Natalie Yoder
Summary
Experienced Residence Life Area Coordinator and student affairs professional with a passion for creating inclusive and engaging campus communities. Committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Coordinator
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised two residential communities housing over 400 residents.
- Supervised a total of 13 Undergraduate Resident Assistants and 1 Gradual Level Resident Assistant
- Assisted with budget development and management.
- Organized special programs such as Sexual Assault Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion as well as Mental Health Wellness.
- Prepared reports based on documented inventory use and labor hours.
- Monitored employee work and determined benchmarks for performance indicators.
- Resolved conflicts between employees while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Created reports on budgeting, staffing, resources utilization, and other areas as needed.
- Monitored and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback for improvement.
- Participate in an on-call rotation; responsible for responding to student crises and counseling referral for over 3,000 on-campus students
Residence Hall Director
SUNY Cortland, Office of Residence Life and Housing
Cortland, New York
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervise a staff of eight student staff members in the areas of personal well-being, student learning, multicultural development, community responsibility, community standards, and team development
- Handle day to day operations of a residence hall including handling keys, processing facilities requests, managing the hall budget ($2,790), and oversight of hall programming
- Facilitate the opening and closing of assigned residence hall by completing damage assessments of student areas and reporting them using our damage billing system
- Utilize Adirondack’s The Housing Director software to run reports regarding room condition reports, building rosters, and health and safety inspection reports in order to provide appropriate follow up with students
- Participate in an on-call rotation; responsible for responding to student crises and counseling referral for over 3,000 on-campus students
- Develop and implement staff training presentations in the areas of personal well-being, student learning, multicultural development, character development, community standards and team development
- Actively engage in outreach to help students gain knowledge about our university programs and policies, maintained effective working relationships with students, and assist in ensuring a successful transition to college
- Actively ensure sensitivity to student information and maintain confidentiality to any incidents reported.
Campus Activities Office Advisor
SUNY Cortland
New York
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with vendors via telephone, email and text prior to large events to coordinate delivery and set up.
- Gave presentations and distributed flyers to student body to solicit greater engagement and achieve full enrollment.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of support staff within academic institutions, departments and alumni organizations.
- Answered emails and phone calls, delivered tournament information to players and oversaw Cortland Nights and Leadership Workshops to keep program operations efficient.
- Facilitated student involvement for planning and development to perform on-campus student engagement improvements.
Support Staff
Aspire African Communities/ Meesh Lo Foundation
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked with foundation director to facilitate construction of the new Ka Thandi School which will specialize in programs for students with autism and other cognitive impairments
- Work with students in Eswatini, Africa with physical, cognitively and visually impaired children focusing on life skill and basic education
- Enhanced a system to track educational materials and fiscal/material donations
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Supported Swazi Language Learners, non-verbal Language Learners and Visually Impaired Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
Cortland Experience Professor
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided academic advisement to students on degree requirements, course selection and university policies.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of orientation programs and college life for new First-Year students.
- Collaborated with faculty members in other offices to ensure that students were receiving campus resources for a successful college experience .
- Guided students in setting goals and achieving educational objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, International Studies
State University of New York At Corltand
Cortland, NY05.2021
Skills
- Training & development
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict resolution
- Planning & organizing
- Maxient -Student Conduct Software
- Active listening
Research
Research
Spring 2020-– St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, India
- Study Abroad
- Women and Gender studies research
- Research in Vijayapur, India on the children of Devadasis who are religious prostitutes and how being this impacted them mentally and physically throughout their life as well as long term life skills and relationships.
Undergraduate Senior Thesis
- Thesis - Female Genital Mutilation Consequences of Gender Oppression as a Form of Power in the Maasai Culture
Publications
- Female Genital Mutilation: Addressing the Consequences of Gender Oppression- Published in the St. Aloysius College Journal, Mangalore, India (Spring 2020)
References
REFERENCES
* Katrina Hodge - Assistant Director, Multicultural Life and Diversity SUNY Cortland 607-753-2336 katrina.hodge@cortland.edu
* Ann Bersani - Director of Residence Life and Housing Office SUNY Cortland 607-753-4870 ann.bersani@cortland.edu
* Rebecca Nadzadi - Director of Student Conduct SUNY Cortland 607-753-4725 rebecca.nadzadi@cortland.edu
Additional Information
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion 2022-2023 Residence Life and Housing Committee
- Red Dragon Fest 2023 Committee - collaboration between University Police Department and Residence Life and Housing, to help build mutual trust and promote and enhance effective partnerships between University Police Department and SUNY Cortland Campus Community by engaging in a one-day campus field day to break down barriers between the students and University officers
- Young Alum Rising Star Award 2023
- Red Dragon Fest Committee Chair Member 2024
- Student Conduct Hearing/Appeal Officer 2023-2024
Certification
- Certified First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
- Re-Thinking Abilities Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
- One Love Escalation, Love Labyrinth and Behind the Post Facilitator Training
- Safe Zone Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
- Racial Justice Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
Timeline
Cortland Experience Professor
State University of New York at Cortland
08.2023 - 12.2023
Area Coordinator
State University of New York at Cortland
06.2023 - Current
Campus Activities Office Advisor
SUNY Cortland
11.2022 - 03.2023
Residence Hall Director
SUNY Cortland, Office of Residence Life and Housing
08.2022 - 06.2023
Support Staff
Aspire African Communities/ Meesh Lo Foundation
05.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Global Health
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, International Studies
State University of New York At Corltand
- Certified First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
- Re-Thinking Abilities Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
- One Love Escalation, Love Labyrinth and Behind the Post Facilitator Training
- Safe Zone Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
- Racial Justice Facilitator, MLDO Office SUNY Cortland
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