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CLASS OF 2020RESUME BOOK
INTERESTED FUNCTIONAL AREA(S)
PREFERRED LOCATION(S)
EMAILADDRESS
NAME
Class of 2020 Job PreferencesFor more information, please see each graduate's LinkedIn account hyperlinked to the student's name.
SydneyBergstrom
Residence Life &Academic Advising(Ideally Business)
Virginia (Northern Virginia,Richmond, Harrisonburg &
Hampton Roads)
First year experience,new student programs,
student life, careerservices, academic
advising, parent andfamily programs
Southeast US, VA, DCAbigail.brown1013
@gmail.comAbigailBrown
CoreyFalls
Washington DC, Baltimore,Philadelphia, Richmond,
Boston (generally East Coastor near a city is ideal)
Orientation/New StudentPrograms, First Year
Experience, Class YearProgramming, and Parent
& Family Programs
First Year Experience,Orientation/New StudentPrograms, Residence Life,
International StudentsServices
Open to options. West coastand international locations
preferred.
JennyFam
AshleyDustin
AdvancementResearch Triangle, NC;
Washington DCardustin
@email.wm.edu
EmilyHinton
Washington DC Metro Area [email protected]
Academic Advising,Assessment &
Accreditation, CurriculumBuilding, First-YearExperience, Non-
traditional StudentSupport, Student Veteran
Services
Student conduct, Title IX,accessibility, case
management,compliance
The Austin TX [email protected]
HaleyNaiser
Housing & Residence Life,First Year Experience,
Women & GenderPrograms
East Coast (preferably NC'sResearch Triangle, VA, & Mid-
Atlantic region)
Alexis C.Michalos
International Programsand Services, Career
Services, Residence Life,Community-Engaged/
Service Learning,Publications and Editing
Pacific Northwest,International Locations
RyanPatterson
SamanthaNussbaum
Northeast (particularly Maine)slnussbaum
@email.wm.edu
First Year Experience,Career Services,
Admissions
East Coast (VA: HamptonRoads, Richmond,
Charlottesville or NOVA), DC,Charlotte, Philadelphia,Boston, NYC, Midwest:Madison, WI, Chicago
JennaPatel
Academic Advising/Success Coaching
(preferably at schools thathave a June-Aug.
orientation component)
KristaSchroth
Hampton Roads, DC, Virtualklschroth
@email.wm.edu
LeadershipProgramming/Education,
First Generation/LowIncome Student Support,Orientation/New Student
Programs, First YearExperience, Consulting
ChallenWellington
First Year Experience,Transition Programming,Diversity and Inclusion,
Equity and Social JusticeWork
Central Virginia, GreaterRichmond area or
Tallahassee, FL
Sydney Bergstrom Woodbridge, VA · Cell 703-881-6702 · [email protected]
Education
William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA Anticipated Graduation May 2020 M.Ed in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education Administration Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA August 2014 – May 2018 B.S.B.A. with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
Student Affairs Experience
Department of Residence Life, William & Mary August 2018 – Present Hall Director
• Conduct evaluations and supervise a staff of 12 resident assistants in a freshman building complex of 400+ students • Advise a community council executive board of 7 members • Oversee and manage a building complex budget of $12,000 • Manage a duty office, create duty schedules and facilitate weekly staff meetings • Conduct weekly inventory of 200+ keys • Serve on limited weekend on-call duty rotations • Experience working with housing software systems such as StarRez
Department of Residence Life and Housing, Virginia Commonwealth University May 2019 – August 2019 ACUHO-I Intern for Conference Services and Facilities
● Utilized housing software systems to organize and manage conference group reservations ● Coordinated the scheduling, check-in and out, day to day support and correspondence for the VM Workshop Conference ● Updated and maintained multiple spreadsheets on Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel ● Strengthened customer service and oral communication skills through assisting conference attendees and program coordinators ● Served on on-call rotation once a week ● Performed quality control checks for residential spaces ● Assisted in coordinating summer cleaning turnover for residential spaces
Department of Residence Life, Christopher Newport University October 2015 – April 2018 Resident Assistant
● Managed an upperclassman apartment style residential building of 80 residents ● Awarded Resident Assistant of the Year For Upperclass Areas for exceptional work in April 2018
Campus & Organization Involvement
Virginia Association of Residence Halls State Board of Directors, VAARH February 2019 – Present Director
● Oversee completion of VAARH conference logistics and day to day projects ● Coordinate and maintain communication between the State Board of Directors
Residence Hall Association, Christopher Newport University Director March 2017 – April 2018
● Supervised all of the operations and logistics of RHA and its executive board ● Oversaw the management of the RHA’s $20,000 budget and financial account
Certifications & Trainings
NASPA Certified Peer Educator Certified: November 2016
● Learned efficient ways to be an effective listener, how to be a changemaker and how to respond to students in crisis
SafeZone Certified: November 2019 ● Trained in effective LGBTQ+ awareness in order become an ally to students
Abigail Brown Baton Rouge, LA • (302) 841-0752 • [email protected]
Higher Education Administration Experience: Career Coach – College of Science Baton Rouge, LA June 2019 – Present Member of Student Employment Committee January 2020 - Present Olinde Career Center, Louisiana State University ● Present to classrooms, clubs, and large groups of students about services offered and career related theories 50+
times in the past 7 months, reaching hundreds of students ● Facilitate events and presentations by ensuring all required vendors and materials are present and utilized ● Initiate and coordinate events, including scheduling, communicating across various levels of administration,
contacting employers, and booking necessary meeting spaces ● Serve on student employment committee to support a new student employment initiative by creating a toolkit for
student employment appreciation and creating sample student employee application documents ●Begin establishing an employee spotlight program to enhance colleague interaction and connection ● Support and advise students through 20-30 one-on-one appointments per week ●Conferences attended:
o SoAce Conference, Memphis TN Dec. 2019 Business Careers Graduate Assistant Williamsburg, VA Aug. 2017 – May 2019 Cohen Career Center, William & Mary ●Coach students through career development skills via 10-15 one-on-one student appointments per week ●Maintain close relationship with the Raymond A. Mason School of Business while advising business students ●Compose weekly E-Newsletter to all Junior, Senior, and Graduate students with updates regarding information
sessions and application deadlines ●Collaborate with other career advisors to execute student workshops with optimal advisor to student ratio ●Create and lead workshops monthly on resumes, cover letters, and networking skills ●Hold quick advising hours for walk-in career advice in the Mason School of Business and the Cohen Career Center ●Conferences attended:
o Virginia Student Services Conference Nov. 2017, Nov. 2018 o NACE Face2Face Dec. 2017
Tribe TutorZone Administrative Intern Williamsburg, VA Nov. 2018 – May 2019 Department of Academic Enrichment, William & Mary • Attend weekly meetings with undergraduate Tribe TutorZone tutors to discuss the program and provide support • Maintain TutorZone social media so students can connect with the program through Facebook or Twitter Director of Communications Williamsburg, VA Jan. 2018 – Jan. 2019 Higher Education Student Association, William & Mary • Create marketing materials to promote each HESA event using William & Mary style guide • Collaborate planning and executing multiple social events for 20+ HESA members each month • Maintain blog and write blurbs promoting events for newsletters and social media to increase social media traffic • Attend annual conferences to uphold best practices in the field of Student Affairs Marketing Intern Williamsburg, VA May 2018 – August 2018 Raymond A. Mason School of Business Marketing Office, William & Mary
