Quiana Stone, MPA

Experience

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Jul 2003 - May 2007

  Assisted in the daily operation of two one-week camps sessions for high school students of color (primarily rising seniors)Assisted with the recruitment, training, and supervision of 5 Graduate Camp CounselorsAssisted students explore opportunities in the field of business and learn about Indiana University Assisted students in creating an entrepreneurial business plan that they presented at the end the camp Conducted activities and lead discussions regarding supported the importance of attending college Show less Assisted in the daily operation of a 740-bed residence center Provided office coverage and crisis management in absence of center managementProvided one fourth of on-call duty coverage for center Supervised, trained and evaluated 7 Resident Assistants and 1 Graduate Resident Assistant Facilitated biweekly staff meetings and one-on-ones with Resident AssistantsAdvised 8 Residential Learning CommunitiesAdvised Ashton Center Student GovernmentAdvised Ashton Center Orientation TeamServed as judicial officer and advised Ashton Center student judicial board Show less

  • Lead Camp Counselor, Kelley School of Business - Junior Executive Institute

    May 2003 - May 2007

  • Graduate Supervisor - Residential Programs and Services

    Sept 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Graduate Resident Assistant, Residential Programs and Services

    Jul 2003 - Sept 2003
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  Eastern Illinois University

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2012

  Managed the daily operation of a 764-bed residence hallSupervised, trained, and evaluated 2-3 Graduate Associate Resident Directors, and 1full time Resident DirectorSupervised, trained, and evaluated 17 Resident Assistants and 1 Senior Staff AssistantAssisted in the supervision, training, evaluation of the residence hall secretary Facilitated weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones with full time and graduate staffChaired 1 departmental committee consisting of full time, graduate and undergraduate staffProvided on-call duty coverage and crisis response to campus consisting of 12 residential areas housing 4500 studentsServed as advisor to Carman Hall Council consisting of 9 executive board members Created, developed, and continuously executed the Carman C.U.B.S (Creating Unique Beginnings for Success) Freshman Leadership Experience ProgramServed as judicial officer by facilitating adjudication process including administrative judicial hearingsManaged $15,000 operating budget Show less Managed daily operation of a 764-bed residence hallSupervised, trained, and evaluated 2-3 Graduate Associate Resident Directors, and 1full time Resident DirectorSupervised, trained, and evaluated 17 Resident Assistants and 1 Senior Staff AssistantAssisted in the supervision, training, evaluation of the residence hall secretary Facilitated weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones with full time and graduate staffChaired 1 departmental committee consisting of full time, graduate and undergraduate staffProvided on-call duty coverage and crisis intervention to a 2 building complex consisting of 764 residentsServed as advisor to Carman Hall Council consisting of 9 executive board members Created, developed, and executed the Carman C.U.B.S (Creating Unique Beginnings for Success) Freshman Leadership Experience ProgramServed as judicial officer by facilitating adjudication process including administrative judicial hearingsManaged a $15,000 operating budget Show less Supervised, trained, and evaluated 8 conference assistants within a complex consisting of two buildingsSupervised, trained, and evaluated 1 Graduate Associate Conference Manager Assumed 7-day on-call responsibilities for an area of 400 – 1000 conference participants and guestsFacilitated weekly meetings for complex staffComposed closing reports at the close of each camp Managed the check-in process for each individual campConducted a conference service audit at the close of each camp Show less Managed the daily operation of a 525-bed residence hallAssisted in the daily operation of a 200-bed residence hall (off-site supervisor)Supervised, trained, and evaluated 2 Graduate Associate Resident Directors Supervised, trained, and evaluated 10 Resident Assistants Assisted in the supervision, training, evaluation of the residence hall secretary Facilitated weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones with Resident AssistantsChaired 1 departmental committee consisting of full time, graduate and undergraduate staffProvided on-call duty coverage and crisis intervention to a 2 building complex consisting of 900 residentsServed as advisor to Taylor Hall Council consisting of 8 executive board members Served as judicial officer by facilitating adjudication process including administrative judicial hearingsManaged $10,000 operating budget Show less

  • Area Director for Carman Hall

    Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Complex Director

    Aug 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Conference Manager

    May 2006 - Aug 2010

  • Resident Director

    Jul 2005 - Jul 2008
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  Black Student Affairs Professionals (BLKSAP)

  Nov 2011 - now

  Co-Founder

  Black Student Affairs Professionals (BLKSAP) is an online community and an top resource space for Black professionals in the Higher Education arena. With over 12,000 professional cross platforms (Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn), professionals are able to connect and engage daily around their careers and find community. #BLKSAP is simply a group of people who share a common goal: to uplift and support Black Student Affairs professionals. If you believe this movement is something you want to be a part of (and identify as a part of the Black Diaspora or a person of color), follow us on Twitter @BlkSAP or search #BLKSAP. Show less

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

  Area Coordinator for East Campus and Leadership Programs

  •Served on the departmental senior leadership team to create and support an emphasis on student engagement and community development•Developed and implemented new ideas and concepts to expand business and services and improve quality of life•Oversaw the residence life program on East Campus (1300 students) •Oversaw the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary•Oversaw the Pathways to Black Male Achievement Program and Sisters Program •Coordinated the Flames Move in Crew for Opening week •Coordinated the New Student Days Programming for Opening Weekend •Served on the Dean of Student Conduct Panel•Served on the UIC Greek Advisory Board•Maintained awareness of events/activities taking place on Campus premises•Evaluated student goals and progress to determine appropriate programming and support for retention initiatives•Monitored student academic progress and student conduct cases; provide support, resources, and referrals for intervention, follow up with student compliance•Worked with residence life staff, faculty, and with academic and student affairs departments to integrate academic programs into the residential community•Participated in senior level on-call emergency and crisis response duty coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays•Provided customer service to Housing residents, visitors, parents and outside agencies as appropriate•Collaborated with facilities staff to ensure resident satisfaction with facilities•Collaborated with administrative staff to oversee building check-in, check-out and room changes•Planned, assigned, and reviewed work of professional, graduate and support staff to ensure group objectives are met•Hired, trained, developed and managed staff to ensure a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives• Directly Supervised 3 Full-time Master's level Resident Directors and 1 indirectly•Campus Advisor for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. •Campus Advisor for Unity Gospel Choir Show less

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  DePaul University

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2023

  Associate Director

  Reporting to the Director of Residential Education, the Associate Director is responsible for the selection, training, and competency-based professional development of the full-time Residence Director staff (including the management of committee(s) to assist in those processes). The Associate Director is also responsible for overseeing central office functions, improving policies and processes when needed, and for the department's annual assessment project. This position directly supervises 3 Residence Directors and indirectly 1 Administrative Assistant. As part of the Residential Education management team, the Associate Director plays a key role in the developing, implementing and evaluating crisis intervention procedures; budget management; project administration; strategic planning; and community building. Show less

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  The Meeting After The Meeting Podcast

  Jun 2020 - now

  Co-Host

  A space to help you navigate career and community. Our cohosts have experience in higher education and business. Show Co-Hosts: Bobbie Denise Cole, Curtis Dugar, Dr. David Hibbler Jr., Brian Johnson, Dr. LaFarin Meriwether, Antonio L. Pee, and Quiana Stone.

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  Governors State University

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director

  The Director for Auxiliary Services & University Housing is responsible for all university auxiliary services/enterprises and related budgetary and business operational services of these operations. The auxiliary functions include the management of external enterprises and internal (GSU staffed auxiliary services) including but not limited to: housing, bookstore, foodservice, vending services, campus card operations and other revenue generating business enterprises university-wide.