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EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Expected May 2020
● Masters of Education in Higher Education Leadership
State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY xpected May 2018
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● Bachelors of Science in Communication Studies, Minor in Business Communications
● GPA: 3.42 (Deans List: Fall 2016, Fall 2017)
Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY Graduated May 2016
● Associate of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Information Technology, Communications, Honors
● GPA: 3.49 (Deans List: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016)
Student Building Manager, Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta August 2017-Present
● Aide in a variety of areas, including attending Senate meetings as directed by the President
● Oversee the Chairs of the Student Association, holding one-on-one meetings when needed.
● Work to assist and advise the Executive Committee as directed by the President.
● Assist the President in scheduling meetings, conference calls, and other duties the President deems fit.
Assistant, to the Vice President, State University of New York Student Assembly October 2016 -
Present
Executive Vice President, SUNY Oneonta Student Association February 2017 - April 2017
● Perform the duties of the President in the absence of or when delegated that duty by the President.
● Preside over all Student Association Senate Meetings.
● Notify the Student Association Senate of Presidential vetoes.
● Plan a SA retreat in the fall semester at minimum.
● Notify the Student Association Senate of all special Student Association Senate Meetings.
● Change the time and place of the regular Student Association Senate meetings upon approval of at least
two-thirds of the Senate.
● Chair the Elections Committee.
● Keep abreast of the workings and actions of all Student Association internal committees and all
committees that have Student Association representation.
● Oversee the Directors, holding one-on-one meetings when needed.
● Execute and direct all transportation programs and policies of the Student Association.
● Oversee the Student Association Scholarship Program.
● Be responsible for the execution of any additional powers and duties the Constitution may bestow upon
the Executive Vice President.
Political Affairs Intern, The Borgen Project August 2016- January 2017
● Meet with members of Congress and/or Congressional staffers in your State and District.
● Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
● Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
● Mobilize individuals to contact their members of Congress in support of key poverty-reduction
legislation.
● As needed, speak to groups, classes and organizations.
● Write letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Student Ambassador, Onondaga Community College Office of Admissions June 2015- May 2016
● Conduct tours during campus visits, open houses, and group tours for prospective students and their families.
● Help Recruiting Specialists with recruitment at off-site college fairs and high school visits.
● Data entry of inquiry cards retrieved from pre-admission appointments, college fairs, high school visits, and group
tours.
● Production of admission packets, large mailings, and special projects as per recruiting staff/supervisor.
Resident Assistant,Onondaga Community College Office of Residence Life January 2015- May 2016
Vice President of Entertainment and Programming, Onondaga Community College Office of Student
Leadership and Engagement
Night Clerk, Onondaga Community College Office of Residence Life August 2014- May 2016
● Responsible for sitting at the front desk of the assigned residence hall and maintaining security functions
of the building.
● Worked collaboratively with the Office of Residence Life and Department of Campus Safety.
● Maintained the confidentiality of information received.
● Responded to emergencies and safety issues by assessing the situation and contacting the necessary staff.
● Updated the guest log on a computerized program for students entering and leaving the building.
● Provided excellent customer service to the students and staff that enter the residence hall past the night
clerk table.
HONORS, AWARDS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Committees
● Student Representative, Harvey Delaney Leadership Institute Planning Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Co-Chair/Student Representative, Off-Campus Task Force, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Presidential Search Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Enrollment Management Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Strategic Planning Council, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, GSRC Director Search Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, College Senate and College Senate Steering Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Applied Learning Steering Committee, State University of New York
● Representative, Student Association Finance Board, SUNY Oneonta
Presentations
● Keynote Speaker, SUNY Oneonta Student Association Banquet, April 2018
● Presenter, SUNY Student Assembly Fall Conference, October 2017 (Peer to Peer Leadership)
● Keynote Speaker, SUNY Oneonta Student Association Banquet, April 2017
● Presenter, SUNY Oneonta Harvey Delaney Leadership Institute, March 2017
● Presenter, SUNY Oneonta Diversity and Leadership Conference, February 2017
● Presenter, SUNY Student Assembly Fall Conference, November 2016
Athletic Honors
● NJCAA Division III All-Academic Team, June 2016
● NJCAA Division III National Player of the Year Finalist, May 2016
● First Team All Region, Men's Tennis, Onondaga Community College, Spring 2016
● SUNY Chancellor's Scholar Athlete Award Recipient, May 2016
● Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar Athlete, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Other Honors
● Member, Omicron Delta Kappa, Fall 2017, SUNY Oneonta
● SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Nominee, Spring 2016
● NJCAA Region III Division III All-Academic Team, Spring 2016
● Student Commencement Speaker Nominee, Onondaga Community College, Spring 2016
● Featured in “Succeeding @ OCC” Article, Fall 2015
● Leadership Award, Spring 2015, Onondaga Community College
● Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Spring 2015, Onondaga Community College
● Miles of Hope Scholarship, 2014