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Education

Elon University, Elon, NC                                                                                                                                        

Master of Arts in Higher Education                                                                                                                                       May 2020

 

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC                                          

Bachelor of Social Work-Cum laude                                                                                                                                     December 2017

                                                                                                                                                                                                    GPA: 3.5/4.0 

Work​
Experience​

Elon University, Elon, NC

Graduate Apprentice for Career Development                                                                                                                      August 2018-Present

  • Advise undergraduate students on career and professional development

  • Lead presentations on resume writing, LinkedIn, professional values and interests, and other topics related to professional development

  • Operate internal CRM (Symplicity) to manage counseling appointments, pathways, and employer contacts

  • Assist with employer events

  • Conduct brief, 15-minute drop-in hours with students

  • Contribute to career services blog monthly

 

Lead Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                                                           August 2018-Present

  • Recruit, hire, and supervise 5 Teaching Assistants for experimental career readiness course

  • Collaborate with course instructors to organize and coordinate TA training

  • Serve as key point of contact for TAs

  • Meet with TAs regularly to review group discussion topics

  • Act as mock Hiring Manager during simulated application process for students

 

Under One Sky Village Foundation, Mars Hill, NC

Female Cabin Counselor                                                                                                                                                     October 2016-July 2018

  • Supervised over 50 campers between the ages of 7-17 who were in the foster care system 

  • Assisted in the set up and breakdown of each camp

  • Aided in the creation and execution of camp programming, including field trips, daily camp schedule, and other activities 

  • Led group activities with approximately 16 youth that focused on community and sense of belonging​

  • Provided guidance to youth to ensure safety and healthy relationships with peers and adults

  • Completed 3-4 behavioral observations at the end of each camp that were used in camper summaries completed by Leadership Team

Intern                                                                                                                                                                         August 2017-December 2017

  • Attended speaking engagements with young adult program (18-26-year-olds) and encouraged youth to 

       share experiences in foster care to the community

  • Conducted research on Foster Care 18-21 program to advocate for and educate youth in care (including Voluntary Placement Agreement policy)

  • Assessed needs on an individual basis for both short-term and long-term goals of youth who have aged out of the foster care system and transitioning into adulthood

Western Carolina University Office of Admissions, Cullowhee, NC

Campus Tour Guide                                                                                                                                               January 2014-December 2017

  • Supervised 80+ tour guides and verified their knowledge of campus; aided in training new hires each fall

  • Received award for exemplary service to Western Carolina University and the Office of Admissions in 2017

  • Led 2 campus tours a week to groups of 15-60 students and family members

  • Represented the University at regional college fairs 

  • Assisted in coordinating special events such as Open House and Honors Daythat yielded over 1,000 guests per event

 

eCampus Ventures, Charlotte, NC | Miami, FL               

Social Media Manager                                                                                                                                                     October 2013-May 2016

  • Managed 20 Facebook groups targeted to incoming first-year students

  • Screened groups regularly to filter out spam posts and unaffiliated company advertising to preserve the student experience

  • Marketed Roomsurf, an eCampus Ventures service, as a roommate-finding resource by posting content regularly to engage students 

Leadership

WCU Inspirational Gospel Choir

President                                                                                                                                                                                  Fall 2016-Spring 2017

  • Chaired weekly meetings with an Executive Board of 10 

  • Served as spokesperson for the Inspirational Gospel Choir on campus and in the community

  • Assigned tasks to each officer and oversaw their progress

  • Coordinated the planning of a spring concert featuring a neighboring university and an award-winning artist ​

  • Revised organization’s Constitution 

  • Brainstormed ideas with the Board and advisors to boost morale and retention​

Member-at-Large                                                                                                                                                                    Fall 2014-Spring 2015

  • Spearheaded the planning of Choir Tour in the spring of 2015 in Greensboro, NC

  • Delegated tasks to Tour Committee such as lodging, activities, transportation and venues

  • Proposed a request for funding for Choir Tour from the Student Government Association for over $2500

  • Served as a liaison between the Executive Board and general body

 

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity- Gamma Zeta Chapter

Parliamentarian                                                                                                                                                                     Fall 2015-Spring 2017

  • Ensured Robert’s Rules of Order were being executed correctly at each chapter meeting

  • Revised all chapter bylaws regularly and proposed amendments to the Brotherhood as necessary

  • Served as chief interpreter of all governing documents both at the local and national levels

  • Represented the chapter at national conventions to vote on amendments to the National Constitution

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