ABBIE TWYFORD WILSON CONTACT

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4546 East Drive, Youngstown, OH 44505

Department of Campus Recreation & Student Programming - Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

Graduate Academic Intern Aug. 2011 - May 2012

Assisted in the overall development, facilitation, and evaluation of programs. Worked closely with the department staff to facilitate large campus events, including Welcome Week,

Homecoming Week, Greek Sing, and the annual Student Awards Banquet. Maintained the Symplicity Group Management System as an administrator, keeping track of student

organizations. Supervised programming student staff in the implementation of each Penguin Pre-Party, a bi-monthly

concert series. Attended all Greek Campus Life meetings, as well as meetings for the Interfraternity Council and the

Panhellenic Council, and created a tool to manage and track their philanthropic efforts. Developed and implemented department assessment initiatives, and also analyzed results to create

executive reports.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Education, Counseling — Student Affairs Leadership May 2012

Youngstown State University, GPA: 3.83/4

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science May 2010 Youngstown State University, GPA: 3.49/4

Educational focus: Foreign Affairs; Minor: Psychology

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Office of Undergraduate Admissions - Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

Graduate Practicum Intern Feb. 2011 - May 2011

Coordinated the Adult Learner Spring Open House, connecting potential non-traditional students with many of the resources available to them on campus.

Assisted the Admissions Graduate Assistants as they gave presentations to potential freshmen who came to visit at YSU.

Created mass mailings to be sent to potential freshmen throughout the tri-county area.

Office of Student Activities - Eastern Gateway Community College—Valley Center, Youngstown, OH

Director Sept. 2013 - Present

Develop, facilitate, and assess programming and workshops for a diverse student body, including Welcome Week, Octoberfest, Countdown to Spring Break, and Finals Week activities.

Advise Student Senate and other student groups. Manage social media coordination and engagement for all campuses of EGCC. Coordinate with multiple departments to host orientation sessions for each semester, and created “quick

guides” for the Valley Center and Warren Center campuses, which cover frequently asked questions and topics of importance to first-semester students.

Manage a budget for Student Activities and Orientation programming across two campuses. Design and publish monthly newsletters to highlight classroom accomplishments and campus events. Build relationships with downtown businesses to support campus events and encourage student patronage. Connect students to volunteer and outreach opportunities. Promote campus wellness and sustainability initiatives, including acting as the point-person for the Valley

Center’s Health and Wellness Fair.

David’s Bridal - Niles, OH; Robinson Twp., PA Wedding Consultant Nov. 2012 - May 2015

Assist customers throughout the wedding planning process by helping to outfit the bride and bridal party. Operate a specialized computer system to make appointments, check inventories, and organize and

retrieve data pertaining to each event. Perform operations relating to the cash register, including customer payments in person and over the phone.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Student Government Association - Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH Executive Vice President Parliamentarian

May 2009 - May 2010 May 2008 - May 2009

Served as an executive member of the Legislative Assembly and as a representative on other university committees, working with faculty, staff, and administration members.

Co-coordinated a health care panel discussion on campus open to students with several faculty, community members, and a representative from Senator Sherrod Brown’s office.

Maintained updated versions of SGA charter documents and legislation.

HONORS & AWARDS

Best Practices in Assessment 1st Annual Poster Contest – Non-Academic Unit Winner, “Supporting the Mission, Supporting the Students: Assessment in Campus Recreation and Student Programming,” April 17, 2012

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2012 President Cynthia Anderson Lifetime Achievement Award, 2010 Dean’s List, 2007-2012

Eastern Gateway Community College Wellness Committee Coordinated the Health and Wellness Fairs for the Valley Center Campus Recreation & Student Programming Internship Attended the Ohio Student Affairs Conference: Strategic Student Service, Sustained Student Success, June

14-15, 2012, Wright State University. Assessment Council Worked with faculty members in assessing rubrics of academic programs and departments. Attended meetings with Higher Learning Council mentors to help YSU determine the best practices for

assessment, and to discuss the quality of the information gathered concerning assessment initiatives. Student Government Association Executive Vice President (May 2009 – May 2010) Parliamentarian (May 2008 – May 2009) Model United Nations (UNA-USA-YSU) Served as the 2009 High School Secretary General at the conference hosted on YSU’s campus, organizing

12 schools and over 400 local high school students for a day-long conference.

UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT & CONFERENCES

Youngstown State University YSUnity Safe Zone Training (2009, renewed in 2014) Student Affairs Leadership Support Association "Discovering Your Leadership Personality,” YSU Student Leadership Retreat, January 13, 2012 “Facebook: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” YSU Student Leadership Summit, August 26, 2012 National Institute of Health Protecting Human Research Participants training (2011) Undergraduate Capstone “Assessing the Assessors: Institutional Research on Bureaucracy and Youngstown State University,” QUEST,

Youngstown State University, April 6, 2010

PRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SKILLS

Adept in utilizing various social networking outlets, such as Facebook, Twitter (Hootsuite), and Instagram Proficient in Microsoft Office, Banner, SurveyMonkey, Wordpress, and file-drop programs.