Courtney Taylor
Mankato,MN
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hall Director, Stadium Heights Apartments
Minnesota State University, Mankato
06.2022 - Current
- Live-in position overseeing 8-building apartment community (~350 residents)
- Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate staff
- Participate in campus-wide on-call rotation and respond to crises
- Lead weekly team and individual staff meetings
- Manage budgets, time sheets, and billing
- Advise and coordinate large-scale events
- Manage front desk, mail, key, and card access operations
- Serve as conduct hearing officer and decision maker
- Assist in on-going departmental processes and committees
- Oversee summer school residents and housing operations
Assistant Coordinator, Departmental Initiatives
Kansas State University
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Live-in position for Honors community of ~50 residents
- Supervised undergraduate staff
- Advised Hall Government
- Facilitated conduct hearings and follow-up
- Assisted with training, budgeting, and community development
- Recruited tour guides for campus visit days
- Managed tour room upkeep across campus
- Collaborate with graduate assistants and leadership on departmental projects
Education
Business Leadership Graduate Certificate -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
12.2025
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Kansas State University
05.2022
B.A. - Sociology
University of Central Missouri
05.2020
Skills
- Team management
- Training facilitation
- Policy enforcement
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Microsoft office
Internships & Additional Roles
- Intern at KSU Office of Student Life 2022
- Intern at KSU Career Center 2021
- Instructor of EDCEP 120, Academic & Career Decision Making 2021
- Accounting Intern at Gallagher Kaiser, Universal Piping Inc. 2018
Professional Development
- MNSU Career Champions (Fall 2024–Present)
- Associated Twin Cities College Housing Administrators (Fall 2024–Present)
- UMR-ACUHO DEI Committee (Jan 2023–Nov 2023)
- Regional Leadership Conference Ed Session Presenter (Fall 2022)
- UMR-ACUHO Conference (2020–2023)
- Exploring Your Path in Student Affairs Conference (Fall 2019)
- Study Abroad: Rome Special Projects in Art (Summer 2019)
Leadership Experience
- 2024 UNI RA Conference – Advisor & Case Study Judge
- 2023 NACURH Annual Conference – Advisor
- 2021-22 Association of Residence Halls – Advisor
- 2021-22 Future Leaders in Student Affairs – Advisor
- 2021-22 Higher Education Student Association – Member
- 2019 ACUHO-I STARS College – University of Toronto
Committee Experience
- ADA Advisory
- Student Behavior & Conduct
- Full Time Hiring
- Community Advisor Selection
- Community Development
- Academic Success Events
- Policy Revision
Additional Relevant Experience
- Parking Appeals Board
- Recognition & Celebration
- Orientation Tours (Summer 2024)
- K-State Athletics – Tutor & Mentor (Spring 2021–Fall 2021)
- Summer Conference Staff – University of Central Missouri (Summer 2019)
Timeline
Hall Director, Stadium Heights Apartments
Minnesota State University, Mankato
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Coordinator, Departmental Initiatives
Kansas State University
01.2020 - 01.2022
B.A. - Sociology
University of Central Missouri
Business Leadership Graduate Certificate -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Kansas State University