ALYSSA R.

GUNN
10897 48th Ave, Unit B201, Allendale, MI 49401
gunnal@mail.gvsu.edu & gunnalys@gvsu.edu
(517)242-7430 & LinkedIn: Alyssagunn
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University-Allendale, MI Anticipated graduation May/2019
Master of Education: College Student Affairs Leadership

Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI Graduation Apr/2017

Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology
Minors: Social Work & Psychology

STUDENT AFFAIRS WORK

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK-PURCHASE COLLEGE
THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Residence Life Intern May-July/2018
 Created plans for Fall RA training in conjunction with staff and administration that showcase and develop RA’s
understanding of the student development theory the new residential curriculum is based upon.
 Formatted and standardized the residential curriculum at Purchase College that allows for programming to be
more intentional in meeting student needs and impactful. Student development theories used: Kolb, Boyer, and
Yosso.
 Designed StrenghtsQuest roster for the entire department of Community Engagement, created StrenghtsQuest
presentations for and with new student orientation.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY- ALLENDALE, MI
THE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER/ THE CAREER CENTER
Graduate Assistant Aug/2017-current
 Provided 10 minutes appointments named Time for Tens and Career Lab to students that went over resume and
interview questions for students to utilize in their job search and career planning.
 Facilitated the use of the Division of Student Services for data file myself and a student worker, which shows the
effectiveness and expanse of outreach programs at Grand Valley State University.
 Planned and executed the Grand Valley Graduate School Fair for roughly 200+ students to research and make
connections with graduate schools nationally and internationally. Oct 25/2017
THE STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
TRiO-STEM & HEALTH SCIENCES
Graduate Intern Aug/2018-current
 Assisting in training Peer Mentors and their programs throughout the academic Fall semester.
 Advising students within the TRiO-STEM & Health Sciences program in several areas including academic:
financial aid/literacy, career, personal, tutoring, graduate school applications, study abroad, secondary admission,
scheduling and study skills, time management, student groups/programs, and other resources.
LAKER SUCCESS STRATEGIES 180-LSS 180
Instructor Nov/2017-Apr/2018
 Attended necessary training that explored student academic success and retention in the context of teaching
students within a classroom
 Instructed students who were “at-risk” at Grand Valley by tracking progress and administering individual
appointments for students to assess needs for resources.
THE GALE R. DAVIS CENTER WOMEN AND GENDER EQUITY
FOSTERING LAKER SUCCESS
Mentor Nov/2017-current
 Participated in training that taught boundaries and limits, healthy relationships, understanding of the foster care
system, and juvenile justice system.
 Developed a mentor/mentee relationship with a student at Grand Valley who has experience the foster care
system by offering advice and support to students in their areas of need.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-KALAMAZOO, MI
THE OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Sexual Health Peer Educator Jan-Dec/2015
 Educated 40+ students each week on the prevention and treatment of sexual health by creating and providing
presentations within the local community and local high schools
 Increased public awareness of sexual safety, alcohol use, and drug use through regular demonstrations and
appointments.
THE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Staff on Duty June-Aug/2014
 Helped those who need space for events from all cultures and groups on campus to a welcoming environment.
THE OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE
Office Manager Aug/2015-Apr/2017
 Demonstrating a continued commitment to undergraduate students learning both personal and professional through
participation with students.
 Providing information and assistance to students and their families with mail issues, room changes, billing, conduct,
and interpersonal relationships.
Resident Assistant Aug/2013- Apr/2015
 Monitored 50+ students’ academic and personal progress exampled by referring students who were struggling to
locate campus resources and developing personal relationships.
 Planned/lead activities to develop students’ physical, emotional, and social growth within a community by
planning bi-weekly events based on student needs.
Training Facilitator Feb-Apr/2014
 Developed engaging presentations and activities for Resident Assistants in training for the next academic year.
Conference Associate May-Aug/2015 & May-Aug/2014
 Served 50+ academic programs at the university’s residence halls by providing a safe atmosphere in which visitors
to the university could explore, gain knowledge, and access facilities by acting as a resource to those staying on
campus.

