Dante Marciano
Bristol,CT
Summary
Recent college graduate with foundational knowledge in Media studies and Student affairs. Gaining hands-on experience through academic projects and leadership positions. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Residential Advisor
Wheaton College Massachusetts
Norton, MA
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided mentorship, supervision, and performance feedback to fellow Resident Advisors to support team development and community standards.
- Assisted in training new Resident Assistants each year, sharing best practices for effective community building and management strategies.
- Managed and tracked departmental budget allocations and programming funds with attention to accuracy and accountability.
- Operated within a professional on-call residential life structure, responding to student concerns and time-sensitive situations across campus.
- Trained in emergency and crisis response procedures, including incident management, conflict de-escalation, and student support protocols.
Resident Advisor
Wheaton College Massachusetts
Norton, MA
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and inclusive living community.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Provided conflict resolution support, promoting positive interpersonal relationships within residence halls.
- Monitored residence hall environments to ensure safety compliance and adherence to college policies.
- Administered emergency response procedures during crises, maintaining resident safety as a top priority.
- Increased engagement in campus activities, encouraging participation through effective communication and promotional efforts.
- Improved residents' mental health by coordinating with campus counseling services for workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of resident interactions and incidents, ensuring accurate documentation for administrative use.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
Party Host
Spare Time Bowl
Bristol, CT
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Organized and executed diverse party events, ensuring seamless guest experiences.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout venue.
- Managed inventory of supplies, coordinating timely restocking for party needs.
- Trained new staff on event procedures and customer service best practices.
- Provided support during high-volume periods by assisting other hosts in managing multiple parties simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service provided at each event.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Wheaton College
Norton, MA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Bristol Eastern High School
Bristol, CT06-2022
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Community building
- Role modeling
- Video editing
- Social media management
- Strategic thinking
- Creative team leadership
- Visual storytelling
- Safety practices
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
Timeline
Lead Residential Advisor
Wheaton College Massachusetts
08.2024 - 05.2026
Resident Advisor
Wheaton College Massachusetts
08.2023 - 05.2026
Party Host
Spare Time Bowl
03.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Wheaton College
High School Diploma -
Bristol Eastern High School