David S Durkee
Alachua,FL
Summary
A dynamic leader that always finds himself at the forefront of a cause or organization. A passionate advocate who genuinely cares about student development and well-being. Empathetic negotiator that makes alliances to pave pathways instead of burnt bridges. An accountable and honest team player that values team success or personal gain
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SF Achieve Specialist
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Helped plan, Implement, and create templates for integration with Public high schools in Alachua and Bradford counties
- Personally served Eastside, PK Yonge, Loften, Buchholz, and the Santa Fe Academy of Science and Technology along with High School Dual Enrollment
- Worked with staff, counselors, and teachers to assist students with transitioning out of high school
- Planned and executed dozens of events for scholarships, college applications, and career information
- Organized signing day events to celebrate accomplishments of students who completed program
Director, Board of Directors
Alliance Federal Credit Union
Gainesville, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Helped steer workshop developing organizational vision, mission, and values
- Foster collaborative environment amongst leaders
Chapter Advisor
Phi Theta Kappa
Gainesville, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Helped honors students develop through Leadership, Fellowship, Scholarship, and Service
- Helped chapter climb from historically non-performing to International 5 Star Status for first time in over 10 years.
- Helped foster a sense of teamwork and servant leadership amongst chapter members
- Students placed 6th of 88 active chapters in Florida in first year as advisor
- Wrote letters contributing to students earning scholarships, awards, and multiple Hall of Fame inductions
Student Body President
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Represented and advocated for nearly 18,000 students
- Conducted Leadership Team Meetings for Student Government Branch Leads
- Conceptualized, planned, proposed, and secured a science tutoring facility for all students with no additional financial burden
District IV Coordinator
Florida College System Student Government Association
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Represented approximately 200,000 students in the state student government system
- Successfully lobbied Florida state legislators in to pass law to allow in-state tuition for veterans
- Helped design and execute multi-day state-level meeting for over 400 attendees
Chapter President
Phi Theta Kappa
Gainesville, FL
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Increased active membership from 4 to over 40 in 3 months
- Guided historical 0 star chapter to perfect International 5 star status
- Created a state award-winning College Project with Pathways to Persistent Scholars
Education
Master of Education, Student Personnel in Higher Ed - Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Florida
2017
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Florida
2017
Skills
- Empathic Facilitator
- Creative Problem Solver
- Servant Leader
- Team Player
- Genuine Motivator
- Adept Negotiator
Guest Speaker
Florida Career Pathways Network State Symposium 2012
North East Florida Educational Consortium Annual Counselors Conference 2013
Military Experience
Emergency Management | CBRNE Defense Specialist
United States Air Force | January 2002 - January 2009
- Trained and tested over 200 personnel in Hazmat Awareness level certification
- Managed and tracked Instruction of in excess of 10,000 Air Force Personnel in CBRNE Defense
- Personally Instructed over 5000 airmen in CBRNE Defense
- Reviewed emergency plans and conducted Staff Assistance Visits to ensure proper compliance
- Distinguished graduate from Airman Leadership School
Timeline
Director, Board of Directors
Alliance Federal Credit Union
10.2023 - Current
Chapter Advisor
Phi Theta Kappa
11.2021 - Current
SF Achieve Specialist
Santa Fe College
09.2021 - Current
District IV Coordinator
Florida College System Student Government Association
02.2013 - 07.2013
Student Body President
Santa Fe College
04.2012 - 04.2013
Chapter President
Phi Theta Kappa
03.2011 - 03.2012
Master of Education, Student Personnel in Higher Ed - Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Florida