Jessica Fincham

310 E. Market Street Tiffin, Ohio 44883 440.787.5630 jfincha@bgsu.edu

Education
Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, expected graduation May 9, 2014 | Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Criminal Justice Minor, May 2012 | The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Study Abroad, Concentration in Social Anthropology and Sociology, Fall 2009, Spring 2010 | London Metropolitan University, London, England (University Study Abroad Consortium)

Experience
International Programs Graduate Intern| Heidelberg University | June 2013 present INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and a contact for international students and the university Maintain the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) by verifying, monitoring, and updating data Advise international students on immigration matters, regulations, and processes Participate in the preparation and delivery of workshops and programming to assist international students with cultural and academic adjustment Serve as the advisor to the World Student Union, an international/domestic student organization Work in partnership with the international admissions application processing staff in order to collect information for the preparation of I-20s and assist incoming international students PROGRAMMING Responsible for the recruitment of study abroad students and the promotion of International events Created an intercultural communication presentation to assist international and domestic students Presented on Heidelberg Universitys various study abroad opportunities during summer orientation Collaborate with Residence Life to offer an international learning experience within the residence halls by providing Resident Assistants with the connections and information for intercultural hall programs Organize and facilitate international student social and extracurricular activities Plan and implement the International Dinner, International Education Week, Study Abroad Fairs, weekly Culture Exchanges, International Coffee Hours, Conversation Partner Program, Cultural Ambassador Program, Host Family Program, and the Chinese Spring Festival Celebration Residence Coordinator | Heidelberg University | August 2012- present ADVISING AND SUPERVISION Supervise and evaluate 1 Assistant Complex Coordinator, 2 Resident Assistants, and 9 Housing Representatives Provide support and direction for 4 Cooperative Learning Communities and 5 Greek Houses Lead the Themed Housing Fall and Spring training session for Housing Representatives Aid Housing Representatives in conflict resolution among residents Serve on the Resident Assistant/Resident Coordinator Selection Committee and Facilities Committee FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Oversee 1 residence hall, 4 apartment complexes, and 9 houses of 180 upperclassmen, graduate, and international students Approve and process room-change requests and key distribution for 180 students Liaise with university administrators and maintenance staff regarding various facility issues Compile and maintain all work orders for the apartments and houses on campus Coordinate building openings, closings, and health and safety inspections Created the Themed Housing Application and interviewed and selected Themed Housing participants

STUDENT CONDUCT Engage in four week long on-call duty rounds a year Facilitate student conduct hearings and determine student sanctions for each situation Perform crisis management for students within residence halls Civic Engagement Graduate Intern | Heidelberg University | August 2012 May 2013 ALTERNATIVE BREAK ADVISING AND SUPERVISION Served as an advisor to an Alternative Spring Break Student Leader Coordinated the recruitment, selection, and training of Alternative Spring Break Leaders and participants Prepared and led a group of students to the Habitat for Humanity service site in Nashville, Tennessee Created and maintained trip budget of nearly $2,000 Disseminated publicity materials regarding Alternative Fall and Spring Break trips COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Planned and implemented service learning events such as first year 300-student service event, Retired Faculty Appreciation Day, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and Greek Life Day of Service Served as an advisor to the Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Arranged a Bridges Out of Poverty session with the Tiffin Family and Childrens First Council Assisted local service organizations in providing service learning opportunities to individual students Directed four Cooperative Learning Communities and maintained service hours for these organizations Updated office publications and websites International Student and Scholar Services Office Assistant | The University of Toledo | August 2011 April 2012 Checked-in students, made appointments, answered phones, and relayed messages to staff Scanned documents, made copies, and created and maintained electronic and paper files Operated basic office equipment and sorted and routed incoming materials Distributed necessary immigration information and policies to international students Maintained communication between students, faculty, and staff Gained knowledge of F-1, H1-B, and J-1 visas

Travel/Language Proficiency
England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden, Italy, Monaco, France, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and Peru Intermediate level of Spanish, Beginner level of Swahili

Organizations
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Attended the F-1 for Beginners Training Session and Region VI Conference, 2013 Brown/France Inter-Residence Hall Council, Heidelberg University Housing Committee Advisor, 2013 present International Affairs Host Family Program, Heidelberg University Coordinator/Host Parent, 2013 - present World Student Union, Heidelberg University International Student Organization Advisor, 2013 present The Euglossian Society, Heidelberg University - Sorority Advisor/Honorary Member, 2012- present Alpha Phi Omega, Heidelberg University Service Fraternity Advisor/Honorary Member, 2012 present UT Anthropological Society, The University of Toledo Student Organization Vice President, 2011 2012, Member, 2008 2011 American Language Institute Conversation Partner Program, The University of Toledo Conversation Partner, 2011 2012