• Wrote community interest stories, faculty, alumni, and student highlights, and important updates to be published on the William & Mary School of Business website • Corresponded with various Business School officials, administrators, and faculty members to gain information and quotes for articles • Created social media posts marketing Mason School degree programs to potential students Strategic Initiatives and Assessment Intern Williamsburg, VA May 2017 – Aug. 2017 Office of the First Year Experience, William & Mary • Developed materials for 20+ Summer New Student and Family Welcome Events • Researched and assisted with implementation of office – wide assessments • Coordinated with student volunteers to maximize new student to current student ratio at each welcome event Career Planning Intern Newport News, VA Aug. 2016 – May 2017 Center for Career Planning, Christopher Newport University • Assisted with planning and executing three different student workshops weekly • Created “The First Four Semesters”, an interactive program to increase student engagement and retention for freshmen and sophomores • Completed One-on-One resume reviews with students • Managed student/alumni appointments Education: William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Aug. 2017 – May 2019 Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration Concentration in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership GPA 3.84 Relevant Courses: Student Development Theory, Assessment & Evaluation, Introduction to Student Affairs Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Aug. 2013 – May 2017 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies Double Minor in Writing and Political Science Relevant Courses: Public Speaking, Study Abroad Intercultural Communication, Gender Communication, Critical Cultural Theory, Critical Thinking, Argumentation Research Experience: Global Education Studies Dublin, Ireland May 2018 – June 2018 • Visited various prestigious secondary schools and universities across Ireland to observe Irish academic system • Interviewed administrators on student services and university outreach Undergraduate On-Campus Involvement: Sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Theta Gamma Chapter Jan. 2014 – Present Housing Chairman Nov. 2014 – Nov. 2015 • Prepared and maintained budget for parlor fee and housing needs Member of Campus Activities Board Newport News VA Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2016 Events Committee • Planned logistics for campus-wide events with over 2,000 student attendees • Committed to weekly planning meetings to organize student events
Ashley Dustin (804) 432-7620 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydustin
EDUCATION William & Mary, School of Education Graduating May 2020 M.Ed. Higher Education Administration University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences May 2015 B.A., Double Major in Media Studies and Psychology WORK EXPERIENCE William & Mary University Advancement, Williamsburg, VA Regional Alumni Engagement Graduate Assistant June 2018 – Present
• Manage regional networks, focusing on management of 50 volunteer network leaders, 8 budgets, event planning, programming and marketing through Salesforce and Excel
• Utilize demographic data including class year, major, job title and number of children to make program recommendations for regional networks through Ellucian Advance and reports
• Develop a Micro-Networks and online engagement strategy to drive engagement in non-network areas • Communicate relevant university news and information to volunteers through Network Leader Newsletter • Supervise and manage workload for student assistant
William & Mary Law School Intern January 2020 – Present
• Assist staff and 3L class gift committee in developing solicitation and stewardship plans for 3L class gift • Create print and social media marketing materials to promote participation in class gift campaign • Improve donor stewardship strategies through elevating events and offering unique paraphernalia
George Washington University, Washington D.C. Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Intern June 2019 – July 2019
• Researched various institutional strategies to assist in launch of new GW Legacy Families program • Completed 800+ outreach emails and 300 profiles for Summer Send-Offs for GW Family Philanthropy • Created Volunteer Programs Annual Report, detailing value of alumni volunteer programs at GW • Analyzed alumni programming attendees to determine if diverse alumni populations attend alumni events
M&T Bank, Baltimore, MD Assistant Branch Manager August 2016 – April 2018
• Developed and maintained banking and securities relationships with retail customers • Maintained Life, Accident and Health Insurance, Series 6 and Series 63 licenses • Managed and supported staff including development, promotions and disciplinary action
Management Development Trainee July 2015 – July 2016
• Intensive one-year training program to develop Relationship Bankers and Assistant Branch Managers • Researched, designed and presented mobile application project to M&T Bank executive team
LEADERSHIP William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA Higher Education Student Association, Director of Programming December 2018 – December 2019
• Facilitated speakers and programming for social, educational and professional development events • Managed funding for events, including working with administrators on campus to acquire outside funding
Madison House, Charlottesville, VA Tutoring Head Program Director April 2014 – April 2015
• Recruited, interviewed, selected, trained and supervised 18 Program Directors and over 200 volunteers for a tutoring program at 18 local elementary, middle and high schools
• Oversaw program including training, volunteer appreciation, logging volunteer hours and troubleshooting
COREY R. FALLS
610-675-8479 | [email protected] | LinkedIn: Corey Falls
E D U C A T IO N & C E R T IF I C A T I O N S
William & Mary Graduate School of Education Williamsburg, VA M. Ed. in Higher Education Administration May 2020 Thesis: Supporting & Programming for Distinctive Populations Certifications: CITI Certified Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD B.A. in Psychology, cum laude May 2018 Honors: Alpha Delta Kappa International Honor Society; Psi Chi International Honor Society; 2016 Active Minds Emerging Scholars Fellow; Dean’s List, multiple semesters Certifications: National Institute of Health Certified The University of Auckland Auckland, NZ Study Abroad Experience February-July 2017
H I G H E R E D U C A T IO N E X PE R IE N C E
William & Mary – Williamsburg, VA William & Mary, the second oldest institution in the U.S., is a public research university with the status of a ‘public ivy’ and an enrollment of 8,600 undergraduate and graduate students. W&M is ranked #12 in the nation for public universities and #14 for first year programs (U.S. World & News Report, 2020).
Transition Initiatives Graduate Assistant, Office of First Year Experience May 2019-Present
Advise five undergraduate interns to brainstorm, plan, market, and execute successful campus-wide events
Utilize institutional data to plan class-year specific initiatives to meet student needs
Implement post-program assessments to evaluate programming from student and intern perspectives
Use CampusLabs to create, distribute and track surveys
Graduate Summer Intern, Academic Enrichment & Athletics May-August 2019
Planned a weekly curriculum for a summer bridge program for first-year student athletes
Mentored 16 student-athletes in academic success for first college course; group identified as first-generation
Enhanced the website presence for the Office of Academic Enrichment, making information and resources easily accessible and navigation more efficient; utilized Cascade for web updates
Result: Students demonstrated greater proficiency in using Blackboard, registering for classes, and using Banner software
Student Assembly Graduate Assistant, Office of Student Leadership Development August 2018-May 2019
Coordinated and mentored members of the Senate and Executive Cabinet of Student Assembly when developing and executing event planning
Oversaw the Student Activities Fee distribution for all recognized student organizations totaling $700,000+
Result: Increased distribution of funds to student organizations comprised of members from underrepresented populations
PR O J E C T & R E S E A R C H E X PE R IE N C E
Assessment Model with James Barber, Ph.D. Williamsburg, VA Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education January-May 2019
Conducted group project; evaluated interview process for the annual School of Education Interview Day
Population focused on graduate students with career plans for teaching and counseling in elementary and secondary school systems
Digitalized and implemented survey systems that measured interview knowledge pre-/post- interview training
Followed CAS Standards for career services to inform practices
Result: Assessment yielded many significant requests to offer proactive trainings and increase training depth
Falls 2
Research Assistant with Emily Dow, Ph.D. Baltimore, MD NY Forensic Interviewing Best Practices November 2015-May 2018
Contracted by company to analyze sexual assault response training sessions for law enforcement and members of the District Attorney’s office
Coded open-ended participant responses into quantitative data to be used in data analysis
Result: Analyzed and created new learning objectives that resulted in better evaluated outcomes for trainees Independent Research Study Baltimore, MD Cyberbullying: The Role of Anonymity in the Social Media Realm January 2015-June 2016
Conducted experimental research to determine whether anonymity played a role in the frequency of cyberbullying
Compiled/wrote Institutional Review Board application, including scripts, consent and debriefing forms
Used SPSS statistical software to collect and analyze data
Determined that cyberbullying among first-year college students, specifically, increased with anonymity
Result: Disseminated study findings through multiple presentations at local and regional conferences
L E A D E R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E
