JOSHUA MICHAEL DARR
P.O. Box ****, Norfolk, VA **508 540-***-****
abqgjv@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Minor in Public Service
EXPERIENCE
Chaplain January 2011 - present
Eta Chi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
Educate members on the values and ritual of the fraternity through monthly review
Assist with new member education process and candidacy
Mediate conflict and serve as a confident for members to discuss personal problems and issues
Represent the voice of all members to the executive council and to fraternity headquarters
Ensure risk reduction policies are enforced and followed at all events
September 2011 present
Program Assistant
Office of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services, Norfolk, VA
Create and organize campus wide programs that address safety and diversity such as Bike Safety Week
and Peace Week
Effectively manage public awareness and relations of the office including social media outlets
Develop and collaborate with graphic designers to produce brochures for admissions and events
Assist with special projects assigned by the Dean of Students and Vice President
May 2011 August 2011
Director, Homecoming Board
Student Activities Council, Norfolk, VA
Assist with planning and operating weeklong Homecoming events
Promote and market activities on campus and to local community
Coordinate with city and university officials for logistics of a parade with over 60 participants
Collaborate with offices, student organizations, and community for partnership and expansion
Manage and streamline registration by introducing digital event forms
August 2010 present
Resident Assistant
Office of Housing & Residence Life, Norfolk, VA
Serve as a mentor and advisor for first year students
Develop and implement interesting educational, social, and recreational programs
Confront and resolve issues on diversity, racism, alcohol and drug abuse, academic performance and
social acceptance
Work with group dynamics on a staff of 20 or more people
Enforce and uphold University policy to protect security and safety for a hall of 600 residents
ACTIVITIES & INVOLVEMENT
January 2011 present
Human Services Association
January 2011 present
Resident Assistant Training Committee
October 2011 present
Student Advisor, Aramark Dining Advisory Board
June 2011 present
Risk Reduction Officer, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
September 2011 present
Resident Assistant Council
September 2010 May 2011
Dean of Students Leadership Council
October 2010 May 2011
Election Board Commissioner, Student Government Association
September 2009 present
Student Activities Council
SERVICE
April 2009 present
Relay for Life Participant
August 2009 present
National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Volunteer
June 2009 present
Disabled American Veterans Volunteer
HONORS & AWARDS
Resident Assistant of the Month October 2010
Residence Life Program of the Year: Hate Free Residence Hall April 2011
Student Activities Council Member of the Year April 2010
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Recipient August 2009
National Financial Literacy Campaign, 10th Percentile August 2009