RESUME
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
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Advise undergraduate students on career and professional development
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Lead presentations on resume writing, LinkedIn, professional values and interests, and other topics related to professional development
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Operate internal CRM (Symplicity) to manage counseling appointments, pathways, and employer contacts
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Assist with employer events
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Conduct brief, 15-minute drop-in hours with students
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Contribute to career services blog monthly
Lead Teaching Assistant August 2018-Present
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Recruit, hire, and supervise 5 Teaching Assistants for experimental career readiness course
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Collaborate with course instructors to organize and coordinate TA training
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Serve as key point of contact for TAs
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Meet with TAs regularly to review group discussion topics
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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
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Supervised over 50 campers between the ages of 7-17 who were in the foster care system
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Assisted in the set up and breakdown of each camp
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Aided in the creation and execution of camp programming, including field trips, daily camp schedule, and other activities
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Led group activities with approximately 16 youth that focused on community and sense of belonging
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Provided guidance to youth to ensure safety and healthy relationships with peers and adults
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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
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Attended speaking engagements with young adult program (18-26-year-olds) and encouraged youth to
share experiences in foster care to the community
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Conducted research on Foster Care 18-21 program to advocate for and educate youth in care (including Voluntary Placement Agreement policy)
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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
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Supervised 80+ tour guides and verified their knowledge of campus; aided in training new hires each fall
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Received award for exemplary service to Western Carolina University and the Office of Admissions in 2017
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Led 2 campus tours a week to groups of 15-60 students and family members
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Represented the University at regional college fairs
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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
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Managed 20 Facebook groups targeted to incoming first-year students
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Screened groups regularly to filter out spam posts and unaffiliated company advertising to preserve the student experience
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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
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Chaired weekly meetings with an Executive Board of 10
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Served as spokesperson for the Inspirational Gospel Choir on campus and in the community
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Assigned tasks to each officer and oversaw their progress
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Coordinated the planning of a spring concert featuring a neighboring university and an award-winning artist
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Revised organization’s Constitution
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Brainstormed ideas with the Board and advisors to boost morale and retention
Member-at-Large Fall 2014-Spring 2015
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Spearheaded the planning of Choir Tour in the spring of 2015 in Greensboro, NC
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Delegated tasks to Tour Committee such as lodging, activities, transportation and venues
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Proposed a request for funding for Choir Tour from the Student Government Association for over $2500
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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
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Ensured Robert’s Rules of Order were being executed correctly at each chapter meeting
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Revised all chapter bylaws regularly and proposed amendments to the Brotherhood as necessary
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Served as chief interpreter of all governing documents both at the local and national levels
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Represented the chapter at national conventions to vote on amendments to the National Constitution