Emelia Johanns
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the University of Iowa, excelling in public speaking and team leadership. Recognized for fostering relationships and enhancing student experiences, I effectively trained new hires and facilitated successful orientations for over 12,000 students, demonstrating strong crisis intervention and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Executive Team Member
University of Iowa Orientation Services
Iowa City , IA
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated the training of new Orientation Leaders, ensuring they were well-prepared to support incoming students.
- Organized and maintained inventory for Orientation Leaders and incoming students, collaborating with staff to meet all logistical needs.
- Reviewed and revised content for official University webpages, enhancing the accuracy and clarity of information presented.
- Maintained relationships with graduate staff, professional staff, and other University of Iowa faculty members.
- Collaborated with fellow executive staff members to create resources for Orientation Leaders to use while facilitating their own groups.
Retail Lead
University of Iowa Housing and Dining
Iowa City, IA
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Delegated tasks to assistants during shifts, ensuring efficient store operations.
- Executed cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service to students and staff.
- Maintained professional relationships with supervisors and demonstrated adaptability during high-pressure periods like finals week.
- Trained new hires on store policies and expectations, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Maintained safe food handling procedures.
Orientation Leader
University of Iowa Orientation Services
Iowa City, IA
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with 25 Orientation Leaders to ensure the successful orientation of over 12,000 students.
- I spoke on a panel to over 700 parents and guests at a time about my college experience.
- Worked closely with graduate students, and professional staff, to troubleshoot issues during programs.
- Assisted in the training of, and mentored, 25 new Orientation Leaders during my second year in the role.
- Created a welcoming environment for incoming students by providing them with advice on how to adjust to college life.
- Conducted tours of the campus for incoming first-year students.
- Maintained accurate records of all orientation participants' attendance.
- Awarded the Orientation Team Choice Award for exemplifying growth and dedication in promoting a positive and inclusive campus experience for new students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2026
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Relationship building
- Supervision and training
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Undergraduate Executive Team Member
University of Iowa Orientation Services
10.2024 - Current
Orientation Leader
University of Iowa Orientation Services
01.2023 - 08.2024
Retail Lead
University of Iowa Housing and Dining
09.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
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