•Advise Rho Lambda, a Panhellenic Honor Society, and four executive board members •Advise Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Sigma Kappa, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, and Pi Beta Phi for goal setting and implementation for the annual accreditation program •Investigate chapters to provide adequate judicial process for Greek organizations•Assist with ICS and grade verifications for Panhellenic formal recruitment •Serve on a rotation for Greek Life on-call emergency hotline •Facilitate risk management presentations for chapter members, including Sober Monitor Trainings•Track community service hours by utilizing the Volgistics software for 2,300 students• Create leadership and membership development curriculum for the Greek Leadership Summit •Plan and organize schedule for Accreditation Program Presentations• Oversee event logistics for the graduate student Interview Day Reception •Plan the logistics and implementation of the Officer Installation Ceremony for incoming and outgoing officers •Facilitate grade deficiency conversations with students in the Greek community to aid in retention efforts•Participate in office program assessment and evaluations for the Greek Life Strategic Plan•Present for the Office of Admissions during Preview Days and Transfer Orientation Panels •Advise Dance Marathon’s Vice President of Internal and six subcommittee directors for the day of event logistics Show less •Assisted in advising the National Residence Hall Honorary President and executive board development•Assessed the Accelerate Summer Bridge Program by utilizing the pre- and post- evaluations and provided suggestions for new initiatives, programs, and speakers based on results discovered •Developed Accelerate Mentor application, interview, and training processes •Volunteered for the Multicultural Issues Committee, primarily assisting in planning of Tunnel of Oppression•Advised the Student Conduct Board through hearings and sanctions for residence hall violations Show less Greek Life•Serve as the graduate advisor for the National Pan-Hellenic Council and six member chapters •Advise Rho Lambda, a Panhellenic Honor Society, and four executive board members •Advise Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Sigma Kappa, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, and Pi Beta Phi for their chapter accreditation plans •Investigates chapters to provide adequate judicial processes for Greek organizations •Assist with ICS and grade checks for Panhellenic formal recruitment •Serve on a rotation for Greek Life on-call emergency hotline•Track community service hours •Assist in the development and implementation of the Greek Leadership Summit•Plan the logistics and implementation of the Officer Installation Ceremony for incoming and outgoing council officers • Facilitate grade deficiency conversations with students in the Greek Community Student Organizations and Programs Committee •Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all club Activity Fair during the fall and spring semesters •Coordinate the first general body meeting for 400+ organizations and clubs •Plan and implement resource workshops to educate clubs and advisors on advancing their organizations•Assist in the Student Organization and Advisors Reception Teaching Assistant, Advance Greek Leadership•Create and write materials for course•Help professor with record keeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades by utilizing Blackboard site•Establish effective relationship with students and serve as a resource for course assignments•Prepare lectures and deliver lessons to students •Track and submit all midterm deficiencies Show less

  • Graduate Assistant for the Office of Greek Life

    Aug 2016 - May 2018

  • Practicum Student - Office of Housing and Residence Life

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Practicum Student - Office of Veteran Affairs

    Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Graduate Assistant for the Office of Student Life

    Aug 2016 - May 2017
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  University of North Texas

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  NODA Intern - Office of Orientation and Transition Programs

  •Assisted with all aspects of Freshmen Orientation and Transfer Orientation•Supervised evening activities, such as Play Fair, Get Connected, Go Mean Green spirit athletic event, dance party, karaoke, and game night •Managed residence hall check-in and check-out process for incoming students •Assisted with the supervision of 42 Orientation Leaders •Facilitated activities during the team retreat and two week intensive summer training •Served as a live-in professional staff member in order to manage emergencies and serve as the immediate point person to solve any residence hall issues •Planned, organized, and implemented Eagle Experience, an overnight transfer orientation session•Supervised five Orientation Leaders at satellite campus to ensure proper academic advising for Transfer Orientations•Presented “Money Matters” on the behalf of Financial Aid and Scholarships at satellite campus Show less

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  Tarleton State University

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Residential Coordinator & Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator

