Experience

Creighton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Director for Transitions

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  In my role as Assistant Director, I oversee the planning and execution of all orientation programming, including Summer Orientation and Welcome Week for first year and transfer students and their families. I advise over 250 orientation leaders through these programs to welcome up to 1,300 new students at a time. Our orientation programs focus on academic success, fall course registration, community building, along with understanding Creighton’s Jesuit mission and identity. In collaboration with campus partners in the President’s Office, Academic Success, Student Success, Mission and Ministry, along with Student Life, I provide robust transitional programming for all student populations including first-generation, commuter, and distance students. These transitional programs also center around the transitional experience of leaving college and preparing for life beyond Creighton’s campus. Creighton First is a program targeting first-generation students on campus. In collaboration with a student intern and Student Success, we provide first-generation students with a peer mentor, academic and campus resources, and community to aid in the transition, success, and retention of first-generation students at Creighton. Additionally, I oversee our Family Weekend which welcomes over 1,200 guests to our campus each fall. In this role, I work closely with Omaha and campus partners to showcase our campus community and the Omaha area through programming, community engagement, and more. Show less



University of Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Orientation Services

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  Our team designs, implements, and oversees 14 one-day Orientation programs focusing on community building and connecting students to campus resources. We also oversee the entirety of the online orientation and class registration process for all incoming first-year and transfer students. I also co-coordinate the First Gen Hawks program which provides 200 first-generation students the community and tools to successfully transition to the university during their first year. In collaboration with Academic Support and Retention, we provide students access to academic coaches, first-year seminars and peer mentors to intentionally aid in the success and retention of first-generation students at Iowa. Show less

• Program Coordinator of Orientation Services

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

  As the Program Coordinator, I assisted in the preparation and implementation of 33 two-day orientation programs for new first-year and transfer students and their families. I provided supervision and training of 26 paid Orientation Leaders including designing and facilitating a 3 semester hour Leadership course for our student leaders. I also provided supervision and training to over 200 volunteer On Iowa! leaders which helped facilitate our welcome week events on campus. Outside of student supervision, I collaborated with campus partners to implement initiatives and outreach that supported new students. Show less



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Admissions Representatives Graduate Advisor

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  Within my position in admissions, I was responsible for the recruitment, selection, training, and oversight of over 100 student volunteers and 5 executive team members. I helped them positively promote their college experience for prospective students and guests. I assisted in the overall daily operations of our visitor center which can see over 300 guests on any given day and was able to individually meet with prospective students to answer questions and help where needed.

• Career Services Graduate Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  In Career Services, I collaboratively worked with two other career services offices to design and execute two major career fairs which included over 300 employers and 3,500 students. I was responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and oversight of six undergraduate committee members, as well as around 100 student ambassadors which helped with day-of tasks. Additionally, I individually met with students to review career-related materials such as resumes and cover letters. I worked closely with faculty to help create curriculum for an inaugural Professional Development course for undergraduate students within the college that is set to launch in Spring 2021. Show less

• Mechanical Engineering Academic Advising Practicum

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  During my practicum experience in academic advising for Mechanical Engineering, I individually met with students to create four-year plans, cover registration requirements, and support students during academic major transitions. In this practicum, I conducted a semester-long assessment project where I looked into the female student experience within the Department of Mechanical Engineering through a living-learning community offered to women.



National Association for Campus Activities

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NACA Live Graduate Intern

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Networking Initiatives Graduate Intern for the NACA Live National Conference I worked collaboratively with student affairs professionals across the country to provide professional development and resources to national conference attendees. This included a new professionals panel, a round table on professional dress, as well as resume reviews and mock interviews. Networking Initiatives Graduate Intern for the NACA Live National Conference I worked collaboratively with student affairs professionals across the country to provide professional development and resources to national conference attendees. This included a new professionals panel, a round table on professional dress, as well as resume reviews and mock interviews.



University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Orientation Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  During my time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I assisted in the execution of 16 two-day, overnight and 5 single day orientation programs which helped welcome over 3,000 incoming students. I was oftentimes the first point of contact for answer questions and providing information for incoming students and guests. I oversaw 29 orientation leaders during the summer and had the opportunity to create and present training on diversity, safety, and conflict management. During my time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I assisted in the execution of 16 two-day, overnight and 5 single day orientation programs which helped welcome over 3,000 incoming students. I was oftentimes the first point of contact for answer questions and providing information for incoming students and guests. I oversaw 29 orientation leaders during the summer and had the opportunity to create and present training on diversity, safety, and conflict management.



Creighton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Summer Conferences Staffing Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  My position as the Staffing Intern allowed me to recruit, hire, train, and oversee 9 summer conference coordinators including scheduling and payroll. With help from these coordinators, I managed the summer occupancy of all 9 residence halls on campus with frequent turnover of guests. I showed strong customer service skills and a positive attitude while overseeing the check-in, check-out, and billing processes of summer guests. Additionally, I served in an on-call rotation to respond to crises and emergencies for an area of approximately 900 guests. Show less

• Resident Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  As a Resident Advisor, I oversaw a floor of 30 students and helped them adjust to their first year of college. In order to do this, I planned and executed programs with the goal of encouraging student development and community building for our floor. I also lead three Resident Advisors and promoted community programming for 2 floors of 120 first-year students. I served as the main point of contact for these RAs if questions or concerns should arise. I also served in an on-call rotation to respond to crises and emergencies for an area of over 650 students. Show less

• Creighton Students Union Program Board

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  During my time on Creighton Students Union Program Board, I served in four coordinator positions including Creative Marketing, Creighton in Common, Publicity and Street Team, and Late Night. In these positions, I executed campus-wide events to promote diversity, community development, and late night programming on campus. I designed various creative advertising methods to effectively communicate campus-wide events including starting and maintaining an Instagram page and social media calendar. Additionally, I organized retreats and bonding activities to build a team dynamic between Program Board and Street Team/General Members. Show less

• Summer Conferences Marketing Intern

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  As the Marketing Intern for Summer Conferences, I designed and managed all digital and print materials for our office. By following strict branding guidelines, I created various print materials including training booklets, door signs, advertisements for residence hall front desks, and more. I also frequently collaborated with bluejaylife, the university's student run social media accounts, to ensure brand identity and our mission was being adhered to. In this position, I also developed and managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for all 9 residence halls on campus to foster community among residents. Show less

• Summer Conferences Student Coordinator

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  As a Summer Conferences Coordinator, I oversaw the occupancy of two large residence halls on campus. I ensured smooth communication with clients and managed check-in, check-out, and billing of their stay as well as satisfaction throughout their time on campus. While working with each client, I made sure to do my best to meet their special requests and help them when questions arose. Additionally, I served in an on-call duty rotation for all 9 residence halls on campus to ensure the safety of all guests and students. Show less



Kappa Kappa Gamma

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  Within this position, I oversaw 10 committee members who assisted me in creating and executing four sisterhood retreats and various sisterhood activities throughout the calendar year. I maintained detailed communication with Kappa Kappa Gamma National headquarters as well as our campus fraternity/sorority advisor. This position gave me the opportunity to aid in chapter crisis management as well as provide continuous mental health resources to chapter members. Within this position, I oversaw 10 committee members who assisted me in creating and executing four sisterhood retreats and various sisterhood activities throughout the calendar year. I maintained detailed communication with Kappa Kappa Gamma National headquarters as well as our campus fraternity/sorority advisor. This position gave me the opportunity to aid in chapter crisis management as well as provide continuous mental health resources to chapter members.