Loyola University Maryland – Baltimore, MD A small, private liberal arts college, Loyola University Maryland, enrolls approximately 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Ranked #6 in the nation for undergraduate teaching, Loyola also ranks in the top 100 for first year experiences (U.S. World & News Report, 2020)
Evergreen First-Year Mentor, Office of Student Engagement May 2015-May 2018
Received and implemented training on sexual assault prevention, diversity, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ awareness, promoting and fostering a community of inclusion on campus
Guided and mentored first-year students through their year of transition into college
Results: Increased campus awareness and improved response protocol over the course of 3 years
RoadTrip Atlas, Office of Student Engagement May 2017-May 2018
Led a group of six sophomore students on a career discernment retreat
Planned extended events to promote further reflection on educational, personal, and career development
Mentored sophomores through their decisions on major, abroad, and career selections during academic year
Results: Sophomores successfully progressed in all areas of development
PR O F E S S I O N A L PR E S E N T A T IO N E X P E R I E N C E
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Academic Success for Your First Year June 2019 Loyola Undergraduate Research Colloquium Baltimore, MD Violence against LGBT Youth: Are Schools Actually Safe Spaces? April 2017 Cyberbullying: The Role of Anonymity in the Social Media Realm April 2016 Eastern Psychological Association New York, NY Cyberbullying: The Role of Anonymity in the Social Media Realm March 2016 A D D IT IO N A L C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Green Zone Certified: Student Veteran Training November 2019 First Aid Certified May 2017 Green Dot Certified: Bystander Intervention August 2016 Bacchus Certified Peer Educator September 2014
QIAN YEE FAM (JENNY)
Williamsburg, VA | (316) 518-4627 | [email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-fam-qianyee/
EDUCATION WILLIAM & MARY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, MAY 2020 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN, LINCOLN, NE Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, minor in Chemistry and Mathematics, MAY 2018 CGPA: 3.67/4.00
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE GRADUATE ASSISTANT, AUGUST 2018-PRESENT W&M Sustainability, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
● Supervise up to 10 students leaders and multiple large-scale student-led initiatives such as Earth Week and DormMania by providing advice and support in conflict resolutions
● Independently develop and implement pilot program EcoReps, a peer educational program, training up to 25 EcoReps to be knowledgeable ambassadors to provide educational experiences and resources to the community
● Provide operational and administrative assistance to support the functions of the office, including coordination with campus partners, weekly meetings with student staff, and more
● Manage the W&M Sustainability calendar and communication platforms to ensure information is up-to-date ● Help review Green Fee grant applications, organize and help manage data every grant cycle of up to $40K
ASSISTANT RESIDENT DIRECTOR, MAY 2019 - AUGUST 2019 Residential Life, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
● Supervised, trained, and evaluated 15 Resident Assistants (RA), facilitated weekly staff meetings designed to provide additional support and team building for student staff
● Conducted weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with hall staff to provide constructive feedback for personal development and create performance improvement plans
● Managed $6K summer budget for the team and implementation of educational programs for student staff, including management of all payments and expenditures
● Reviewed Incident Reports forwarded by Residential Conduct & Community Standards, working closely with campus partners to follow-up with students of concern and respond or act as a mediator as needed
● Served as a member of the professional staff on-call duty rotation, responding to critical incidents following departmental matrix, provided support to student staff and followed-up with impacted group(s) of students
● Coordinated and oversaw the operation matters, such as opening and closing of halls throughout the summer
VIRTUAL CONVERSATION PARTNER PROGRAM COORDINATOR, APRIL 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019 International Students, Scholars & Programs, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
● Coordinated the pairing of about 50 domestic and 50 international students to practice English conversation skills based on their preferences and interests
● Played a central role for recruitment, orientation, communication, and evaluation of program participants ● Led program orientation to explain the overview of the program, timeline, and expectations ● Revised the program handbook to help participants to have an effective cross-cultural communication ● Checked-in regularly with all participants throughout the summer, answered questions and problem solved as
incidents arise, and provided weekly conversational topic suggestions ● Distributed mid- and post-survey to evaluate the program and develop improvement plans for the program
● Organized meet-and-greet lunch at the end of the program to provide a platform for all participants to connect
QIAN YEE FAM (JENNY)
Williamsburg, VA | (316) 518-4627 | [email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-fam-qianyee/
TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR PEER HEALTH ADVOCACY, JANUARY 2019 - MAY 2019 W&M Office of Health Promotion, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
● Coordinated and assisted professors in lectures and learning materials in a class of more than 50 students ● Improved student participation through interactive and experiential learning activities tailored to the students ● Updated recitation plans to enhance students' personal growth and unique leadership development ● Reviewed, graded, and provided constructive feedback to students’ work
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT, JANUARY 2017-MAY 2018 New Student Enrollment, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
● Planned and facilitated large-scale programs such as Welcome Week events ● Led a team of 10 students at Global Leadership Experience, a camp to strengthen their cultural competency
● Coordinated alternative break trips for students to better understand American culture ● Assisted in the selection, recruitment, and training of 25 new International Welcome Team (IWT) members ● Executed the assessment of enrollment and orientation to enhance prospective students' experiences ● Translated and updated official departmental documents to increase students' outreach rate
● Provided customized campus tours and information sessions in foreign languages to parents and families ● Arranged transportation for 200-500 new international students from local airport to campus every semester
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION LEADER, JANUARY 2016 - AUGUST 2017 New Student Enrollment, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
● Led 25 one-day orientation for domestic students and promoted the importance of higher education through campus tours and presentations to more than 5,000 students, parents, and guests
● Facilitated Power Up Weekend, a 3-day extended orientation program, to create a sense of belonging to students
● Provided academic advice during the registration period for new domestic and international students ● Assisted new international students in housing check-in process during odd hours
INVOLVEMENTS AMERICAN COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (ACPA), APRIL 2019 - PRESENT Vice-Chair for Sponsored Program for the Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development (CGDSD)
● Oversee aspects of proposal submission and review for ACPA annual conference ● Provide assistance and support to other Directorate Board members as necessary
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (HESA), JANUARY 2019 - DECEMBER 2019 Director of Communication, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
● Coordinated communication and listserv of HESA to ensure information was up-to-date and students were aware of the resources or opportunities available
● Worked closely with faculty and staff to promote program during recruitment season CULTURAL AMBASSADORS, MAY 2016 - MAY 2018 Vice President & Public Relations Representatives, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
● Recruited new members, managed the coordination of member meetings and activities, and hosted cultural events such as Winternational Ball and International Food Bazaar
LANGUAGES, SKILLS & AWARDS Fluent Languages: Cantonese, Chinese, English, Malay Skills: MS Office, Google, Qualtrics, Advocate, Roompact Awards: Character Council By Vice Chancellor Juan Franco at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
EMILY HINTON
Relocating to Washington, D.C. metro area
[email protected] | (609) 731-5750
OBJECTIVE
To work within higher education in a role that supports students, particularly
those with non-traditional pathways or complicated enrollment patterns, and
to provide support and resources that increase retention and student success.
