Shakeshey'a Galloway
326 Crabapple Chase, Anderson,SC
Summary
A personable and empathetic individual with extensive knowledge of residence hall life dynamics. Adept at handling challenging situations with empathy and efficiency. Experienced in guiding and assisting students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Demonstrates a passion for building relationships and helping students navigate the challenges of college life. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Passionate about empowering others to succeed, proven by a track record of developing successful mentoring relationships with students. Creates a sense of community among students to provide support during times of need.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Francis Marion University
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Led fundraising efforts to help offset team expenses, engaging the local community and securing necessary resources for program success.
- Improved athlete performance by developing tailored training programs for individual needs and goals.
- Contributed to program's overall success by consistently working in collaboration with head coach, support staff, and fellow assistant coaches toward shared goals.
- Assisted head coach in creating effective practice schedules, ensuring optimal use of time and resources.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes, serving as a trusted mentor and advisor throughout their athletic journey.
- Supported academic success of student-athletes by monitoring study habits and offering tutoring assistance when needed.
- Championed culture of sportsmanship and respect by modeling appropriate behavior and holding athletes accountable for their actions.
Residence Life Coordinator
Francis Marion University
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Created detailed reports on student activities as well as data trends to better understand needs of community, exhibiting proficient data analysis skills.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with campus partners to maximize program outcomes and enhance residential experience.
- Facilitated meetings with university administrators on housing policies and procedures, showcasing interpersonal abilities.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other departments to ensure successful living environment.
- Monitored student conduct within residence halls to ensure compliance with university policies while maintaining safe living environment, highlighting strong decision-making capabilities.
- Organized various events such as move-in days and orientation sessions for incoming students, emphasizing exceptional event planning aptitude.
- Assessed student needs in order to create appropriate resources and services for residents, demonstrating excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Provided support to resident advisors regarding individual cases or issues, displaying effective conflict resolution techniques.
- Coordinated development and implementation of educational programming for residence halls, utilizing strong organizational and communication skills.
- Led weekly staff meetings to review upcoming programs and discuss performance reviews of resident advisors using outstanding leadership skills.
- Reviewed student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counseled students regarding such reports.
- Maintained detailed records of residence hall incidents, providing accurate data for assessment purposes.
- Facilitated roommate mediations, conflict resolution sessions, and supportive conversations with students facing personal challenges, contributing to overall positive residential experience.
- Promoted inclusivity within residential community by hosting cultural events that celebrate diversity.
- Led efforts to improve overall satisfaction ratings on annual Residence Life surveys by addressing student concerns and implementing changes when needed.
Early Interventionist
Meeting Milestones Early Intervention Services LLC
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted families of children (ages 0-5) that have developmental delays or disabilities or may be at risk for either.
- Assisted families of children with finding PT, OT, ST, or other medical assistance.
- Assisted families with treatment plans, learning activities, goals for development, monitor progress.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Assisted families with community activities and events that connects with child's developmental and family needs.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on child's needs and progress.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Summer Youth Counselor
Pushing Grace
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted team in developing life skills to handle daily and complex situations.
- Led activities for youth groups to provide positive experiences.
- Weekly goal setting with youth.
- Conducted weekly and daily sessions with youth assigned to team.
- Performed other duties assigned by head counselors.
- Developed unique and thoughtful activities to engage diverse participants in group situations.
- Integrated STEM activities into programs to enrich educational impact and inspire novel career paths.
- Developed strong rapport with youth members by actively participating in activities and modeling enthusiasm.
- Fostered environment where diversity was respected and celebrated by promoting cultural understanding among both staff and youth members.
Club Mentor
Boys and Girls Club
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Promoted and stimulated program participation.
- Provided guidance and role modeling to members
- Ensured that all programs and activities were organized and conducted professionally and were reflective of the Boys & Girls Club philosophies.
- Provided support to youth and families at all times.
- Hands on experience with club members: read with children, homework assistance, tutoring, and activities assigned by director.
- Served as role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Served as role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within mentorship program environment.
Youth Leader Volunteer
Pushing Grace
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Encouraged youth to develop understanding of cultural diversity through community service projects.
- Motivated teens to stay active in extracurricular activities such as music, sports, clubs.
- Met with mentees on weekly basis.
- Helped mentees to develop social skills and offered academic assistance as needed.
- Communicated with parents about their children's progress.
- Encouraged positive behavior through praise and recognition when appropriate.
- Enhanced youth engagement by organizing team-building activities and group discussions.
- Empowered youths to take ownership of their personal growth by encouraging them to lead workshops or contribute ideas for program improvements.
- Cultivated culture of trust within group through regular check-ins with individual participants about their experiences in program.
- Promoted personal development among youths by guiding goal-setting, time management, and decision-making skills.
Education
B.S In Psychology -
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC12.2020
Skills
- Well-organized
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Training & Development
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Training facilitation
- Crisis Management
- Diversity awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
References
- Dr. Darryl Bridges, Executive Vice President, (843) 661-1201, dbridges@fmarion.edu
- Dr. Cheri Richardson, Housing director, (843) 661-1360, crichardson@fmarion.edu
- Linda Sullen, Colleague, (843) 661-1396, lsullen@fmarion.edu
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Francis Marion University
08.2023 - 06.2024
Residence Life Coordinator
Francis Marion University
06.2022 - 06.2024
Early Interventionist
Meeting Milestones Early Intervention Services LLC
03.2021 - 11.2021
Club Mentor
Boys and Girls Club
09.2018 - 04.2019
Summer Youth Counselor
Pushing Grace
06.2016 - 08.2020
Youth Leader Volunteer
Pushing Grace
08.2012 - 08.2016
B.S In Psychology -
Francis Marion University
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