Alia McAdams

(401) 258-0773 | amcadams@mailbox.sc.edu

Education
Master in Higher Education and Student Affairs Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies Kingston, RI
Minor: Leadership Studies Graduation: May 2015
University of Rhode Island GPA: 3.7/4.0
Employment Experience
University Housing, EcoReps Program Coordinator Graduate Assistant August 2015-present
University of South Carolina
Plan and implement weekly meetings and an annual retreat facilitating conversations on sustainability
Recruit, hire, train, and coach 20 EcoReps to create sustainability focused programming
Plan the annual EcoReps Conference for around 100 attendees from 14 universities across the nation
Lead the search committee for the next EcoReps Program Coordinator and serve on the search
committee for the Coordinator of Environmental Sustainability for Housing
Manage the program budget
Office of Orientation, National Orientation Directors Association Intern May 2016-August 2016
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Managed UML Orientation social media including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and blogger
Operated Filemaker to register and track first-year and transfer students
Supervised Orientation Leaders and met one on one to map goals for professional development
Assessed student perspective of orientation sessions
First Step at Kingston Daycare, Assistant Teacher January 2014-May 2015
Kingston, RI
Cared for children ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 6 years
Facilitated lessons to help children further develop language, motor, fine motor, and behavioral skills
Fed and changed children and followed hygienic protocols
Orientation Team, Logistics Coordinator and Orientation Leader Summer 2013, Fall 2014-July 2015
University of Rhode Island
Interviewed incoming applicants for both first round group and second round individual interviews
Created and implemented a social media plan to connect with incoming students
Prepared for sessions using Visual Zen Application to assign thousands of students to rooms and leaders
Planned Orientation events for the staff including the banquet, team retreat, and closing ceremony
Ran groups of 10 to 15 students for 8 sessions throughout the month of June
Office of New Student Programs, Intern May 2014-July 2014
University of Rhode Island
Assisted in finalizing the URI 101first-year transition seminar syllabus
Updated the URI 101 Website using Wordpress and built an inventory utilizing Excel
Researched ways that parents can help their student succeed during their first year at URI
Office of the Provost, Student Worker September 2013-March 2014
University of Rhode Island
Handled confidential files and answered calls for the Provost and Vice Provosts
Completed Invoice Vouchers and other purchasing paperwork
KidsEye Film Camp, Camp Counselor Summer 2013
Kingston, RI
Facilitated workshops with the 50 campers ranging in age from 8-16 years old
Delegated cast and crew tasks to campers and taught them how to construct a script, work film
equipment, and produce a short film
Leadership Experience
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention and Prevention, Practicum Student January 2017-present
University of South Carolina
Create programming for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Present on the importance of and strategies for bystander intervention
Shadow case management meetings and brainstorm ways to advocate for students facing traumatic
experiences
Canvas at local bars encouraging managers to have staff attend bystander workshops
University 101, Graduate Co-Instructor August 2016-December 2016
University of South Carolina
Collaborated with co-instructor to form a syllabus
Planned, created, and implemented lesson plans for a group of 19 first year students
Created and graded assignments for students to reflect on study habits, work on time management skills,
create positive relationships, institute healthy habits, learn email etiquette, and more
University Housing, Hall Government Advisor September 2015-May 2016
University of South Carolina
Assisted in training elected Hall Government Officials
Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss programming for the residence hall and the management of the
student budget
Office of Off Campus Student Services, Practicum Student October 2015-December 2015
University of South Carolina
Organized, planned, and facilitated focus groups for Off Campus Graduate Students
Advertised and marketed focus group throughout the graduate school
Collected and analyzed assessment information about the accessibility of the office
Camp Discovery, Practicum Student August 2015-October 2015
University of South Carolina
Designed and prepared lesson plans focused in experiential learning for school aged students
Facilitated hour long nature workshops for preschool and middle school students
Cared for animals including possums, birds, and rabbits.
Office for Civility Education, Civility Mentor and President September 2013-May 2015
University of Rhode Island
Collaborated with 20 other Civility mentors to plan and host events spreading civility across the campus
Organized and held biweekly meetings to discuss new ideas for events and services
Contacted companies, philanthropies, other campus organizations for cross programming opportunities
Chi Omega Fraternity President, Vice President, and Sisterhood Chair September 2011-May 2015
University of Rhode Island
Facilitated weekly chapter meetings with 150 members
Communicated with the Advisory Board, Housing Corporation, and Regional Director
Held check-ins with each member of the executive board and kept them on track with their job tasks
Met with women struggling to meet academic standards to develop individual academic success plans
Supervised cabinet members to ensure chapter events were planned and executed in a timely fashion
Student Organization Leadership Consultants, Facilitator September 2013-May 2015
University of Rhode Island
Planned workshops and retreats with other facilitators
Facilitated activities to strengthen organizations based on their individual needs and goals
Gained experience with Ice Breakers, Name Games, Team Building Activities, and debriefing skills
First Year Leaders Inspired to Excellence Class, Peer Mentor January 2013-June 2013
University of Rhode Island
Mentored first-year leaders enrolled in introductory Leadership Studies course
Facilitated workshops, create interactive lesson plans, and assist with maintaining an environment of
challenge and support to aid with student success