Dependable Residence Life Manager committed to supporting staff and students in all facets of campus life, including emotional guidance and campus safety. Positive and clear communicator with exceptional problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced residential environment. Dedicated to consistent communication, relationship-building and conflict resolution skills with restorative approaches with both staff and students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Residential Life
Windermere Preparatory School - Nord Anglia
02.2022 - Current
Manage team of 27 Dorm Parents overseeing 6 houses and 126 students
Live on campus full time
Manage staff schedule and daily schedule
Review and submit hourly staff timesheets biweekly
Lead procedures behind campus openings and closings
Utilized more resources in Reach
Advise dorm parents in handling tough situations to resolve problems
Handle Parent Communications for more difficult conversations and consequences
Implemented Emergency Response Systems through Reach for entire Boarding program including Fires, Intruders, Tornados, and Severe Weather
Further developed record keeping on students through Reach Pastorals and Duty Reports
Implement strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention
Enforce rules and regulations to maintain order and safety in residence hall
Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security
Mediate conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement
Provide crisis management and intervention during emergency situations
Biweekly full campus inspections to check security systems, damage to properties and house cleanliness
Collaborate with Administration Team to maximize effective and efficient operations
Manager of Residential Life
North Broward Preparatory School - Nord Anglia
08.2021 - 01.2022
Managed team of 15 dorm parents and 30+ Resident Assistants overseeing dormitory of 260 students ranging from 11 to 18 years of age
Conducted inspections of dormitory for security purposes and identify issues requiring immediate resolution
Collaborated with administration for opening and closing of year and holidays
Responded to emergencies with exceptional knowledge in campus crisis protocols
Lived on campus full time and assist with on call rotations
Communicated regularly with guardians of residents
Created and implemented monthly schedules, student transportation and assignments for staff
Supervised Dorm Parent Advisory Groups
Evaluated team performance and hold staff accountable through regular check-ins in addition to annual reviews
Reviewed and submitted hourly staff timesheets biweekly
Guided students to integrate into both academic and social communities on campus
Prioritized students ' transition into new living environments and build strong relationships with students
Mediated both staff and student conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement
Established consistent relationships with staff and students to maintain professional boundaries
Maintained communication with students' counselors, instructors and staff members to promote supportive environment
Lead student leadership program within dormitory where students receive 100 community service hours by end of school year
Experienced with REACH and Magnus Health
Senior Campus Coordinator
Amerigo Education
11.2019 - 11.2020
Continued to do everything listed under Campus Coordinator role with experience listed below added
Responded quickly to crisis situations to immediately determine level of assistance needed
On Call Rotations to ensure campus safety
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Trained new Campus Coordinators and Resident Assistants hired
Scheduled staff and ensured coverage
Handled behavioral and physical well-being meetings with students through restorative measures
Helped analyze program effectiveness
Assisted with any campus tours, campus hosts, or virtual tours
Ran the social media platforms for the campus on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook
Campus Coordinator
Amerigo Education
07.2018 - 11.2019
Live In Campus Coordinator for 70 international students
Mentored student educational journey
Scheduled meetings with at-risk students to discuss methods for improving grades and bolstering learning opportunities.
Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success
Assigned Advisory Group of 15-20 students
Provided counseling and emotional support to help students cope with transition, loss, depression and more
Established professional rapport with students, building lasting relationships with students of various ages and from all cultures
Promoted to University Guidance Counselor for all students and planned and led monthly workshop programs
Biweekly parent communication with both personal and academic updates
Conducted quarterly student assessments to determine progress and establish University Guidance goals for each student to ensure they are on track to attend spectacular university
Resident Assistant
Lindenwood University
05.2015 - 05.2018
Worked in Residence Life office 20 hours per week performing front desk duties that included but not limited to answering phones, record-keeping, dormitory tours and administrative work
Coordinated, planned and supervised hall gatherings and functions to promote and increase social skills among students
Attended workshops to learn how to increase program development
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote happiness and safety
Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all resident needs
Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
Filed necessary reports and paperwork documenting crisis situations and resident welfare
Provided counseling to residents for social issues, mental health problems, and more
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