Education

University of Northern Colorado (UNC)

Bachelor of Science, Physics – Engineering & Computer Science
GPA: 3.75/4.0 Graduation Expected: May 2008

• Philip Ross Bachenberg Memorial Scholarship Recipient
• Physics Departmental Scholar Award
• Deans List 2003-2007
  

Volunteer Service

• Team Leader, Katrina Area Relief Efforts, Spring Break 2006 & 2007
• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America AUCHO-I 2006, Program & Fun Run, Walk, and Roll Volunteer

Related Experience

Student Coordinator for New Student Orientation

UNC - Academic Support & Advising, Greeley, CO, 9/07 – Present

• Advertised, Scheduled, and facilitated hiring process of Orientation Leaders
• Planed Orientation Leader class
• Prepared supplies, schedules, and programs for Orientation
• Assisted in the supervision of Orientation staff of 23
• Presented sessions to students and parents about Policy, Traditions, and Community
• Coordinated logistics for  300-500 participants per session, including scheduling & creating groups of participants

Assistant Hall Director

UNC - Housing & Residence Life, Greeley, CO, 8/06 – Present

• Provided resources for building of 525 students
• Supervised 24 front desk operations
• Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated front desk staff of 16
• Tracked and organized desk staff payroll
• Cooperated with a team of 12 to create a safe, fun, and healthy environment for students living in community
• Co-Advised a Community Council of approximately 30 residents
• Managed Hall Council budget of approximately $3000
• Consistently attended and supported Residence Hall Association General Council

Orientation Leader

UNC - Academic Support & Advising, Greeley, CO, 1/06 – 8/07

• Advised, assisted, and provided resources for groups of approximately 20 incoming students
• Created connections for freshman
• Led tours of the UNC campus
• Answered student and parent questions, about UNC, Greeley, and Student Life
• Led Health, Safety, & Wellness Programs for student groups

IACURH 2005 Conference Entertainment Chair

UNC - Housing & Residence Life, Greeley, CO, 4/05 – 11/05

• Worked with a co-chair to schedule, confirm and run entertainment for conference of 350
• Collaborated with a staff of approximately 20
• Developed and worked closely with a budget
• Supervised volunteers

 

Resident Assistant

UNC - Housing & Residence Life, Greeley, CO, 8/04 – 5/06

• Advised, assisted, and provided resources for 35-40 students in a safe living and learning environment.
• Advertised, supported, and attended campus wide events with residents
• Designed and implemented diversity, social, educational, and community service programming for residents.
• Acquired and utilized emergency response skills
• Worked in cooperation with a team of 12 to enforce policy, insure resident safety, and support team programs

Conferences & Membership

• IACURH 2007, Presented “All Aboard, The Importance of Team Builders”
• NACURH 2007, Presented “Undergraduate Possibilities in Higher Education” & “He Said, She Said” a Top 40 Program
• ACUHO-I 2006
• Stars College 2006
• NACURH 2006, Presented “Living History of Your School”
• IACURH 2005, Conference Entertainment Chair
• NACURH 2005
• Member, Residence Hall Association
• Member, YNX—National Residence Hall Honorary Fraternity
• Member, The Association of College and University Housing Officers International
• Member, Student Alumni Association
  

Honors & Awards

• Advisor of the Year, Intermountain Association of College and University Residence Halls (IACURH), 2007
• Outstanding Undergraduate Student, Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO), 2006-2007
• Advisor of the Year, UNC Housing & Residence Life, 2006-2007
• Advisor of the Year, UNC Residence Hall Association, 2006-2007