Alyssa Patton
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Insightful individual with hands-on experience in Residence Life and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Development Specialist
Kuyper College
03.2022 - Current
- Provide supervision, direction, training and support to Resident Life, Student Activities, and Office Assistant staff
- A live-on staff member trained to assist Campus Safety and RA's in student disputes and emergency situations
- Create opportunities for community development through residence halls and across campus
- Provide pastoral care and discipleship through relational ministry
- Oversee student housing process, placements, move-in, checkouts, key distribution, and communication for ninety-five residential students
- Address Housing policy violations through verbal and written warnings with the goal of education and restoration
- Listen to student concerns and guide in brainstorming solutions that create a win-win situation for all involved
- Manage Student Development daily office operations: email, calendar, flyers, newsletter, and office supply purchase
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Meet weekly with five RA staff to mentor, problem solve, and plan community building events
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student needs to inform program improvements and revisions
Senior Associate Grower
Square Roots
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Organized weekly schedules and supervised eight farmers
- Created standard operating procedures and training materials
- Trained five new apprentice farmers on systems, plants, and culture of Square Roots
- Mediated interpersonal team conflicts and advocated for needs of farming team to Managers
Assistant Teacher
AppleTree Early Care & Preschool
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted Lead Teacher in preparing lessons and crafts
- Organized daily supplies, cleaned room, and cared for four primary infants
- Communicated with parent on needs and daily activities of each infant.
Student
H.E.A.R.T Village
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Committed to living, learning, working and building community with five students and four teachers
- Gained a passion for and knowledge of community development, intercultural studies, and sharing the Gospel
- Participated in weekly rotation of animal care, garden tending, and cooking for the community
Resident Assistant
Kuyper College
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinated and scheduled floor meetings, room check-outs, and community events for fifteen women on a hall floor
- Collaborated with other Resident Assistants and Resident Director to develop opportunities for community growth
- Responded to emergency situations and advised people through situations of conflict with others
Education
Bachelor of Science - Intercultural Studies & Bible And Theology
Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, MI04.2018
Student - Community Development
H.E.A.R.T Village, Lake Wales, FL
Florida 12.2017
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
Volunteer Experience
Interim Youth Ministry Coordinator, Brookside CRC, 01/01/22 - 06/30/22
Timeline
Student Development Specialist
Kuyper College
03.2022 - Current
Senior Associate Grower
Square Roots
09.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher
AppleTree Early Care & Preschool
09.2018 - 08.2019
Student
H.E.A.R.T Village
08.2017 - 12.2017
Resident Assistant
Kuyper College
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Intercultural Studies & Bible And Theology
Kuyper College
Student - Community Development
H.E.A.R.T Village, Lake Wales, FL
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