Experience

Oasis Church of South Florida

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Oasis Kids and Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  -Continue Oasis Kids team responsibilities, plus:-Lead, organize, and coordinate special events and initiatives-Consult and collaborate with ministry departments with events within their areas including details and logistics, budgeting, setup, and inventory-Lead a team of event volunteers-Coordinate travel arrangements for guest speakers-Plan details for staff meetings and events

• Oasis Kids Director

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2023

  -Lead a team of 4 staff and 37 volunteers-Cast vision for the ministry and oversee strategic planning and goals-Find and implement creative ideas for weekend experiences to keep kids engaged-Connect with parents and volunteers through one-on-ones and other strategic events-Prepare curriculum for 5 classrooms ranging from newborn to 5th grade-Seek professional development and ministry growth through frequent reading, research, webinars, and conference attendance-Prepare classroom supplies, service orders, and ProPresenter slideshows-Oversee a multi-thousand dollar budget-Ensure online content is posted including lesson videos, parent guides, and social media-Plan special events including Baby Dedications, Fall Launch, Christmas activities, Easter, volunteer appreciation events, and more-Assist with church-wide events such as Christmas at the Oasis, Trees of Hope, missions efforts, new member classes, and others-Schedule and communicate with volunteers-Ensure that classroom and check-in environments are clean, safe, and inviting-Execute the followup process for first-time guests Show less



Nova Southeastern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career and Academic Success Coach

  • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  -Coach students toward their career goals through resume and cover letter reviews, personal statement revewis, mock interviews, and career search strategies -Counsel undecided major students through career exploration via advising sessions and assessment tools -Perform outreach presentations to teach students about career preparation and job search strategies -Assist students with academic planning and course selection -Provide support for special events including career fairs and major/internship fairs Show less



Colorado Christian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Director of Campus Activities

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2020

  -Coordinate Weekend of Welcome, CCU's 5-day orientation program; includes logistics (schedule, room reservation, facilities, vendors), collaborating with all campus departments, marketing, budgeting, and supervising 1 student director and 4 committee members and hundreds of volunteers-Coordinate Winter Welcome orientation program for students beginning classes in the spring semester-Provide strategic support and direction for student organizations and advisors, including creating a structure, training program, workshops, and leader handbooks-Plan and execute large campus and community events including the Harvest Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, and Campus Concerts-Manage multiple budgets totaling approximately $212,000-Promote and oversee student organization chartering and recognition process, including advising the Senate Budget Allocations Committee-Oversee all aspects of the brand-new fitness center, including supervision of one graduate assistant and 15 student employees, reservations, daily functioning, monthly programming, and staff development-Co-manage summer conferencing, serving 35 groups and 4,5000 guests annually; co-supervise 18 summer conference student staff members-Assist with the New Student Retreat, CCU's extended orientation program serving approximately 400 students annually-Supervise 1 undergraduate Campus Activities intern-Create and supervise a brand-new intern role supporting commuter students-Assist with Campus Activities Board and student leader training-Co-advise the Campus Activities Board, including the planning and execution of approximately 3-4 events per month-Coordinate CCU's chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society-Coordinate student involvement fairs-Assist with programming, establishing operations, and strategic decoration in the brand-new student center-Coordinate office marketing efforts Show less

• First Year Integration Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  In addition to my primary job, I teach a freshmen integration course each fall. This course is focused on helping students transition to college academically, socially, and culturally. It also contains heavy spiritual development components.Topics include goal-setting, StrengthsQuest, self-reflection, spiritual gifts and disciplines, and health and wellness.We are also given a few class periods in which we are able to cover any topic; I have chosen to cover diversity and inclusion.



Mississippi State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Services Coordinator-Dean of Students Office

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  -Coordinate outreach efforts through the solicitation, scheduling, and delivery of presentations on Honor Code policies and processes; completed over 40 presentations during the fall 2016 semester -Assist faculty members with the reporting and adjudication of Honor Code violations -Adjudicate violations of the Code of Conduct and Student Honor Code including completing student meetings, investigations, hearings, and application of educational sanctions -Hold developmental followup conversations with students found responsible for alcohol violations to assess sanction effectiveness and student progress -Reach out to students with reports of patterns of non-attendance, disruptive classroom behavior, and medical difficulties which affect their academic matriculation or well-being -Serve as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team -Utilize Banner and Advocate conduct management system -Provide gameday support at home football games -Oversee all aspects of the Academic Integrity Intervention Program -Compile statistics for annual Clery Report -Perform violation checks for student organizations, athletic teams, and faculty members -Provide day-of support for Bulldog Bash, a student-run event and the largest concert in Mississippi -Assist with parent programs including move-in weekend, Family Weekend, and parent care packages Show less



The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

• Dean of Students Office Graduate Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  -Conducted Student Conduct Conferences for students who have been charged with a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or Academic Integrity policy-Assisted with student conduct, academic integrity, and Title IX hearings to determine responsibility and educational sanctions related to a violation-Performed triage and advocacy for walk-ins with concerns including financial aid, academic policy, and faculty reach-outs-Created and maintained care and incident reports using the Advocate conduct management system-Collaborated with parent and family coordinator on efforts including the Parent and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and annual PFAC Scholarship-Maintained Spartan Families Fund development records and ensure acknowledgement of donations-Maintained knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct, Academic Integrity policy, and federal regulations related to higher education Show less

