EDUCATION

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Minor in Public Service

EXPERIENCE

Chaplain January 2011 - present
Eta Chi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.

• Educate members on the values and ritual of the fraternity through monthly review
• Assist with new member education process and candidacy
• Mediate conflict and serve as a confident for members to discuss personal problems and issues
• Represent the voice of all members to the executive council and to fraternity headquarters
• Ensure risk reduction policies are enforced and followed at all events

Program Assistant September 2011 – present
Office of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services, Norfolk, VA

• Create and organize campus wide programs that address safety and diversity such as Bike Safety Week and Peace Week
• Effectively manage public awareness and relations of the office including social media outlets
• Develop and collaborate with graphic designers to produce brochures for admissions and events
• Assist with special projects assigned by the Dean of Students and Vice President

Director, Homecoming Board May 2011 – August 2011
Student Activities Council, Norfolk, VA

• Assist with planning and operating weeklong Homecoming events
• Promote and market activities on campus and to local community
• Coordinate with city and university officials for logistics of a parade with over 60 participants
• Collaborate with offices, student organizations, and community for partnership and expansion
• Manage and streamline registration by introducing digital event forms

Resident Assistant August 2010 – present
Office of Housing & Residence Life, Norfolk, VA

• Serve as a mentor and advisor for first year students
• Develop and implement interesting educational, social, and recreational programs
• Confront and resolve issues on diversity, racism, alcohol and drug abuse, academic performance and social acceptance
• Work with group dynamics on a staff of 20 or more people
• Enforce and uphold University policy to protect security and safety for a hall of 600 residents

ACTIVITIES & INVOLVEMENT

Human Services Association January 2011 – present
Resident Assistant Training Committee January 2011 – present
Student Advisor, Aramark Dining Advisory Board October 2011 – present
Risk Reduction Officer, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. June 2011 – present
Resident Assistant Council September 2011 – present
Dean of Students Leadership Council September 2010 – May 2011
Election Board Commissioner, Student Government Association October 2010 – May 2011
Student Activities Council September 2009 – present

SERVICE

Relay for Life Participant April 2009 – present
National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Volunteer August 2009 – present
Disabled American Veterans Volunteer June 2009 – present

HONORS & AWARDS

Resident Assistant of the Month October 2010
Residence Life Program of the Year: Hate Free Residence Hall April 2011
Student Activities Council Member of the Year April 2010
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Recipient August 2009
National Financial Literacy Campaign, 10th Percentile August 2009