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Seth Rieske

Deerfield,Illinois

Summary

Passionate and approachable individual with strong understanding of dynamics of residence hall life to handle challenging situations with empathy and efficiency. Experienced in guiding and helping residents meet academic and personal goals. Knack for building relationships and helping students navigate challenges of college life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Career & Vocation Student Advisor

Trinity International University
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Communicate with a large network of stakeholders to promote and push for change in the university
  • Evaluate areas of improvement in the organization to develop and execute independent projects
  • Explore strategies for positive organizational change while collaborating with a core team

Leadership Development Program Coach

Trinity International University
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Coach college students to develop their skills of vision crafting, relationship building, individual improvement, and academic integrity
  • Incorporate the Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX) and Situational Leadership Theory to mentor incoming freshmen and aided their understanding of these models of leadership
  • Mentored 14 students to help them coordinate with over 10 student groups and plan logistics for a minigolf course event
  • Instructed students on Strengths Finder, DISC test, and MBTI

Missions Trip Volunteer Representative

CRU Ocean City Summer Mission
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • CRU Ocean city summer mission is an organization focused on sending motivated students to Ocean City, NJ on a 10-week trip to develop them as leaders, build them up as individuals, and impact the community.
  • Contacted over 90 individuals through letters and email and then followed up through calls to fundraise over $4500 in donations over the course of one month
  • In-person cold called over 80 individuals in the surrounding community and engaged in surveys with them to build strong connections, gather information, and share with them principles I believe in
  • Organized and structured music teams for semi-weekly performances for the students and visitors

Search Committee Member for VP of Student Life Position

Trinity International University
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with a team of eight stakeholders, serving as the undergraduate representative for the university, to select candidates for an integral position on campus
  • Identified central problems of diversity, disconnection, and disunity on campus and articulated key characteristics needed in candidates
  • Evaluated ten applicants through a critical review of their information to select six applicants for the interview process
  • Interviewed and analyzed the selected candidates through zoom and on-campus visits
  • Communicated with the committee afterwards to assess candidates and elect which candidates would advance to the final step which was managed by the university president

New Student Orientation Coordinator

Trinity International University
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Main organizer and host of the first weekend experience for 130 incoming freshmen in the midst of a department restructure
  • Supervised a team of 30 student leaders and delegated responsibilities throughout the weekend
  • Responded to problems as they arose, developed innovative solutions, and quickly implemented them
  • Planned from scratch a complex scavenger hunt across Lake and Cook County to give all the incoming freshmen an engaging and memorable first college experience

Education

Bachelor - Psychology - Emphasis in Organizational Leadership

Trinity International University
05.2024

Skills

  • Motivated
  • Student Leadership
  • Moral Conduct
  • Strategic thinker
  • Active listener
  • Effective Planner
  • Team builder
  • Residential Support
  • Google Workplace Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Podcast Producer and Host

Timeline

Career & Vocation Student Advisor

Trinity International University
01.2023 - 05.2024

Missions Trip Volunteer Representative

CRU Ocean City Summer Mission
05.2022 - 07.2022

Search Committee Member for VP of Student Life Position

Trinity International University
01.2022 - 04.2022

Leadership Development Program Coach

Trinity International University
08.2021 - 05.2023

New Student Orientation Coordinator

Trinity International University
07.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor - Psychology - Emphasis in Organizational Leadership

Trinity International University

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