EDUCATION
September 2017
– January 2020
M.Ed., Williamsburg, VA, William & Mary
Major: Higher Education Administration: Educational Policy, Planning &
Leadership
September 2005
– May 2009
B.A. Bronx, NY, Fordham University
Major: English Literature
Minor: Creative Writing Minor
SKILLS
· Organized, collaborative and proactive administrator with a proven
capability to prioritize and multitask efficiently
· Extensive experience with higher education including student support,
admissions, accounts, and curriculum building
· Excellent professional communication skills ranging from recruitment,
outreach, and student-centered communications
· Efficient and adaptable over multiple environments including higher/
special education, retail, and office settings
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
NOTABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
· University of Mary Washington Curriculum Research, Summer 2018 –
created a portfolio of research, interviews, and best practices relating to the
implementation of ePortfolios for an Honors Program
· William & Mary, Fall 2019 – wrote a comprehensive curriculum and set of
targeted interventions to improve the non-traditional student experience in
the first year, currently being pilot tested by the Office of Student Veteran
Engagement
· William & Mary Law School Admissions Office, Spring 2018
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
· National Association of Student Personnel Administrators member
· HOOT Review: Editor, 2019
· William & Mary School of Education Honor Council member
· Peninsula Youth Orchestra: Vice-Chair of music education non-profit, 2016
· U.S. Review of Books: web and print reviews in a trade publication, 2009
· CMJ Magazine: web and print reviews in a trade publication, 2008-09
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EXPERIENCE
September –
December
2019
Precollegiate Programs Assistant, Center for Gifted Education at William &
Mary School of Education, Williamsburg VA
· Supported key precollegiate gifted programs including Camp Launch and
Focusing on the Future
· Recruited and scheduled speakers for conferences and teachers for sessions
· Provided customer service, parent support and information/ classroom
assistance to instructors
April –
June 2019
Counselor for Leadership by Design, William & Mary, Williamsburg VA
· Wrote key portions of the writing curriculum administered during a week-long
leadership camp for 100 high-school students
· Acted as counselor for a small group and oversaw student learning
July 2018 –
January 2019
ePortfolio Research Assistant, University of Mary Washington, remote
· Conducted detailed research and interviews regarding the efficacy of
ePortfolios as a high-impact practice
· Wrote a comprehensive report and curriculum templates for using ePortfolios
in an Honors Program
· Presented findings and provided ePortfolio guidance to university
administrators
January –
May 2018
Admissions Office Assistant, William & Mary Law School, Williamsburg,
VA
· Reviewed applications and provided summaries for the admissions team
· Maintained the contact email address for students, answered queries, and
provided recruitment information
August 2017
– May 2018
Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership Development, William &
Mary, Williamsburg VA
· Oversaw the Student Government and Media Council meetings and operations
· Created trainings and offered support for student organization budgets and
fiscal processes, as well as providing overall advising and support
June 2015 –
June 2017
Student Accounts Coordinator, ECPI University, Newport News VA
Managed student ledgers, billing, payments, invoices, and education
verifications
Worked with students to clarify account details, request additional funding, and
set up long-term payment plans
Reduced overdue student payments by over $100,000 within one academic year
through proactive management and communication with students
· Ordered, distributed, and managed inventory for school supplies including
textbooks, uniforms, and medical devices
August 2011
– March
2015
Assistant Course Book Manager, Labyrinth Books, Princeton NJ
· Managed communication between the bookstore and Princeton University
regarding course books; created and maintained accurate purchase orders for
courses totaling over $1 million in revenue per semester
· Worked with store buyers and publishers to order and maintain store stock;
ordered for event sales around town and managed staffing and support for
events
· Assisted customers and trained employees on administrative tasks
ALEXIS C. MICHALOS
Williamsburg, VA | [email protected] | (843) 742-3714 | LinkedIn: Alexis C. Michalos | She/Her/Hers
EDUCATION
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA
Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration May 2020
University of South Carolina, Honors College Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, English, & History May 2018 Thesis: “Leaving the History to the Historians”: Public History and the College Campus | Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE
College of William & Mary – Dean of Students Office Williamsburg, VA
Graduate Assistant for Academic Enrichment Programs August 2018 – Present
o Present weekly workshops on strategic learning and provide individual time management consolations
o Support 200+ students on academic probation and warning through communicating Aspire program requirements, monitoring
student progress, managing two Blackboard sites, providing resources, and conducting individual meetings
o Manage ongoing hiring, training, assessment, and communication of 80 peer tutors in the Tribe TutorZone
o Correspond and advise various faculty members regarding student coursework progress and academic success
o Assist with creation and implementation of a Peer Academic Coaching Program supporting students in overall accountability
o Oversee five undergraduate peer coaches and serve as a coach for three students on academic probation
o Supervise two graduate interns regarding Tribe TutorZone student outreach and social media management
o Direct/assist a team of two in creation of transition documents and a processing manual for Academic Enrichment Programs
o Perform generalist responsibilities: walk-in appointments, inter-office communication, and 60+ Care Report responses
WM Connects Mentor Graduate Volunteer, Community Values & Restorative Practices September 2019 – April 2020
o Advised and guided 2 suspended undergraduate students navigating university requirements for reinstatement
o Reported communications and questions to Community Values & Restorative Practice staff and Honor Council members
Intern for Student Accessibility Services September 2019 – March 2020
o Proctored exams for students with documented disabilities
o Utilized the Accommodate online system and testing email to create daily list of student test-takers, downloaded and printed
exams, and communicated with professors and students for missing materials
o Constructed schedules for office interns during the final exam period; scanned, packaged, and delivered faculty members exams
Intern for Parent & Family Programs December 2019
o Worked alongside administrative staff to fulfill Early Decision student merchandise orders, including collecting, packaging,
and labeling materials for shipment
College of William & Mary – Office of First Year Experience Williamsburg, VA
Coordinator for New Student Welcome Events May 2019 – August 2019
o Developed materials for and coordinate 15 New Student & Family Summer Welcome Events
o Corresponded with incoming students, families, and volunteers prior to and following Welcome Events
o Assisted in the planning and executing of the annual Transfer Welcome Day pre-orientation event
o Coordinated the purchasing and construction of over 2000 welcome bags for new students and families
o Participated in departmental meetings/events; collaborated with offices and departments on campus and in the community
University of South Carolina – University Housing Department Columbia, SC
Resident Mentor, Honors Residence Hall & Historic Horseshoe August 2015 – May 2018
o Facilitated meetings, social gatherings, and community development for 130 majority international, honors college, and first-
year residents in 2 halls; topics: diversity, social justice, effective communication, resiliency, conflict management, and self-care
o Planned and executed dozens of community and building-wide events with a team of 10 staff members
o Acted as a resource and mediator for conflict resolution, university offices, and general questions
o Served on-call shifts. monitoring the residence hall and responding to crises
o Monitored the front desk and provided excellent customer service to residents and visitors
o Worked on building committees (i.e. social media and hall government) to create community and announce events
o Conducted tours to prospective students and families of the residence hall
o Ensured building safety during natural disasters
Summer Resident Mentor Intern May – August 2017
o Completed billing paperwork and fulfilled other closing tasks for North Area of campus, approximately 1800 bed-spaces
o Served as a student representative on Resident Mentor Selection & Recognition, Resident Mentor Training & Education,
Professional & Graduate Training & Education, Residential Foundations, and Diversity University Housing committees
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o Fulfilled dye-cut orders, wrote scripts for RM training response scenarios, created de-stressor activities for heavy training
days, conducted interviews to understand other university’s RA selection timelines, and led a session during Returning
Resident Mentor Foundations Institute
o Advocated and received benefits for Resident Mentors; increased percentage off housing from 50% to 75%; adapted new plan
for fall training of returning Resident Mentors which increased retention of candidate pool and equity among undergraduate staff
Additional Residence Life Experience & Involvement
Lead Resident Mentor & Crisis Team Member August 2015 – May 2018
Senior Resident Mentor, Honors Residence Hall August 2016 – May 2017
Training Leader, Honors Residence Hall January – December 2016
Residence Hall Association (RHA), Honors Residence Hall Government Treasurer August 2014 – May 2015
INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
William & Mary School of Education
Higher Education Student Association (HESA) Vice President January 2019 – December 2019
o Collaborated with HESA advisors and board members to plan and implement professional development, social, intramural, and
community service events
o Acted as intermediary between the President and executive board and President and Higher Education students
o Administered financial responsibilities including budgeting allotted funds, communicating with campus funding partners, and
managing reimbursement requests for purchases
o Organized and executed tours, dinner, and dessert social for Day at William & Mary for prospective Higher Education
Administration masters and doctoral students
The William & Mary Educational Review Lead Reviewer September 2019 – Present
o Independently review five scholarly, education-related articles for publication
o Collaborate with other reviewers to critique articles and provide feedback to the author(s)
o Co-lead a team of reviewers and attend lead reviewer meetings with the executive review board
The William & Mary Educational Review Peer Reviewer September 2018 – April 2019
o Independently reviewed six scholarly, education-related articles for publication
o Collaborated with other reviewers to critique articles and provide feedback to the author(s)
William & Mary Student Organizations
First-Generation, Low-Income (FGLI) Graduate Advisor October 2019 – Present
o Mentor two undergraduate student Communications Committee Co-chairs, including regularly communicating and
attending Communications Committee meetings and supporting student-led initiatives
o Advocate for the FGLI group on campus and educate institutional stakeholders about FGLI student population
o Assist with legislation and fundraising efforts to cultivate this new student organization
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ORGANIZATIONS
Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA)
Graduate Student Case Study Competition Co-Chair November 2019 – Present
American College Personnel Association (ACPA) 2019 – Present
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) 2018 – 2019
Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) Annual Conference 2018 & 2019
Virginia Student Services Conference 2018 & 2019
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Michalos, A. C. (2020) Rising Higher & Looking Forward: Finding a Professional Home in the Region. Wren’s Nest, Williamsburg,
VA. http://wnest.org/2020/02/10/rising-higher-looking-forward-finding-a-professional-home-in-the-region/
Cohen, K., McClellan, J., Michalos, A. C., & Perry, H. E. (2017) Who lives, who dies, who tells your story. Presentation at SLDC
(Student Leadership & Diversity Conference), Columbia, SC.