WORK HISTORY
PNC BANK-KALAMAZOO, MI
CONSUMER LENDING SERVICES
Customer Service Associate-Collections May-Aug/2017
 Showed knowledge of PNC products specifically open lines of credit such as auto loans, credit cards, personal
lines of credit, and home equity loans.
 Effective communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information,
and needs of customers exampled by 95% customer services rating.
 Accurate fraud detection and prevention shown by 100% feedback from collections department.
BIGGBY COFFEE-PORTAGE, MI June/2016-May/2017
Barista/Shift Manager
 Providing a positive customer service. Manager access for both customer and employee needs.
 Knowledge of all products and cash systems.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-KALAMAZOO, MI
Front Desk Associate Aug/2012- April/2015
 Assisted students during the hours of 5pm to 5am with safety and personal concerns such as health and safety
issues or maintenance concerns.

AFFILIATIONS & HONORS

Western Michigan University
 National Residence Hall Honorary
 Director of Recognition Nov/2014-Apr/2015
 Director of Records April/2015-Apr/2016
 Phi Sigma Pi honors fraternity Jan/2015-Apr/2017
 LGBT student services Sept/2015-Apr/2017
 Alpha Omicron Pi Aug/2012-June/2014
 Campus Activities Board Representative Dec/2012-Dec/2013
 Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Fraternity Feb/2015-Apr/2017
 Department of Psychology, Research Assistant May-July/2015
 Western Michigan University Winter Housing Resident Assistant Winter/2013 & Winter/2015
 Bronco Buddies, Hall Chair Aug/2015
Dean’s List-Spring 2014
Dean’s List-Fall 2016

Grand Valley State University

NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education June/2018-current
SAGA-Student Affairs Graduate Association Aug/2017-current
ACPA-American College Personnel Association June/2018-current
 College Student Educators International
ACUHO-I-Association of College and University Housing Officers-International Feb/2018-current
Dean’s List-Fall 2017
Dean’s List-Winter 2018

CERTIFICATIONS
ACUHO-I
 RA Supervision Aug/2018-In Progress
 Introduction to Student Mental Health Aug/2018-In Progress
QPR
 QPR Certified Gatekeeper Nov/2017
Oxford University Press
 Responsible Conduct of Research Jan/2018
o Social and Behavioral Sciences Epigeum
BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA
 Peer Education Jan/2015
CIEE-Council for International Educational Exchange
 180-HOUR TEFL Certification Aug/2018-In Progress

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University Counseling Center Grand Valley State University
 Case Study Evaluation for Doctoral Psychology Interns
 Community Mental Health Resources in Ottawa County
 Multicultural seminar
 Addressing Islamophobia and Anti-immigrant Sentiment
 How to Better Serve Undocumented Students and DACA Recipients
Career Center Grand Valley State University
 Times for Tens Training
 Cliffton StrengthsQuest Training
 MBTI training
 True Colors Training
 Strong Inventory Training
 2018 GVSU Teachers Fair
 2017 GVSU Career Fair
 2018 GVSU Career Fair
College Student Affairs Leadership Program Grand Valley State University
 Learning Contracts
 Building a Resume for What you Need
 How to Choose a Practicum Site
 Information on Doctoral Programs in Student Affairs
 How to use LinkedIn
Division of Student Services Grand Valley State University
 What is Academic Freedom?
 Rules and Regulations of GVSU Facilities and Management
Division of Inclusion and Equity Grand Valley State University
 Training for Allies 101 through LGBT Student Services
SUNY (State University of New York) Sail Institute SUNY Purchase
 Emotional Intelligence
 Executive Presence
 Departmental Diversity Training
NEACUHO (North East Association of College/University Housing Officers)
 Initiating and Facilitating Social Justice Learning in Residential Life New York University
 Restorative Practices in Student Affairs: Developing Relationships, Managing Harm, and Transforming
Communities University of Vermont
 Residential Curriculum 101: Getting Started with the Curricular Approach University of Connecticut
 Creating and Sustaining a First Generation Student Living Learning Community Hofstra University

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

EDH 647-Theories of College Student Development Fall 2017

EDH 651-Higher Education and Student Affairs Functions Fall 2017
EDH 652-The American College Student Fall 2017
EDF 660-Education Inquiry/Evaluation Winter 2018
EDH 653-Administaton in Student Affairs Programs Winter 2018
EDF 634 Teaching the At-Risk Student Winter 2018
EDH 680-Gender & Sexuality in Higher Education Spring 2018
EDH 685-Practicum/Grad Field Experience I Summer 2018
EDH 654-Student Affairs & the Law In Progress
EDH 686-CSAL Practicum/Grad Experience II In Progress
EDF 633-Race, Class, & Language In Progress

LANGUAGES
Elementary Spanish I Fall 2016
Elementary Spanish II Spring 2017