SARAH GRACE HAMMILL

(716) 604-8073 - shammill@daemen.edu

Local: 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
Permanent: 4395 Homestead Lane, Clarence NY 14031
_____________________________EDUCATION___________________________
Buffalo State College, Master of Science Degree
Anticipated May 2017
Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, GPA: 4.0/4.0
State University of New York at Fredonia, Bachelor of Arts
Major: Psychology, Minor: Leadership Studies, GPA: 3.46/4.0, Cum Laude

May 2015

___________________ __HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCES__________________

Hall Director, Daemen College Residence Life, Amherst, NY
August 2015- Present
Oversee building of 250+ first year residents
Supervise a staff of 10 Resident Assistants, co-supervise 22 Resident Assistants
Serve in a Level II on-call capacity responding to situations as needed
Provide feedback & support to Resident Assistants in weekly 1:1 meetings
Adjudicate Level I cases during conduct meetings with students in violation of policy
Advise Resident Assistants in planning intentional and educational programming
Advise Campus Wide Programming Committee in planning social campus wide programs
Assist in creation and implementation of Fall & Spring RA Training
Respond to the duty phone for policy violation incidents and campus emergencies
Manage $2000 programming budget
Serve on Homecoming Committee
Proposed, started, and advise Canavan Hall Council for leadership opportunities for residents
Support new Hall Director in adjusting to new role
Host weekly staff meetings communicating pertinent information to the whole staff
Residential Education Intern, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC June 2016-August 2016
Developed Group Process activities and evaluation materials for RA interviews
Created Roommate Agreements for 3 different living situations
Chose RA Training theme and designed clothing for training week and move-in day
Produced RA Training content, schedule, and presentations
Reviewed and updated Living Learning Communicate standards
Updated Johnson & Wales Resident Assistant Manual
Planned RA In-services for the academic year
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__________________________RELATED EXPERIENCES________________________
Resident Assistant, SUNY Fredonia Residence Life, Fredonia, NY
August 2012- May 2015
Supported approximately 30 students throughout their college experience
Communicated with students during 5 weekly desk, duty nights and weekend duties
Utilized conflict resolution techniques during roommate and suite mediations
Planned and implemented interactive and unique programs that relate to resident interests
Conducted house meetings informing my residents of campus events, hall programs, and
campus policies
Counseled residents and provided contact with the support they deserved
LEAD201 Teaching Assistant, Leadership Internship, Fredonia, NY
Planned lessons for lecture each week for the spring semester
Engaged students in activities that supported the lesson plans
Communicated daily with internship supervisor

Spring 2015

Provided support to students for assignments and exams

Developed unique, interactive activities to compliment lectures

Summer Orientation Leader, SUNY Fredonia Campus Life, Fredonia, NY

Summer 2014 & 2015
Instilled enthusiasm in future students of SUNY Fredonia
Mentored future students about different activities and classes
Monitored residence hall office by sitting weekly desk hours
Provided knowledge about the campus and college life
Controlled orientation program social media providing immediate connection for students
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS__________________
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
student member
Association of College and University Housing Officers International
student member
_________________________COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT______________________
4-H Alumnus, Clarence, NY
2000-2011
Buffalo News Kids Day, Fredonia, NY
2013-2015
Fall Sweep, Fredonia, NY
2012-2015
Little Siblings Weekend, Fredonia, NY
2013-2015
_______________________________REFERENCES__________________________
Megan Altman-Cosgrove
Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life, Daemen College, Amherst, NY (716) 839-8200
Monica McGuire
Residence Director, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC
(980) 598-1800
Danielle Weaver
Director of Housing & Residence Life, Daemen College, Amherst, NY
(716) 839-8200