AWARDS & HONORS
Student Affairs Golden Griffin Award, Professional Excellence February 2020
Graduation with Leadership Distinction, Professional & Civic Engagement 2018
Resident Mentor Hall of Fame Award 2017 – 2018
Historic Horseshoe Residence Hall Resident Mentor of the Year Award 2017 – 2018
History Department’s Charles W. Coolidge Award 2017 – 2018
Honors Residence Hall Resident Mentor of the Year Award 2016 – 2017
USC Residence Hall Association Honors Spotlight Award 2014 – 2015
Haley Nicole Naiser [email protected]
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Education
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA May 2020
M.Ed. Educational Leadership – Higher Education Administration
GPA: 3.8
School of Education Honor Council
Chair
Higher Education Student Assoc.
President
Student Conduct and Honor Appeals
Board
School of Education student
representative for Academic Affairs
Committee
Graduate Education Association
President
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX May 2018
B.P.A. Public Administration, Minor in Social Work
GPA: 3.7
Student Association of Campus
Activities
Student Judicial Hearing Board
Organization of Student Social Workers
Phi Kappa Phi
Liberal Arts Award for Academic
Excellence Recipient (Top 5% of
Class)
Professional Experience
Dean of Students Office Fall 2018 – Spring 2020
The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Graduate Assistant, Student Accessibility Services
Hold student meetings to discuss ADA accommodation needs
Provide support to students with mental and physical health challenges
Maintain student files and oversee student workers
First Year Experience Summer 2019
The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Coordinator of New Student Communications
Maintained a blog, newsletter, and email account for giving out information to incoming
students and families
Recorded weekly videos with various staff members about on-campus resources and
amenities
Helped plan and run orientation programming for new students and families
Dean of Student Affairs Office Spring 2018
Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX
Intern
Managed social media accounts for the university
Helped plan and manage university events
Assisted with other offices and departments as needed
Dean of Students Office Fall 2017
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Intern, Student Justice
Assisted Assistant Dean with conduct meetings
Updated student files to reflect outcome of conduct meetings
Shadowed Assistant Dean in their daily activities
Department of Housing and Residential Life Summer 2017
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Intern, Facilities Department
Inventoried residence halls to assess damages and processed work orders for repairs
Shadowed office personnel in their daily activities
Assisted Associate Director during the construction and opening of a new residence hall
Skills
Experience with Accommodate, Adirondack’s Conduct Coordinator, Advocate, Banner,
and Qualtrics
Experience with policies such as Title IX, FERPA, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Samantha Nussbaum Williamsburg, VA | 240-750-5426 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanussbaum
EDUCATION
William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Master of Education, Education Policy, Planning, & Leadership, Higher Education Administration May 2020
Coursework: Leadership & Cultural Competency, Branding in Higher Education, Internationalization of Higher
Education; GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Classical Studies May 2018
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Assistant Student Life Manager, Northeastern University Pre-College Programs, Boston, MA July – August 2019
Planned, organized, and executed over 25 on and off campus social events around Boston for a total of 200 high
school students over the course of two 12-day sessions
Supervised four Student Life Ambassadors and led one on one meetings twice a week to resolve any issues with
students and provided mentorship to staff
Served in a residence life role and hosted nightly floor meetings with over 50 residents to resolve conflicts and
provide program wide announcements
Graduate Intern, Office of First-Year Experience, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA May – June 2019
Planned and coordinated the inaugural “Tribe Live” program to highlight important topics to incoming first-year
students by hosting Q&A sessions with various campus partners through a series of 11 Facebook Live videos
Gained exposure to orientation, transition, and retention programming through participation in office wide
programs like Transfer Welcome Day
Graduate Assistant for Education Careers, Cohen Career Center, William & Mary August 2018 – Present
• Co-taught a six-week course on career exploration to a group of 20 first- and second-year students designed to
facilitate exploring career options, expand professional networks, and empower them to make confident career
decisions
• Meet with approximately 2-3 students daily for individual appointments on topics including resumes, cover
letters, mock interviews, networking skills, and searching for jobs and internships
• Support existing programming by presenting on career development topics in addition to creating customized
professional development programming for outreach events to student organizations
• Coordinated and led the annual K-12 Education Interview Day fair where over 40 school districts from the state
visit campus to interview candidates in school psychology, counseling, teaching, and administrative roles;
scheduled and oversaw professional staff throughout the event to ensure it operated efficiently
• Plan a semester events calendar of approximately four workshops for education and human service careers
through networking with faculty, employers, alumni, and other campus partners
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Member, Executive Appropriations Committee, William & Mary Student Assembly, January – February 2020
• Appointed to represent the School of Education in the annual Student Assembly budget process to distribute
$735,000 to recognized student organizations; balanced the budget resulting in a small surplus
• Collaborated with a group of 12 students to observe over 40 budget hearings, develop guidelines for funding
distribution, and apply them equitably to all organization
Graduate Advisor, FGLI, William & Mary October 2019 – Present
Provide support to first generation and low-income students on campus through social activities, professional
development, and mentorship to undergraduate members
Serve as a chair of the Programming and Events Committee; helped draft the first constitution to ensure the
organization would be an official recognized student organization
Hosted a career workshop for 10 students to provide insights into navigating the job market during COVID-19
Proctor, Spotswood Society, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA May 2016 – May 2018
• Provided tours of the Christopher Wren Building to tourists and students for two hours a week
• Coordinated the annual Honor Pledge tours for over 1,400 incoming students with 10 members in August 2017
• Obtained extensive knowledge of the College’s history and handled keys to the building during the summer of
2017 while working over 20 hours a week
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Editor, Wren’s Nest, William & Mary School of Education May 2019 – Present
Recruited two new editorial assistants representing each branch of William & Mary’s School of Education
Serve as a member of the William & Mary Educational Review Executive Board to help guide decision making
for the journal
Editorial Assistant September 2018 – Present
• Collaborated with a team of doctoral and master’s students to develop and launch a digital publication focused on
publishing short articles that apply scholarship beyond the classroom
• Conducted interviews with various groups of interest on campus including William & Mary’s new President Dr.
Katherine Rowe, alumni, and leaders at the School of Education to produce articles for publication
• Published an article highlighting Dr. Katherine Barko-Alva and her work with ESL/ Bilingual Education and the
new M.A.Ed offered in ESL at W&M; viewed by 97 people on the first day of publication
Counselor, Governor’s School for Humanities, Radford University, Radford, VA June 2018 – July 2018
• Oversaw the general well-being of 16 gifted high school juniors and seniors while providing them with
knowledge and insights for transitioning to college especially to those who will be first generation college
students
• Organized and planned a themed dance night for the entire group of 400 students on a $200 budget
• Served as a resident assistant for 26 students to mediate roommate disagreements and help students adjust to
living in a residence hall for the first time
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• Received certifications in Safe Zone training, Diversity & Inclusion training, Disability Awareness Training, and
Title IX training from Radford University in June of 2018; received certifications for Green Zone (military
students) and Ally-ship for LGBTQIA+ students training from William & Mary in 2019
• Serve as a member of the Student Affairs Division wide Graduate Student Experience Committee to provide
insights into supporting graduate students on campus and regularly volunteer at campus events like
Commencement, Charter Day, and Day for Admitted Students
AWARDS
• Golden Griffin Award; Recognized by the Division of Student Affairs for commitment to professional excellence,
award rarely given to a graduate student
JENNA PATEL Yorktown, VA 757-928-5530 [email protected] linkedin.com/in/jenna-patel
Education
William & Mary May 2020
Master of Education in Educational Leadership- Higher Education Administration
William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA August 2018
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA May 2016
Associate of Science in Social Science
Relevant Experience
Center for Gifted Education | William & Mary August 2019-Present
Graduate Assistant
Draft social media posts on the Center’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages entailing programming
information for precollegiate and professional development events and conferences to increase teacher and
student attendance.
