Experience

Iowa Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Dean & Director of Residence Life

  • May 2022 - Present



Texas Lutheran University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Campus Living

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Provide leadership, supervision, and daily management of all areas pertaining to TLU’s Residence Life Program. Responsible for developing and maintaining a living & learning environment that fosters academic, personal, and spiritual growth.

• Assistant Director Of Residence Life

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Provide administrative and programmatic support of everyday operations within the Residence Life department. Assists with the development and maintenance of the residential programming model to ensure consistency with institutional goals and mission, coordinate the training program, calendar, and budget of paraprofessional staff; supporting residence hall staff throughout the academic year, and managing all aspects of the summer housing program.

• Area Coordinator

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2020

  Supervise the day-to-day management over three residence halls totaling approximately 300 bedspacesKey duties include the supervision of six student staff, management of area operating budget totaling $9,000, student wellness and support, and on-call emergency crisis interventionInstruct student staff on developing, executing, and assessing programs related to the department’s programming model, and encouraging collaboration and supporting resident student participation in other university programs and activities- Residence Life liaison for the Nursing Living Learning Community (LIFT)- Increased by 229 bedspaces, 6 staff, and an $8,000 budget from May, 2014 – July, 2016- Increased by 243 bedspaces, 3 staff, and an $4,500 budget from July, 2017 – January, 2018Supervise TLU’s annual Boo Bash event for the city of Seguin- Program totals between 700-1000 attendees on average with approximately 50 volunteers and anoperating budget of $4,500Primary conduct hearing officer for supervised residence halls with over 45 cases adjudicated- Member of TLU’s Judicial Council for substantial cases including Title IX and academic dishonestyCommittee involvement includes:- First Year & Campus Programming (FREX) Committee- Move-in and Orientation Committee- Food Service Committee- Athletics CommitteeSupervise the upkeep of the Residence Life website, MyTLU portal pages, and housing manualsCollaborate with multiple academic and student life departments on recruitment and retentioninitiatives including TLU Preview, Bulldog Basics, Paw Crawl, Bulldog Bound, and athletic eventsPrevious department collateral with Career Services including a position as DEI staff advisor

• Assistant Director of Summer Programs

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2020

  Supervise the Summer Programs department which encompasses summer school and conference housing totaling 902 bedspaces, as well as working closely with Event Services and Facilities to ensure quality customer serviceExecute and manage the day-to-day tasks required to provide successful summer operations including student staff recruitment & selection, training, supervision, and crisis intervention



SP+ (SP Plus)

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Valet Supervisor

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Valet Supervisor (May, 2012 – June, 2013)- Supervised five valets as well as oversaw recruitment and training for new employees, facilitated employee schedules, and acted as liaison between SP Plus and its largest restaurant accounts Valet Supervisor (May, 2012 – June, 2013)- Supervised five valets as well as oversaw recruitment and training for new employees, facilitated employee schedules, and acted as liaison between SP Plus and its largest restaurant accounts



Campus Living Villages

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assignments Administrator

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

  Determined the placement of residents into their assigned bedspaces based on academic and personal preferences.

• Senior Resident Assistant

  • May 2010 - Apr 2012

  Supervised five student RA’s including training, execution of goals, and developing personal as well as professional growth.Undertook a number of special projects including individual RA development, directing of staff training, and fostering student staff involvement in the development of the community.

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Apr 2012

  Facilitated a pleasurable living experience that included student ran programs as well as promoted a safe campus lifestyle.