Drake Summers

Drake summers

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location of Drake SummersKansas City, Missouri, United States
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  • About me

    Assistant Director for New Student and Family Programs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City

  • Education

    • University of nebraska-lincoln

      2021 - 2023
      Master of arts - ma higher education/higher education administration
    • Northwest missouri state university

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of science - bs psychology

      Actividades y grupos:Student Activities Council, Alpha Phi Omega, National Society for Leadership and Success, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Bearcats Going Green

  • Experience

    • Dari-b drive in

      Mar 2013 - May 2018
      Attendant
    • Northwest missouri state university

      Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

      I advise the Student Activities Council and Homecoming Committee, while directly advising their executive boards and supervising their respective graduate assistants. I act as the main contract reviewer and risk management specialist for our department. I also coordinate the University's Family Weekend, in partnership with other departments. Acted as student recruiter for the University and facilitated weekly tours for perspective students and their families. Retained extensive knowledge about the University regarding housing, major/academic programs, student engagement opportunities, student support services, and University policies and procedures. Assisted in the coordination of campus visit days and special events.

      • Student Involvement Coordinator

        May 2019 - Jul 2021
      • Student Office Assistant, Office of Student Involvement

        Jan 2018 - May 2019
      • Student Ambassador

        Jan 2018 - May 2019
    • Lettuce dream

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Direct support intern

      Provided direct support to employment interns with developmental disabilities in a greenhouse/produce production setting. Assisted Program Manager with documentation of services provided and skill assessments, as well as goal setting and job/career planning with employment interns. Worked on and completed special projects in conjunction with staff members.

    • University of nebraska-lincoln college of engineering

      May 2022 - Jul 2022
      New student enrollment intern

      Advised incoming, both first time and transfer, College of Engineering students. Maintained working knowledge of the college's School of Computing, which included degrees in computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering, and advising platforms such as Starfish and Degree Planner. Met with students and their families during the New Student Enrollment period prior to the Fall 2022 semester. Also supported ongoing recruitment efforts by assisting with Engineering's Big Red Camp and Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Camp. Mostrar menos

    • University of nebraska-lincoln

      Jun 2022 - May 2023

      As Graduate Assistant at the Women's Center, I assist the Assistant Director of the Women's Center with daily center operations, event coordination, program management and assessment, as well as supervising the undergraduate staff. The Women's Center serves as a resource to the campus and Lincoln community by offering services and events that center students with children and families. Some of these initiatives include Holidays for Little Huskers, annual Gender Equity Conference, and annual Women's History Month celebrations. Mostrar menos

      • Graduate Assistant

        Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • Graduate Assistant

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      • LGBTQIA+ Center Graduate Intern

        Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
    • Hy-vee, inc.

      Feb 2023 - May 2023
      Ailes online shopper

      Provided excellent customer service to in-store shoppers as well as online shoppers through high quality selection, packaging, and storage of items. Worked in all facets of Ailes Online operation including shopping, managing/tracking order fulfillment, and order delivery (on and off site). Eagerly volunteered to take on special projects and assignments, such as building patio furniture, serving in bakery and dairy departments when short staffed, stocking shelves, and delivering non-staffed catering orders. Mostrar menos

    • University of missouri-kansas city

      May 2023 - now
      Assistant director for new student and family programs

      I develop, implement, and assess a variety of programming focused on first-time college students and transfers students. Key programming areas include convocation, new student welcome(s) and family weekend. Additionally, I collaborate regularly with campus partners to highlight academic, social, and professional resources to meaningfully engage students and their parents, families, and supporters while providing opportunities to build community and sense of belonging. I have spearheaded the implementation of a new, modern parent, family, and supporter communication & engagement platform to enhance supporter connection to our campus community. Mostrar menos

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental health first aid

      University health kc
      Sept 2024