• Career Services Center Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  -Completed I-9 verification process for student employees and Federal Work Study students, including E-Verify and banner entry-Developed and implemented office social media plan, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest-Developed and implemented office marketing plan-Oversaw all aspects of Student Employee Appreciation Week including marketing, awards, and events-Assisted with large-scale office events including career fairs, graduate school fairs, and the annual Etiquette Dinner-Co-supervised 1 undergraduate Office Marketing Assistant-Facilitated presentations for Federal Work Study students and international students-Assisted with selection of approximately 20 graduate and undergraduate Peer Career Ambassadors-Served as an official mentor to 3 undergraduate Peer Career Ambassadors-Performed walk-in resume and cover letter reviews-Reviewed employer and job postings to SpartanCareers database Show less

• Student Conduct Team Member-Dean of Students Office

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  -Maintained knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity-Assisted with making a decision regarding the responsibility and sanctioning of charged students in Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity hearings

• Your First Year Graduate Assistant

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  -Managed all “Your First Year” (YFY) social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vine; increased social media following by 78.83%-Created bimonthly YFY e-newsletter for all first-year students-Responded to YFY texting service for students and families-Assisted in the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of 25 Spartan Orientation Staff members-Directly supervised 1 undergraduate Spartan Orientation Coordinator-Assisted with day-to-day planning and execution of 9 freshman and 5 transfer SOAR orientation sessions for new students and families-Advised Alpha Lambda Delta first-year honor society-Executed $30,000 Keker First Year Common Read program, including leading and collaborating with a committee of faculty, staff, and students from across the University-Directed Spartan SPEARS program, volunteer student leaders who help new students navigate campus in the beginning of each semester-Provided staff support for large-scale office events including Rawkin Welcome Week and Family Weekend-Facilitated 360-degree performance evaluations of orientation leaders-Assist with events for accepted and prospective students including Summer Send-Off and Destination UNCG Show less



Elon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Student & Transition Programs Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  -Spearheaded strategic planning efforts for Elon’s Life Entrepreneur Program (LEP), a sophomore experience leadership and career-development program for a cohort of approximately 50 students c-consisting of a retreat and a one-credit hour course -Coordinated assessment initiatives for LEP program -Developed marketing strategies to increase LEP participation -Compiled parent/family orientation assessment report -Analyzed National Assessment of Student Orientation Programs report to benchmark orientation program against those of other institutions -Reviewed Orientation Head Staff exit reflection papers to evaluate learning outcomes Show less



Duke University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Center for Leadership Development and Social Action Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  -Analyzed assessment data related to effectiveness of leadership development programs across campus and the leadership interests of students, including the Socially Responsible Leadership Scale-Assisted with the implementation of brand-new $300,000 grant-funded women’s leadership program-Provided feedback and assistance in revamping office publication materials, including the Leadership @ Duke Guidebook

• Student Involvement Graduate Assistant

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  -Managed $9,000 Leadership Development and Conference Travel Fund-Created the 2015-2016 Student Organization Handbook and 2015-2016 Student Organization Advisor Handbook-Conducted student focus groups-Compiled content for department website-Developed year-long professional development series for student organization advisors-Planned and executed first Student Organization Advisor Conference including logistics, learning objectives, promotion, and conference materials-Coordinated student organization advisor appreciation event and STAR Advisor award-Served as graduate advisor for Duke University Union, Duke’s undergraduate programming board-Designed summer agenda for Duke University Union-Attained proficiency in and utilize DukeGroups, Duke’s CollegiateLink Student Organization Directory-Assisted with the planning and execution of large-scale campus events and traditions-Served as graduate advisor for Duke’s Last Day of Classes events consisting of all-day festival styles activities and concerts for approximately 9,500 students-Designed student staff office space-Planned annual Student Activities Fair with approximately 300 student organizations-Served as a member of the Hazing Prevention Committee Show less



Late Knights at the University of Central Florida

• Marketing Director

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  -Late Knights is UCF's monthly large-scale alcohol-alternative event for the community -Help determine event themes and entertainment -Market events to a campus of 60,000 students and the surrounding community -Direct the Street Team, a promotional committee of students -Work with UCF's design team to create event posters -Submit monthly reports to the Office of Student Involvement and the Central Florida Future (student newspaper) -Late Knights is UCF's monthly large-scale alcohol-alternative event for the community -Help determine event themes and entertainment -Market events to a campus of 60,000 students and the surrounding community -Direct the Street Team, a promotional committee of students -Work with UCF's design team to create event posters -Submit monthly reports to the Office of Student Involvement and the Central Florida Future (student newspaper)



University of Central Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Orientation Team Leader

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  -Assisted 16,000 students and 9,000 parents in their transition to the largest university in the country through 16 freshmen orientation sessions and 24 transfer orientation sessions -Led small groups of students through tours, information sessions, and presentation -Provided academic advising and registration assistance -Hosted parent and family information sessions -Facilitated small group discussions about college transitions -Represented the university at NODA Region VI’s Southern Regional Orientation Workshop -Performed in social responsibility and diversity skit -Served as a Spirit Committee member: assisted with monthly O-Team newsletter, created cheers Show less