Whitney McFry
Piedmont,AL
Summary
Personable and compassionate individual with talent for fostering community and building strong relationships. Possesses essential knowledge in conflict resolution and student support, coupled with organizational and communication skills. Aims to create positive living environment and contribute to student well-being.
Offering strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in student welfare, eager to learn and grow within residential life field. Contributes ability to quickly understand community dynamics and implement effective support strategies. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and communication skills in any role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Assistant
Southern Union State Community College
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated conflict resolution between residents when necessary, promoting harmonious living environment for all occupants.
- Contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues in timely manner.
- Assisted with move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.
- Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
- Documented student concerts and followed up with students after confrontations.
- Attended continuing training sessions on communication techniques and methods.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of common areas and individual units to ensure compliance with local regulations and policies.
- Encouraged student participation in community and social university-sponsored programs.
- Assisted in opening and closing of residence halls at beginning and end of each semester, as well as during vacation periods.
- Promoted sense of community among residents through planning and execution of social events and activities.
Volunteer
Southern Union State Community College
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
Teacher's Assistant
Ohatchee High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Contributed to planning and execution of school events, fostering sense of community.
- Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning activities.
Babysitter
Summer Sauls
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained clean and organized environment to ensure well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
Education
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL12-2024
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Behavior Management
- Daily Living Skills
- Student Engagement
- Academic Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Leadership Qualities
- Community Service
- Flexible Schedule
- Public Speaking
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Earned certification in Microsoft Word
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Card - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Residential Assistant
Southern Union State Community College
07.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Southern Union State Community College
04.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Ohatchee High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Babysitter
Summer Sauls
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Card - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Southern Union State Community College
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