Monserrat Patino
Normal,IL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Support student organizations by attending Executive Meetings
- Provide support and mentorship to students through 1:1’s
- Adequately manage organizations' budgets by carefully reviewing budget sheets
- Create vendor contracts to ensure the success of events and payments processed to vendors
- Provide personal and academic student support through goal setting
- Other administrative duties to ensure proper documentation and policy enforcement
Students’ Attorney Legal Practicum Student
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained confidentiality by properly handling student files
- Served as assistant to the Students’ Attorney during consultations by creating meeting notes
- Developed marketing skills by creating a script and storyboard for an informative departmental video
- Connected with students through student feedback inquiry
- Gained research abilities by researching other institution's legal services
- Gained knowledge of legal procedure by attending the courthouse
ConnecTU Graduate Coordinator
Newcomb-Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Created community through positive relationship building through weekly events
- Promoted academic excellence by implementing study hours with their peers
- Fostered inclusivity through educational workshops weekly
- Developed leadership skills by collaborating with co-graduate coordinators
- Coached wave advisors through 1:1’s
- Maintained university policies during on-call rotation
- Coordinated with supervisors and co-graduate coordinators to plan end-of-program events
Front Desk Student Worker
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Represent the Multicultural Center at campus events and tabling
- Express and encourage diverse conversations with prospective students
- Systematize and record the center’s supply inventory
- Assist staff with various tasks and projects
- Greet guests warmly and provide them with the necessary information
- Foster a welcoming and belonging environment
Intern
Juvenile Detention Center McLean County
Normal, IL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided residents with an open and positive environment through engaging in group activities
- Organized and filled residents’ meal counts for data entry and tracking resources
- Observed supervisors in de-escalation techniques
- Assisted and conducted in-unit checks to ensure the safety of residents
Resident Assistant
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Incorporated floor programming, intentional conversations, and bulletin boards to foster community
- Created a positive environment through mediation, learning opportunities, and belonging
- Conducted building security rounds while implementing University Housing Services policies and procedures
- Uphold student code of conduct by creating incident reports for residents who broke UHS policies
- Actively advocated for resident’s needs through weekly business meetings with direct supervisors
- Communicated in a personable manner with residents to create trust and engagement
Education
Master of Science - College Student Personnel Administration
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Spanish
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08.2023
Skills
- Student support
- Effective conflict resolution
- Community building
- Flexible and adaptable
- Proficient in Spanish
- Verbal and written communication
- Maintaining client records
- Cultural sensitivity
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Professional Development
- Kingian Nonviolence Training 2024
- The Working Genius Assessment 2025
- American College Personnel Association Conference 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Illinois State University
08.2024 - Current
Students’ Attorney Legal Practicum Student
Illinois State University
08.2024 - 12.2024
ConnecTU Graduate Coordinator
Newcomb-Tulane University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Front Desk Student Worker
Illinois State University
06.2023 - 08.2024
Intern
Juvenile Detention Center McLean County
01.2023 - 05.2023
Resident Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - College Student Personnel Administration
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Spanish
Illinois State University
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