Mental Health Assistant

Mikayla Russ

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Restorative - Responsibility - Empathy - Learner - Achieve Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Education May 2021

Specialization: Tourism Hospitality and Event Management Cumulative GPA : 3.51 Minor Specialization: Leadership

EXPERIENCE

Division of Diversity and Belonging at BGSU Bowling Green, Ohio Event Planning Intern January 2021-Present

Develops, and execute a strategic plan for university events that engage the student population in topics such as leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and social justice

Creates strong collaborative partnerships with student organizations, and community leaders to provide educational event attendees with meaningful and intentional experiences.

Designs and implement detail oriented plan for upscale events with special attendees such as the university President, the Board of Trustees, and the university Provost.

Fosters mentor relationship with the Manager of Presidential Events and the Director of the Marvin. Center for Student Leadership

Orchestrates multiple COVID-19 safe events at a time while demonstrating outstanding communication and organizational skills

Division of Diversity and Belonging at BGSU Bowling Green, Ohio Student Leadership Assistant (SLA) March 2020- Present

Serves as a paraprofessional in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership researching, creating, facili- tating, and assessing student leadership development and educational programs, while promoting positive social change

Collaborates with SLA team members in order to facilitate student experiences that address specific group needs and connect to the Marvin Centers foundational belief that leadership is a learned skill.

Oversees the Ethical Leadership Certificate that helps students define their purpose, core values, and ethical decision making processes while utilizing various platforms such as Presence, Canvas, and Excel

Demonstrates ability to pay attention to detail in assisting with the hiring and training process of new Student Leadership Assistants by reviewing and interviewing applicants, and curating new training session curriculums

Dean of Students at BGSU Bowling Green, Ohio

Intern August 2019- December 2020

Pioneered developmental programs for student athletes that helped build crucial leadership skills with a strong focus on the importance of inclusivity, and how to make inclusive environments

Initiated the first recruitment program associated with the BGSU cheerleading team that demonstrated the commitment to ensure the creation of a community with shared values by collaborating and engag- ing with over 15 different schools in order to find athletes dedicated to being a positive addition to the program

Assisted with efforts to engage BGSU students, BGSU Alumni, and the Bowling Green Community with school spirit and traditions in order to increase commitment to the universities value of belonging Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) Memphis, Tennessee Travel Cheerleading Instructor May 2017- May 2020

Planned, organized, and executed individualized cheerleading programs that increased high school athletes and college athletes teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities

Executed camps of over 600 athletes while providing a safe and meaningful experience that advanced teams ability to engage with their schools students, faculty, and fans.

Exhibited the ability to be a self-motivator, goal oriented, and value-focused individual by traveling alone across the nation to provide crucial developmental services to high school and college teams

Provided technique, rules, and skills courses to university and high school coaches through UCA Varsity Spirit Memphis, Tennessee

Event Management Production Team May 2017- June 2019

Produced events with 18,500 participants at the ESPN center in Orlando, Florida

Managed competition schedule, enforced competition rules, and presented awards on television

Utilized time management skills, creative problem solving, and the ability to work under pressure to ensure a quality event and high customer satisfaction LEADERSHIP

We Are One Team (WA1T) Bowling Green, Ohio

Facilitator August 2020-Present

Spearheaded a nine week intensive leadership course for student athletes at Bowling Green State University

Presented topics such as social identities, culture, privilege and power, and the cycle of oppression

Motivated athletes to better understand the importance of creating inclusive and diverse environments through engaging and holistic lessons that provided safe spaces for conversation and learning Ray Marvin Center for Student Leadership Fall Leadership Conference Bowling Green, Ohio Speaker November 2020

Facilitated at a virtual leadership conference with over 150 individuals in attendance

Identified concepts pertaining to self-care and connected them to leadership as a required process to be successful

Led students in activities that helped them prioritize their day in order to better accommodate their per- sonal mental health needs

Provided students with university resources that actively advocate for student physical and mental well being

BGSU Cheerleading Bowling Green, Ohio

Student Athlete August 2017-Present

Navigated a full course load while also committing a minimum of 30 hours a week to cheerleading. Successfully done through emphasis on discipline, responsibility, and adaptability

Managed and maintained campus relationships by participating in over 100 university sanctioned events per year that involved performances, appearances, and mascot engagements

Gained ability to effectively work and communicate with others in ways that supports team values, and expectations while under pressure

Awarded top cheerleading program in the world at UCA World University Championship (2019, 2020)

Ranked as the second cheerleading program in the Nation at the 2020 UCA College National Championship

Attainted Cheerleader of the Year because of the continued commitment to go above and beyond duties of cheerleading members, and also the ability to overcome adversity and unite the team during hardship

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