Ashton J. Sawyers
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator with a successful track record spanning four years in higher education. Proven adeptness in implementing cutting edge programs tailored to address student and stakeholder requirements. Highly skilled at building and fostering meaningful relationships with campus and local community. Proficient facilitator on various topics such as professional and personal development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership skills, and onboarding.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Vanderbilt University
05.2021 - Current
- To all National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Intercultural Greek Council (IGC) chapters within Greek community
- Mentor and support students to be successful in their leadership roles and to support all chapter and council objectives, initiatives, and programs
- Create and facilitate 13 weeks of curriculum that focuses on concepts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Establish relationships with internal and external campus partners to co-design collaborative educational efforts to impact specific areas of need, including but not limited to hazing, alcohol, drug abuse, mental health, DEI, and sexual assault
- Craft and deliver New Member Orientation to support onboarding and acclimation of all new NPHC and IGC members twice a year
- Develop professional development plan and curriculum for NPHC and IGC executive board members to enhance professional skillsets and competencies
- Participate in financial oversight for Office of Greek Life, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Intercultural Greek Council and other program budgets, including responsibility for the preparation and management of relevant budgets to ensure proper stewardship of university resources
- Build expansion packet for culturally based fraternal organizations that align with existing institutional policies
Graduate Assistant
University of Tennessee
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Advised, mentored, and provided guidance to the student led Entertainment Committee executive board and general body members
- Planned and organized Late Night Initiatives, targeted for first-year students
- Managed a programming budget of $300,000 per semester
- Identified artists and coordinated the Spring Campus Concert; oversee concert budget of $150,000
Student Assistant
University of Tennessee at Martin
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided event planning direction and assistance to more than 150 student organizations
- Served on university’s diversity task force to assist in increasing minority student involvement
- Developed risk management policy and procedures for student events such as Homecoming Week, Greek Step Show, and Philanthropy Week
Education
Master of Science - College, Personnel
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance, Human Performance
The University of Tennessee
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Internal/External Stakeholder Collaboration
- Rapport Building
- Crisis Management
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Facilitator
Accomplishments
- Intercultural Conflict Style- Certified
- Intercultural Development Inventory-Qualified Administer
Timeline
Program Manager
Vanderbilt University
05.2021 - Current
Graduate Assistant
University of Tennessee
06.2019 - 04.2021
Student Assistant
University of Tennessee at Martin
04.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - College, Personnel
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance, Human Performance
The University of Tennessee