S A R A H
tibbesarah@gmail.com    ◆    (616) 240-5167
August 2017 - 2019*
*Anticipated Completion
August 2012 - April 2016
P R O F E S S I O N A L
Study Abroad Associate
University of Roehampton
London, England
June 2018 - August 2018
Graduate Assistant,
Admissions
Grand Valley State University
August 2017 - Present
Regional Coordinator
Lakeshore Elite Fitness
January 2017 - Present
Research Department
Administrator
Van Andel Institute
February 2016-January 2017
Assistant Office Coordinator
Frederik Meijer Honors
College
August 2013 - April 2016
T I B B E
E D U C A T I O N
Masters of Education, College Student Affairs and Leadership Emphasis
Grand Valley State University 
Bachelor of Arts, Majors in International Relations and Economics
Grand Valley State University- Frederik Meijer Honors College
GPA: 3.7
      Universidad de Belgrano- Fall 2014 Semester Abroad
      Buenos Aires, Argentina 
E X P E R I E N C E
Conducted a market analysis of international summer school, with emphasis on the
student experience. Proposed changes to increase awareness and enrollment. 
Served as student liaison for students studying abroad. Provided weekly advising
sessions.  
Created materials for partner toolkit to increase resources for existing partnerships
and promotional items for potential partners.
Assisted with database management of student records through Terra Dotta. 
Assist with transfer student population, including maintaining course equivalency
guides, meet with prospective students and provide preliminary advising. 
Coordinate events such as community college luncheons and visits to bridge gap
between two and four-year institutions and student transitions.  
Deliver weekly presentations to prospective students and families.
Conduct interviews for, and supervise, undergraduate student employees for first-
year orientation programming.
Project manager for client interaction and facility improvements (5 facilities).
Create and design presentations for regional and national conferences.  
Copy-editing materials for CEO and serve as marketing assistant.
Conduct interviews for internship program and manage progress reports. 
Streamline business operations and implement new software and resources. 
Provided administrative support for six principal investigators, including institute
Chief Scientific Officer.
Prepared travel plans, purchase requests, maintained bio-sketches and track grant
funding. Streamlined on-boarding process and assisted with faculty recruitments. 
Copy-editing of strategic plan, annual scientific report and board reports. Managed
social media accounts and design institute event flyers. 
Maintained databases and application data and files. Provided administrative
support including, but not limited to: data analysis, calendar management,
tracking student records and published weekly newsletter to over 1,500 recipients.
Organized conference schedule for 2014 & 2015 MEHA regional academic
conference. Designed program and tracked payment invoices and registrations. 
Served as liaison between students, faculty, college director, and professors. 
 P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Communications Intern Spearheaded creation of blog as a resource for clients and to increase

Van Andel Global Trade
Center
August 2015- January 2016
awareness of services. Responsible for content and design.
Authored various articles on trade regulations and international trade topics.
Market and regulation research for content creation and event coordination.
Database management and additional administrative duties. 

Political Campaign Intern Created content for social media campaign.

Whiteford State Prepared mailing lists and follow-up correspondence through online
Representative databases for grassroots campaign. 
Managed event planning and communications for public appearances.
Summer 2014

A W A R D S & R E C O G N I T I O N S

2016 Recipient of Outstanding Service and Leadership Award - Frederik Meijer Honors College

2015 & 2016    "I Am Grand Valley" Campus Leadership Award Recipient

2012-2016        Dean's List Honoree

2013-2015        Colleges Against Cancer: Collegiate Relay for Life-Education and Advocacy Committee 

2012-2014        Bluebird Cancer Retreats-Volunteer and Event Services Assistant

A F F I L I A T I O N S & A C T I V I T I E S

Grand Valley Admissions Volunteer Graduate Student Association, Grand Valley State University
Summer Orientation Panelist and Student Guide President
2013-2016 2018-2019

Global Leadership Organization

Outreach Director
2014-2016

S K I L L S R E F E R E N C E S

Leadership
Available upon request
Communication
Management
Organization
Spanish Proficiency
Public Speaking