Experience

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  Lone Star College

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Director, Student Life

    • Aug 2018 - Present
    • Houston, Texas Area

    Oversee comprehensive Student Life department, including the areas of student programs, student center, leadership development, student organizations, recreational sports, women's resource center, and diversity initiatives. Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to create, develop, and...

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  Texas Tech University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Administrator, Student Activities

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

    - Serve as a professional support for university-wide programming efforts and the Student Activities Board made up of 54 student leaders.- Supervise and advise Student Coordinators and committees that make up the Student Activities Board Executive Team. -Provide guidance and direction as it relates to events and activities – navigating university policies and procedures, compliance, assessing risk management, marketing efforts, event management, event evaluation, volunteer coordination and delegation, etc.-Oversee and advise the planning of the Student Activities Outreach initiatives. -Responsible for the development, planning, marketing, and implementation of Tech to Town – a campus-wide day of service – in partnership with Student Government Association and the Office of the President.-Appointed and serve as the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Committee Chair (fall) and the Diversity Week Committee Chair (spring).-Increase community and campus outreach initiative awareness through scheduling and coordinating presentations, class visits, and communication efforts.-Advance philosophies of student development theory, leadership development, and career preparedness through planning, hosting, and promoting leadership opportunities for the executive board and the general members.-Develop efficient processes as it relates to conducting event evaluations, managing event assessment data, and producing reports as it relates to Student Activities.-Establish and maintain working relationships with university faculty, staff, students and alumni as it relates to the Student Union & Activities Department.-Represent Student Union & Activities on a variety of committees and collaborative institutional efforts – specifically campus partner hiring committees, supporting and volunteering for campus partner events, assist in Fraternity & Sorority Life recruitment and interview processes, etc.

  • Unit Coordinator, Student Involvement & Leadership Development

    • May 2015 - Aug 2016

    • Serves as primary contact for 550+ student organizations in the areas of registration, training, programming, risk management, and advisement.• Responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to train and support Student Organization leaders & faculty/staff advisors.• Present programs and other appropriate educational outreach activities to student organizations, advisors, incoming students and the campus community.• Facilitate the development of working partnerships among organization leaders, members, and advisors. Encouraging participation in programs to enhance the success of students.• Advance philosophies of student development and cultural diversity, and actively promote diversity in programming and student development.• Develop and maintain Marketing and Public Relations strategies regarding Student Organizations, OrgSync and the Center for Campus Life programs.• Provide OrgSync training and support for students and departments across campus.

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  University of North Texas

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Intern

    • Jan 2015 - May 2015

    • Co-advise the Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council Executive Boards on programming and council initiatives.• Revise council by-laws and other governing documents.• Assist in Greek-Wide programming and events.• Create initiatives to combat the challenges faced by each council.

  • Graduate Assistant

    • Aug 2014 - May 2015

    • Co-advise the University Program Council (UPC) 14 student coordinators.• Supervise three student program coordinators.• Create and Implement leadership development initiatives for the UPC executive board and members.• Oversee all aspects of program planning, including event logistics, facilities reservations, risk management, University procedure compliance, marketing, and assessment.• Manage a $64,000 programming budget (yearly).• Evaluate, present, and facilitate discussion on weekly event assessment data.• Collaborate with other departments on major campus events.• Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with student coordinators.• Report at weekly UPC executive staff meetings and professional staff meetings.• Assist with negotiating and managing contracts with vendors/agencies/acts.• Serve as on-site staff support for UPC events. • Facilitate group interview activities and assist with selection of UPC executive team and members.

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  Richland College

  • Office of Student Life

  • Graduate Intern

    • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Office of Student Life

    • Create and implement a student ID discount program including reaching out to local businesses, creating and producing promotional materials, and managing the budget.• Assist with Office of Student Life events.• Observe and learn about the services offered in the Office of Student Life – ID card...

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  Texas Tech University

  • Office of Parent & Family Relations

  • Graduate Intern

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Office of Parent & Family Relations

    • Worked alongside Red Raider Orientation staff to execute 18 orientation sessions.• Displayed knowledge of services offered through the Office of Parent and Family Relations at Texas Tech University as well as other university services, such as financial aid, student legal services, student busi...

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  University of North Texas

  • Housing & Residence Life, Kerr Hall

  • Graduate Assistant

    • Jul 2013 - May 2014
    • Housing & Residence Life, Kerr Hall

    • Served as the first in-hall graduate assistant for Housing & Residence life at the University of North Texas by being trained and performing as a hall director, resident assistant, and desk staff member.• Assisted the Hall Director Staff in managing the operations of Kerr Hall, a 960 person...

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  University of Texas at Arlington

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Intern

    • Jan 2013 - May 2013

    -Created a guide for potential new members to educate on formal recruitment processes and terminology, as well as the providing information on the individual Panhellenic chapters.-Researched and assisted in the booking and organizing of community-wide speakers.-Assisted in the organizing and planning of community wide events.-Established and implemented a Fraternity & Sorority Life Ambassador program.-Worked with the Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-hellenic Greek councils.

  • Student Assistant-Student Organizations

    • Jun 2011 - May 2013

    • Created, coordinated, executed, and assessed the New Maverick Orientation Involvement Fair of 113 student organizations and departments for incoming freshmen during summer orientations.• Served as a resource for campus involvement and the University’s more than 300 student organizations, communicating involvement opportunities and information to diverse communities.• Assisted the Assistant Director in the planning, budgeting, execution, and assessment of student organization events.• Educated University community and guests about campus space reservations, policies, procedures, and programs facilitated through Student Governance & Organizations.• Facilitated over 2,000 outdoor event space reservations and indoor promotional space reservations (per year).• Organized and assist in the establishment of student organization on-campus banking accounts.• Served on the Hazing Prevention Week Committee, Committee on Student Affairs, and President’s Round Tables.

  • Resident Assistant

    • Jan 2010 - May 2011

    • Assisted over 100 students living on campus in Brazos House.• Organized and presented educational, eye-catching, and informative programs and bulletin boards.• Co-advised an executive board of 8 Residence Hall Council members with the Resident Director.• Acquired and disseminated a wide array of knowledge of campus life and resources available to students.• Assisted in the planning and execution of annual apartment and residence life events.• Fulfilled weekly on-call duties that included after hours crises management.• Served on a variety of committees including the Dining Services Committee and the Residence Hall Association.