Highlight K-12 curriculum publications written by the Center on social media platforms to inform teachers that
publications are available for purchase to utilize in classroom settings.
Assist with conference logistics, such as finding lodging accommodations and conference speakers, to ensure a
smooth conference experience for attendees & keynote speakers.
Student Accessibility Services | William & Mary August 2019-March 2020
Graduate Intern
Facilitated a quiet testing environment for students with accommodations who need extra time to complete tests in
a timely manner.
Advised students with accommodations on developing time management strategies to implement in their daily
routines through weekly scheduling worksheets.
Encouraged students to seek out additional resources that strengthen time management and study skills, such as
the Tribe TutorZone.
Cross College Advising Service | University of Wisconsin-Madison May 2019-August 2019
Graduate Intern
Advised undecided and exploring first-year and transfer students in small groups and individual settings on
courses as a part of UW-Madison's Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program.
Utilized Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques to better understand students' academic interests in order to
advise them appropriately in fall course selection.
Connected students to specialized campus resources, such as offices that intersect academic and career planning
for pre-health and pre-law trajectories.
Collaborated with the CCAS Communications Director to plan events commemorating the 25th anniversary of the
office.
Roy R. Charles Center for Academic Excellence | William & Mary August 2018-April 2019
Graduate Assistant
Edited the Charles Center scholarship website to reflect up to date information regarding eligibility and
application requirements of institutional and national scholarships.
Coordinated the annual Summer Research Showcase by communicating with oral and poster presenters regarding
presentation information and moderators regarding facilitating the oral presentation portion of the showcase.
Assisted with annual Charles Center events, such as the Monroe Family Tailgate by checking in and greeting
guests and setting the event venue.
Campus Recreation Center | William & Mary January 2017-April 2018
Patron Service Assistant
Responded professionally to student inquiries about group fitness classes, equipment rental, and other related
activities.
Observed the weight room, ensuring patron safety by enforcing weight room procedures.
Registered students for group fitness classes, intramural sports, personal training, Fitwell passes, and adventure
trips.
Communicated with facility supervisor to resolve any conflict that arose over the duration of a shift.
Academic Advising and Transfer Center | Thomas Nelson Community College August 2015-July 2016
Student Advisor
Introduced and encouraged utilization of campus resources, such as the tutoring center, to incoming students.
Guided students in selecting appropriate courses aligned with their major to ensure timely graduation and
seamless transfer course equivalences to four-year institutions.
Educated students about the transfer application process, including requirements and deadlines for admission to
four-year institutions.
Encouraged students, through one on one advising sessions, to participate in extracurricular activities to build
their resume for transferring to four-year institutions and enhance their community college experience.
Skills and Certifications
Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SPSS, Cascade, Accommodate, Canva, Panopto
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
Professional Organizations: American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Ryan Patterson Portland, OR | 503-453-5411 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/ryan-patterson-05
EDUCATION William & Mary Expected graduation: May 2020
• Master of Education, Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership – Higher Education
University of Oregon 2017 • Bachelor of Arts in History and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies; Minor in Spanish, magna cum laude
o International study and work experience: Cuba, France, Mexico, and the United Kingdom HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE Graduate Assistant & Advisor – Cohen Career Center, William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA 2018-Present
• Advise diverse student populations on career pathways exploration, job/internship search, and networking skills • Facilitate biweekly professional development workshops for groups of 20-30 students • Instruct a six-week career pathways exploration program for first-year, second-year, and transfer students • Deliver presentations to new students during orientation week with group sizes ranging from 25-75 students • Curate a weekly public service careers industry newsletter, which is distributed to 1,400 students • Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual “A Day in D.C.” immersion trip for 25-30 students • Organize a four-week case competition for 50 students interested in nonprofits careers/consulting • Network with alumni and employers to plan and implement information sessions, workshops, and meetups • Directly supervise student staff member tasked with aligning the interests of the Sustainability Office and career services
Summer College Supervisor (ACUHO-I Intern), Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY June 2019-Aug. 2019 • Trained 34 Resident Advisors and directly supervised nine Resident Advisors • Facilitated weekly 1:1 meetings with Resident Advisors, staff meetings, and in-service trainings • Managed residence hall openings, closings, and other facility operations • Coordinated, tracked, implemented, and assessed residence hall programs for students • Arranged professional/paraprofessional staff coverage for program weekend trips • Participated in a 24-hour on-call rotation, troubleshooting incidents and responding to crisis situations • Developed and implemented professional development workshops for paraprofessional staff
Concordia University – College of Education | Portland, OR • M.A.T Assistant Director & Advisor Jan. 2018-Aug. 2018
o Served as academic advisor to 250 M.A.T candidates; maintained candidates’ records o Coordinated all M.A.T. events and reduced costs by 50% o Supervised and trained licensure programs assistant and two undergraduate student workers o Developed new rubric for applicant interviews, which assisted with CAEP accreditation efforts o Collaborated with Portland Public Schools’ Restorative Justice Coordinator to create a professional
development workshop for M.A.T students and COE faculty/staff o Mediated conversations between students and resolved issues among cohorts
• Licensure Programs Assistant – College of Education 2017-2018 o Provided administrative support for undergraduate and graduate licensure programs o Evaluated M.A.T applicants through online application materials and interviews
University of Oregon – University Housing | Eugene, OR • Mentor Resident Assistant 2015-2016
o Mentored four first-year residence life staff members and 80 residents o Developed and maintained a safe, welcoming community that promoted personal and social growth o Participated in three housing committees that developed new policy and programs for UO housing
• Resident Assistant 2014-2015 o Enhanced student learning for 50 residents through academic and recreational programming o Mediated and resolved issues within UO housing; enforced policy o Provided resource referral and advising
EVENT PRODUCTIONS EXPERIENCE Event Productions Assistant (part-time), Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR 2016-2018
• Liaised with clients, identified their needs, and ensured customer satisfaction • Coordinated various logistics before, during, and after an event
Ryan Patterson Portland, OR | 503-453-5411 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/ryan-patterson-05
PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE Parliamentary Researcher & Speechwriter (Intern), Scottish Parliament | Edinburgh, UK Jan. 2017-Apr. 2017
• Conducted and managed research projects focused on healthcare in Scotland • Wrote and lodged parliamentary motions, which introduced topics for debate in Chamber • Wrote speeches for Clare Haughey MSP, i.e. “Women Against the State Pension Age Increase” • Communicated with constituents via phone/email/in person and advised them on local and national services
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Editorial Assistant, Wren’s Nest - William & Mary Educational Review | Williamsburg, VA 2018-2020
• Curate multimedia content and edit submissions from School of Education community members • Conduct interviews with campus and industry leaders in higher education
Diversity & Inclusion Committee, William & Mary Student Affairs Division | Williamsburg, VA 2018-2019 • Identify and recommend strategies and programs to address issues of diversity on campus • Organize professional development program for the Student Affairs Division • Oversee the creation and implementation process of departmental diversity plans
Assessment Committee – Cohen Career Center, William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA 2018-2019 • Coordinate and conduct assessments of importance to the Career Center • Analyze and distribute data/results with staff and other constituents
Portland Book Festival House Manager, Literary Arts | Portland, OR 2017-2018 • Directly supervised and coordinated 14 volunteers and assigned duties as needed • Managed festival events/venue space and ensured guest safety; intermediary between festival management and venue
Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Volunteer, UO Women’s Center | Eugene, OR 2012-2016 • Planned, advertised, and facilitated events in relation to sexual violence prevention and education • Liaison between the Women’s Center and Residence Life, which resulted in a partnership for the annual toiletry drive
for Domestic Violence Awareness Month • Co-planned Take Back the Night/Recuperar La Noche, with estimated attendance at 300-400 people
PUBLICATIONS Patterson, Ryan. Disrupt, Defy, and Demand: Movements Toward Multiculturalism at the University of Oregon, 1968-2015.
