Daniel T. Clark, M.A.

Experience

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  Costco Wholesale

  Nov 2009 - May 2015

  Front End Associate

  Ensured company prosperity by successfuly driving sales in the form of membership upgrades, up-selling items at cash register, and working tirelessly to ensure members receive the best retail experience imaginable.

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  Veterans Caucus for California Community Colleges

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Founder

  The Veterans Caucus, in accordance with the vision and values of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, will bring together Veteran community college students, Veteran Dependents, student leaders, and anyone supportive of Veteran Rights and Veteran Issues by encouraging local and state communities to advocate for policies benefitting veterans, creating a statewide support system for veteran students, engaging with the public to bring awareness about Veteran Related Issues, and educating campus administrators and local officials about Veteran Specific needs. Show less

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  Student Senate for California Community Colleges

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Region V Senator

  Advocating for the rights of Students in Region V. Region V represents the students of 11 colleges in the Central Valley of California. The SSCCC Represents the 2.4 Million Community College Students. I currently Sit on The Rules Committee, Advocacy and Strategy Committee, Equity and Diversity Committee, and Chair of The March in March sub Committe.

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  Latino Caucus for California Community Colleges

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Advocacy Officer

  As Advocacy Officer of The Latino Caucus I chair the Advocacy Committee, I maintain a directory of legislators that have taken positions on Latino, Hispanic, or Chicano matters, I make reports to the caucus on legislation or executive policies that affect Latino, Hispanic, or Chicano issues in education and in general, and I'm a voting member of the Executive Board.

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  Fresno State Associated Students, Inc

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  Senator

  Advocate for The Students in Shared Governance roles on campus and legislative roles at the state level.

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  California State Student Association

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Dedicated to maintaining and enhancing access to an affordable, quality public higher education for the people of California• Collaborated with the Executive Director in overseeing day-to-day operations of the organization and the implementation of board policy and directives.• Oversaw the implementation of 5-year strategic plan• Collaborated with the Executive Director on media relations, internal communications, web site and all other correspondences• Fostered and coordinated communication among the 23 campus student associations to develop unity in addressing campus and statewide issues affecting the individual campuses and campus student associations as well as the CSU system.• Directly represented students before the CSU Chancellor's Office, campus officials, and state and federal government leaders.• Supervisor of all Executive Officers excluding the Chair• Chair and voting member of the Executive Committee Show less • Chair of The Legislative Affairs Committee• Developed and established the Legislative Policy Agenda for the 2013-2014 year• Voting member of the Executive Board• Built relationships with policy makers across the state and the nation as well as Higher Education Groups.• Testified on various bills and initiatives presented before the California Assembly and Senate• Coordinated year-round Lobby Efforts in conjunction with The Lobby Corp Officer• Provided training for lobby corps teams at all 23 CSU campuses which included leadership development, building your social media profile, how to lobby, and how to analyze legislative and administration policy• Made monthly Legislative Reports to the Board Show less

  • President

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Vice President of Legislative Affairs

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
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  Students Lead Now: The Ultimate Guide to Student Leadership

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

  Book Author

  Author of the first book ever written by Student Leaders for Student Leaders!"Politics, long nights, and thankless days. These are all things that you may deal with as a student leader. But at the end of the day, when the work is done and the emails have been sent, when the meetings adjourn and the door closes, you will realize that the experience you have gained and the relationships you have built have changed your life. While student leadership will be challenging, you are not alone. We hope that this book will help you along your path as a student leader. May this book help to make the new challenges you are about to face easier. This is the ultimate guide to Student Leadership."Link to purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/Students-Lead-Now-Ultimate-Leadership/dp/153067462X Show less

