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Tessa Sprinkle

Tessa Sprinkle

Boone,NC

Summary

Developed exceptional leadership and community-building skills within residential living environment, aiming to transition into new field. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and program management, leading to enhanced community engagement. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact in new professional setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Director

University Housing and Residence Life
Boone, NC
08.2024 - Current
  • Co-supervise a staff of 20 RAs with a full time professional in supporting and monitoring activities of residents, along with overseeing the buildings facilities.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation with fellow Resident Directors and engage in crisis management and mediation conversations.
  • Respond to emergency situations throughout campus and assist RAs.

Graphics Technician

Creative Printing
Boone, NC
06.2024
  • Operate digital printing presses and different finishing processes.
  • Utilized different RIP software operation (ex. Fiery Command WorkStation).
  • Work 1:1 with customers to create different marketing and printing materials.
  • Maintaining professional communication with clients and vendors.
  • Operating cutters, and laminators, and vinyl decal installation.

Graphic Communications Intern

Graphic Communications Program
Boone, NC
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Co-taught two classes of the GCM Program with Dr. George Glisan and Dr. Kevin Howell.
  • Supported lectures, facilitated class discussions, and created group student sessions.
  • Providing individualized and small-group support to students.

Resident Assistant

University Housing and Residence Life
Boone, NC
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
  • Assisted students with problem resolution through mediation and conflict management techniques.

Art Office Assistant

Department of Art, Wey Hall
Boone, NC
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Communicating with students, faculty, staff, and others.
  • Maintaining supply shelves and replacement list, and assisting in printing, copying, and scanning.
  • Collaborating with Office staff and the Department Chairperson as well as Assistant Chairpersons.

Education

Master of Arts - Student Affairs Administration

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
01-2024

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications Management, Concentration in Cross Media Production, Minor in Studio Art

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
01-2024

Skills

  • Quick-learning
  • New hire training
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Communicating with students, faculty, and staff while also maintaining organization within an office
  • Relationship building
  • Digital printer operations and print quality control
  • Classroom instruction and facilitation

Timeline

Graphic Communications Intern

Graphic Communications Program
01.2025 - 05.2025

Resident Director

University Housing and Residence Life
08.2024 - Current

Graphics Technician

Creative Printing
06.2024

Resident Assistant

University Housing and Residence Life
01.2022 - 05.2024

Art Office Assistant

Department of Art, Wey Hall
08.2021 - 07.2023

Master of Arts - Student Affairs Administration

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications Management, Concentration in Cross Media Production, Minor in Studio Art

Appalachian State University