Candace A.

Avalos
1321 South Main Street Apartment D Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (703) 955 2676 avalosca@dukes.jmu.edu For more information on other experience: http://www.linkedin.com/in/candaceavalos Education James Madison University 2011-2013 Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration James Madison University 2006-2010 Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish Work Experience Graduate Assistant in the Office of Judicial Affairs, Substance Education James Madison University [August 2011 Present]
Mentor undergraduate program assistants and assist in their planning process for level 1 alcohol rehabilitation classes while teaching a level 2 rehabilitation class Facilitate the Honor Council and assist with all hearings Help implement new restorative justice practices in our growing judicial system Serve as a Hearing Officer on various student cases

English Language Learner Teaching Assistant Loudoun County Public Schools [September 2010 June 2011] Assisted English Language Learner teachers through planning lessons, tutoring students inside and

outside of class, and supporting all department activities Taught a beginner ELL course to students in the GED program Facilitated and planned the monthly Parents as Educational Partners program for ELL parents to learn more about the school, parenting skills, internet safety, and other various topics to assist parents that are new to the United States school system Sponsored the Junior Class Council and help them plan fundraising events, school spirit events, and the annual Prom Co-Sponsored the Latin Dance Team and helped them plan fundraising events, prepare for competitions through creating choreography, and communicating with other schools

Associate Manager Regal Entertainment Group [September 2005 May 2011] Managed and supervised all floor staff and shift leaders Educated employees on tending to customer needs using a customer service model Processed administrative paperwork and managed theatre documents Served as Director of Promotions; responsible for planning all promotional events for the theatre

which included marketing, receiving donations for supplies from local vendors, creating a promotional event for children and families, pursuing philanthropic efforts in the community, and preparing presentations and event summary reports for Regal corporate

Leadership Experience Student Government Association Alumni Chapter President James Madison University Alumni Association [June 2010 Present] Organize chapter activities across the 50 states
Planned our inaugural Student Government Alumni Lobbying Day in Washington, D.C. in collaboration with the undergraduate Student Government Association

Oversee a team of executive members from throughout the state of Virginia Maintain constant communication with JMUs Office of Alumni Relations Arrange the annual SGA Alumni Homecoming Breakfast during Homecoming weekend

Student Body President James Madison Student Government Association

[April 2009 May 2010]

Responsible for relaying student concerns to the James Madison University administration Oversaw all Student Government Association activities and inquiries Facilitated and managed the student response to the 2010 Springfest by creating action teams to correct the damage and speaking to the mayor in front of the city council Helped collaborate the rezoning of parking lots to benefit students Lobbied for student rights in Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA Built community relations between students and Harrisonburg residents Advocated the change of student handbook policies to protect students free speech Implemented various student "speak out" opportunities Organized new traditions for spring commencement ceremonies Created a greater online student government presence in social media Participated in various university committees to represent the student voice Member of the Education and Student Life committee with the University Board of Visitors Represented JMU on the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia and Virginia21

Vice President of Student Affairs James Madison Student Government Association [April 2008 May 2009] Advised all class government officers Coordinated all SGA traditional events Organized the annual Mr. and Ms. Madison competition with its first ever online voting Managed submissions for the annual Danville Scholarship Assembled a search for the Student Graduation Speaker

Distributed over 3,500 Purple Out spirit shirts during Homecoming week Served on several committees to plan Homecoming events Relayed important executive information to class government officers

First Year Orientation Guide James Madison Office of Orientation [February 2007 August 2008] Mentored a total of 96 incoming first year students as they transitioned to college life
Relayed important university information and procedures to help students Participated in various student development workshops to ensure success of every first year Maintained communication throughout the school year to continue advising first years through their first semesters at the university

Volunteer Experience Student Government Association Graduate Advisor [September 2011 Present] Mentor Student Government Vice President, help manage traditional events Help oversee all Student Government activities including retreats, organizational meetings,
executive meetings, campus wide events, and various campus change initiatives

Hispanic College Fund College Advisor [July 2008 April 2010] Implemented a new mentorship program working with Hispanic Youth Symposium Alumni

Advisor to Harrisonburg High School students by helping them seek higher education opportunities, learn about financial aid, and seek careers post-graduation Volunteered as a resident assistant and team leader at the annual Hispanic Youth Symposium during the summer of 2008 and 2009.