ELIJAH R.

MCCOY
erwmccoy@gmail.com┃ermccoy1@catamount.wcu.edu

Education
Western Carolina University​, Cullowhee, NC Anticipated May 2021
Master of Education​, Higher Education Student Affairs

Stetson University​,​ ​DeLand, FL May 2019

Bachelor of Business Administration​, Business Administration with Marketing Concentration
Bachelor of Art​, Theatre Arts

Work Experience
Office of New Student Orientation - Western Carolina Univ. August ‘20 - Present
Graduate Assistant for New Student Orientation
● Develop marketing plan and initiatives to recruit first-time orientation counselors
● Assist with the hiring process of orientation student staff and facilitate bonding activities
Office of Student Life & Stern Center - College of Charleston June ‘20 - November ‘20
Graduate Intern of Student Life
● Created marketing initiatives and training programs for student organization leaders as part of the
return to the campus plan
● Created an assessment for summer Orientation Involvement experiences hosted by the Office of
Student Life and Division of Student Affairs partners
Office of Equal Opportunities & Diversity Programs - WCU January ‘19 - May ‘20
Graduate Intern
● Worked on the continued development of our recruitment database
● Created a peer to peer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshop
Department of Campus Activities - Western Carolina Univ. August ‘19 - May ‘20
Graduate Coordinator for Clubs & Organizations
● Served as an advisor to the Student Government Association and corresponding committees, weekly
meetings
● Oversaw club office spaces (opening offices for leaders, interviews for space, creating notifications, etc.)
● Assisted student organizations and their respective leaders with recognition, training, event
registrations, and provide general support with technological platforms such as ENGAGE, 25 Live, etc.
Student Development & Student Vibrancy - Stetson Univ. November ‘17 - May ‘19
Campus Vibrancy Assistant
● Provided support to the Department of Student Development & Campus Vibrancy including new
student organization support, working departmental events, student organization travel waiver
process, and maintaining transactional records using the Vibrancy credit card
● Assisted in the planning process of “Late Night Breakfast” with event coordination, research,
purchasing, meetings, etc.
Country Inn & Suites Macon North May ‘16 - Present
Front Desk Agent
● Provided customer service skills by performing guests' check-ins and reservations and
accommodating any special requests; also maintained a cash bank and assists with new employee
training
Phonathon @ Stetson University September ‘17 - May ‘18
Student Caller - Office of Development
 ● Served as an ambassador and a personal representative of Stetson University, its programs, and
primarily the Annual Fund
● Contacted Stetson alumni to educate them on the Stetson Annual Fund and ask for monetary
contributions
Hampton Inn DeLand October ‘15 - October ‘16
Guest Service Representative
● Provided administrative support including answering phones and completing paperwork
● Utilized customer service skills and maintain a professional manner
Vector Marketing June ‘15 - September ‘15
Sales Representative
● Communicated with potential customers via recommendations, set appointments, and sell CUTCO
products

Leadership & Campus Involvement

Graduate Student Association, Western Carolina University May ‘20 - Present
President
● Preside as the chief executive officer and chair the Executive Board
● Represent as the official representative of the Graduate Student Association and the graduate student
body
● Schedule and organize professional development workshops (i.e. grant funding, thesis formatting,
social events) 
University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments February ‘20 - May ‘20
Associate Vice-President of Graduate & Professional Student Affairs (formerly Graduate Student Relations)
● Assisted the Vice-President to address system-wide issues of the graduate student department
● Coordinated work of committee members and conduct administrative work
● Devised strategies to connect the graduate student population with their student governments and
coordinate advocacy efforts to attain a living wage
Rotaract Club of Stetson University Fall ‘16 - May ‘19
President, Chapter Founder, Immediate Past President/Student Advisor
● Organized and facilitate all organization meetings and events
● Oversaw the organization’s funding, fundraising, and community service efforts
● Provided strong leadership by enforcing clear communication and strategic direction for the executive
board/organization officers
Theta Alpha Phi - Florida Alpha Chapter Fall ‘18 - May ‘19
Secretary & New Member Co-Chair
● Kept records of all organizations proceedings and help facilitate the planning of events
Caribbean Student Association - Stetson Univ. Fall ‘18 - May ‘19
Treasurer
● Oversaw the organization’s operational budget, funding, and fundraising efforts

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Apple iMovie, Apple Keynote, and Qualtrics
Proficient in Online Management Systems: Engage, OrgSync, Banner, Navigate
Proficient in Customer Service Skills (Networking, Management & Finance)
Working Knowledge in Adobe Products
Working Knowledge in Sales Techniques (ex: SPIN Selling)