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Audrey Batista

1475 Leebrick Drive--Wright Hall-KSU--Kent, OH, 44243 | 575.910.9617 | abatista@kent.edu

Education
M.Ed.-Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel & Certificate in College Teaching Kent State University, Kent OH; August 2011-May 2013 (Anticipated) B.A.-Public Relations with a minor in Portuguese Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2007-2011

Student Affairs Experience


Assistant Residence Hall Director; Kent State University, Kent, OH Experiences: Directly supervise Resident Assistants Management of hall budget Oversee daily functions of building operation Coordinate and implement educational programs, social activities and events Provide personal development and leadership opportunities for students and staff members Community involvement initiatives Advise Hall Council (student leadership organization) Recruitment of professional and paraprofessional staff Assume responsibility for training, supervising and evaluating paraprofessional staff Conflict management and mediation Creation and management of hall social media websites Student Staff Training Team Committee Member Experiences: Assist in the development and implementation of fall training for resident assistants student desk workers and security staff Assist in the development of in-service leadership opportunities for residence hall staff Serve as the chair for mid-year training development and implementation Participation in weekly meetings August 2011-Present Provide academic support and resources for student Facilitate leadership workshops Familiarity with the Early Alert /Advocate Systems including maintenance and facilities issues Staff accountability initiatives Assist and advise students in matters related to academic support Crisis management and intervention Educational programming Present at regional conferences Foster goal setting for student staff and building initiatives Creation of a community environment Support student development Other duties as assigned Weekend and evening work August 2012-May 2013

Recruiter for committee practicum student Collaboration with University and community members to educate residence hall staff on issues of ranging from psychological crisis intervention and conflict management to University policy and state law Complete duties as assigned

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Advisor for the National Residence Hall Honorary Experiences: Provided direction and information to organization executive board Represented professional staff at organization events Met individually with executive board members on a weekly basis Coordinated the organization of the budget

August 2011-May 2012 Reported organization goals and activities at weekly professional staff meetings Assisted in the development and implementation of Residence Services awards banquet Performed other duties as assigned Summer 2012

Destination Kent State Flashguide Supervisor; Kent State University, Kent, OH:
Terms Specific to Position: Flashguide: Student Orientation Leaders---DKS: Destination Kent State

Experiences: Participated in the training and supervision of the undergraduate orientation assistants (Flashguides) Served as a role model for staff including ethical standards Facilitated/presented program sessions for students and family members Communicated program updates and announcements to students and family members Facilitated evening social events for students and family members Assisted with daily organization and operation of the Advising and Registration program (preparing information packets, organizing check-in, addressing logistical problems) Collaborated with colleges, departments, faculty, staff and student workers in order to successfully meet program needs

Organized and facilitated staff meetings Provided opportunities for team building and student development for undergraduate personnel Addressed and mediate staff conflict Managed job performance issues Communicated with team members and supervisor to facilitate program success Allegiance to Kent State University and enthusiastic involvement in all aspects of the DKS program Instructed and coordinated student workers and Flashguides in program logistics and job responsibilities

International Admissions Intern; Kent State University, Kent, Ohio January 2012-May 2012 Experiences: Assisted in the recruitment of students from Brazil Engaged in correspondence with students recruited during the Directors trip to Brazil, Assisted the Director with the organization of promotional materials Performed credential evaluations for students from over 20 countries

Undergraduate Residence Life Experience


Senior Community Advisor; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas January 2011-May 2011 Summary of Experiences : Performed the duties assigned to Community Advisors in additional to monitoring Education Logs, mentoring community advisors, developing program tracking systems and co-facilitating staff meetings. Community Advisor Ambassador Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas August 2009-May 2011 Summary of Experiences: Facilitated Pre-Employment Workshops for potential Community Advisor candidates, mentored new community advisors through their first semester with housing and Assisted in summer and spring student staff training

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Community Advisor; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas August 2008-May 2011 Summary of Experiences: Performed the duties assigned to Community Advisors in addition to assisting first year students with their transition to college living, creating a climate of campus and community involvement in the residence halls, promoting positive personal image for residents, attending staff and learning community stakeholder meetings, creating educational programs designed to promote academics and participating in weekly desk shifts and duty rotation.

Additional Experience
Teaching Experience The Administration of Multiculturalism and Diversity, Practicum Student-Spring 2013 Leadership in Student Affairs Workshop-Spring 2012 Certifications/Specialized Training Certificate in College Teaching-May 2013 Safe Space Training-Fall 2012 A.L.I.C.E Training- Fall 2011/Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Awards Advisor of the Month-2012-National Residence Hall Honorary-Kent State University Outstanding Student Leader-2011- SWACUHO Region Returning Community Advisor of the Year-2010- Texas Tech University Conference Experience OCPA: Careers in Student Affairs: November 2011: Dennison University: Dennison, OH (Presenter) OCPA: Careers in Student Affairs: October 2011 Miami University: Oxford, OH (Presenter) CAACURH: November 2011: Towson University: Baltimore, MD (Advisor) SWACUHO: Fall 2011: Oklahoma State University: Stillwater, OK (Attendee) ACUHO-I STARS College: June 2009: Austin, TX ( One of 52 students selected to attend in the nation) ACUHO-I National Conference and Exposition: June 2009: Austin, TX (Volunteer) SWACUHO: Fall 2009: Texas Christian University: Dallas, TX (Attendee) Acronyms Defined: ACUHO-I- Association for College and University Housing Officials-International CAACURH- Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls OCPA-Ohio College Personnel Association SWACUHO- Southwest Association for College and University Housing Officials University Affiliations Kent State University Graduation Association of Student Personnel Practitioners-President Texas Tech University Association for Women in Communications-President Texas Tech University College of Mass Communications Student Appeals Committee-Student Review Officer Texas Tech College of Mass Communications Deans Advisory Council- Student Council Member Student Government Association-Election Commissioner National Residence Hall Honorary- President Student Staff Recruitment Committee-Student Member Fashion Board Sorority-Head Pledge Trainer Batista: 3

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