Alyssa Donahue
Education
M.S. in College Counseling and Student Development Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA B.A. in Liberal Studies, Psychology Concentration Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA
Anticipated May 2014 May 2012
Related Professional Experience
Local Mobilization Program Advisor Graduate Assistant August 2012 present Center for Student Action, Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Mobilize and transport 1500 freshmen student volunteers participating in City Links and partner with 31 local organizations to host students in order to create effective community relationships in the Fall semester Collaborate with residence life for Rezlife City Links to mobilize and transport 500 on campus student resident volunteers and partner with 17 local organizations to host students in order to create effective campus and community relationships in the Spring semester Manage City Links budget of $7250 to maintain a blanced budget and stewardship of resources Supervise two students who facilitate LA 101, a four day education emersion experience bringing awareness to issues of social justice in and around Los Angeles Counsel Advise five students as they partner with five differing non-profits in the local community to provide volunteers and foster student learning Organize the hiring process of twenty-one new student positions by facilitating distribution and collection of all paperwork, creating interview schedules, and offering input as to which students would be a good fit for each position Ensure quality programming by handling all programming logistics for a theme week on campus fostering student learning regarding issues of social justice Student Health and Wellness Graduate Assistant September 2013 present Rio Hondo College - Whittier, CA Market online wellness magazine content information intended for RHC students Work with Associated Students RHC and Inter-club Council to develop effective marketing and promotional strategies to engage students and motivate them to actively participate in the program Compile and analyze monthly data regarding students participation in Student Health 101 JC Team Summer Training Program Coordinator June 2012 July 2012 Center for Student Action, Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Manage conference budget including invoices and accounts receivable to maintain a balanced budget and stewardship of resources Manage all conference logistics including transportation schedules, physical space and room accommodations, and schedule of events for the conference
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Related Professional Experience Cont.
Liaison with various campus departments including Hospitality Services, School of Theology, and Graduate Chaplains office to promote quality sessions and program goals Work collaboratively with campus safety and conference services to ensure quality care for all conference participants Temporary Local Mobilization Program Coordinator June 2012 October 2012 Center for Student Action, Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Partner with 30 local organizations to host 1500 freshmen student volunteers in order to create effective community relationships Organize and transported 1,500 freshman students to serve in the community Create an assment tool to evaluate the effectiveness of students volunteering in the community Alpha Coordinator May 2010 - December 2010 Office of Orientations and Transitions, Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Mentor a team of sophomore orientation leaders in counseling and advising freshmen students through their first semester of college Guide sophomore orientation leaders in a one week training course on social justice working with the homeless population in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco, CA Participate in orientation leader selection process by conducting interviews providing and providing input as to which students would office are a good fit for the postition Vacation Bible School Coordinator Sunridge Community Church Temecula, CA Summers 2008 - 2010 Write curriculum for stories, games, songs, and crafts Train high school leaders in the curriculum as well as management skills with children Organize leaders, houses where programs were held, transportation, and meals Facilitate programs in the local community with high school leaders Budgete resoucres and supplies in order to create a successful program
Volunteer or Service Experience
Bumper Bags Line Host, Christ Church of the Valley San Dimas, CA September 2013-present Serve at a monthly food bank by greeting and escorting participants through the store Heart to Heart Mentor, Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Mentored a freshman female student weekly September 2011 May 2013
Conference Presentations
Workshop Leader, It Happens, Christian College Leadership Conference. Azusa, CA, April 2013 A workshop on how to effectively deal with conflict.
International Experience
Summer Volunteer Trip Tijuana, Mexico, 2006 Summer Volunteer Trip Manipur, India 2009 Study Abroad Pietermartizburg and Cape Town, South Africa, Spring 2010 Summer Volunteer Trip Mpophomeni, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 2011
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