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

 President
Student Association
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
January 2005-Jaunray 2007

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

 Intern
Office of Alumni Affairs
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
July 2006-December 2007

• Support the broad range of services offered to an alumni base of 45,000+
• Serve as a link between the current students and initiatives within Alumni Affairs
• Coordinate 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 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 

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

 Practicum Intern
Student Support Services
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
January 2006-May 2006

• Managed a caseload of 30 students enrolled in special admissions program
• Counseled students in academic, career, and personal counseling issues

 Resident Assistant
Office of the Dean of Students
SUNY Plattsburgh; Plattsburgh, NY
August 2000-May 2003

• Facilitated a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment for 45 students
• Created programs to promote student development
• Managed crises and mediated resident conflicts

 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
• Represent 78 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
• Elected Province I Student Director, representing 16 campuses at the national level

 College Service

• Advised student organizations, including Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society, ROTARACT Club
• Participated in campus-wide committees, including First Year Experience Committee, Chancellor’s Award for Faculty/Staff Selection Committee, Diversity Task Force, Greek Life Strategic Planning Committee
• Presented 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

 Member
Allocations Committee of the United Way of Clinton and Essex County, NY
September 2002-May 2003

• Assessed community needs
• Distributed $750,000 to local agencies

 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 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 

American College Personnel Association, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, American Counseling Association, NY Counseling Association