Ashley N. Robinson

Education

Master’s of Education in Student Development in Higher Education, May 2012

Concentration in Social Justice and Diversity
University of Maine – Orono, ME
GPA: 3.9

Bachelor’s of Art in English, May 2010

University of Maine – Orono, ME
GPA: 3.93

Employment

Assistant Community Coordinator University of Maine Department of Residence Life, July 2010—Present

Live-in staff responsible for residential education in two residence halls housing approximately 500 students
Managed administrative functions related to the operation of two buildings including opening and closing
Oversaw buildings housing first-year students, international students, student-athletes, and Honors Community
Responded to resident issues with interventions, outreach, and behavior management
Promoted community development, interpersonal development, civic engagement, and active learning
Coordinated with other Student Affairs offices to bring educational programs and resources into the halls
Hosted a bi-weekly “Honors College Coffee Hour” for students in the Honors Living-Learning Community
Created and facilitated the “Knox-Andro Facebook Challenge” social media campaign designed to engage students
Coordinated “Speed Date a Roommate” roommate matching event for first year students
Planned programs for first year student success and retention as part of the First Year Experience team
Directly supervised four Resident Assistants in a complex staff of 16 RAs
Participated in the interviewing, selection, and training of an undergraduate staff of 96 Resident Assistants
Created a community development initiative training model for departmental RA staff
Developed staff expectations, fostered growth among staff members, and facilitated staff and 1-1 meetings
Participated in an on-call duty rotation for six residence halls housing nearly 2,000 students
Created digital and print marketing materials for event advertisement and educational purposes

NODA Graduate Intern for Orientation Programming Drexel University Office of New Student and Family Programs, May 2011—August 2011

Served as the main point of contact for set up and execution of programming for nine orientation sessions
Developed new web-based registration for campus offices and students to volunteer for orientation
Planned and executed family sessions, campus resources fair, student organization fair and social activities
Collaborated with campus offices and administrators to arrange speakers, guests, and participants at events
Oversaw undergraduate co-op students and student leaders in planning programs and social activities
Networked and connected with area businesses to participate in and provide services for orientation sessions

Graduate Intern for the Diversity and Difference Standing Committee University of Maine College of Education, January—May 2011

Researched and compiled literature regarding diversity in teacher education
Revised and added to the College’s diversity resources website and library
Assisted in the development of diversity initiatives within the College of Education
Contributed to the revision of the College of Education Diversity Strategic Plan
Developed initiatives in preparation for NCATE accreditation evaluation of diversity

Presentations and Teaching

University of Maine Student Leadership Conference, January 14, 2012
- “Managing Your Digital Identity: Social Media for You and Your Student Organization” Presenter, breakout session

MASAP Technology Conference, October 21, 2011
- “The Writing is on the Wall: Engaging Students through Social Media” Co-presenter, general breakout session

College of Education and Office of Multicultural Programs, October 13-20, 2011
- Education in a Multicultural Society Course, Three-part Diversity Discussions, Co-facilitator for three class sessions

University of Maine Resident Assistant Training, August 18, 2011
- “How to Do a Community Development Initiative”, Presenter, general session for 96 Resident Assistants

University of Maine Assistant Community Coordinator Training, August 8, 2011
- “Real Life: I’m a Grad Assistant”, Presenter, roundtable discussion for graduate assistants

University of Maine Pride Week, April 2011
- Designed “I Am An Ally” banner-signing campaign and facilitated GLBT Allies Roundtable

Advising

Programming Committee Advisor University of Maine Residents on Campus, September 2010—Present

Provided guidance in planning and executing campus-wide programming
Promoted responsible decision-making and planning with a budget of approximately $10,000
Educated student leaders about university financial and student organization policies
Assisted student leaders in collaborating with Student Affairs offices

Advisor Sophomore Eagles Honor Society, September 2010—Present

Supported Sophomore women in a highly selective honor society in organizational and leadership development
Assisted student leaders in understanding Student Government organization policies and processes
Challenged students to take on campus, organizational, and community responsibilities

Advisor Knox and Androscoggin Community Governing Board, September 2010—May 2011

Recruited first year students to represent their residential community
Fostered leadership and personal development among first year students
Guided students in running meetings, planning programs, and managing a yearly budget of approximately $3,000

Committee Involvement

Student Leadership Conference Committee, University of Maine Student Affairs, November 2011—January 2012
NASPA Region I Conference Committee, NASPA, September 2011—November 2011
Student Conduct Code Committee, University of Maine Student Affairs, September 2011—Present
Residence Life Staff Recognition Committee, University of Maine Residence Life, September 2011—Present
College of Education Diversity and Difference Standing Committee, University of Maine, January 2011—Present
Resident Assistant Training Committee, University of Maine Residence Life, September 2010—August 2011

Professional Memberships

NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators)
MASAP (Maine Association of Student Affairs Professionals)
NODA (National Orientation Directors Association)
ACUHO-I (Association of College and University Housing Officers International)

Relevant Experience

Vice President University of Maine Student Development Association, January 2011—December 2011

Designed mentoring program for incoming students in the Student Development in Higher Education Program
Assisted in planning departmental events such as interview days and new graduate student orientation
Coordinated professional development opportunities for graduate students

Alumni Class President University of Maine Class of 2010 Council, December 2008—Present

Worked closely with the University of Maine Alumni Association to promote involvement among the Class of 2010
Coordinated with alumni donors and peers to fund the construction of a Class Traditions Garden
Planned class events such as Senior Week throughout undergraduate tenure
Helped to found Class Councils at UMaine and wrote the constitution and bylaws of the organization