Brycen D.

Waters
Phone: 518.361.2738 Email: bw5226@mcla.edu Permanent: 6 Jacobie Road South Glens Falls, New York, 12803 Mailing: 375 Church Street, Box 7308, North Adams, MA01247, Phone: 518.361.2738

Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) North Adams, MA Bachelor of Arts in History Minor in Political Science Expected Graduation: May 2013

Experience

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), North Adams, MA Residential Programs and Services (RPS) January 2011-Present Supervised both a suite style and traditional living arrangement with up to 40 residents Monitored buildings with over 300 residents and up to 8 staff members Coordinate and execute community development activates for Residence Areas Assist with the advising of the Residence Area Advisory Board Help with the training of new Resident Advisors Patrol residence area, with the other members of a staff, with weeknight and weekend on-call coverage Knowledgeable of departments rules as to act as a mediator for interpersonal problems between residents Aware of the limitations of the peer helper role and when to make referrals to the administrative staff as appropriate Inform residents about opportunities both on and off campus and encourage participation Introduce residents to the concept of community by encouraging cooperation, respect, and consideration for other individuals in the residence area Conduct floor meetings to ensure residents are following and are aware of residence areas guidelines Central Office Student Assistant July 2011-Present Assist Director and other office staff members with various daily tasks File and organize various documents of importance Assist with Health and Safety Inspections of Townhouse Apartment Complex Answer telephone calls and questions regarding residence life Organize records for office officials Make telephone calls to new students assisting them with the transition to becoming a resident student Assist with publicity efforts for RA hiring Residence Area Security Monitor January 2010-January 2011 Provide front line supervision and security at the entrance to a residence hall of 320 students Responsible for supervision of resident student information within student roster Greet and welcome resident students into Residence Areas Facilitate check-in and check-out operations with resident students Committees RPS Recycling Committee Fall 2011-Present RPS RA Selection Committee Fall 2011-Present RPS Department Advisory Board, Student Chair January 2012-Present RPS RA Interview Process February 2012 Office of Admissions Student Ambassador Spring 2010-Present Give tours to prospective students, new faculty, and distinguished guests Aid Admissions Counselors with calling students to make sure all material are in order Work Admissions Open Houses and Accepted Students Days with over 300+ in attendance Student Development Student Affairs/Student Development Intern January 2012-Present Read, review and discuss Student Development and Leadership Theory Create a leadership series track for sophomore year students Develop and implement a training series for current student leaders Assist with the supervision of 2 MCLA club/organizations to learn advisement techniques and procedures Research cross over and co-sponsorship opportunities amongst various MCLA departments Assist with the organization and implementation of Peer Advisor/ Orientation Leader selection process

Resident Advisor

Orientation Leader

Extra Curricular Activities and Involvements

June 2011-Present Attend and actively participate in an Orientation Training Program Participate and assist with the organization, planning, and implementation of orientation activities for the sessions in June and the last session in August Assist in the check-in process for students, parents, and guests as they arrive Answer students questions about living on a college campus and the overall college experience Conduct campus tours for parents and students Live in and supervise students staying in overnight secessions in a residence hall Adhere to and enforce rules and regulations associated with and practiced by the residence area staff Make contacts and connections with students, before, during, and after orientation Hannaford Brothers Corporation, South Glens Falls, NY Customer Service Leader June 2009-Present Supervise front end of supermarket and the employees sometimes consisting of at least 20 people Poses time management skills including scheduling breaks and job delegation/distribution for employees Maintain effective front end operations throughout shift Responsible for all money safe transaction during time of shift Customer Service Associate March 2006-May 2009 Exhibit effective customer service while greeting and communicating with customers Receive instructions and execute them in a timely and efficient manner Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Class of 2013 Class Council, Vice President September 2011-Present TEN-Tutor Exchange Network, History and Political Science Tutor June 2011-Present National Residence Hall Honorary, General Member April 2011-Present Committees: Constitution Committee, Student Vs. Faculty/Staff Basketball Game, Student Vs. Faculty/Staff Volley Ball Game (Chair), OTM Committee, Scholastic Committee, Abbys Committee Harlequin Musical Theatre Group, Treasurer September 2010-2011 Duties: Create club budget for following year, plan and facilitate club fundraising efforts, plan and assist with implementing club outings (NYC trip) Musical Revue Director Fall 2010 Duties: Directed 2 ensemble pieces with 10-20 people Yorick, the Shakespeare Club, General Member Fall 2010-Present Dance Company, Master of Ceremony (MC) Fall 2010-Present Introduce dances along with entertain an audience of 300-1,000 people Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Deans List Honors Program Resident Advisor of the Month Fall 2009, Fall 2011 Fall 2009-Present January 2011, February 2011

Awards and Recognition

Conferences and Presentations

Personal Interests

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts RD2B February 2012 Round Table Discussion with Senator John Kerry February 2012 Discuss higher education opportunities Student Leadership Conference February 2011, 2012 Presenter, Programming 101 February 2012 Gave a 50 minute presentation on the necessary steps to successfully coordinate and host events on a college campus. Reading graphic novels, long boarding, skate boarding, doing Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts, singing, and acting