Aryn Smith
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Higher Education professional passionate about developing students holistically who embraces learning opportunities and works to enhance the student experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Knox College
07.2022 - Current
- Proficient in many areas of Student Development including student employment supervision of Resident Assistants, Student Programming Board, and student event planning boards
- Experienced advisor for student leadership, student organizations, and the Senior Class
- Assisted in managing residence halls including facility issues, residential programming, hall opening and closing
- Building relationships with students and helping them navigate their college journey
- Planned a wide variety of campus wide events including Flunk Day, Student Organization fairs, club sport tournaments, and Welcome Week events.
RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
City of Dallas
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed the after school program as well as the spring, summer, and winter camps for kids ages 6-12 years old
- Organized programming for the neighborhood the recreation center serviced, including teen nights, family nights, and sports programs.
SOFTBALL GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Midland University
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Proficient in creating practices, learning programs, and teaching fundamentals
- Coordinated inventory and distribution of equipment and uniforms
- Assisted in the recruitment process with future student athletes.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT INTERN
Golden Goal Sports Complex
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Supported camps and tournaments through organizing training programs for participants and concessions
- Coordinated the inventory for concessions by preparing reorder, placing and picking up orders.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Ottawa University
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted residents by developing problem-solving skills, connecting them with academic and personal support services, and providing residential programming across campus.
Education
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - ADULT ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
MIDLAND UNIVERSITY
Fremont, NEBACHELOR'S OF ARTS - EXERCISE SCIENCE
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
Ottawa, KSSkills
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Mental Health First Aid certified
- Event and program planning
- Anthology's Engage
- Workshop facilitation
- Classroom management
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Management
- Crisis Management
- Creative Direction
Internships & Graduate Experience
- SOFTBALL GRADUATE ASSISTANT, August 2019 - May 2021, Midland University, Fremont, NE, Proficient in creating practices, learning programs, and teaching fundamentals. Coordinated inventory and distribution of equipment and uniforms. Assisted in the recruitment process with future student athletes.
- SPORTS MANAGEMENT INTERN, July 2019 - September 2019, Golden Goal Sports Complex, Fort Ann, NY, Supported camps and tournaments through organizing training programs for participants and concessions. Coordinated the inventory for concessions by preparing reorder, placing and picking up orders.
References
- Jake McLean, Assistant Dean for Campus Life, Knox College, jrmclean@knox.edu, 309-341-7303
- Amanda Dermer, Coordinator of Student Engagement - Residential Leadership, Colorado State University, amanda.dermer@colostate.edu
- Aries Powell, Associate Director of the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy, West Chester University, bpowell@wcupa.edu, 610-436-316
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Knox College
07.2022 - Current
RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
City of Dallas
01.2022 - 05.2022
SOFTBALL GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Midland University
08.2019 - 05.2021
SPORTS MANAGEMENT INTERN
Golden Goal Sports Complex
07.2019 - 09.2019
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Ottawa University
03.2018 - 05.2019
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - ADULT ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
MIDLAND UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR'S OF ARTS - EXERCISE SCIENCE
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
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