Alyssa Mazey

3828 Osage St. Stow, OH 44224

Phone: (330) 842-1338 E-Mail: amazey2@kent.edu

Education
Master of Education
2016
Higher Education and Student Personnel
Kent State University

May

Bachelor of Arts
December 2014
Major: Communication Studies
Concentration: Public Communication
Kent State University

Experience
Kent State University

Graduate Experience
Intern, Office of Global Education
June
2015-Present
Work on logistical pieces of KSU Florence Programs
Work with Studio Abroad software
Assessment of Florence Semester and Summer institute programs
Graduate Assistant Academic Advising
January
2015-Present
See students on an appointment basis
Advise undergraduate students on necessary requirements for graduation
Work on special projects as assigned
Undergraduate Experience
Greek Life Intern
July 2014December 2014
Administered grade checks
Supervised Formal Recruitment events for sororities
Familiar and experienced with My Campus Director software for Formal Recruitment
Staffed and supervised events for the entire Greek community, including workshop,
retreats, and fundraising events
Peer Leadership Trainer
January
2014-May 2014
Developed and maintained a trusted ally relationship with students
Upheld and modeled what it is to be a successful student in good standing with Kent State
University
Acclimated students to Kent State University opportunities by acting as a connecting link to
campus resources
Taught students fundamental leadership skills and acted as a support system
Flashguide
Summer 2013 &
Summer 2014
Allowed over 4,300 new first-year students and parents feel safe and at home at Kent State
University

Alyssa Mazey

3828 Osage St. Stow, OH 44224

Phone: (330) 842-1338 E-Mail: amazey2@kent.edu

Embodied a real-life example of how utilizing resources at Kent State can help students
succeed
Infused the incoming freshmen with excitement about starting a new and successful life upon
high school graduation through one-on-one conversations, as well as small group interaction
Student Marketing Assistant
August 2013-December 2014
Updated social media sites with happenings of CCI schools and wrote articles for weekly CCI
Newsletters
Managed award campaigns for CCI schools
Leader of recruitment and retention events for the College of Communication and
Information
Student Success Program Intern
July 2014December 2014
Supervised a staff of over 200 student leaders in the planning and operating of Kent State
Universitys Welcome Weekend for Freshman and first year students
Facilitated a seminar for Student Success Leaders
Helped Student Success Leaders gain leadership skills and taught them how to apply skills to a
First Year experience classroom atmosphere to help first year students with the transition from
high school to college

Alpha Xi Delta

Financial Vice President

December
2013-December 2014
Created 2 semester-long budgets managing large amounts of money using Google Docs and
Excel spreadsheets
Deposited checks, wrote reimbursements, and managed chapter expenses
Submitted monthly financial reports to chapter headquarters and planed annual chapter
retreat with the chapter President
Managed a council of five positions and held bi-weekly meetings to measure the progress of
each position
Co-planned an event that raised over $54,000.00 for Autism Speaks
Fundraising Chair
December 2012December 2013
Produced creative ideas such as dine to donate fundraisers, donation tables in high traffic
areas on campus etc. to raise over $5,000.00 for the philanthropic causes of Kent State
Universitys Greek Community
Constructed creative fundraisers such as cookouts, raffles, dining to donate fundraisers, as well
as distributed business letters asking for monetary donations to raise over $100,000 for Alpha
Xi Deltas national philanthropy, Autism Speaks from 2012-2014
Implemented fundraising goals for each member of our chapter, as well as posted a
fundraising tip of the week on our Group Interactive Networking system
Sorted, scheduled, and organized information on Excel spread sheets to ensure the
organization and accountability of the funds our chapter raised

Skills
I have experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and social media
sites for professional use including blog posts. I have also planned many successful events
ranging from cookouts that fed over 2,000 people to large-scale events raising more than
$54,000.00 I am trained on various types of computer software including Banner IMB, SharePoint,

Alyssa Mazey

3828 Osage St. Stow, OH 44224

Phone: (330) 842-1338 E-Mail: amazey2@kent.edu

GPS, Pathfinder, Cisco Jaber for cross campus communication, My Campus Director software and
Tarradotta Studio Abroad software. I am able to use my large network of people to benefit myself
in any area I need guidance or assistance. I also have a strong background and many skills in
conflict management, customer service. working with small groups and teams, and public
speaking.

Awards and Achievements

Education Abroad
May 2015
Traveled to Florence, Italy
Learned how immerse my self in a new culture and keep an open mind of new
people and experiences
Experience ultimate flexibility and ability to adapt travel itineraries as needed
Columbus Full Marathon
October 2014
Trained for approximately 4 months
Pushed myself to the absolute limit
Learned how to use my mind and positive thinking to motivate me to believe in
myself
May 4th Ceremony Key Note Speaker
May 2014
Spoke at Kent State Universitys May 4th Ceremony on behalf of Sandra Scheuer
Speech highlighted Sandras innocence in the tragedy of May 4th
Speech was tailored to the theme of Truth and Justice should have been served long
ago
Speech lasted approximately 5 minutes