LUCAS BEAL(He/Him/His)

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EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________

M.Ed. Higher Education Student Affairs Expected May 2023

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

B.A. Integrated Science, B.A. Child Development May 2021

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ________________________________________________

Office of New Student Orientation - Western Carolina University

Graduate Assistant for New Student Orientation August ‘22 - Present
 Developing a marketing plan and initiatives to recruit first-time orientation counselors
 Assisting with the hiring process of orientation student staff and facilitate team bonding
activities

Office of Student Involvement & Leadership – College of Charleston

Graduate Intern June ’22 – August ‘22
 Assisted with the planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the
Division of Student Affairs summer orientation programming.
 Co-supervised 5-7 student staff members with other professionals in SI&L and Residence
Life.
 Developed and coordinated student staff training, and student staff schedule for
involvement sessions and programming during actual orientation programs.
 Assisted and facilitated leadership development training for student
organizations/departmental programs such as SPECTRA (diversity-based first-year
student initiative)

Center of Community Engagement and Service Learning – Western Carolina University

Graduate Intern January’ 22 – May’22
 Co-supervised nine undergraduate student leaders with training, problem-solving, and
scheduling student groups for Wellness Wednesdays, etc.
 Developed co-curricular programs and events including planning a Public Health Summit
for high school students to bring awareness to the public health field.
 Utilized programmatic skills such as creating day of show plan, delegating tasks, and
advising.
 Conducted assessment practices to determine the success of programming by utilizing
student leaders to analyze surveys.

Department of Campus Activities – Western Carolina University

Graduate Program Coordinator August 2021 – May 2022
 Co-advised the university’s student-led programming board, Last Minute Productions,
with event planning, marketing strategies, and execution of programs.

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  Served as a mentor and co-supervisor to assigned committees and executive board
members; meet regularly with executive board members to discuss goals, projects, etc.
 Assisted with the selection, evaluation, and training of the LMP executive board
members
 Co-developed undergraduate on-campus programs including but not limited to game
nights, movies on the lawn, comedy shows, Black Comic Book panel, etc.
 Provided general oversight of marketing strategies and assisted the Assistant Director of
Marketing with print promotion (flyers, sandwich boards, etc.) and digital promotion.

Office of Student Success – Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

Student Coordinator for FYE August 2019
 Train and provide work guidance to assigned student workers, clerical assistants, and
other staff as assigned.
 Participate in the administration of the First-Year Experience (FYE) program; plan,
organize, and coordinate assigned functions, activities, services, and operations of the
FYE program.

North Star Reach Camp, Pinckney, MI

Seasonal Staff / Unit Director June 2017-2019
 Planned, scheduled, and oversaw activities for 13 camp participants and counselors
(including night activities, arts and crafts, counselor breaks, etc.)
 Served as the point person for counselors for problem-solving and leadership
development.
 Served as a mentor and provided guidance to camp participants such as identifying issues
with the campsite and psychological issues such as homesickness, behavioral problems,
etc.
 Trained staff on safety precautions and camp emergency procedures

Camp Burt R. Shurly, Gregory, MI

Camp Counselor June 2016
 Served as mentor and guide to 15 camp participants: responsible for the safety, well-
being, and supervision of campers while utilizing adaptability and creativity
 Facilitated several team-building opportunities for camp participants (leadership games,
and activities for staff meetings, campers, and counselors)

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP ______________________________________

 SPARC (Student Programming and Recreation Committee) at Siena Heights University

2016-2021
 Football Manager at Siena Heights University 2016-2018
 Engineering Club at Siena Heights University 2016-2018

 M.O.D. (Men of Distinction) Vice President 2017-2021

 Cheerleading 2018-2021

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  Peer Mentor for FYE (Frist Year Experience) 2017-2021

Certification/Training____________________________________________________________

 Equity in Education Summit (Revied a Certification)

 Safe Zone Training
 First Generation Advocate Training

Professional Membership ________________________________________________________

 NODA - Association for Orientation

SKILLS _______________________________________________________________________

 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

 Proficient in Online Management Systems: Engage, Banner, Navigate
 Proficient in Customer Service Skills (Communication, Networking, etc.)