Phone: 

810-820-0406

XAVIER-THOMAS MENDOZA 1134 Regent Dr. Apt. 35, Dekalb, IL

E-mail: xavier.thomas.mendoza@gmail.com
EDUCATION
NORTHERN ILLINOIS Master of Science in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs
UNIVERSITY Expected Graduation: May 2021
Chi Sigma Alpha International Honors Society | Higher Education
2020 - 2021 President
CENTRAL MICHIGAN Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism, Minor in Psychology
UNIVERSITY Graduated: May 2019
Robert E. McCabe Scholarship Recipient (2018-2019)
STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE ASSISTANT Holmes Student Center (Aug. 2020 - Present) | Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Building manager responsibilities for 16-floor building that includes bowling, dining, study
rooms, and event halls
Manage 30 student availabilities and helped with student scheduling
Supervise student staff with daily tasks, reminders, and event assistance
Assist full-time staff with the hiring process including resume check and interviews
Assist university departments and student organizations with events
Assisted with department inventory for university reporting
Participates in professional staff meetings and virtual conferences
Work with NIU Public Safety, Dining, Building Service Workers, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Adapted and enforced state and county pandemic policies like mask reminders and conduct
agreement for Protect the Pack
Currently creating training videos for the department for future staff training

INTERNSHIP Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (May 2020 - August 2020) |
University of Chicago - Illinois (UIC)
Program assessment of events and activities like Forge, Flashpoint, Ignite
Assessments and evaluation following student leadership competencies by Corey Seemiller
Program assessment of events and activities for campus partners
All programs for certification compared with National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE) standards and competencies
Created evaluation standards for programming for the certification process
Met with campus partners and UIC staff during meetings for assessment and prep
Worked with student leaders and student workers in the SLCE
GRADUATE RESEARCH Asian American Resource Center (AARC) (July 2019 - June 2020) |
ASSISTANT Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Presented at Student Affairs 101 Conference (Western Illinois University) | Welcoming All
Students: Second Semester Students Are Important Too
Supervised weekly program and logistics for OHANA retention program
Worked with a fellow graduate assistant to incorporate the OHANA program with the Peer
Mentor program
Supervised 40 students during events and study hours at the AARC
In charge of communication with other departments and student organizations for event
collaboration for weekly events
Supervised two senior mentors (upperclassmen students) in logistics and marketing (ie:
university branding, Canva, CMYK value and use, utilizing department social media, and
Qualtrics assessment tools
Facilitated events that incorporate an element of academic success, cultural education, leadership
development, community building, and peer mentorship
Incorporated learning outcomes of cognitive complexity, knowledge acquisition,
humanitarianism, civic engagement, interpersonal competence, practical competence, persistence
& academic achievement
Documented photos and videos for the program
Uploaded photos to department Facebook and Instragram and created an End of the Year video
 ACADEMIC ORIENTATION Office of Student Success (Feb. 2019 - June 2019) | Central Michigan University
STUDENT MENTOR Mentored incoming students throughout a comprehensive Academic Orientation that covered
academic expectations, support systems, and additional campus resources.
Created a welcoming atmosphere for visiting students and guests to the campus
Worked with over 30 fellow orientation mentors and numerous professional staff to give new
students a better understanding of their transition into CMU's campus.
Aided in the transformation of the Transfer Orientation Program by leading and modeling
experiences for groups of new students.

LEADERSHIP SAFARI Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute (Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2019) |
CORE STAFF Central Michigan University
Promoted to Core Staff to lead and train student staff of 30+ members to help them cultivate
their facilitation skills
Worked with professional staff and 300+ peers to ensure the incoming 1500+ students gain a
memorable experience during the Leadership Safari conference.
Interviewed potential staff members through a three-part process - online application, first
interview, and group interview.
Received detailed training to help navigate through possible scenarios and encounters including
risk management and crisis leadership.
Engaged students with the Leadership Learning Outcomes in alignment with the Cross-Campus
Leadership Initiatives of Leadership Knowledge and Application, Identity Development, Healthy
Relationships, and Social Relationships.
Received Returning Staff Award (2017)

PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Programs | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, One Drive,Teams
Google Programs | Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts, Duo
Calendars | Outlook, Google Calendar, Doodle, Sub It Up
Adobe Creative Suite | Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Bridge, Premiere Pro, Audition
Websites | Canva, Weebly, Wix, Wordpress

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2020 Northern Illinois University
Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
Equity Statement Feedback
Ethics Training
Event Reservation and NIU Calendar training
Title IX
2019 Northern Illinois University
Providing Support for the Undocumented Community
Central Michigan University
Orientation Scenario Training
Conflict Resolution Dialogue
Immunity Map
Inclusive Language
Generation Z Students
Inclusive Leadership
Special Populations Breakdown
Student Development Theory
Orientation Leadership Model
2018 Michigan State University
Midwest Apida Student Union - Leadership Conference (Nov. 2018)
Central Michigan University
Safe Zone Training
CARE Team Initiative
Behind Closed Doors Training
Navigating Triggers Training
Native American History and Campus Relationships
Student Development Theory