Experience

The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC)
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Persistence

  • Jun 2021 - Present


Louisiana State University Eunice

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Student Life

  • Jun 2018 - May 2021

  • Planned, organized, and supervised educational, social, and cultural events• Planned big marquis events such as Week of Welcome, 5K Color Dash, Bengal Bash, and many more• Provided logistical support and advice for activities• Advised Campus Activities Board• Planned volunteer options for student organizations such as The Big Event, Faith House, Habitat for Humanity• Recruited new CAB members and executive board• Rebranded the new CAB organization• Negotiated with outside vendors for campus activities• Attended and supervised all out-of-town conferences• Maintained an inventory of all giveaways, equipment purchased, and supplies• Developed CAB policies and expectations• Started service project for CAB and other student organizations• Managed $45,000 Budget Show less

• Director of Housing and Residence Life

  • Nov 2017 - May 2021

  • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Housing Office• Supervised a full time Housing Coordinator professional• Supervised 3-5 Resident Assistants• Worked with the Dean of Student Affairs to create and implement protocols for various types of emergency and crisis situations• Collaborated with different departments on campus for a better on campus experience for students• Developed standardized office staff training program for a better way to manage day to day office operation• Reviewed and changed policies, procedures, and protocols with regards to community history and best practices within the field of Housing and Residence Life• Recruited students to become Resident Assistants• Developed an effective Resident Assistants recruitment campaign to solicit interest from student leaders• Adjudicated student conduct cases as assigned by the Chief Student Conduct Officer for violations of housing policies and procedures• Attended and supervised all out-of-town conferences• Managed $1.2 million Budget Show less

• Assistant Director Of Residence Life

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Supervised 3-5 Resident Assistants• Responded to emergency/crisis situation• Advised Resident Assistants in programming efforts• Created new Housing forms such as; Unit Condition Forms, Verification Forms, and Health and Wellness Forms• Managed programming budget of $6,000• Adjudicated incident reports for housing• Created and charted Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary • Collaborated with other campus partners on programming• Collaborated with other campus partners on retention efforts• Skilled in StarRez Housing Web Based Show less



Lamar University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residence Hall Director

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

  Essential Job Functions:• Engage in academic initiatives designed to further student success.• Collaborative programming with other campus departments.• Participate in assessment and retention initiatives.• Maintain appropriate records as required or requested.• Provide conflict mediation and referral services to residents.• Respond to emergency/crisis situations in an on-call rotation.• Conduct monthly health and safety inspections.• Submission and follow-up on work-order progress. Show less

• Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life

  • Dec 2016 - May 2017

  • Engaged in academic initiatives designed to further student success• Collaborative programming with other campus departments• Participated in assessment and retention initiatives• Responded to emergency/crisis situations• Adjudicated incident reports for housing• Proficient in Maxient reporting tool and Starrez housing software• Supervised 16 Resident Assistants, 12 Desk Assistants, and 1 Marketing Assistant• Managed two Residence Halls-Freshmen Hall and Upperclasssmen Hall• Managed a $8,000 budget for programs for both halls Show less



OSU Family Resource Center

• Community Development Residence Director

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Provided English classes for International Students and their families • Planned events for the adult residents at the Family and Graduate Student Housing • Supervised ten staff members • Offered customer service for the residents of Family and Graduate Student Housing • Gave advice to graduate students and other residents about different resources around campus • Balanced budget for the Community Development area • Managed a $6,000 budget for the events and programs planned in the Community Development area -TESL program -Event Planning -Budget -Hiring -Tutoring -Close relationship with organizations on campus to promote better understanding -Close relationship with Stillwater Literacy Program -Reslife committees. Show less



Oklahoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate and Professional Student Government Association President

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  • Organized agendas and meetings for the executive committee and the general assembly representatives • Recruited and assigned graduate representatives for university committee on campus • Served as Graduate Student Representative during Graduate Faculty Council • Created budget and meet with university executives when additional funding is needed • Assisted with facilitation of all events throughout term year • Worked with both domestic and international students graduate students • Fostered relationships with university administrators and faculty • Helped give voice to the graduate students • Worked with different graduate and undergraduate student groups on campus • Learned higher education issues and advocated for graduate students • Managed a $75,000 budget for travel funds and Group Funding for 70 different Graduate Student Associations Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • 2011 - 2011

  • Instructed classes in English language and American culture for 5th-11th graders • Developed and coordinated English Club activities for students 10-18 years old • Facilitated Boy Scout Summer Camp, English Summer Camp, and English/Sport Camp • Instructed and organized trainings on student centered instruction for Kazakhstani teachers • *Evacuated from the country due to Safety and Security issue • Instructed classes in English language and American culture for 5th-11th graders • Developed and coordinated English Club activities for students 10-18 years old • Facilitated Boy Scout Summer Camp, English Summer Camp, and English/Sport Camp • Instructed and organized trainings on student centered instruction for Kazakhstani teachers • *Evacuated from the country due to Safety and Security issue