EDUCATION

Rutgers University Camden

Bachelor of the Arts: English, Minor: Writing
Current GPA: 3.75
Burlington County College
Associate of the Arts: Education
Completed GPA: 3.4
Cochise College
Military Intelligence Training
Completed GPA: 3.5
SKILLS AND TRAINING

Interpersonal Communication

Program Coordination and Support

Technical Writing and Communication

Sensitive Data Collection and Management

Camden, NJ
Expected Completion: May 2016
Pemberton, NJ
Graduated: May 2013
Ft. Huachuca, AZ
Completed: June 2016

Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Prezi

Crisis Management and Mediation
Small Team Leadership
Experience with International Populations

WORK EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant
Camden, NJ
Rutgers University Camden
August 2014 Current
40 Residents in Suite-Style Housing
2 Floors of mixed Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law Students
Facilitates the personal, professional, and academic growth of a diverse population of upperclassmen,
graduate, and law students and their interests.
Develops and coordinates active and passive programming revolved around creativity, leadership, and in
the areas of connection, engagement, and leadership. Examples: Open Mic Coffeehouse, Employment
Recruitment Information Session with IGNITE!, Me+You Programming with Residents with $300-$500
budgets per semester.
Excels in interpersonal communication, especially in crisis management and mediation roles.
Educates and enforces Rutgers Camden Residence Life policies along side administrators and Rutgers
University Police Department.
Leads formal and informal training regarding Title IX, Diversity on Campus, Empathy and Sensitivity
Training, StrengthsQuest Leadership Participant, Sustainability, SafeZone, and Suicide Prevention and
Mental Health Awareness for all first-year students and Residents at Rutgers Camden.
Leads community service and civic engagement events for large groups of students each semester.
Led training in peer mediation skills for fellow RAs.
Education Ambassador
Camden, NJ
Rutgers University Camden Office of Civic Engagement
May 2014 May 2015
50+ 3rd-8th Grade Students
Program Support and Youth Mentor
Supported North Camden elementary and middle school teachers and program coordinators in
conducting educational support and collegiate interest for students in underprivileged communities.
Served as Site Coordinator for 2 months, facilitated room reservation, customer relations, and mediation
for students, program partners, and school administrators at Cooper's Poynt Family School.
Chaperoned 40+ Camden youth in multiple educational field trips concerned with STEM-related
learning: The Franklin Institute, The Philadelphia Science Fair, The Drexel Academy of Sciences,
Overnight stay at Camp Ockanickon Summer Program, and the Liberty Science Center.
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Assistant Manager
Mount Laurel, NJ
Ramblewood Gardens
May 2010 May 2014
Accountable for over $10,000 of Agriculture and Merchandise
Customer Relations with a 200+ regular customer base
Assisted in rebuilding small business and recovering over $20,000 of revenue through ethical and savvy
business practices and taking initiative in customer relations and support.
Satisfied demand with customer-based ordering, and building lasting relationships with customers
through professional transparency and interpersonal communication.
US Army, Active Component (15W)
Global Position
Theaters: Europe and Iraq
August 2005 February 2010
Intelligence and Reconnaissance Specialist
Participated in OPERATION: IRAQI FREEDOM, 2 years of deployment in hazardous duty areas.
Mission Commander and operator with over 200+ hours of combat flight, with 0 incidents.
Gathered and managed intelligence data packing and briefings for high echelon personnel.
Participated in training and real time combat along side diverse international communities.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Residence Housing Association Co-Adviser
Camden, NJ
Rutgers University Camden
August 2014 Current
Coaches members and executive board members on program execution and management.
Assists in marketing and outreach for RHA events and advocacy.
Developed Leadership Training Day for 20+ students to enhance campus impact.
Phi Mu Delta Service Chair
Camden, NJ
Rutgers University Camden
January 2015 Current
Organized 5-hour training modules using Residence Life strategies and experience.
Facilitating mandatory community service and event commitment hours for Phi Mu Delta fraternity.
Currently raising $6,400 for St. Baldrick's, Phi Mu Delta's primary philanthropy, through marketing,
outreach, and coordination with franchise partners.
Writing and Literature Club President and Treasurer
Camden, NJ
Rutgers University Camden
January 2015 Current
Program development and facilitation for any and all students interested in self expression on campus.
Responsible for public speaking, budgeting, and advertise events.
Ran successful poetry slams, readings, and intimate programs with executive board, students and faculty.
Fire Team Leader
Global Position
US Army Europe/Iraq
August 2008 February 2010
Fast-tracked to Non-Commissioned Officer status due to stellar performance in leadership, initiative,
correspondence course completion, and professional success in and out of combat.
Successfully led 6 servicemembers to next military rank in: 3 selected for Warrior Leadership Course.
Trained multinational forces (Georgian, Iraqi, Romanian, and German) on use of multi-million dollar
intelligence gathering and dispersal technologies.
Selected and mentored specialized, small aerial reconnaissance operations teams.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Resident Assistant of the Year, Rutgers University Camden
Academic Achievement Award, Rutgers University Camden
Anthenaeum Honors Award, Rutgers University Camden
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
Good Conduct Medal, US Army
Iraq War Campaign Medal with Bronze Cluster, US Army
Joint Service Achievement Award, US Army

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2007, '09
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