University State
Resume:
Rebekah Neary-DeLaPorte
Binnewies RHD Apt.
Box *805 SDSU
Brookings, SD 57007
abkadq@r.postjobfree.com
Education
M.S. in College Student Personnel Administration
Aug. 2006-May 2008
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
B.A. Mass Communications, minor in Spanish
Aug. 2002-May 2006
Simpson College, Indianola, IA
Professional Experience Related to Student Affairs
Coordinator for Student Organizations
July 2008-July 2010
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Departmental Responsibilities
. Select, trained and supervise 1 graduate assistant, 9 student staff
members and 6 Student Life Summer Interns
. Developed marketing and advertising pieces for the Office of Student
Organizations
. Managed an operational office budget of $30,000
. Maintained relationship with constituents in order to establish an
office identity
. Implemented and conducted all assessment protocols to evaluate program
goals and objectives
. Assisted with other Campus life Center and Department of Student Life
initiatives as needed
Student Organizations
. Directed the registration, renewal, and coordination of nearly 350
student organizations
. Piloted an online organization management system
. Planned fall and spring student organization fairs
. Advised new organization's through the registration process and
conducted a follow up consultation
. Assisted student organizations with constitution writing, funding
requests, event planning and other tasks requested
. Provided services such as workshops, publications and consultations to
nearly 350 organizations and their advisors
. Collaborated, created and presented workshop sessions to address
policies and procedures for student organizations
. Advise the Senate Finance Committee, responsible for student
organization allocations of approximately $200,000
Annual Spirit Programs
. Oversaw a Homecoming student committee of 30 members in the
development of the weeks events
. Maintained regular 1:1 meetings with 9 executive officers as ongoing
performance improvement
. Managed an annual spirit programming budget of $68,000
. Collaborated with the School of Engineering and oversaw a student
committee of 10 members for the successful completion of Tigerburn
. Sought out sponsorships and donations from community partners
. Planned off campus retreat for the student planning committees
University 101 Instructor
August 2009-July 2010
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
. Taught a first year experience class of 22 first year and transfer
students
. Created appropriate assignments to adhere to the learning outcomes of
the course; time management, coping methods for stress, Carolinian
history, healthy relationships, academic progress, course
registration, involvement, career exploration and campus resources
available for a smooth transition from high school to college
. Worked one-on-one with a Peer Leader to facilitate engaging pedagogy
for the content of the class
Student Involvement Center Graduate Assistant
Aug. 2006-June 2008
(Formerly Student Organization Support and Involvement)
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
. Selected, trained and supervised nine student front desk staff, one
Student Specialist, one Media Lab Manager and four Media Lab workers
. Designed and implemented annual staff training and continuing
development programs
. Created monthly staff schedules and develop recognition methods
. Co-advised the Campus Involvement Ambassadors student organization
. Managed the student organization registration process during the fall
semester
. Coordinated and hosted the Student Involvement Awards recognizing
individuals and organizations
. Collaborated, created and presented new orientation sessions to
address policies and procedures for organizations
. Advised new organizations through the registration process and
conducted a follow up consultation
. Addressed organization's needs of conflict resolution, time
management, delegation, and effective meetings through three types of
resources; focus groups, online handouts, and an interactive Student
Voice survey
. Contributed to the systemic planning in the new Student Involvement
Center opening
Sorority and Fraternity Affairs Practicum
Aug. 2007- Dec. 2006
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
. Researched schools to be used by a Greek Task Force assessing Illinois
Wesleyan University's Greek community
. Served as the advisor for the Panhellenic Council
. Advised the "So Your Greek, Now What" committee compromised of upper
class sorority women implementing a six week program for new members
. Piloted an advisor job description and manual to assist faculty
advisors of Greek organizations
. Initiated and planned a two day off campus Presidents Retreat
Association of College and University Housing Offices Practicum
May 2007-Aug. 2007
Department of Housing and Residence Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
. Coordinated, planned and implemented five programs for 900 residents
. Organized and managed programs; including a Ping Pong tournament,
Bingo Night and a Taco Bar
. Created and expanded officer transition materials for the Mayors
Council, the student run governing body of Graduate and Family Housing
communities
. Sought out 1:1 meetings with various departments such as; Maintenance,
Judicial Affairs, International Center, Dean of Students, and the
University President to better understand the university and the
various campus offices
Delta Delta Delta National Sorority Member
Aug. 2002-present
Simpson College, Indianola, IA and Illinois State University, Normal, IL
. Served as the Collegiate Chapter President; Oversaw a chapter of 60
women and acted as the liaison between the campus and the chapter at
events
. Served as Collegiate New Member Educator; Held informational meetings
for new members during a six week pledging process prior to initiation
. Served as Collegiate Activities Chair; Organized and scheduled chapter
involvement in intramurals, Homecoming and Greek Week
. Contributed to the Standards Committee which is an executive and
discipline committee responsible for the overall well being of the
chapter
. Assisted with the piloting of the Greek Accreditation Program at
Simpson College
Professional Development
Housing Specialist, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, National Housing
Corporation, Arlington, TX Aug. 2010-present
Advisor of the Year Selection Committee, University of South Carolina,
Columbia, SC March 2010
Carolina Welcome Week Committee, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Aug. 2009
University Hearing Panel Member; Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Aug. 2007-2008
Alumni Member; Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Illinois State University,
Normal, IL Aug. 2006-2008
House Corps Member; Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Illinois State University,
Normal IL Aug. 2006-2008
University House Calls Committee; Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Sept. 2007
ISU Spirit and Traditions Committee; Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Sept. 2007
Question Persuade Refer Training; Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Dec. 2007
StrengthsQuest Workshop; Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Aug. 2007
Leadership Experience
Idea Pop! Division of Student Affairs Annual Conference
May 2009, May 2010
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Diversity Retreat Facilitator
March 2010
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference Presenter; "I'm not in Charge?"
Feb. 2010
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference Presenter; "Don't Drop the
Ball" Feb. 2009
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Women's Institute Conference
Jan. 2009
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Martin Luther King Junior Day of Service Site Facilitator
Jan. 2009
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Mid-American Greek Council Association Presenter; "The Conclusion to
Conflict" Feb. 2008
Chicago, IL
Diversity Advocacy Retreat Participant
Sept. 2007
Aurora University; Lake Geneva, WI
South East Association of Housing Offices Advance Conference
July 2007
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, NC
Midwest Meeting of Graduate Students in Student Personnel Conference
Nov. 2006
Chicago, IL
Delta Delta Delta Regional Leadership Conference
Feb. 2005
Chicago, IL
Delta Delta Delta National Convention
July 2004
San Antonio, TX
University of Northern Iowa Resident Assistant Conference
Feb. 2004
University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, IA
National Association of College and Universities Residence Halls Conference
May 2003
North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC
Awards, Honors, Certifications
Outstanding Service to Students Award Recipient, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, SC May 2010
Safezone Training Certification, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Nov. 2008
Elwood Egelston Scholarship Recipient; Illinois State University. Normal,
IL Nov. 2007
Mediation Training Certification; Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Feb. 2007 [pic]
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