Deyci M.

Ramirez
2833 S. Trumbull (773) 510-4164
Chicago, IL 60623 deyci.ramirez7@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University (NIU), DeKalb, Illinois
Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education, December 2018
Emphasis: Higher Education
Certification: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Facilitator

Northern Illinois University (NIU), DeKalb, Illinois Northern Illinois University (NIU), DeKalb, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, December 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language, December 2007
Emphasis: Criminology Emphasis: Spanish Language and Literature

CERTIFICATIONS
 NIU Conduct Board Member and Hearing Officer (October 2018)
 NIU Student Conduct Advisor (October 2018)
 NIU Conversations on Diversity and Equity (CODE) Facilitator (January 2018)
 NIU Undocumented Student Ally Program (May 2011)
 NIU LGBTQ Ally Program (September 2010)

EXPERIENCE
CHANCE Bilingual/Bicultural Counselor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, July 2010-Present
 Responsible for a case load of 50+ students each fall semester.
 Assist incoming students with their transition from high school to the university.
 Provide the student with Individual, Group, Career, Financial, Social, and Personal Counseling.
 Offer academic support, monitoring and follow up throughout the students’ undergraduate career.
 Link students and refer them to tutoring assistance and additional support from campus partners.
 Serve as the Spanish-English interpreter for students, parents and staff when needed.
 Translate all office brochures, presentations and information into Spanish.
 Serve as the liaison between the CHANCE Department and the Latino Resource Center.
 Meet with students on a daily basis in order assist and support their needs.
 Coordinate placement test and interviews for potential admits.
 Review and input data of student during review process and once admitted into the university.
 Participate in campus wide and community recruitment events including open houses and speaking
engagements for visiting high schools.
 Facilitate CHANCE student engagement workshops.
 Present information of Housing, Bursar, Financial Aid, NIU and CHANCE in Spanish and English.
 Work closely with campus partners in the provision of services of students.
 Maintain contact with all students in caseload in order to enhance their academic success.
 In charge for the creation and implementation of the Annual Latino Reception.
 Assist New Students with the selection of appropriate courses, interpretation of placement test data, transfer
of college credits and general orientation to campus.

UNIVERSITY 101 Instructor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, Fall 2010-Present
 Establish a working relationship between counselor and student.
 Familiarize students with the NIU and DeKalb communities.
 Introduce students to NIU policies and procedures.
 Acquaint students with campus facilities and resources.
 Assist students in understanding university expectations and challenges.
 Enhance skills in studying, note taking, test-taking, time management, and financial management.
 Improve oral and written communications skills.
 Develop sensitivity and appreciation for the interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
 Encourage student involvement on campus.
 Assist students with personal, academic, and social adjustment to college life.
 Develop and appreciate one’s own power in determining academic success.
  Practice foundational skills such as writing, communication, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.
 Stimulate intellectual curiosity, creativity, and exploration of information and mastery of content.
 Encourage students to connect with faculty staff, advisors, and upper level students as mentors.
 Cultivate a supportive environment through mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a campus of care.
 Foster moral and ethical development that encourages self-reflection and individual responsibility.
 Guide and assess student engagement and recognize faculty, staff, advisors, and students as collaborative
partners in the first-year experience.

Black Studies 302 Co-Instructor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, Fall 2015
 Emphasized a deeper understanding about the history and contribution of Fraternal Greek organizations
within society, universities and colleges.
 Developed an understanding of the historical challenges Greek organizations have and continue to face.
 Enhanced the understanding, responsibility and leadership associated with Fraternal Greek organizations.
 Explored the commonalities and similarities within the various Fraternal Greek organizations/councils.
 Discovered the Greek community on the campus of Northern Illinois University.
 Improved the students’ awareness of what it means to be in a Greek organization.
 Delivered competency-based education which aligned with the college model of curricula.
 Designed class instruction though lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
 Exhibited a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
 Related professional and life experience to learning through awareness of the Fraternal Greek community.

Admissions Counselor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, July 2008- 2010
 Focused on Latino Recruitment from over 60+ Chicago Public Schools and surrounding area.
 Helped with open house and minority reception projects.
 Worked on translation of important documents for the Admissions Office.
 Created the Spanish translated version of Admissions information on website.
 Worked with the Latino Resource Center with special group visits to NIU and Open House sessions.
 Operated closely with students after their arrival to NIU to enhance their success.
 Counseled students on a daily basis on the programs and resources that NIU offers.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Head Coach American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
 Provided and demonstrated tactical aspects of the game.
 Maintained order, control, and effective discipline on the soccer field.
 Evaluated and assess individual/team performance on the soccer field.
 Developed and organize a plan in order to maintain high performance standards.
 Distributed weekly reports for parents to keep them informed on the teams’ progress and accomplishments.
 Discovered and properly identified training tools and techniques to improve athletic performance.

