Graduate Assistant Resume Example University Of Kentucky College Of Public Health

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

5 Years of management experience. Transformed 2 under-performing non-profits into thriving, financially successful organizations. Advanced skills in community relationship building, volunteer/intern training and development, board/staff relations, finance/marketing leadership, donation acquisition and strategic planning. Currently enrolled in doctoral program, Gerontology PhD.

Exceptionally talented Educator with over [Number] years of tutoring experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.

Skills

Relationship building
Communication
Network development
Non-profit organization growth and retention
Non-profit organization marketing
Strategic planning

Non-profit revenue generation
Volunteer/Staff training/development
Scheduling and logistics
Presentations and public speaking

Work History

Graduate Assistant | 08/2018 to Current
University Of Kentucky College Of Public Health - Lexington , KY

Create and present course lectures through visual and audio media, assist with curriculum development and advise undergraduate students in academic matters to improve successful course completion
Provide administrative, research and academic assistance for faculty in the Gerontology Dept
Conducting research on dissertation topic, the Exploration of Leisure Activity Participation in Mothers (55+) of Adult Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks
Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time

Adjunct Instructor-Parks and Recreation Admin. | 08/2016 to 12/2018
Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY

Evaluated, selected, and presented lecture materials and associating texts for 1 undergraduate leadership in management course and 1 undergraduate therapeutic recreation course
Collaborated with EKU Recreation and Park Administration Dept. to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum and instruction improvement program

Non-Profit Organization Director | 08/2013 to 08/2018
City Of Richmond-Parks And Recreation Dept. - Richmond , KY

Director of two non-profit organizations, Madison County Special Olympics (MCSO) and the Richmond Teen Center (RTC) simultaneously.
Devised, deployed and monitored fundraisers to boost long-term organization success and increase annual budget levels (MCSO: began with $1,200, finished with $40,000; RTC: began with $2,500, finished with $50,000).
Trained, coached, and managed over 150 volunteers annually, trained 24 interns from Eastern Kentucky University in non-profit organization leadership by providing hands on experiences and one-on-one instruction, and provided recreational and educational programming for 120+ MCSO athletes and 80 RTC participants annually.
Developed and maintained loyalty based relationships with 150 local businesses, 20 church/civic organizations and 10 corporations that donated annually to either MCSO or RTC through community partnerships/events and public donor marketing recognition at fundraisers/sport competitions
Served instrumental role in MCSO and RTC organizational transformation by boosting local business donations and organization funds, increasing membership and volunteer numbers, eliminating low volunteer morale, and marketing both organizations aggressively through T.V., radio, and social media
Chaired monthly meetings with MCSO and RTC financial committees to discuss daily operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and solve potential problems
Coordinated leadership workshops to educate volunteers and interns on best practices to optimize programming efficiency and participant satisfaction
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and manage conflict in MCSO and RTC
Appraised inventory levels for MCSO (sports equipment, uniforms) and RTC (program specific supplies, building maintenance supplies) every 3 months and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked

Education

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY | Ph.D.Gerontology

Coursework completed with 4.0 GPA, currently working on dissertation

Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY | Master of ScienceRecreation And Park Administration Management , 05/2015

Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Thesis: Perceived Benefits of Service Learning : A Comparison of Collegiate Recreation Concentrations

Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond KY | Bachelor of ScienceRecreation And Park Administration , 05/2013

Four semesters of coursework in Nursing, graduated with 3.3 GPA

Certifications

CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)-Since May 2013, Certification #: 62383

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

University Of Kentucky College Of Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
City Of Richmond-Parks And Recreation Dept.

School Attended

University of Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University

Job Titles Held:

Graduate Assistant
Adjunct Instructor-Parks and Recreation Admin.
Non-Profit Organization Director

Degrees

University of Kentucky - Lexington , KY | Ph.D.
Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond , KY | Master of Science
Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond KY | Bachelor of Science

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