Shakaria Smith

830 Edgebrook
DeKalb, IL 60115
773-507-1276
ssmith@niu.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position within Student Affairs

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Family Consumer Nutrition Sciences May 2017
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Family and Individual Development
GPA: 3.1

Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education May 2019

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Higher Education
GPA: 3.7

WORK EXPERIENCE

Residential Hall Supervisor August 2012-May 2016

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL.

 Maintained residence area in accordance with campus standards

 Provided excellent customer service to all students, staff, and visitors
 Responsible for the staff and enforcement of all campus and residential rules and
regulations
 Provided a sense of community to ensure that the residents are safe and comfortable

Summer Conference Assistant

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL August 2013-August 2016
 Assist with building preparation, opening, and closing procedures for camps and
conferences.
 Be knowledgeable about campus resources; and refer and direct conference guests as
needed.
 Assist in resolving conflicts and respond to inappropriate behavior.
 Understand, communicate, enforce, and follow all University and Housing policies.

University 101 Peer Instructor

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL Fall 2015-Fall 2018
 Demonstrate and teach skills to help each student in his or her transition to Northern
Illinois University
 Collaborate with their educator to develop the syllabus, grade assignments, and
implement course objectives by facilitating discussions, lectures, and class activities
  Serve as a resource and model of success for all students
 Develop a positive teaching relationship with a university professional.

Trio Upward Bound Program Coordinator Intern June 2018-August 2018

Kishwaukee College Malta, IL.
 Assist in the coordination and execution of the Upward Bound Summer Academy
program.
 Assist the director of the Upward Bound program with any task she may need to be
completed
 Implement educational and career planning for Upward Bound participants
 Conduct life skill workshops for Upward Bound participants

Office Support Specialist September 2017-Present

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL.

 Assists in academic advising for students

 Answer the telephone and take messages for all project staff
 Assists in the coping off all general office records
 Assists in the filing and retrieval system of general records

Student Activities and Accomplishments

• President, Financial Secretary and Public Relations Chair of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
• Northern Ambassador for the Office of Admissions
• University 101 Peer Instructor for First and Second Year Experience
• Mentor for the Success and Succeed Plan
• John Henry Clarke Honors Society
• Chi Alpha Epsilon Honors Society
• Special Events Coordinator for the Campus Activities Board 2014-2015
• Member of the Student African American Sisterhood