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Taylor Ridenour

2935-J Royal Troon Way Taylor.Ridenour1@gmail.com


Fairborn, Ohio 45324 (330)-940-9691

EDUCATION
Master of Education, Educational Leadership (concentration in student affairs in higher education)
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio April 2017
Concentration: Career and Advising
Certificate: Sports Management
Global Career Development Facilitator Academic Courses Completed March 2016
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies


Kent State University, Kent, Ohio May 2015
Concentration: Interpersonal Communication
Certificate: Disability Studies & Community Inclusion
GPA: 3.67

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Enrollment Services Graduate Assistant May 2015 Present
Raider Connect, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Create, advertise, and manage Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts daily for office independently
Develop and facilitate scholarship workshops for families, prospective, and current students
Hire, train, and actively supervise 2 student employees
Implement 15 week workbook to foster professional development of student employees
Assist students with tasks involving their student accounts, registration, and financial aid
Mediate concerns of students and families frustrated with the financial aid process

Office of Academic Services for Student Athletes Intern August 2016 December 2016
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Coached 7 student athletes to succeed academically in weekly one-on-one meetings
Communicated with academic coordinators and coaches about the academic progress of student athletes
Facilitated and planned a weekly life skills course for 23 freshmen student athletes
Monitored quiet study hall hours in on-campus academic resource center
Developed and coordinated a 1 hour orientation session for incoming and transfer student athletes

Huber Heights Learning Center Intern January 2016 April 2016


Sinclair Community College, Huber Heights, Ohio
Constructed assessment tools that measure student engagement, success, and feedback with newly
implemented Learning Center Advantage Programs
Designed 2 brochures that advertise the Learning Center Advantage Programs
Improved the transfer process for interested students by generating understandable outreach materials

Orientation and Transition Intern May 2015 August 2015


Undergraduate Admissions, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Utilized Cognos and Banner software to obtain rosters for each orientation date
Printed and organized personalized data for 23 summer orientation dates
Supervised 15 student staff organizing personalized orientation materials for nearly 3,000 students
Operated the check-in table at each orientation welcoming families to the university
Communicated with parents and students on date changes via telephone and email
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Student Success Programs Intern and Trainer December 2013 January 2015
The Office of Student Success Programs, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Managed Welcome Weekend events for 4,000+ incoming students and other campus activities
Collaborated in team environment with 9 other interns
Trained 30 future student success leaders
Planned and facilitated hands-on lesson plans for 40 student leaders in weekly seminar classroom setting
Encouraged trainees to become peer leaders, role models, and connecting links on campus
Served as a liaison between future student leaders and The Office of Student Success Programs

Student Registration Assistant May 2012 July 2013


Vacca Office of Student Services, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Informed students on the College of Education, Health, and Human Services as well as Kent State University
Advised incoming students in the registration process
Utilized advice and guidance given from academic advisors while interpersonally working with students
Worked in fast pace environment to ensure that all students attending orientation that day were registered

INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP


Ritual Advisor October 2015 Present
Delta Zeta Sorority, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Oversees 3 emerging undergraduate leaders within chapter of 200+ members
Assists with chapter ceremonies, installation of officers, and ritual workshops each semester
Guides chapter members to understand organizations history, traditions, and espoused values

Philanthropy Chair October 2014 May 2015


Delta Zeta Sorority, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Organized and managed Delta Zetas annual philanthropic event with 22 Greek chapters and over 900 attendees
Fundraised $77,000+; $33,000 more than previous years fundraising
Acquired event planning, delegation, and public communication skills
Raised local awareness for the speech and hearing impaired by hosting events and organizing volunteer projects

Student Success Leader April 2013 December 2014


The Office of Student Success Programs, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Offered Kent State related insight for over 50 first year students in first-year experience classes
Cofacilitated with faculty partner, created weekly lesson plans, and regularly assessed the needs of students
Established a safe space for students to openly share about college experiences and concerns

Academics Chair, Delta Zeta Sorority March 2013 December 2013


Monitored the academic progress of 160 women
Implemented academic reward and personal development programs
Achieved highest chapter GPA in Greek community both semesters
Communicated as a team member while serving on executive board of 9 women

HONORS
Distinguished Greek Student Leader April 2015
Most Impactful Service Initiative April 2015
Spirit of Service Award April 2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Veteran & Military Awareness Training March 2016
Camtasia Video Editing Training February 2016
Safe Space Training November 2015
Ohio College Personnel Association, Conference Planning Committee Member September 2015 Present
Ohio Academic Advising Association September 2015 Present
National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics August 2015 Present
Sprout Social Media Training May 2015

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