Housing and Residence Life Professional adept in partnerships, budget processes, staff supervision, student development, goal setting and planning. Seeks a challenging position in higher education with room for continued professional growth.
Education
Murray State UniversityMurray, KYExpected in 2004 – –Master of Science:Human Development and Leadership - GPA:
Emphasis: College Student Personnel
Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KYExpected in 2002 – –Bachelor of Arts:Health Promotion - GPA:
Minor in Government
Skills
Budgeting
Supervision
Policy Writing and Revision
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P3 Partnerships
Contract negotiation
Goal Setting
Experience
Cava - Regional Director Berwyn Heights, MD, 11/2012 - Current
Recruit, Hire, Train and Supervise over 100 full-time, part-time paraprofessional/ student staff.
Oversight, including planning, rate/fee setting, forecasting and implementation of twelve
Budgets, for twelve modern suite-style Residence Halls, on campus apartments and off campus apartments totaling $40 million.
Create, maintain, and execute the marketing and assignment process for 5300 residents; including housing license/lease review and execution, assignments, opening and closing procedures.
Facilitate strong partnerships with University Faculty and Staff, specifically Student Affairs Staff, Housing and Residence Life staff, Foundation staff, Contract Services/Auxiliary Services, and Faculty at partner institutions.
Promote strong partnerships with University police, City/County police, and neighborhood
associations to ensure open flow of communication and positive active participation in the community.
Maintain a highly interactive approach with management staff, residents and parents in
handling problem and crises resolutions.
Oversight of two new construction projects for a total of 1263 beds.
Oversight of goal setting and implementation for all eight communities under prevue based on assessments performed throughout the year.
Contract negotiation, review and management.
Negotiate management agreements, master leases, and reservation agreements.
Plan and implement Capital projects and preventative maintenance programs.
University Of Kansas - Associate Director for Foundation Halls Lawrence, KS, 07/2007 - 01/2013
Supervise, Train and Mentor 14 Full-time employees, 41 paraprofessional staff employed by EdR Management, for the University of Louisville Foundation.
Create and manage four budgets totaling more than $6 million; rate setting, expense projections, implementation and monthly reporting.
Plan and Implement Capital Projects.
Negotiate contracts and manage vendors.
Oversight of the Assignment Process; including lease/license review and execution, assignments, opening and closing of residence halls.
Actively Participate as a member of University of Louisville Housing and Residence Life Leadership Team.
Facilitate strong partnerships with University of Louisville Faculty and Staff, specifically.
Facilitate a strong partnership with University of Louisville Foundation.
Develop, review and edit policies and procedures in coordination with the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
Coordinate summer conference program for University of Louisville office of Housing and Residence Life.
Co-Supervise University of Louisville Residence Life Coordinator responsible for Summer Conferences.
Co-Supervise University of Louisville Residence Life Coordinator responsible for Living Learning Communities and Themed Housing.
Maintain daily operations of four residence halls totaling 1288 beds.
Recruit and retain students in order to maintain economic occupancy.
Coordinate and serve in the emergency and crisis response rotation.
Participate in University Committees.
Education Realty Trust Inc. - Assistant Director for Residence Life Santa Maria, CA, 07/2006 - 07/2007
Supervise, Train and Mentor 31 Resident Assistants.
Supervise, Train and Mentor three Resident Directors.
Overall Management of Residence Life Program.
Evaluate, develop and Implement Programing model.
Review, edit, and develop residence life policies.
Adjudicate student code of conduct and lease violations.
Advise Hall Council.
Coordinate and manage all functions of summer conferencing.
Mediate staff and resident conflicts.
Western Carolina University - Residence Director City, STATE, 06/2004 - 07/2006
Supervise, Train and Mentor 16 Resident Assistants.
Supervise, Train and Mentor one Assistant Resident Directors.
Advise Hall Council.
Advise Resident Student Association, as collateral assignment.
Manage daily operation of 750 bed residence hall.
Manage daily operation of Summer Conference program, as collateral assignment.
Coordinate summer turn and maintenance, as a collateral assignment.
Adjudicate student code of conduct and housing policies violations.
Mediate staff and residents conflicts.
Participate in University Committees.
PResentations
EdR Manager's Conference, October 2016, Preventative Maintenance, Quarterly Inspections and Reporting
SACSA, November 2014, The P3 Triple Crown - UK, U of L, and EdR
EdR Manager's Conference, October 2014, Master Leases, renewals, reservation agreements and connection with the university
NAA, February 2014, Developing University Partnerships
APPA, October 2013, Bridging Long-Term Strategic Public/Private Partnerships in Collegiate Housing.
EdR Manager's Conference, April 2013, I Hear Ya!-Goals, Objectives and Actions Plans
EdR Manager's Conference, April 2013, Dad Said Yes! Mom said NO! Managing competing priorities
SEAHO, February 2013, Smile Squad-Staff Morale SACSA, November 2012, Bridging Long-Term Strategic Public/Private Partnerships in Collegiate Housing
KAHO, October 2012, RELI-The Story of Two New Professionals
KAHO, October 2012, Come Stay with Us! The Marketing is Right!
KAHO, October 2012, Smile Squad-Staff Morale
U of L RD Training, July 2011, Advising Hall Councils.
Activities and Honors
SEAHO Host Committee, Promotions Chair, 2014
EdR/Grace Hill, Associate's Degree in Maintenance, 2014
Ruth Ann Howard Outstanding Service to KAHO award
2013 KAHO Top Program 2013
U of L Housing and Residence Life Essential Piece Award 2012
EdR Trifecta Award (Net Operating Income, Expenses and Revenue) 2007-2013
EdR/Grace Hill, Associate's Degree in Leasing, 2011
ACPA Mid-Level Manager's Institute, 2010
KAHO, Secretary/Treasurer 2010-2013
NASPA New Professional's Institute, 2006
SAACURH ART Certification, 2006
WCU Advising Award 2005
NCHO, Program Committee Member, 2005
Skills
Contract negotiation, Summer Conferences, Advising, Advisor training, Budgets, Forecasting, Rate Setting, Goal setting, Staff Supervision, Marketing, New Construction, Policy Writing and Revision, Presenting, and Program ImplementationÂ
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