Berkeley Review of Education. (Forthcoming, May 2020). Patterson, Ryan. 2020. The Córdoba Reform Movement of 1918 and Ecological Systems Theory. University of Texas at Austin
Education Review. 8, no. 1 (Fall): 24-39. https://bit.ly/37Pwowk Patterson, Ryan. 2017. The Battle to Breastfeed: An Oral History & Review of Workplace Lactation Support, 1994-2016.
Feminist Spaces 3, no. 1 (Fall/Winter): 96-104. https://bit.ly/2OPuaaO Patterson, Ryan. 2015. Resistance and Resilience: Politicized Art and Anti-Feminicide Activism in Ciudad Juárez and Abroad.
Yale Historical Review 5, no. 1 (Fall): 114-131. https://bit.ly/2NxvGcL ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Spanish – intermediate skills in speaking, reading, and writing • Skilled in Cascade, Banner, Advocate, Symplicity, WordPress, Wix, Microsoft Office Suite
HONORS & AWARDS Phi Beta Kappa, University of Oregon Alpha Chapter 2017 Clio Award, University of Oregon History Department 2017 Faculty Recognition Award, University of Oregon History Department 2016 Clio Award, University of Oregon History Department 2015 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) 2019-Present Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) 2018-Present
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S T U D E N T E N G A G E M E N T & L E A D E R S H I P Student Engagement and Leadership at William & Mary encompasses three offices focused on student leadership development, community engagement, and social/educational spaces. Together, these areas help engage and involve students both on campus and in surrounding communities.
G R A D U A T E / T E A C H I N G A S S I S T A N T
William & Mary || August 2019 – Present Serve as the teaching assistant to The Civic Agency Project (CAP), W&M’s first civically focused student think tank Conduct weekly student meetings; advise and guide them in both academic and personal projects and activities Facilitate overnight retreats and other personal development events for cohort fellows Provide oversight and implementation of culture creating, team building activities for CAP students and student groups Facilitator, logistics coordinator, and regular keynote speaker for Women in Leadership dinner series Identify deficiencies within SEL Department and develop solutions to address those needs Design and facilitate leadership development workshops
L E A D E R S H I P P R O G R A M S G R A D U A T E A S S I S T A N T
William & Mary || August 2018 – May 2019 Created and facilitated programming for Student Leadership Foundation Supported the development and implementation of leadership development initiatives for the office Provided support for formal/selected student leadership programs and initiatives Assisted in the development of leadership offerings designed to support recognized student organization leadership Managed external communications including social media and the twice-monthly newsletter for student organization leaders Collected, assessed, and utilized current leadership data that informs department initiatives Supervised 5 Student Leadership Development Student Ambassadors
T E A C H I N G A S S I S T A N T & C O - I N S T R U C T O R
William & Mary || May 2018 – Present Created curriculum and taught classes for Urban Education and Leadership and Community Engagement Course Organized and managed class speakers and site visit schedule Created and managed website for course Accompanied class to all site visits and in-house speakers while in Washington, D.C.
E V O L V E L E A D E R S H I P C O N F E R E N C E F O U N D E R & D I R E C T O R
William & Mary || September 2019 – Present Created, coordinated, and facilitated the Leadership Advisory Council’s 1st Student Leadership Conference Developed schedule, curriculum and training materials for entire conference Recruited facilitators and presenters, as well as, provided all training for those constituents Exceeded participant recruitment goals by 150% and received 100% positive participant feedback in program evaluation W & M W A S H I N G T O N C E N T E R The W&M Washington Center offers study and internships in the nation’s capital, opportunities for faculty and volunteers, as well as a venue for special events. The Center also serves W&M in recruitment and fundraising efforts.
G R A D U A T E A S S I S T A N T
William & Mary || August 2018 – Present Assist with print and digital media advertising campaigns Organize and deliver presentations about W&M Washington Center Programs to interested students, faculty and staff Supervise W&M Washington Center Ambassadors each semester
D I R E C T O R
Leadership By Design || January 2020 – Present Develop curriculum for residential leadership camp based on social change model, servant leadership, and college
readiness for 40-50 high school students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds Orchestrate entirety of camp’s curriculum and operations; design marketing and fundraising materials Live on campus with students; recruit, train, and coordinate team of two staff members for program
P R O G R A M C O O R D I N A T O R
The Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation || March 2018 – Present Developed strategic fundraising plan and led organization in raising more than $13,000 in 24 hours Support planning and coordination of mental health programs throughout Hampton Roads region in Virginia Manage communications through media relations, social media, and website Trained in five mental health programs; delivered 30+ suicide prevention programs in the past year
D I R E C T O R O F O P E R A T I O N S
Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School || August 2015 – February 2016 Co-led school with Principal in first year of turnaround efforts Led and managed Operations staff: facilities, custodians, office administrators, registrar, IT, food service, and all vendors Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with board members,
organization officials and staff members as necessary Managed accounting vendor; held executive ownership of financial processes Developed and refined new processes and procedures for operational functions Instituted regular reporting systems for leadership team and board of trustees Served as POC for human resources; ensured annual performance process ran smoothly Oversaw benefits plans including managing employee benefits brokers and ensuring prompt resolution of issues
B U S I N E S S M A N A G E R
KIPP DC || 2014 – 2015 Led Business Operations for three schools, 100+ employees, and 1000+ economically disadvantaged students, including direct
management of 15+ employees and Project Management for campuses Streamlined finance and facilities processes by creating new systems and providing professional development for non- Created internal business operations website to improve organizational communications Oversaw campus lunch program to ensure school compliance with grant and meal program guidelines Contributed to first 100% clean audit in KIPP DC history
E D U C A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T H E A D
Warren County High School || 2012 – 2014 Instructed Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science classes in a Title I school As Leadership Team Accountability Chair, developed initiatives based on data analysis for entire school Created and led various workshops and professional development events for teachers and students Developed systems and practices to vastly improve school culture and relationships between staff School Improvement Team Member who led strategic efforts matched to results of a 3rd party analysis as a part of $2.2 million
school improvement grant, including an effort to revitalize culture and make sustainable change
C O R P S M E M B E R / A M G E N F E L L O W
Teach for America || 2012 – 2014 Engaged in and facilitated professional development activities, including seminars in instructional planning, classroom
management, learning theory, literacy, and diversity training
Guided and supported science corps members throughout the year as Content Community Leader
Member of Values Based Leadership Cohort exploring our role as leaders working in diverse communities
Amgen Fellow awarded to only 100 accepted TFA applicants who most exemplify the characteristics of effective corps members:
achievement, perseverance, organizational ability, critical thinking, ability to influence and motivate others, respect for low-
income communities, and fit with TFA mission
W I L L I A M & M A R Y || Expected graduation: May 2020 M.Ed, Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership - Higher Education Administration Leadership By Design Counselor, International Student Peer Leader, First-Generation Low-Income Student Group Graduate
Advisor, Connect Mentor (mentorship program for students at-risk) Founded the Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, First-Generation Student Honor Society TEDx Speaker
E A S T E R N C A R O L I N A U N I V E R S I T Y || 2012 - 2014 North Carolina Standard Professional 1 Teaching License F L O R I D A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y || 2010 B.S. Exercise Science, B.S. Psychology, Certificate in Leadership Studies (Pre-Medical Sciences Concentration) International Business Program – Western Europe, Summer 2008 Gamma Phi Beta Sorority-Date Functions Chair, Dance Marathon Chair, New Member Committee
C O U R T A P P O I N T E D S P E C I A L A D V O C A T E : Norfolk CASA, Inc., August 2016 – Present
Serve in the judicial system as a spokesperson for abused and neglected children currently placed in foster care Investigate stakeholders to determine best interest of the child; stakeholders include: children, parents, family members, teachers, school
