Dedicated housing professional with five years of experience as an Area Director. Currently pursuing my master's degree in Educational Leadership. Passionate about serving students and assisting them on their journey toward becoming well-rounded professionals and life-long learners!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Director
Bemidji State University Residential Life
Bemidji, MN
08.2021 - Current
Lead and supervise a team of 2-3 Assistant Residence Hall Directors and 13-16 Resident Assistants.
Coordinate and conduct our student staff interview process.
Assist in planning and facilitating student staff training.
Develop and implement educational and social programs for residents of the residence halls. This includes programs focused in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss student concerns, program planning, and other matters related to residential life.
Collaborate with other departments and offices to better serve students.
Build relationships with students to improve their experience and to better hear and understand a student's perspective.
Assist students in the development of their interpersonal skills.
Advise and educate students on university regulations and policies related to conduct violations through student conduct meetings.
Resident Director
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND
05.2018 - 08.2020
Supervised a student staff of 14 Resident Assistants
Assisted in the recruitment, selection, and training of Resident Assistants.
Collaborated with other departments on campus to coordinate services for residence hall students.
Managed and adjudicated student conduct caseload.
Responded to emergencies on campus (medical, mental health, or facilities).
Programmed student key cards to grant access to appropriate buildings.
Peer Academic Assistant
Bemidji State University Residential Life
Bemidji, MN
08.2014 - 05.2016
Built and strengthened relationships with the students on my floor and in my building.
Enforced residence hall policies and documented any violations.
Operated Academic Resource Center and offered peer tutoring services
Assisted instructors in First Year Experience courses.
Planned and executed educational and social events and programs.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
08-2016
Skills
Student Engagement
Team Development & Leadership
Activity Planning
Crisis Management
Staff Training
Adaptability and Flexibility
Communication & Active Listening
Continuous Improvement
Volunteer Experience
Professional Development & Training Committee - UMR ACUHO (December 2018-August 2020)
Wrote a case study published in UMR “Perspectives” magazine.
Assisted in planning, marketing, and execution of case study competitions
Recruited new members at annual conference
Certification
Nisidotaading course at Bemidji State University (June 2023)
Cultural Humility Training (June 2022)
Sexual Assault Advocacy training through Support Within Reach of Bemidji (May 2022)
Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS) training (May 2019)
Mental Health First Aid training (March 2019)
Timeline
Area Director
Bemidji State University Residential Life
08.2021 - Current
Resident Director
North Dakota State College of Science
05.2018 - 08.2020
Peer Academic Assistant
Bemidji State University Residential Life
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
Bemidji State University
Nisidotaading course at Bemidji State University (June 2023)
Cultural Humility Training (June 2022)
Sexual Assault Advocacy training through Support Within Reach of Bemidji (May 2022)
Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS) training (May 2019)
Mental Health First Aid training (March 2019)
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