SOUMYA MATHEW

3815 Elston Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 (408) 460-1403 soumyamathew14@gmail.com

Education
M.Ed Higher Education - Loyola University Chicago, Illinois
B.S. Business Management, Marketing - Menlo College, Atherton, California

Expected May 2015

May 2013

Relevant Experience
Assistant Resident Director- Loyola University Chicago
July 2013- Present
Hire, supervise, train and evaluate 9-20 Resident Assistants, 15 Desk Receptionists, 2 Desk Managers, and 1 Learning
Community Assistant in upper-class and first year communities
Act as a conduct administrator using restorative justice approaches to promote holistic learning
Advise 9 Residence Hall Council members, supporting successful programming and advocacy
Serve in a 24-hour on-call duty rotation, acting as an emergency first responder for 4200 on-campus residents
Respond to student crises involving mental health issues, drugs, alcohol, sexual violence, and behavioral concerns
Assist in managing budgets for Hall Council, printing and federal work study
Uphold community standards and monitor programming for 3 buildings totaling 12,000+
Administer building operations including maintenance requests, fire safety, and safety inspections
Collaborate as a member of a Wellness Team to connect students to campus resources
Develop and execute marketing strategies and selection processes, resulting in a 35% increase of applicants
Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs: Graduate Intern- Loyola University Chicago
July 2014- Present
Serve as the Women of Color (WOC) Journal Chair, leading a committee of 10 students and staff
Oversee the all aspects of the publication process of a scholarly journal as a platform for WOC to share their
experiences, which ultimately resulted in approval for annual funding from the University
Assess and evaluate the needs of graduate WOC and provide data-based recommendations for future practices
Plan and coordinate the first Graduate WOC event, resulting in an increase of faculty and student interactions
Graduate Assistant Formation Council Representative (GAFC)- Loyola University Chicago
August 2014- Present
Plan, develop and coordinate the first annual drive-in conference for Graduate Assistants to support job search,
internship search, networking and professional development opportunities.
Facilitate monthly professional development opportunities for all Graduate Assistants including topics of identity
branding, managing a budget, professional communication, and self care practices.
International Fieldwork Experience- Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Summer 2014
Consulted and provided recommendations on community development and programming models to enhance
residential community experience resulting in a 25% increase of programming initiatives
Organized weekly mock interviews and speech and writing workshops to support career development
Presented two workshops based on U.S Higher Education Experience and the role of Student Affairs
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program Internship (NUFP)- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Summer 2013
Organized and planned the Multicultural Advocates training retreat for University Housing
Managed special projects of La Casa Latina Cultural Center, including planning one welcome week program,
gathering qualitative data on best collaboration practices, creating advertising for signature programs, and
developing a strategic marketing timeline to better engage students
Completed projects for the Asian American Cultural Center including planning a program on Indian heritage and
developing passive educational programming and marketing materials
ACUHO-I Summer Internship- Concordia University, Mequon, WI
Summer 2012
Revised Resident Assistant Manual and procedures for roommate conflict management
Assisted with planning CUW outreach event by communicating with prospective students and families
Created marketing for RA recruitment
Planned workshops for RA training on the topics of integrity, crisis response and mediation
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Head Resident Assistant/Resident Assistant Menlo College, Atherton, CA

June 2010- May 2013
Co-supervise and support a team of six Resident Assistants
Acted as an emergency responder by participating in professional staff on-call duty rotation
Coordinate and execute a three-week fall 2012 RA/Leadership training, including a three-day off-campus retreat
Presented and facilitated sessions during RA training including: conflict resolution, behind closed doors, time
management, and programming planning and requirements
Orientation Leader - Menlo College, Atherton, CA
July 2011- May 2013
Facilitated and lead an orientation group of 25 first year and transfer students
Coordinate orientation by planning activities, and informational sessions to acclimate first year students
First Year Experience Leader - Menlo College, Atherton, CA
July 2011- May 2013
Planned new student off campus retreat with the Dean of Student Affairs and first year faculty
Self-established and organized first year student service learning projects
LeaderShape Institute Participant- Dominican University, San Rafael, CA
June 2012
Selected to participate in six days of leadership development focusing on identifying personal values, leading with
integrity, and being a social change agent
Developed and successfully implemented an action plan with the objective of creating meaningful and measurable
change in within my undergraduate institution, as a result, planned a campus wide Leadership Conference.

Professional Service

People of Color Affinity Space Facilitator: Residence Life- Loyola University Chicago (LUC)
January 2015-Present
Woman's Retreat Leadership Team: Campus Ministry-(LUC)
October 2014- Present
Preview Day Planning Committee: Office of the Vice President- LUC
January 2015- Present
The Peoples Institute Facilitator: Student Activities & Greek Affairs- LUC
February 2015
Chicago Area Student & Campus Housing Association (CASCHA) Conference Delegation Advisor- LUC October 2013
Northern Residential Activities Programming (NRAP) Conference Delegation Leader: Menlo College
April 2012

Trainings & Certifications

I'm here for you Title IX Training: Wellness Center, Loyola University Chicago
LGBTBIA Safe Space Training: Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Loyola University Chicago
Undocumented Student Ally Training: Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Loyola University Chicago
5 Days for Change: Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Training for Intervention Prevention (TIPS): Residence Life, Menlo College
Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) Training: Residence Life, Menlo College

2014
2014
2014
2013
2012
2012

Selected Presentations

Programming for Introverts and Extroverts: Student Staff Training- Loyola University Chicago
Supporting Asian American Students: Senior Staff Training- Loyola University Chicago
What is your Why? Finding Purpose: CASCHA Conference- University of Illinois, Chicago
Jesuit Values- Student Staff Training: Loyola University Chicago
Westernization of Indian Culture & Art: Lunch'N'Learn- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Break the Ice: Group Development- NRAP Conference- University of California, Davis

July 2014
March 2014
October 2013
July 2013
June 2013
November 2011

Honors and Awards

National Resident Hall Association Staff Member of the Month
Menlo Spirit Award
LeaderShape Institute Scholarship Recipient
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October 2013 & March 2014

May 2013
June 2012