Kayla Ward

Graduate Assistant at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
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(386) 825-5501
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St Louis, Missouri, United States, US

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Experience

    • Graduate Assistant
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      Office of Academic Support Coordinator of the STRIVE Academic Success Program • Lead in development and coordination of continuous improvement and assessment for the STRIVE Program, a holistic intrusive academic support intervention to promote academic and social integration • Serve as an Academic Coach to advise an average of 15 students per semester to monitor academic progress and encourage student persistence towards graduation • Coordinate monthly events for STRIVE students to foster sense of belonging and community building • Develop and manage STRIVE programming budget of $800 for the 2020-2021 academic year • Lead in facilitation of monthly academic success seminars for 20-30 students including topics such as study habits, stress, time management, self-care, and resilience • Serve as a Case Manager for students in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic • Live on campus to participate in on-call rotation for the Office of Residence Life, responding to emergencies and ensuring campus safety Show less

    • NODA Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Titan Orientation Programs • Assisted with the recruitment and hiring of 20 new student orientation leaders • Lead student panel webinars and assisted in the planning of Transfer Welcome Week • Developed and delivered online communication training to prepare 64 orientation leaders to welcome incoming students in a virtual setting • Coordinated a committee of 15 orientation leaders to strategically plan and facilitate a month long series of 5 Zoom webinars to engage incoming students virtually • Managed registration for zoom webinar series • Pivoted plans to meet administrative goals, online platforms, and short timelines due to COVID-19 Show less

  • Washington University in St. Louis
    • St Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Practicum Student
      • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

      First Year Center • Developed training curriculum for 115 Washington University Student Associates (WUSAs) • Collaborated with 3 First Year Center Executive Board members to plan and construct online summer training for incoming student ambassadors • Facilitated focus groups and analyzed data to assess new student orientation for continuous program improvement • Benchmarked other peer institution publications to revise the “Bear Essentials” new student and family guides, addressing the distinctive transitional and adjustment concerns of each population Show less

    • Seasonal Worker
      • Nov 2013 - Dec 2019

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
      • Dec 2018 - May 2019

      • Planned and executed the annual Siblings Overnight, open to all Illinois College students, staff, and their families• Managed a $10,000 budget for Siblings Overnight• Worked within budgetary goals and alongside college mission and values • Assisted with the planning and execution of all other Center for Student Involvement events and activities, including Flannel Fest, Downtown Takeover, and the annual Block Party• Increased event attendance through marketing engagement initiatives Show less

      • Feb 2017 - May 2019

      • Assisted the Director of Student Involvement and Transitions with all activities related to IC Connections (the First-Year and Transfer Student Experience)• Recruited, interviewed, trained, and directed a team of 20+ Connections Leaders throughout the orientation process for over 300 incoming first-year students, transfer students, and their families• Planned and executed inclusive orientation and all student activities during both semesters, aligning with budget goals and event outcomes• Collected and analyzed data from campus events for assessment• Engaged campus community in weekly On Fridays We Wear Blue school spirit initiative Show less

      • Sep 2016 - May 2017

      • 2016 - 2017

      • Mentored 19 new students throughout their first semester on the Illinois College campus• Assisted new students and their families with their transition to Illinois College• Collaborated professionally with faculty and staff to ensure new student success

  • Dot Foods
    • Mount Sterling, IL
    • Customer Service and Development Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      As an intern at Dot Foods, I was able to work directly with customer service and development representatives. Through this, I was able to make recommendations on types of communications used with customers, as well as recommend which turnover opportunities to pursue for future business initiatives. During my time in this department, I also conducted a value time study, and assisted in analyzing prospect data. As an intern at Dot Foods, I was able to work directly with customer service and development representatives. Through this, I was able to make recommendations on types of communications used with customers, as well as recommend which turnover opportunities to pursue for future business initiatives. During my time in this department, I also conducted a value time study, and assisted in analyzing prospect data.

  • Dot Foods
    • Mount Sterling, IL
    • Human Resources Intern
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      Analyzed payroll accuracy data to provide direction for further improvement. Gathered information on maternity and paternity policies to compare with our own company and stay competitive. Worked through 1-9 audits to spot complications and errors. Analyzed payroll accuracy data to provide direction for further improvement. Gathered information on maternity and paternity policies to compare with our own company and stay competitive. Worked through 1-9 audits to spot complications and errors.

    • Crew Worker
      • 2013 - 2016

Education

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
    Master's degree, College Student Personnel Administration
    2019 - 2021
  • Illinois College
    Bachelor's degree, Psychology
    2015 - 2019

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