Samantha Swain
Lanoka Harbor,NJ
Summary
Experienced in student engagement and team management, with a strong background in supervising residential communities and fostering collaborative partnerships. Skilled in project management and training facilitation, eager to contribute to a dynamic Residential Life team. Ready to leverage communication and leadership abilities to enhance student experiences and community development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Hall Director
Residential Life
07.2024 - Current
- Responded to student conduct and crisis situations, collaborated with campus partners, and supported retention through community engagement and administrative oversight.
- Oversaw a housing complex of 100-200 students in a residential community, supervising RA staff of 14-16, coordinating inclusive programming, and managing hall operations.
Admission Ambassador
Admission Office
01.2023 - Current
- The skill of using the Slate database to manage student-related information, being an advocate for the campus and student life, and providing support to prospective and accepted students by answering inquiries and assisting with the application and acceptance processes.
Graduate Assistant
Stockton University
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted faculty in research projects, enhancing workflow efficiency and documentation accuracy.
- Coordinated scheduling of interviews between three professional staff member and law enforcement.
- Conducted literature reviews, synthesizing findings to support academic publications and presentations.
Residential Assistant
Residential Life
08.2023 - 05.2024
- The skill of using the StarRez database to manage residential information, assisting first-year students in their transition, being on-call to address various resident issues, and actively contributing to safety and order within the university living environment.
Server, Hostess, & Carside
Applebees
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Front-of-house tasks involve taking customer orders, providing assistance and information, and completing side work to ensure the restaurant is clean and comfortable.
- These responsibilities collectively contribute to a positive and efficient dining experience for customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology - Victimology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2024
Liberal Arts - Psychology
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lacey Township High School
Lanoka Harbor, NJ06.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Project management
- Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Collaborative partnerships
- Student engagement
- Team management
- Public Speaking
- Training facilitation
Organizations
- Circle K International
- First Generation Students
- Alex's Lemonade Foundation
Awards
- Senior of the month, 10/01/19
- Presidents Volunteer Service Award
- President's Honors List, Ocean County College
- Fall 2020
- Spring 2021
- Fall 2021
- Spring 2022
- Deans List, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Fall 2022
Honor Societies
- Psi Beta
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Sigma Kappa Delta
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Stockton University
09.2024 - 01.2025
Graduate Hall Director
Residential Life
07.2024 - Current
Residential Assistant
Residential Life
08.2023 - 05.2024
Admission Ambassador
Admission Office
01.2023 - Current
Server, Hostess, & Carside
Applebees
07.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Victimology
Stockton University
Liberal Arts - Psychology
Ocean County College
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology
Stockton University
High School Diploma -
Lacey Township High School