Jess Manuel Ramrez

24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, 91702 626-253-6735 jmramirez11@apu.edu EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA Master of Science in College Counseling & Student Development Expected Graduation Date Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Sciences Emphasis in Human Services

05/13

06/10

STUDENT AFFAIRS WORK EXPERIENCE

Malibu, CA. - Pepperdine University Office of Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Assistant Resident Director 08/12 Present Oversee a residence hall of 48 residents, one Resident Assistant (RA), and one Spiritual Life Advisor (SLA) Manage a $6,000 budget for hall decorations and program planning purposes throughout the school year Assist the Resident Director with administrative tasks such as writing monthly and incident reports, coordinating staff meetings, RD professional development, and interviewing, selecting, and training RAs Supervise my staff in organizing and leading sophomore experience programs like LA Bucket List, Catalina Island, First Fridays, Family Dinners, Career Development Workshops, and Social Justice Movie Nights Conduct fire, life, and safety walk-throughs, room inspections, and the check-in and check-out process Ithaca, NY. Cornell University Residential Programs - Summer College 2012 Senior Head Resident 05/12 08/12 Oversaw a residence hall of 350-400 high school participants from all over the U.S. and China Supervised 11 Residence Community Advisors (RCA) in on site living support, program planning, community building, crisis management, conflict mediation, and personal and professional development Led 4 Head Residents (HR) in creating, presenting, and executing the summer RCA training schedule Responsible for creating the HR on call schedule, RCA on call schedule, leading weekly all-staff meetings, serving as Residential Program Director in their absence, and closing summer college Served as primary HR on call and problem solved issues of crisis through specific protocol and procedures Utilized Maxient to adjudicate student violations of Cornell Summer College House Rules Azusa, CA. - Azusa Pacific University Office of Multi Ethnic Programs (MEP) Programming Coordinator 08/11 05/12 Supervised four undergraduate interns in the process of planning, coordinating, and directing large-scale campus events such as Global Fest Fashion Show, Gospel Sing Choir Concert, and Unlearn (Acts II) Week Responsible for managing a $15,000 budget for event planning purposes throughout the school year Created documents and spreadsheets to keep track of logistical information regarding events such as status reports, itemized budgets, event programs, itineraries, contracts, and technical riders Collaborated with graduate assistants from various campus departments to enhance the quality of events Promoted multiculturalism through event planning, civic engagement, and relationship building to fulfill the office and campus mission of God-honoring diversity Corvallis OR. - Oregon State University College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Outreach Coordinator Intern 01/10 03/10 Collaborated with Migrant Education representatives at high schools to recruit students who have a history of migrant and/or seasonal farm working background in Oregon and who qualify for CAMP services Visited various rural high schools in Oregon to inform students about the services that CAMP has to offer such as advising, tutoring, financial assistance, and community support during the first year of college Developed supportive relationships with prospective students by providing them with information regarding admission to college, services and application process of CAMP, and financial aid resources such as FAFSA and Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) scholarships via email and telephone conversations Read over 60 applications and selected 32 CAMP students for the following 2010-2011 school year at OSU

Jess Manuel Ramrez

24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, 91702 626-253-6735 jmramirez11@apu.edu
Corvallis OR. - Oregon State University OSU Campus Visitor Center TOUR Ambassador 06/09 06/10 Performed all front desk receptionist responsibilities such as answering a multi-phone line, email correspondence, building itineraries for students and setting up appointments with academic advisors, stocking prospective student folders and brochures, and welcoming people to the office and OSU Presented to students the benefits of attending OSU by providing hour-long tours of the central aspects of the campus including the academic colleges and their programs, the administrative building, the student union and quad, the library and Linus Pauling special collection, and the cultural resource centers Collaborated with a team of undergraduate recruiters and professional staff to coordinate campus visits, tours and special programs for prospective, transfer, and international students such as Beaver Open House, Preview OSU, Kaleidoscope, and Spring Visits Corvallis, OR. - Oregon State University University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) Community Relations Facilitator 02/08 06/09 Collaborated with the Marketing Assessment Communications and Diversity unit to implement the multicultural programming component of the college housing experience at OSU Facilitated team-building activities with the Res. Life staff to encourage positive human relation skills Assisted in planning, coordinating, and executing events that celebrate and embrace cultural awareness, understanding and appreciation such as Social Justice Movie Nights, Soul Food Caf, and Sabor Latino Served as a liaison between UHDS and other campus programs that support students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds (i.e., Intercultural Student Services & Cultural Centers) to disseminate information regarding campus life activities through Res. Life newsletters, fliers, emails, and meetings Corvallis, OR. - Oregon State University El Centro Cultural Csar Chvez Activities Coordinator 09/05 06/06 Promoted and encouraged the utilization of student resources such as the Student Health Services, Academic Support Services and reservation of cultural center facilities for student organizations Planned and coordinated cultural and informational events to raise cultural awareness and celebrate Latin@/Chican@/Hispanic heritage such as Csar Chvez tribute month dinner and Dia de los Muertos Collaborated with community outreach programs like Kalmekak and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) to create events that encourage and support Latino student participation in college Actively participated in workshops, trainings, and in-services in various areas of leadership, diversity and social justice to develop a strong level of work ethic and multicultural competence

PRESENTATIONS
2012 NASPA Annual Conference Phoenix, AZ Supporting the Spiritual Quest of Diverse Student Groups Presenters: Sharyn Slavin Miller, Ph.D., Jazmin Dantzler, Anthony Bernardo, Lena Vanda, Jess Ramrez 2012 NASPA Western Regional Conference Waikoloa, HI Beyond the Box: Looking Deeper to Validate Students Presenters: Sharyn Slavin Miller, Ph.D., Jazmin Dantzler, Judy Juarez, Crystal Murgua, Jacob Arzaga, Jess Ramrez 2012 Cornell Summer College, ACUHO-I Internship Ithaca, NY The Importance of Social Justice in Higher Education Presenters: Tia Williams, Jacob Wilson, Jess Ramrez

LEADERSHIP
NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Affiliation: Graduate Member, NUFP Alumni 10/09 - Present

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. Alpha Theta Chapter 12/04 - Present Graduate Affiliation: Alpha Theta Alumni Association Member Undergraduate Affiliation: Vice President, New Member Educator, Recording Secretary