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Taryn Sargent

Huntly,IL

Summary

Professional that excels in communication and pushes the power of empathetic listening. Involved in various Residential Life roles for multiple years.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Director

St. Cloud State University
08.2023 - Current

Management of nine resident assistants, around ninety residents, and formerly four desk assistants. Serves as a department representative in university administration meetings and in university branding initiative meetings. Creates university-wide emails for residents regarding residence halls. Also created the required roommate agreement form form.

Resident Assistant

Quincy University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues. Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests. Conducted mediation between residents to resolve conflicts.

Social Media Ambassador

St. Cloud State University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Trained new team members on best practices for creating compelling content, managing accounts, and interacting with users. Created video and photo media for university prospective student promotion.

Orientation Leader

St. Cloud State University
08.2022 - 09.2022

Enhanced student orientation experience by organizing interactive activities and icebreakers. Ensured student success by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the orientation process. Developed strong connections with students through active listening and empathetic communication skills.


Education

Master of Science - Strategic Communications

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Quincy University
Quincy, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Qualified Neutral (Mediation)
  • Microsoft office
  • Administrative support
  • Data analysis
  • Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
  • AP News Style Writing
  • First Aid/AED/CPR Certifications
  • IRB Research

References

Kevin McDonnell

Executive Director

(320) 308-4052

kevin.mcdonnell@stcloudstate.edu


Deborah Hancock

Account Clerk

(320) 308-2055

dahancock@stcloudstate.edu


Nancy Basnet

Director, Case/Hill Hall and Stateview Apartments

(320) 308-3838

nancy.basnet@stcloudstate.edu

Timeline

Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Director

St. Cloud State University
08.2023 - Current

Resident Assistant

Quincy University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Social Media Ambassador

St. Cloud State University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Orientation Leader

St. Cloud State University
08.2022 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Strategic Communications

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Quincy University
Taryn Sargent