Experience

University of Michigan-Dearborn

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager for Experiential Learning, Office of the Provost

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Strategic Initiatives Manager, Office of the Provost

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2023

  • Promoted from the Student Success Initiatives Coordinator in 2020 • Coordinate and manage systems across campus with multiple stakeholders to enhance student retention, persistence, and progression to graduation• Collaborate with colleges, departments, and academic support units to leverage data for proactive student interventions • Lead trainer and subject matter expert for campus’s retention system• Obtain and analyze data from retention system and communicate with appropriate leadership, faculty, and staff to inform decision making • Establish processes and systems that advance a coordinated network of support for students including the regular review of the referral system, assessing volume, open cases and collaborating with campus users to ensure timely closed cases • Coordinate the work of subject-specialist librarians including research instruction, project-based teaching support, thesis advising, undergraduate and graduate research programs and presentations, and digital education• Co-Chaired the Mardigian Library’s assessment committee • Oversaw a user experience task force evaluating the First Year experience across campus, collaborating with several offices across campus, managing team members’ progress, and discovering areas of improvement and success• Assist and work with the Provost Office to advance the campus’s Student Success Strategic Plan• Provide leadership for the design and implementation of campus-wide initiatives Show less



Wayne State University Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Developed, implemented, and assessed data driven recruitment efforts to advance enrollment goals • Lead outreach and admissions events, including 27 recruitment fairs, 1 mock class, and 8 recruitment workshops in Fall 2018 semester • Oversaw 11 graduate student ambassadors to ensure day-to-day operations were supporting the yield of prospective students • Counseled prospective students through the admissions process and highlighted the benefits of a Wayne Law degree through utilization of the Appreciative Advising Model • Communicated immediately and directly to prospective students, current applicants and admitted students • Utilized ACES2, law school data platform, to review law school applications, run reports, and review applicant data • Sat on the faculty and staff Admissions Decision Committee for Wayne Law • Collaborated with other departments within the university to organize and execute recruitment workshops, information sessions, and admitted student events Show less



Jacksonville University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director Of Residential Life for Education

  • Jun 2016 - May 2018

  • Oversaw North campus, comprised of one community-style hall with 270 first year residents and eight apartment-style buildings with 384 junior and senior residents • Supervised and trained one Graduate Hall Director, 18 Resident Advisors (RA), and Desk Assistants to create an inclusive and student-centered community • Recruited over 200 new RA candidates as part of the RA selection process - surpassing previous applications by 60% • Developed and directed the implementation of the residential curriculum model around identity, independence, and impact on others - which is now being implemented by the entire Division of Student Affairs • Utilized StarRez and Ellucian software for housing operations, including check ins and check outs, room changes, associated billing, roster verifications, and health and safeties • Scheduled candidate interviews with professional and student staff • Instructed the RA pre-employment leadership course; serving as a continuation of RA selection • Evaluated student staff through job action trackers and semester evaluations • Assisted with first year summer Orientation overnight sessions through check-ins, check-outs, student and family presentations, and troubleshooting any impending housing related issues • Served on the “on-call” rotation for crisis response on campus at least three weeks a semester • Planned and implemented RA Fall and Spring Trainings, and onboarded RAs hired mid semester • Managed budget of $12,000+ for RA selection, training, and delivery method materials • Sat on the Students of Concern task force, creating individual action plans for high-risk students • Coordinated conduct and one on one wellness meetings with students • Certified Green Dot Bystander Intervention Facilitator, a national violence prevention program centered around bystander intervention Show less



Tiffin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Practicum Student

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Created an intentional interaction programming model • Planned and facilitated multicultural competency workshops for RAs • Served on the Area Coordinator Hiring Committee • Created an intentional interaction programming model • Planned and facilitated multicultural competency workshops for RAs • Served on the Area Coordinator Hiring Committee



Bowling Green State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Falcon Success Initiative Coach

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Worked with 40 FSI students to create academic success strategies • Conducted one on one interactions to discuss academics and campus involvement with 10 students 3 times a semester • Planned and facilitated 3 FSI cohort meetings per semester • Utilized the Appreciative Advising strategy when working with students • Worked with 40 FSI students to create academic success strategies • Conducted one on one interactions to discuss academics and campus involvement with 10 students 3 times a semester • Planned and facilitated 3 FSI cohort meetings per semester • Utilized the Appreciative Advising strategy when working with students



Heidelberg University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Student Engagement Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Advised Berg Events Council (BEC) comprised of 8 committee chairs• Facilitated monthly professional development for committee chairs• Implemented 50+ campus wide programs• Planned educational and social excursions for student body• Coordinated Homecoming Week• Maintained social media sites and OrgSync system• Managed a budget of $40,000+• Collaborated with departments (faculty & staff) and student organizations for campus programs

• Residence Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Oversaw a building of 117 residents made up of first year and returning students• Supervised a staff of 6 resident assistants (RA)• Facilitated conduct hearings• Assisted with training and monthly in-services• Co-chaired the RA and RC Hiring Committee• Spearheaded Recognition Committee (August 2014-May 2015)

• Orientation Practicum Student

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Conducted Orientation Leader (OL) interviews• Assisted in selection of 17 OLs• Created syllabus for 15 week, 3 credit leadership course to serve as OL training• Co-taught OL training course



Grand Valley State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Service Learning Center Staff Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2014

  • Consulted with students about their service needs• Researched service opportunities for students in the greater Grand Rapids area• Updated and spearheaded Ambassador outreach program• Presented and facilitated service learning workshops and promotional presentations to classrooms andstudents• Maintained office website and created bi-monthly newsletter

• Sibs & Kids Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Created and oversaw two-day weekend for 400+ siblings of Lakers to come and experience GVSU • Compiled event schedule • Coordinated events and performances with student organizations and campus departments • Worked with volunteer chair to recruit 50+ volunteers for the weekend

• Leadership Summit Conference Chair

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2014

  Hospitality Chair, 2014 Planning BoardPrograms & Presenters Co-Chair, 2013 Planning BoardLogistics & Assessment Co-Chair, 2012 Planning Board• Planned and coordinated a conference of 300+ participants Michigan wide • Assisted in running the board meetings• Hand selected each of the 30+ presentations for the conference schedule • Designed and formatted the conference program • Created conference schedule & signage • Oversaw creation and distribution of evaluations • Worked closely with Donations Chair to solidify donors Show less



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Michigan Campus Compact, College Positive Volunteer (CPV)

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Facilitated monthly CPV trainings over the course of one year • Updated CPV program and presentation • Promoted and recruited CPV volunteers • Assisted in CPV placement in Grand Rapids Public Schools • Dedicated 300+ hours to the CPV program at Grand Valley • Facilitated monthly CPV trainings over the course of one year • Updated CPV program and presentation • Promoted and recruited CPV volunteers • Assisted in CPV placement in Grand Rapids Public Schools • Dedicated 300+ hours to the CPV program at Grand Valley



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• KEYS AmeriCorps Member, Young People Who Care

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Coordinated daily site visits for 12 weeks for 300+ high school students • Facilitated morning and evening reflections • Prepared daily meals for groups for 30+ participants • Maintained mission facilities • Dedicated 675+ hours to the Frenchville Community • Coordinated daily site visits for 12 weeks for 300+ high school students • Facilitated morning and evening reflections • Prepared daily meals for groups for 30+ participants • Maintained mission facilities • Dedicated 675+ hours to the Frenchville Community