  Residential Coordinator• Supervise 14 Residential Leaders, eight Office Assistants, and one Graduate Assistant • Manage the physical and personal aspects of two residential facilities housing 500 residents • Serve on-call to assist with crisis for eight facilities and 3,200 residents • Facilitate partnerships with facility partners such as SSC, physical plant, and food services • Complete room change paperwork, resolve conflicts, and mediate solutions • Serve on the Training and Development committee focused on creating fall and spring Residential Leader training, Residential Leader Class, and graduate and professional training. • Assist on the Tunnel of Oppression committee • Facilitate grade deficiency conversations with students to aid in retention efforts Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator • Serve as the primary advisor for the Inter-Greek Council, and six member chapters: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Delta Chi, Lambda Theta Eta, Sigma Alpha, and Alpha Phi Omega • Assist with Panhellenic Formal Recruitment while serving as primary advisor during fall 2018 formal recruitment • Research and assisted in creating the Greek Community Standards to bridge the gap between the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, councils, and chapters. • Lead the Greek Life Living-Learning Community while supervising seven student mentors • Plan and coordinate AFLV trip logistics for three professionals and six students • Supervise practicum student within the Higher Education program on Greek Life benchmarking efforts Show less

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  Emory and Henry College

  Jul 2019 - May 2022

  • Oversaw all housing operations and business operations for 17 residential facilities • Supervised and train two Area Coordinators and one Housing Operations Coordinator • Served as a conduct officer for upper-level conduct violations using the Maxient software• Developed and oversee the Residential Curriculum Model focused on intentional interactions • Created and implement 14 themed living communities for all new incoming students• Developed and implement the housing selection process and move-in/out for 800 students • Facilitated partnerships with campus partners such as maintenance, food services, counseling, health center, campus police, and the local Washington County emergency team • Managed capital asset budgets for repair and renovation of residence halls, including products, placing orders, and suggesting repair and replacement schedules • Created and implement the Division of Student Affairs professional staff training reviewing campus resources, crisis management protocols, D.E.I. efforts, and overall division functionality on campus• Served in the on-call rotation to provide 24-hour support for residential students Show less • Supervised 11 Resident Advisors and one Community Advisor in three residential facilities • Served as the lead coordinator for the Resident Advisor Training and Development, focusing on fall, spring, and on-going training components• Developed, implemented, and marketed the first-year residential curriculum • Served on-call to assist with crisis for 17 facilities and 800 residents • Hosted conduct meetings and adjudicate students who violate the Student Code of Conduct• Developed the curriculum for the Leadership 101 course that requires future Resident Advisors to participate in when applying for the position • Created and assist maintaining the maintenance work order system to help track progress, manage facility concerns, and provide excellent customer service to residents • Assisted in developing Gender Inclusive Housing and Greek Housing for 2019-2020 academic year• Served as the primary Fraternity and Sorority Life professional for 16 local Greek organizations and the five Greek Council officers • Developed administrative systems to track rosters, community service hours, philanthropy dollars, academic reports, risk management trainings, and general community involvement • Created the Greek Life strategic plan to help the community towards developing and implementing Community Standards and an Accreditation Program to evaluate their improvement• Managed the Greek advisor training program through bi-monthly meetings and weekly updates to ensure advisors are knowledgeable about their organizations and the Greek community • Assisted with conduct process for Greek organizations who violate the Student Code of Conduct, Student Organization Handbook, and Greek Council Bylaws • Designed and maintained the Greek Life website ensure accurate information is available for community partners, potential new members, advisors, and family members Show less

  • Director of Housing & Residence Life

    Nov 2020 - May 2022

  • Assistant Director of Campus Life

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Appalachian State University

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Assistant Director of Campus Activities for Fraternity & Sorority Life

  • Serve as co-advisor for the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council• Advise 5 IFC chapters, 1 MGC chapters, 4 NPHC chapters, and 3 PHC chapters for the Accountability Towards Leadership Achievement & Success (ATLAS) program• Serve as primary advisor for Order of Omega and help revitalize the chapter in Fall 2022• Supervise the Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant and Practicum student• Create and implement FSL annual Advisor Training program on Moodle software• Plan and execute the two-day, overnight Leadership Retreat for 70 FSL student leaders• Create and manage the New Member Education program for all incoming new members • Develop and implement Harm Reduction workshop series for 2,000+ FSL students • Assist in the planning and implementation for all Welcome to App and Welcome Week events for 4,000+ first year and transfer students • Plan and implement the annual NPHC Step Show that raises over $4,000 for the community Show less

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  Duke University

  Jun 2023 - now

  Associate Director of Student Involvement & Leadership