Omar Escamilla

1744 McCormick Lane ! Hanover Park, IL 60133 ! Phone: (630) 901-4188 ! E-Mail: bot-escamilla@cod.edu

CAREER FOCUS
A career in Student Affairs to empower students by fostering achievement through academics and student
involvement in their college journey
EDUCATION
College of DuPage
GPA 3.79/4.0, Associate in Arts, Academic Honors
Dante Alighieri School
Italian Language and Humanities courses completed
GPA 4.0/4.0, Summer Study Abroad Program

Glen Ellyn, IL
August 2013-Present
Siena, Italy
June-July 2014

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
College of DuPage Board of Trustees
April 2014-Present
Student Trustee
Represent the second largest student population in the State of Illinois (almost 30,000 Students)
Voice the student opinions to the community, administration, Board of Trustees, and the State of
Illinois
Coordinate Student Presentations for Board meetings under Student Trustee Report
Illinois Community College Board-Student Advisory Committee Member
August 2014-Present
Representative member of all the community college students for the State of Illinois
Review Illinois Community College Board policies and advise the Board
Inform all parties involved of system wide issues that impact the Illinois community colleges
Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society
Vice President of Community Affairs
June 2014-Present
Mediate the Honors Society between administrator, the students, and the community
Serve as team leader in facilitating activities associated with the College-Wide Project Coordinator and
Community Service Coordinator
Coordinate all social media for the Chapter
Vice President of Service
January 2014-May 2014
Encourage academic achievement for students and provide multiple opportunities for personal
development through leadership and service activities
Coordinate College-Wide service projects for members and students
The Student Leadership Council
August 2013-Present
Facilitate value-based opportunities for leadership development to enhance citizenship at our college
and in our communities
Serve as the student voice to the college and constituency groups
Honors Student Advisory Committee
August 2014-Prestent
Liaison
Communicate information between campus organizations, Student Life Office, and faculty on events
and the Honors Program
College Curriculum Committee
Student Representative
September 2013-March 2013
Voice student opinions and comments on new certificates and classes being offered at College of
DuPage

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CERTIFICATIONS
National Conference on Student Leadership
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Certified Student Leader
November 2014
Program focused on strengthening students leadership foundation by developing skills in the areas of
self-awareness, team building, and campus leadership
WORK EXPERIENCE
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
Informational Technology Student Lab Aide
January 2014-Present
Provide effective and efficient telephone, email, and walk-in support for students who need assistance
regarding their student portal myACCESS, BlackBoard, and Outlook email accounts
New Student Orientation Leader
May 2014-Present
Facilitate first year experience for new students and parents by serving and answering questions
HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar
June 2014
Awarded with a competitive Study Abroad Scholarship sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
WDCB 90.9 FM Interview
May 2014
Spoke about my mission and vision as the newly elected Student Trustee
College of DuPages Impact Magazine
July 2014
Fall Semesters Cover and Lead Story
Expressed my gratitude to taxpayers for their investments and contributing to making College of
DuPage affordable and a high quality institution
Sent to more than 390,000 households in District 502 and displayed all around campus
College of DuPage Summer Term Radio Commercial
April-May 2014
My story was used as a radio commercial played on B96 and other top radio stations in the
Chicagoland area
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Willow Creek Church Care Center
June 2011-Present
Bilingual Guest Host (Every Wednesday from 6pm-9pm)
South Barrington, IL
Guide multiple guests in need through the registration process and state-required paper work to
receive services for food, employment, health, legal, and financial.
Assist guests in selecting and gathering a month-long worth of supplies, groceries and personal items
Volunteer Tutor
Mentored a high school student,
Humanitarian Service Project
November-December 2013
Shadow one of the coordinators and aid to organize an event where the organization delivers
thousands of toys to kids living with families facing financial difficult during the holidays
MEMBERSHIPS
Latino Ethic Awareness Association
Create and promote unity on-campus among all students
Living Leadership Program