Experience

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  Florida Gulf Coast University

  • Fort Myers, Florida, United States

  • Assistant Director for Student Government Advising and Operations

    • May 2024 - Present
    • Fort Myers, Florida, United States

    • Assist the director in strategic alignment and management oversight of programs within the Organizations & Student Involvement Office and FGCU Student Government funded programs.• Participate in the strategic planning for FGCU Student Government and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.• Establish performance goals and measures to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility.• Provide guidance, oversight, and advisement for FGCU Student Government branches and members.• Provide fiscal management and administrative oversight of Student Government budgets. Ensures fiscal policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with governing documents and university/state procedures.• Create, develop, and implement comprehensive and systematic leadership training for Student Government.• Supervise the day-to-day operations of FGCU Student Government and Student Government funded programs, including the supervision of departmental employees. Provides guidance and direction to professional and student staff involved in department services and programs.• Promote participation in Student Government and various other student-focused organizations and events.• Oversee the Student Government Election process.• Participate in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.• Oversee the development, administration, and analysis of program/initiative assessments. Prepares statistical, analytical, and narrative reports to guide decision-making and program/initiative improvement.• Ensure all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.• Collaborate with other campus departments and services to support Student Government and organization resources and promoting the advancement of student issues.

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  The University of Georgia

  • Athens, GA

  • Senior Coordinator for Student Activities

    • Jun 2022 - May 2024
    • Athens, GA

    • Directly oversaw the late-night, special, and collaborative departmental events within student activities such as SEC Championship Watch Party, National Championship Watch Party and Film on the Fifty• Oversaw the Movies at Tate Initiative where students attend free weekend movie showings with featured block buster films• Managed the ELS Special Events budget totaling approximately $22,000• Served as the primary advisor to the Homecoming Committee and execute events such as Homecoming Kick-Off (Bulldog Bash), Trivia Night, Film on the Fifty, Homecoming Parade in Downtown Athens, and Court Reception• Coordinated and execute individual and collaborative events in conjunction with student leaders• Facilitated training for the student leaders on event planning, risk mitigation, operational logistics, team building, etc.• Managed and negotiate all contracts and agreements with artists, agents, and vendors• Managed the Homecoming budget totaling approximately $60,000• Oversaw management of publicity and marketing for Engagement, Leadership, and Service which includes their respective initiatives and events for all functional areas• Coordinated assessment initiatives for student activities and Homecoming experiences• Supervised a practicum intern during the Spring semester

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  University of South Carolina

  • Columbia, South Carolina, United States

  • Graduate Assistant for Student Government

    • Aug 2020 - May 2022
    • Columbia, South Carolina, United States

    • Served as a direct advisor to Freshman Council Directors • Provided ongoing leadership training and education for Student Government as it relates to office elections, transitions, reviewing accounts, and advising• Provided guidance, support, and instruction for the formation and development of student government programs and initiatives• Met regularly with Freshman Council Directors to support the establishment of a strategic plan to best meet the changing needs of the student body• Demonstrated culturally inclusive advising techniques in order to support, coach, and counsel student leaders• Advised Senate and Cabinet committee chairs to provide guidance and instruction for the formation and development of student government programs and initiatives• Identified ethical issues, engage in consultation and provide advice to help students articulate their own personal code of ethics• Managed interpersonal conflict and mediate differences between individuals and groups• Connected and build meaningful relationships with others while recognizing the multiple, intersecting identities, perspectives, and developmental differences people hold

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  University of Louisiana at Lafayette

  • Louisiana, United States

  • Orientation & SOUL Camp Intern

    • May 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Louisiana, United States

    • Assisted with coordination and logistics of day-today summer new student and transfer orientation programs• Co-supervised and supported the 40 member Student Orientation Staff and Parent Orientation leaders• Coordinated staff schedules, discussion group partner pairings, check-in and check-out process for orientation, staff trainings and morale as well as serve as a point of contact for orientation programming.• Aided in the training and education of the 40 member SOUL Camp student Mentors, Komeback Krewe and Lead Staff• Facilitated three camp programs, one session is July and two sessions in August, where students are provided with new skills and networks to help them develop leadership skills and pride in their university

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  NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

  • GAP Cohort Member

    • Sep 2020 - May 2021

    • Participate in monthly conference calls with the larger GAP cohort of graduate students• Serve as a primary contact for peers seeking information on how to get involved with NASPA• Provide NASPA with feedback on what programs and services students need from NASPA through monthly conference calls with GAs from other campuses and NASPA staff• Actively outreach to students and professionals who are not members of NASPA• Promote NASPA upcoming events and publicize NASPA announcements to the campus community, including programming for Careers in Student Affairs Month in October• Coordinate three events throughout the academic year, including one required event during Careers in Student Affairs Month• Provide regular updates to other graduate assistants and the NASPA office on current campus outreach efforts during monthly calls and via the event reporting tool

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  Florida International University

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Program Assistant for Panther Camp

    • Apr 2019 - Jan 2020
    • Miami, Florida, United States

    • Allocated 150 scholarships to students who were unable to attend camp due to financial need• Assisted in the registration of over 700 Panther Camp participants and aspects related to logistics of camp• Served as primary point of communication between Panther Camp program and Campus Partners• Managed and organized excel sheet with all camper’s information from each session • Collaborated with all staff members within Orientation and Family Programs to ensure the success of the program