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  University of the Pacific

  Jul 2015 - May 2017

  • Coadvisor of the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) advising a total four different Fraternities and Sororities• Cocreated and implemented officer training and goal setting program for MGC• Comanaged MGC budget totaling over $1,500• Conducted Weekly one-on-one meetings with MGC Officers• Assist in program planning and advising for Fraternity and Sorority community of 12 chapters (MGC, IFC, PHA) and 400+members• Graduate Liaison for 6 MGC, PHA & IFC chapters to provide one on one advising, alumni advisor support, facilitate required trainings for Officers and Members• Facilitate educational workshops on recruitment, risk management, marketing/branding, organizational excellence, and leadership• Worked with Chapter & council members to help plan events to make sure compliance standards with all national, local and University policies are met.• Planned and oversaw logistical operations of the New Member Institute bi-yearly - program for new members on hazing, Greek life, and community• Responded to crisis situations involving individual students or groups of students.• Collect, compile, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data• Maintain and develop the Student Life Assessment Website utilizing Ingeniux CMS• Assist in accreditation process of university through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges• Develop with key stakeholders the Upward Bound TRiO grant• Work with Database Management Systems, such as SurveyMonkey and Qualtrics• Present assessment findings to relevant parties• Develop posters, flyers, and other visual medium for events Show less • Primary administrator for university owned Greek facility; coordinated facility inspections and repair processes• Oversaw opening and closing of facility and resident check in/out at the beginning and end of each semester• Facilitated monthly professional development workshop for residents• Supervised house management committee, and advised chapter president and officers• Maintained detailed reports and housed sensitive student records, submitted incident reports through Database Management Systems RMS • Educated residents on the policies and procedures of Residential Life• Promoted student involvement in University, Residential Life committees, activities, and events• Helping to facilitate an environment that allows students to meet their academic goals• Accountable for administrative and collateral tasks such as Check-in and check-out of residents, Documenting policy violations, Reporting maintenance and facility concerns and conducting Health and Safety Inspections• Participated in 24-hour campus-wide On-Call/Emergency response rotation supporting 2,200+ student residents• Responded to crisis situations involving individual students or groups of students• Acted as a resource for students seeking assistance in resolving personal and/or chapter-related conflicts• Advised students with personal concerns, and/or refer them to other appropriate campus resources for assistance Show less

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jul 2015 - May 2017

  • Resident Advisor

    Jul 2015 - May 2016
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  League of United Latin American Citizens

  Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Program Coordinator

  • Primary administrator overseeing day to day logistical operations and managing an annual $10,000 budget.• Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise a team of student staff members• Design and implement educational concepts, programs, and curriculum subjects for a group of over 30 high school students• Collaborate regularly with administrators, teachers and community partners• Organize, communicate, and evaluate weekly activities, including field trips.• Create and distribute informational newsletter and schedule of weekly activities.• Advice and counsel students helping them reach A-G subject requirements• Offer weekly tutoring for students promoting academic excellence Show less

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  San Jose State University

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Conference Management Intern

  • Co-supervised and evaluated a staff of 18 Conference Service Assistants• Assisted with training and development of Conference Service Assistants• Advised Conference Service Assistants with individual conference responsibilities• Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with Conference Services Assistants• Performed on-call duty responsibilities. Worked creatively to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arose• Liaison between University and summer conference groups• Prepared housing logistics for conference groups including building walk-throughs, preparation of keys, roster verifications, check in/outs, and billing utilizing Database Management Systems StarRez• Provided excellent customer service and ensured the conference group housing needs were met throughout entirety of their stay Show less

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  California State University San Marcos

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2021

  Resident Director

  Oversee operations & administration of two apartment style residential communities serving the needs of 1,500+ Residents.Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, & select a student staff of 28 Resident Advisors & 6 Residential Peer MentorsOversee the holistic wellness & growth of residents through student leadership development & restorative justice practicesCollaborate with campus & community partners on coordinating & assessing educational programs & support initiatives grounded in student development theory Foster inclusive communities through the implementation of the campus Co-Curricular Model learning goals of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility, Leadership & Interpersonal Development, Career & Professional Development, Critical Thinking & Ethical Reasoning, and Holistic Wellness & Self-EfficacyAdvisor for 5 Executives Members of the Residence Hall Council (RHC). Provide support for organizations programming & advocacy initiatives. Ensure the accountability & financial stewardship of a $14,000 RHC budget in compliance with campus standards Adjudicated student conduct policy violations & updated student behavior records using Maxient database.Participate in 24/7 on call rotation, respond to incidents & crises, & provide student staff supportOversee the Residential Education Summer Conference program Plan & facilitate weekly staff & one-on-one meetings with Resident Advisors Show less

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  UC San Diego

  Sept 2021 - now

  Assistant Director Of Residence Life