Karl Turnlund

211 Warfield Hall, East Spring Street | Oxford, OH 45056 | Phone: (507) 475-2278 | Email: turnlukp@miamoh.edu EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Studies Education Teaching Certification: Secondary Social Studies Graduation: May 2015 (anticipated) Graduation: May 2012 Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Resident Director Office of Residence Life, Miami University July 2013-present Responsible for the administration of an upper-class all-female residence hall and supervision of the Resident Assistants Utilize Miami Universitys Residential Curriculum to promote multi-faceted development of upper class students Facilitate a supportive and inclusive community through enforcing Miami University policy and conducting educational conduct follow up meetings when policies are broken Interim Assistant Director Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, St. Olaf College December 2012-July 2013 Collaborated with a team of four to plan and implement the Black & Gold Winter Gala fundraising event, Commencement 2013, and Reunion Weekend; oversaw event budgets, recruited and managed volunteers for several reunion committees Redesigned the recruitment and hiring process for student workers; hired and supervised over 100 student event workers; developed and delivered event-specific trainings Remained calm and resourceful in high stress event environments Supported the Alumni and Parent Relations Office in transitioning through the selection and training of a new Director Supervisor Office of Admissions, St. Olaf College May 2012-August 2012 Trained 15 student tour guides and office assistants; developed new assessment and evaluation tools to assess student worker effectiveness Utilized organizational skills to develop a daily office schedule and manage prospective student files on Slate enrollment management software Communicated the mission of St. Olaf College through guiding and tailoring over 70 tours for individual families, speaking on student panels, and phoning prospective students Student Hall Coordinator Office of Residence Life, St. Olaf College August 2011-May 2012 Served as the sole coordinator for a hall of 325 upper-class students; supervised a resident assistant staff of six, facilitated weekly staff meetings, designed and implemented staff development activities; advised and mentored 25 student leaders on the Larson Hall Council Acted as resident assistant for 45 residents, implemented social programming, facilitated a healthy community atmosphere Addressed violations of St. Olaf College policy through educational conduct meetings Junior Counselor Office of Residence Life, St. Olaf College August 2010-May 2011 Supported first-year students orientation and transition to college; promoted a healthy living and learning environment in a first-year corridor of 30 men through social and educational programming and weekly meetings Upheld St. Olaf College policy by tactfully confronting violations; counseled residents individually to ensure their personal and academic success; resolved interpersonal conflicts when necessary

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMEMT

Advisor Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Miami University August 2013-present Advise chapter executive board members and chapter president to ensure administrative processes are effective Assist brothers in navigating risk-management scenarios and recruitment efforts Public Achievement Coach Community of Peace Academy, St. Paul, MN January 2012 Mentored 11th grade Civics students in designing and implementing civic engagement projects based on the Public Achievement civic education model Planned and executed lessons about civic action, issue-based letter writing, and community asset mapping. Recognized the positive impact civic empowerment can have on low-income and minority youth Student Leader Quo Vadis Vocational Retreat, St. Olaf College April 2011, April 2012 Worked collaboratively to plan and implement an annual two-day retreat for 50 sophomore students to assist in their exploration of difficult topics such as vocation, career discernment, adjustment to college, and living meaningful lives