Garri Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Residence Life Staff Member at the Campus Residence Life Department, excelling in program organization and conflict resolution. Proven ability to foster communication and teamwork among students, while effectively supporting their social development and safety in a residential environment. Strong interpersonal skills enhance collaboration and leadership.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Residence Life Staff Member
Campus Residence Life Department
01.2025 - Current
- Mentored college students in residential campus environment, fostering personal and academic growth
- Organized and led student engagement programs to enhance communication and social development among residents
- Collaborated with supervisors and staff to ensure safety and support in living environment for all residents
- Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
Summer Camp Counselor
Youth Summer Camp Program
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised elementary and middle school students in educational and recreational activities
- Fostered communication, teamwork, and active participation among campers
- Facilitated social interaction and group communication skill development in children
- Created and upheld a positive, structured learning environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX01-2026
Bachelor of Science -
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX05-2024
Skills
- Resident engagement
- Crisis management
- Incident reporting
- Peer support
- Program development
- Program organization
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Schedule coordination
- Project assistance
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Educational platforms
- Organization
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership qualities
- Cleaning and organization
- Interpersonal communication
Professional Interests
- Pediatric speech and language development
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Language development in school-aged children
- Early intervention services
Related Experience
Summer Camp Counselor, Youth Summer Camp Program, 06/24, Supervised elementary and middle school students in educational and recreational activities, Encouraged communication, teamwork, and participation among campers, Assisted children in developing social interaction and group communication skills, Maintained a positive and structured learning environment
References
- Kevon Bagot
Head Football Coach – The Village High School
(713) 294-0737
- Dr. Tommy Sander
Vice President and Provost – East Texas Baptist University
(903) 407–7507
- Brian Mayper
Retired Head Football Coach – ETBU
(409) 926-2306
- Carlos Garibay
Peer
(210) 213-2969
- Khala Moore
Communications Professor
(346) 803-6888
Timeline
Residence Life Staff Member
Campus Residence Life Department
01.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Youth Summer Camp Program
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Science -
East Texas Baptist University