Current Resume  

 

Education

 M.S. College and Agency Counseling – Student Affairs Professional Practice
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY               December 2006

B.S. Speech Communication
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY               May 2003

Related Experience 

Coordinator of Student Activities
Center for Student Involvement
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
August 2008-Present

• Assist with campus-wide activities such as Family Weekend and Senior Receptions
• Coordinate the Omicron Delta Kappa Character Institute
• Advise student efforts for the Month of Action Committee
• Support the Student Association’s Activities Coordination Board and subcommittees
• Developed themed days as well as wide-ranging student activities
• Manage and create content for the Center’s web visibility
• Promote and recruit for the Center’s volunteer programs
• Present workshops on service and leadership topics

 Assistant Director for Alumni Affairs for Student/Alumni Programs
Office of Alumni Affairs
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NYFebruary 2007-Julyt 2008

• Coordinate the Student/Alumni Center for Professional Development
• Recruit and retain a diverse network of professional volunteers
• Serve as a link between current students and initiatives within Alumni Affairs/Alumni Association
• Supervise the Student Ambassador Program, including ongoing training and scheduling of a premiere group of 30 students selected to represent the college at important events
• Design and implement a strategic marketing plan
• Present workshops on networking, business etiquette, and other professional development topics
• Coordinate activities and events for undergraduates that introduce them to alumni services
• Chair the Center’s 11-member Advisory Council
• Supervise a Graduate Assistant, undergraduate student assistant and interns

 President
Student Association
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
January 2005-December 2006

• Elected to serve  two-terms as student government leader for 6,000+ undergraduates
• Oversaw $800,000 budget administered as a 501(3)C
• Acted as liaison between the student body and campus administration, advising on policies that impact students
• Chaired 9-member Executive Committee
• Served on Alumni Association Board of Directors, College Council, College Foundation, and College Auxiliary Services Board of Directors (Vice President)
• Supervised two professional staff members, a Graduate Assistant, and 3 undergraduate student assistants
   

Intern
Office of Alumni Affairs
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
July 2006-December 2006

• Supported the broad range of services offered to an alumni base of 45,000+
• Served as a link between the current students and initiatives within Alumni Affairs
• Coordinated the Student Ambassador Program, including ongoing training and scheduling of a premiere group of 30 students selected to represent the college at important events
• Designed publicity materials and update web page
• Developed and implemented a Senior Send-Off social event
• Created and spearheaded the Cardinal Graduation Expo that centralizes services and information for graduating students

Student Affairs Experience

Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)
National Leadership Honor Society
May 2001-Present

• Consult on policy and strategic planning as a member of the National Board of Directors, Co-Chair the National Program Taskforce and work as member of various subcommittees.
• Represent 79 colleges as a Co-Regional Director
• Elected and served as National Student Vice President, chairing the National Programming Committee and a member of the Taskforce on Governance, CLT2 Participant and Junior Faculty
• Elected Province I Student Director, representing 16 campuses at the national level
• Served as Circle President

Administrative Graduate Assistant
Center for Leadership Development
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
August 2003-May 2006

• Coordinated leadership workshops, retreats, and conferences
• Expanded participation in Leadership Certification Program
• Instructor for  “Understanding Leaders and Leadership” course

 College Service 

• Serve as an emergency counselor-on-call for Psychological Services
• Act as a Faculty Mentor and Faculty Advocate for first-year students
• Advise student organizations
• Participate in campus-wide committees, including First Year Experience Committee, Chancellor’s Award for Faculty/Staff Selection Committee, Diversity Task Force
• Present on topics such as leadership, diversity, organizational dynamics, college success

 Community Involvement

 Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
November 1999-Present

• Involved in 2000+ hours of community service, planning and organizing a regional book drive, food shelf collections, programs for children
• Served as Chapter President, Chapter Delegate to National Convention, Regional Staff Marketing and PR Chair, Sectional Conference Chair
• Honored with Chapter Distinguished Service Key and Outstanding Member Award

Intern
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Office; Albany, NY
May 2002-April 2003

• Coordinated details for the Senator’s district visits
• Tracked media sources to identify issues of concern to constituents
• Researched legislative policy

Honors and Awards

SUNY Plattsburgh TRIO Student Support Services Alumni Award (2008), SUNY Plattsburgh - Outstanding Graduate Student in Counselor Education (2006) SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni Student-Staff Award (2006), Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society (2005), ODK Outstanding Service to Province I (2005), State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (2003), ODK Eldridge W. Roark Meritorious Service Award (2003), SUNY Plattsburgh ODK Circle Leader of the Year (2003), Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society (2002)

Professional Memberships

Adirondack Young Professionals (Chair), American College Personnel Association, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, NY Counseling Association,