officials, Department of Human Services staff, doctors, therapist and attorneys Prepare confidential court reports used in hearings that result in a safe home placement for child
A M E R I C A N F O U N D A T I O N F O R S U I C I D E P R E V E N T I O N : Volunteer Coordinator
N O R F O L K A N I M A L C A R E C E N T E R : Animal Caretaker & Foster Parent
C H E S E A P E A K E B A Y F O U N D A T I O N : Clean the Bay Day Captain
O Y S T E R B E D S : Rehabilitator
L E A D E R S H I P S T U D I E S Florida State University
I N S T I T U T E F O R S O C I A L & E M O T I O N A L L E A R N I N G
University of California - Berkeley
C P R / F I R S T A I D / A E D
American CPR Training
M E N T A L H E A L T H T R A I N I N G S Mental Health First Aid
MORE THAN SAD(Trainer)
Talk Saves Lives (Trainer)
safeTALK (Trainer)
G R O U P F I T N E S S I N S T R U C T O R
American Council of Exercise
Challen Wellington 314-578-4819
[email protected] LinkedIn: Challen Wellington
Newport News, VA 23603
Research Interests: Multicultural Identity Development and Disenfranchised Population Retention
EDUCATION
WILLIAM & MARY – Williamsburg, VA May 2020 Master of Education, GPA 3.85 Relevant course work: Family Development, College Student Development, Leadership & Cultural Competencies, Educational Research for Practicum
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY – Los Angeles, CA May 2016 Bachelors of Fine Arts, Dance, GPA: 3.0 Completed minor course work in Jewish Studies
RESEARCH & PROJECTS
William & Mary – Williamsburg, VA Aug 2019 - May 2020
Master’s Thesis: “Orientation and Representation: How it affects incoming students at William & Mary” Anticipate interviewing and surveying new students (first-years and transfers) about their orientation experiences; using Qualtrics, archived data and new data Seeking to determine whether orientation leaders and aides match students’ perceptions of William & Mary Also looking to collect students’ thoughts on how they are represented or portrayed Exploring hiring practices around implicit bias and what it means to be diverse Supervising Professor: Pamela L. Eddy, PhD
Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Undergraduate Research: “A Historical Analysis of Black Dance in America” Conducted comprehensive literature review on how African community contributed to world of dance, from slave trade era to present Extracted contributions of Black culture that go unrecognized in the world of dance Supervising Professors: Damon Rago, MFA and Judy Scalin, MA
Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA Apr 2016
Thesis: “A Historical Analysis of Black Dance in America” Defended thesis to members of academic department; received excellent feedback from faculty
Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Senior Project: “Memoirs of a Holocaust Survivor” Conducted multiple in-person interviews with 89-year old Holocaust survivor from Poland Reconciled chronology of remembered events with previously written, informal autobiography Interview subject anticipated publishing memoirs once project concluded Independent study fulfilled requirement for senior project in Jewish Studies Supervising Professor: Holli Levitsky, PhD
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ACPA, American College Personnel Administrators – Current Member
NODA, National Orientation Directors Association – Current Member
EXPERIENCE – HIGHER EDUCATION
Intern, William & Mary Office of Diversity and Inclusion – Williamsburg, VA May 2019 - Present
Collaborate with university groups to create and design monthly newsletters Help plan/implement monthly ‘Lunch & Learns,” professional development opportunities for faculty/staff Assist in planning and preparation for annual diversity symposium including previewing keynote speakers, developing workshop topics, and contacting facilitators Designed marketing materials for collaborative programming between Office of Diversity and Inclusion
and The Lemon Project Researched Georgetown's reparations model to learn more about current topics affecting historic campuses Developed and recorded online diversity training module for faculty and staff Researched comparable university organization structures in preparation for potential office reorganization
Orientation Graduate Assistant, William & Mary – Williamsburg, VA Aug 2018 - Present
Develop and implement training curriculum for Orientation Area Directors Assist in development and implementation of both fall and spring New Student Orientation programs Coordinate and conduct student leader hiring process Serve on the Orientation Advisory and First Year Experience Committees Supervise 10 undergraduate Orientation Area Directors who oversee 225 Orientation Aides; also manage product tasks such as campus logistics, room reservations, and ordering meals Oversee facilitation of various campus events
Resident Director/Mentor, Preparing for Life as a University Student Program – Williamsburg, VA
Currently, as Mentor Aug 2019 - Present Serve as a resource, referral, and communication agent, as well as a liaison between the PLUS Coordinator and the PLUS Staff
As Resident Director Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 Reviewed applications of potential PLUS participants Provided secondary interviews for potential counselors; planned and co-facilitated resident counselor trainings and orientations; supervised Head Resident Counselor Maintained the day-to-day logistics such as schedules and room set up Assumed responsibility for identifying, reporting and correcting safety and security concerns; educated residents about safety and security measures Assisted or led staff meetings, training sessions, and individual meetings with PLUS Staff Maintained records: participant forms, dietary restrictions, emergency contact, room assignments Assisted with the opening and closing of the residence halls at the beginning and end of the PLUS season
Manager of Event Scheduling, Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA Jan 2013 - May 2016
Scheduled and managed 3000+ events for 170+ student organizations on campus Supervised students and the oversight of multiple events from setup to take down Served as liaison for staff members and students; required problem solving and brainstorming skills for student organizations and events; performed various administrative duties
ACADEMIC POSTS
TWITTER: @ChallenWelling1
2019 Topics: Assessment Evaluation Data Lumina Foundation Equitability across University Assessment Practices Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Skills Offered: Analysis, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, leadership, project management, listening, and basic Spanish
Difference Made: Add value to organization, build teams, contribute to individual/group success, and improve/value through objective/constructive feedback
Tech Proficiencies: Resource 25, Metaviewer, StarRez
STUDY ABROAD / CULTURAL IMMERSION
Summer 2016 Immersion: Jewish Studies Traveled to the Dome of the Rock in Israel to conduct an interfaith learning experience, which
included conversations with Jewish rabbis, Catholic priests, and Muslim imams. Generated ideas for bridging gaps and bringing about peace among the three Abrahamic religions.
Summer 2015 Immersion: Jewish Studies Traveled to Germany and Poland to study the Holocaust through the lens of Polish and
Germanic people. Visited historic sites, including camps and museums. Also studied alongside students at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow Poland, gaining a broader understanding of how the Poles and the Polish Jews experienced the Holocaust.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
New Life Seventh Day Adventist Church – Hampton, VA 2018 - Present Participant in community advocacy work. Provided meals for community members in need.
Belles Service Organization – Loyola Marymount University 2013 - 2016 Good Shepherd Domestic Violence Shelter of Venice, CA
Assisted in physical education, math, and English instruction for children, ages 5-10 years, living in abusive home environments.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA 2015 - 2016 Leadership roles: Baselius and Grammateus. Hosted programs/events, such as SWIM 1922 (promotes swimming among minorities worldwide). Coordinated 5K for Hattie McDaniel Breast Cancer Awareness.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Lease End Specialist, 2017 - 2018 Honda Financial Services, Irving, TX Assisted with vehicle purchases; managed and updated out-of-contract accounts; adjusted payments; required excellent customer service skills
Guest Service Associate, 2015 - 2016 European Wax Center, Los Angeles, CA Managed appointment books for up to 6 estheticians and approximately 300 clients; provided detailed reports, organized files and performed basic administrative tasks; required excellent communication skills
Dance Instructor/Owner, 2016 - 2018 For The Love of Children, LLC, Dallas, TX Instructed dance techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and modern; assessed techniques through in-class evaluations; choreographed age and level appropriate phase for students ages 2-17; showcased dancers
Nanny, 2008 - 2018 For the Love of Children, LLC – MO/CA/TX Experienced in caring for children, newborn through early teens; provided tutoring, meals, and age appropriate learning activities to support mental, social, and intellectual development of children
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