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DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE
Summary

As a Student Affairs professional in Higher Education for 10 years, I am highly adept at engaging with a variety of people and groups. I have learned how to read and respond appropriately in order to provide excellent customer service to whomever my audience happens to be. I regularly was required to spearhead multiple projects simultaneously while supervising both professional staff members and student leaders, and I accomplished those things with very few mistakes.


Highlights
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Professional Development
  • Customer Service
  • Assessing Processes
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Market Research
  • Contract/Lease Agreements
Experience
Arizona Christian UniversityPhoenix, AZ.Director of Residence Life07/2009 to Current
  • Assumed all the responsibilities for the Residence Life Department, including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of student leaders and professional staff, maintaining departmental budget, and placement of resident students in residence hall.
  • Directly supervise full time staff in the Residence Life Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
  • Presented the Residence Hall rooms and amenities, and provided accurate information about the community to prospective students and parents.
  • Represent the department and establish a collaborative relationship with other University departments including the Business Office and other financial offices.
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ.Director of Student Development07/2008 to 07/2009
  • Directly managed the departmental budget and reconciled expenses at the end of each month.
  • Coordinated outreach programs and newsletters to parents of students.
  • Implemented curriculum in student leadership training.
  • Created a new organizational structure for the Office of Student Life.
  • Developed a First-Year Experience course for new incoming students.
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ.Director of Student Life07/2007 to 07/2008
  • Directly supervised 5 full time employees in the Student Life Department.
  • Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Directly managed the departmental budget and reconciled expenses at the end of each month.
  • Represented the Student Life department in weekly administration meetings with the University CEO and COO.
  • Responsible for the overall direction and functioning of the Residence Life office and the Student Activities office.
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ.Student Development Manager07/2004 to 07/2007
  • Planned and implemented events for Orientation Week
  • Directly supervised 4 full time Resident Directors. Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving conflicts; personal and professional development.
Education
Master of Science:Organizational LeadershipMay 2007Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Graduated with Honors

Bachelor of Arts:Christian StudiesMay 2002California Baptist University, Riverside, CA
International Experience
  • Staff leader of a service team to Freeport, Grand Bahamas Island
  • Team member of International Service Project to Istanbul, Turkey
  • Team member of FOCUS International team to Bangkok, Thailand
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Arizona Christian University
  • Grand Canyon University

School Attended

  • Grand Canyon University
  • California Baptist University

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Residence Life
  • Director of Student Development
  • Director of Student Life
  • Student Development Manager

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Organizational Leadership May 2007
    Bachelor of Arts : Christian Studies May 2002

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