Nelda Bailey

Experience

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  National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. at the University of Louisiana Lafayette

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  President

  • Fostered cohesion among the eight chapters through intentional programming.• Increased council’s appearance and participation on campus by collaborating with other student organizations.• Improved relations between the council and the city by hosting intentional programs with other organizations.• Forged relationships between the council and the city of Lafayette

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  Office Depot

  May 2012 - Jul 2013

  Customer Specialist

  As a customer specialist, I engage in everyday contact with customers to ensure that their needs are met. I run the Copy and Print Department which is in charge of copies, binding, scanning, document creation and editing, and other tasks of the like.

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  Mississippi State University

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Served on a team of 10+ staff and students to plan and execute professional development events for over 3,000 students, faculty, and staff. Advised executive board members of student organizations to ensure quality programming and compliance with university regulations and standards. -Reinstated three student organizations to expand the fraternity community and meet the needs of more students at the University.-Benchmarked and established the Multicultural Greek Council to help increase students’ recognition and meet the unique needs of that community. -Established the Greek Housing Summit for student organizations to meet and select potential vendors to fulfill the meal preparation, maintenance, and operation of the facilities in the Greek Village Show less

  • Academic Advising Center Intern

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Graduate Assistant

    Sept 2013 - May 2015

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  Texas A&M University

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Student Conduct Office Intern

  • Afforded a different perspective to the current procedures of the Office• Observed and participated in student conduct hearings• Revised and edited the letters of notification for the Office• Critiqued and reviewed returned work by students for their sanctions• Assessed the effectiveness of sanctions by developing a rubric to score essays detailing the experience and lessons learned

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  Texas Tech University

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

  Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator

  Served on a team of eight staff and students to plan and execute professional development events for over 5,300 students, faculty, and staff. Advised executive board members of student organizations to ensure quality programming and compliance with university regulations and standards. Led multiple strategic university-wide projects, providing insights, and recommendations to the Dean of Students and Associate Vice Provost of Academic and Student Affairs.-Established and trained first paid Risk Management Graduate Assistant position to drive benchmarking assessment, and programming for risk education, management, and prevention. -Recruited and reinstated a total of eight organizations to help expand the fraternity community and meet the needs of more students. -Advised, selected, and trained the Judicial Board of the Interfraternity Council. Through peer accountability and collaboration with stakeholders, this Judicial Board received regional recognition for the reduction of violations and the development of training manual and conduct process.-Maintained fiscal oversight of program budgets while utilizing appropriate procurement and contracting practices. -Trained 95 Recruitment Captains during the Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment to help reduce any misinformation from the patrons as well as risk issues during this process. First year resulted in 4 minor incidents down from 3 major and 12 minor incidents year prior. Second year resulted in 2 minor incidents both of which were reported by the perpetrator.-Developed educational, prevention, harm reduction, and risk management curriculum and training on issues of concern for fraternities and sororities as aligned with the Clay R. Warren Risk Education Summit. Organized logistical efforts and communication to ensure representation from all 54 organizations. Show less

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  University of South Carolina-Columbia

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

  Served on a team of 10+ staff and students to plan and execute professional development events for over 6,300 students, faculty, and staff. Advise executive board members of student organizations to ensure quality programming and compliance with university regulations and standards. Led multiple strategic university-wide projects, providing insights, and recommendations to the Assistant Vice President of Student Life.-Established and trained first paid Risk Management Graduate Assistant position to drive benchmarking assessment, and programming for risk education, management, and prevention. -Co-authored a professional development curriculum and segment for two graduate assistants. This segment has resulted in both graduate assistants receiving employment. This segment has been redeveloped for 18 graduate assistants in Student Life. -Designed job aids to help students complete end-of-the-year reports. Job aids have resulted in an increase of end-of-the-year reports completed and submitted on time. Accuracy of reports have also increased by 64 percent.-Developed educational, prevention, and harm reduction curriculum and training for new members for 48 organizations. This training has helped to reduce conduct violations and health risks. The training session has also improved the relationship between new members and the office while also increasing the number of interactions between students and the office. Show less

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  American University

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Associate Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

  Led a 3+ staff and student team in training, planning, and executing professional development training and events for >2.3K students and administration. Managed operations, provided vision and strategic direction and staff guidance for the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office, and made recommendations to the Director for the Center for Student Involvement.-Overhauled educational curriculum to maximize information retention and improve analytical and logistical processes. -Mentored professional staff on meeting career expectations and goals as well as preparation for transition and mentorship of a graduate assistant. Show less

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  Tulane University

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director of Fraternity & Sorority Programs

  Leading a 45+ staff and student team in training, planning, and executing professional development training and events for >3.2K students and administration. Manages operations, provides vision and strategic direction and staff guidance for the Office Fraternity & Sorority Life Programs, and makes recommendations to the Assistant Vice President of Campus Life.-Overhauling educational curriculum to maximize information retention and improve analytical and logistical processes. -Overhauling the brand and marketing aspects of OFSP in efforts to better reach target audience.-Mentoring professional staff on meeting career expectations and goals as well as preparation for transition and mentorship of a graduate assistant. Show less

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  Tulane Panhellenic Council

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Council Advisor