Experience

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  Blanton Turner

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Leasing Lead

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

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  Shoreline Community College

  • Shoreline, Washington, United States

  • Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Residential Life

    • Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
    • Shoreline, Washington, United States

    -Managed day-to-day operations and tenant needs for a 245-bed, apartment-style residential complex.-Facilitated communication and collaboration between a third-party property management firm and on-campus stakeholders.-Managed budgeting and programming for educational and social community events.-Led multiple building and program improvement projects.-Served as the primary on-call professional staff member for crisis response 24/7.-Handled behavioral interventions and tenant resource allocation.-Led student case management for behavioral issues, mental health, conflict resolution, and policy concerns.-Conducted program assessments using surveys and evaluation materials.-Reviewed and updated both internal and external standard operating procedures and expectations for tenants, paraprofessional staff, and professional staff.-Oversaw the training, development, and ongoing supervision of paraprofessional staff.-Participated in the marketing, interview, and selection processes for paraprofessional staff.-Managed contact tracing, isolation, resourcing, and COVID-19 case management during a public health emergency.

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  Azusa Pacific University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Assistant for Commuter Life

    • Aug 2020 - May 2021

    -Proactively identified and generated opportunities for commuter students, enhancing their overall experience.-Solicited valuable feedback from underrepresented campus groups, facilitating inclusivity and responsiveness.-Managed content creation for the Office of Commuter Life's social media platforms, amplifying its online presence.-Collaborated with the Director of Commuter Life to oversee the recruitment and management of Commuter Life Interns and Assistants.

  • Graduate Residence Director

    • Jul 2019 - May 2021

    The Graduate Residence Director (GRD) position, under the supervision of the Area Director of their designated living area is a 10-month (25 hours a week) position that provides support in living area management, crisis management and intervention, and RA training and support. The GRD is responsible for overseeing a living area, various tasks within the living area, working toward creating community with an emphasis on holistic development. They will be committed to helping residential students bridge their academic and interpersonal worlds as both disciples and scholars. The position requires ongoing communication with the Area Director, departmental staff, and students. -Excerpt taken from the GRD job description, formerly titled "Assistant Residence Director (ARD)"

  • COVID-19 testing center assistant

    • Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

    Assisted with administering COVID-19 rapid tests, signing students in to receive tests, and entering vaccine information into the local database.

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  Western Washington University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Resident Adviser (SRA)

    • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

    Formerly titled "Assistant Resident Director", this position is a student job that consists of serving as a peer mentor to Resident Advisers, co-advising the hall councils (comprised of predominantly first-year students), budget tracking, On-Call scheduling for staff, and various administrative tasks.I served with another SRA in the Beta-Gamma-Kappa community, helping to support a staff of 17 Resident Advisers in addition to being in the on-call/crisis response rotation.

  • Summer Conferences Desk Manager

    • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

    The Guest & Housing Operations Summerstaff has 25 members and 3 different job types within it. Typically there are 4-5 Desk Managers (DM) on Summerstaff.The DMs are the members on staff who are focused on front-line service, continuous presence at the front desk scheduling and “dispatching” appropriate staff for on-site guest needs.Tasks and responsibilities revolve around staying up to date with requests for conferences currently on-campus and knowledge of appropriate campus resources.DMs provide positive customer service most often over the phone with conference guests and Summerstaff team, thus an emphasis is placed clear and effective communication skills.(From the WWU Housing website)

  • Resident Adviser

    • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

    Resident Advisers and Community Advisers play an important role in community development, developing relationships, providing general support, and in helping to achieve the mission of University Residences. The RA and CA position requires ongoing communication with the Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director, departmental staff and students, as well as participation in ongoing training and development. It is the expectation of University Residences that RAs and CAs adhere to the highest standards of ethical and role-modeling behaviors throughout all of their functions and areas of responsibilities. (From WWU Housing Website)I worked in the SHADO community with ten other Resident Advisers, serving as a resource and peer support to forty residents.

  • Conference Services Assistant (CSA)

    • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

    The Guest & Housing Operations Summerstaff has 25 members and 3 different job types within it. Typically there are 12-14 Conference Service Assistants (CSA) on Summerstaff.The CSAs are the members on staff who are focused on completing the daily responsibilities to serve conference guest needs as well as prepare materials for upcoming conference arrivals.CSAs provide positive customer service through direct communication with conference guests, frequently responds to guest needs either over the phone or in person and an emphasis is placed interpersonal communication skills.Tasks and responsibilities are determined by conference needs thus vary daily and require a high degree of flexibility.(From the WWU Housing website)

  • Resident Adviser

    • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

    Resident Advisers and Community Advisers play an important role in community development, developing relationships, providing general support, and in helping to achieve the mission of University Residences. The RA and CA position requires ongoing communication with the Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director, departmental staff and students, as well as participation in ongoing training and development. It is the expectation of University Residences that RAs and CAs adhere to the highest standards of ethical and role-modeling behaviors throughout all of their functions and areas of responsibilities. (From WWU Housing Website)I worked in the SHADO community as a late-hire to fill the place of a graduated staff member, helping and supporting upwards of fifty residents.

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  Camp Firwood

  • Guest Counselor

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

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  Haggen, Inc.

  • Bellingham, Washington Area

  • Bakery Clerk

    • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Bellingham, Washington Area

    A customer service-centric position that required extensive product knowledge and implemented safe food handling skills.

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  Camp Firwood

  • Bellingham, Washington Area

  • Camp Counselor

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Bellingham, Washington Area

    Worked to plan activity classes, bus tables, interact with and provide positive role models for 4-9 campers ages 8-18 weekly, as well as ensuring safety and administering first aid throughout the week.

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  Glenwood Community Church

  • Vancouver, WA

  • Childcare Supervisor

    • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
    • Vancouver, WA

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  Pier 1 Imports

  • Vancouver, WA

  • Sales Associate

    • Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Vancouver, WA

    Customer service, POS (cash register), credit card sales, janitorial and general store upkeep, and closing duties.

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  Clark College

  • United States

  • Club Coordinator - Student Government

    • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
    • United States

    Working with clubs on Clark's campus to train, keep things organized, follow rules and regulations, and plan for future events and meetings. Tasks and Duties: -Serve as the chair of the Club Committee. -Serve as a voting member on the ASCC Executive Council. -Work closely with clubs in planning and coordinating club meetings and events. -Coordinate the quarterly Involvement Fair (Club Fair) with the exception of summer quarter. -Plan quarterly leadership training for clubs. -Prepare and periodically update the Club Handbook as needed in coordination with the Student Life office staff. -Create, manage, and update all club related documents and other information. -Demonstrate a working knowledge of the procedures for facilities use, custodial, stage setup requests, and campus security requirements for all club events. -Mediate conflicts among and within clubs. -Assist with quarterly ASCC Welcome Week events and activities, Civics Week, and Spring Thing. -Work with the Student Life office staff to develop processes and strategies to maximize student involvement and applicants for leadership positions. -Attend weekly office hours; not to exceed 69 hours per month. -Attend designated meetings with the ASCC President and your Student Life staff advisor. -Submit weekly officer and committee reports. -Attend trainings as designated by the Director of Student Life. Participate in Student Government outreach by attending at least one prescheduled Clark College event quarterly. -Maintain academic eligibility; submitting quarterly academic mid-quarter evaluations. -Perform related duties as assigned.

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  Glenwood Community Church

  • Vancouver, Washington area

  • Childcare Worker

    • Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
    • Vancouver, Washington area

    Helped supervise and entertain 8-15 children ages 3-4, for 3 hour periods weekly.