National Expansion and Induction Officer Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc.
 Advanced ASO beyond existing boundaries.
 Gathered information of prospective new chapters and consulted with the National Executive Board.
 Coordinated activities of other Recruitment Officers and developed recruitment strategies nationally.
 Reported all recruitment activities to the National Executive Board.
 Summarized the effects of my activities on a quarterly basis to the Chair of the Board.
 Chaired the Committee on Membership and Expansion.
 Submitted proposals specifying various institutions petitioning for potential new chapters.
 Responsible for the training manual regarding revisions and implantation in pledging procedures.
 Directed all Chapter Induction Officers elected to serve under my jurisdiction.
 Enforced all induction guidelines and reviewed all applications submitted by perspective members.
 Responsible for the suspension of pledging activities at a chapter and national level.
 Rescinded privileges of any members who violated any sorority guidelines.
 Coordinated any and all inductions of clubs, Associate Divisions, and Chapters.
 In charge of performing other duties as needed.

National Public Relations Officer Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc.
  Maintained the National website, Facebook page or any other social media pages.
 Assisted the National Board in branding ASOLSI to create a consistent marketing message.
 Responsible for approving and editing all Public Relations materials used on behalf of the sisterhood.

National Treasurer Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc.

 Responsible for the proper accounting of all funds, and securities of the National Board.
 Accountable for documenting all dues, fines, and fees received by the sisterhood.
 Liable for depositing all funds of the National Board and ASO received by me.
 Accountable for keeping permanent records of all funds and expenditures.
 In charge for submitting payments under legal and binding contract(s).
 Responsible for collecting financial reports on the first of each month from each individual chapters.
 Liable for collecting all fundraising proposals, approve and send back to Chapter.
 Set National financial goals along with funding strategies.
 Ensured that the financial policies and procedures were being abided.
 Kept an open communication with the Treasurers at the local chapter levels.
 Mailed and E-mailed out contribution letters to the sisterhood.
 Collected new member dues.

Peer Mentor Mentoring for Academic Success

 Guided incoming freshmen with transition into college life and provided tutoring services.

President Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc.

 Responsible for the development, management and implementation of Chapter events
 Provided vision, leadership, and direction to the Chapter
 Assured the successful fulfillment of Alpha Sigma Omega’s mission, goals, and objectives.
 Served as a Representative for the Chapter throughout the community as well as within the University.
 Executed all administrative functions of the Chapter.

COMMITTEE MEMBER/COORDINATOR
 CHANCE Leadership Conference Coordinator for a conference for 450+ students
 Northern Illinois University ACCAP Recruitment and Processing Committee Member
 Northern Illinois University Undergraduate College Communication and Marketing Committee Member
 Golden Greek Awards Judge Committee Member
 CHANCE Admissions Recruiter Hiring Committee Member
 CHANCE Community Advisor Hiring Committee Member
 CHANCE Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator Hiring Committee Member
 CHANCE Latino Reception Coordinator
 Latino Parent 101 Coordinator
 Bettering Services for Undocumented Students Committee Member
 Northern Pac Committee Member
 Forward Together Forward Committee Member
 Latino Great Journeys Success Committee Member

FACULTYADVISOR
 Tumbao Dance Group (Fall 2017-Present)
 Tau Phi Sigma Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. (August 2011-September 2017)
 Delta Psi Alpha Multicultural Co-Ed Fraternity (August 2011-September 2017)
 N.I.U Wrestling Club (September 2015-Present)
 Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc. (Fall 2008-Spring 2013)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES

 NASPA Conference (Attendee)
 Midwest First Year Conference (Attendee)
 STEM Conference (Attendee)
 UNIV First and Second Year Experience Educator Conference (Attendee)
 De Mujer A Mujer Conference (Attendee and Presenter)
  DREAMER Alliance Conference (Attendee)
 Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling Conference (Attendee)
 Division of Student Affairs Conference (Attendee)
 Sharing The DREAM Conference (Attendee)
 Social Justice Conference (Attendee and Presenter)
 Latino Student Alliance Conference (Attendee and Presenter)
 Empowering Women One Day at a Time Conference (Attendee)
 Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc. National Conference (Attendee and Presenter)
 Bettering Services for Undocumented Students Conference (Attendee and Presenter)
 Women’s Empowerment Conference (Presenter)

SKILLS
 Excellent written/oral communication skills in Spanish and English.
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Testing Database, PeopleSoft, SSC and OnBase.
 Great multitasking and prioritizing abilities.
 Remarkable organizational capabilities
 Outstanding interpersonal and problem solving skills
 Very dependable

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
 Michelle Obama Women Empowerment Award - 2018
 Hidden Figure Leadership Award - 2018
 Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education - 2017
 Supporting Opportunities for Latinos Appreciation Award - 2016
 Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society - 2013
 Benito Juarez Community Academy Dedication and Service Award - 2009
 Benito Juarez Community Academy Appreciation Award - 2009
 Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling Recognition Award - 2009
 Avanzando Juntos Award - 2008
 Latino Volunteer Appreciation Award - April 2008
 CHANCE Award Spring 2004 - Fall 2007
 NIU Outstanding Senior Leadership Award - April 2007
 NIU Deans List - April 2004