Michaela M.

Bishop
Positivity | Communication | Empathy | Achiever | Focus | Strategic | Adaptability
(843) 830-2557  Cullowhee, NC 28723  Michaela_bishop@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Master of Education: Higher Education Student Affairs May 2018
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication May 2016
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Minor: Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Community Coordinator August 2016-Present
Department of Residential Living
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
 Assist in the selection, training, and supervision of anywhere from 5 to 12 resident assistants.
 Assist in the daily administration of my building. This may include, but is not limited to maintaining hall rosters,
managing room change processes, reviewing maintenance issues, overseeing hall budgets, and completing other
reports a necessary.
 Work with diverse student populations.
 Adjudicate violations of the Code of Student Conduct, up to 1st offense marijuana, alcohol, fire safety and
technology violations and 2nd offense general policy violations.
 Advise students in response to crisis or stressful situations.
 Serve on departmental or university committees, including Dance Marathon, PEAKS the first-year experience,
RESPECT Campaign, Residential Student Association Advisor, teach the LEAD 141 course and RA Training.
 Serve in a weekend on-call rotation to provide emergency management for the campus.
 Participate in professional and paraprofessional staff selection and training processes.
 Attend weekly one-on-one, building staff, and departmental staff meetings.
Eagle Incentive Program Resident Director May 2017-July 2017
Department of University Housing
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
 Assisted in the selection, training, and supervision of 18 resident assistants.
 Assisted in the daily administration of my building. This may include, but is not limited to maintaining hall
rosters, managing room change processes, reviewing maintenance issues, overseeing hall budgets, and completing
other reports a necessary.
 Worked with diverse student populations and advise students in response to crisis or stressful situations.
 Adjudicated violations of the Code of Student Conduct, up to 1st offense marijuana, alcohol, fire safety and
technology violations and 2nd offense general policy violations.
 Created lesson plans for residential curriculum, including resident assistant programs, bulletin boards and
newsletters.
 Acted as a liaison between housing and the Eagle Incentive Program (GSU’s summer bridge program).
 Attended weekly one-on-one, building staff, and departmental staff meetings.
 Developed and implemented an end of the year ceremony in partnership with the EIP office.
Graduate Intern January 2017-May 2017
Office of Accessibility Resources
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
 Provided comprehensive services for students with disabilities
 Completed intake processes, provide accommodation letters, coordinate accommodated testing and manage
assistive technology, as well as plan and develop a Facebook page for the department.
 Planned and developed the department’s Autism Awareness Week.
Program Assistant/Housing Assistant May 2016-July 2016
Department of Human Resources
Carowinds Amusement Park, Charlotte, NC
 Assisted in supervising the summer international program.
 Maintained relations between international students and hotel where they lived.
 Planned educational excursions for international students including trips to Myrtle Beach and various other
activities in the Charlotte area.
 Lead J1 Visa intake process and train international students on American work processes.
 Redesigned J1 Visa intake training materials.
 Provided customer service for human resources office.
Resident Assistant August 2013-May 2016
Department of Residence Life
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
 Responded to emergencies within the hall and provide duty coverage alone and with co-workers during the
semester and breaks.
 Planned and implemented programming for 53 upperclassmen residents.
 Created and developed a unique, apartment-style community among residents and resident assistants.
 Worked with individuals and groups, hall councils and various Residence Life committees.
 Attended leadership development sessions to continue training throughout the year.
 Completed scheduling for a desk staff of 17.
 Served on the Department of Residential Living Marketing Committee.
Awards/Honors: National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) and RA Rookie of the Year
Research Assistant May 2015-September 2015
Department of Women’s Studies
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
 Traveled throughout South Carolina capturing an oral history of South Carolina Mothers of the Year.
 Maintained camera and audio equipment before and during interviews.
 Transcribed interviews, each averaging about an hour in length.
 Networked with different classes and generations of women, including the former first lady of South Carolina.
Video Editor January 2014-April 2014
Keystone Substance Abuse Services
Rock Hill, SC
 Created promotional videos for previous events hosted by the company.
 Worked one-on-one with supervisor and re-edit videos based on feedback.
Videographer/Video Editor January 2013-May 2013
University Relations
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
 Attended various events to capture footage and create promotional videos.
 Created two videos for the MLK Day of Service and United Way’s Valentine’s Day.

TEACHING & GUEST SPEAKING

LEAD 141: RA Leadership Spring 2018
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Co-Instructor
Topic: Studying Abroad in Nairobi, Kenya
Western Carolina University Board of Trustees Meeting December 2017
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Guest Speaker
Topic: Studying Abroad in Nairobi, Kenya
Secrets of Powerful Women October 2017
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Guest Speaker
Topic: Being Your Most Authentic Self

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of College and University Housing Officers-International 2016-2017

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) Conference March 2018
Biloxi, MS
Presentation: It’s a Residence Hall, Not a Retirement Home
The Placement Exchange February 2018
Philadelphia, PA
ACPA-College Student Educators International Conference March 2017
Columbus, OH
RA Drive-In November 2016
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Presentation: (Counter)Agents for Social Justice: Responding to media
influence among college students and intervening for equity
North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) Conference October 2016
Winston-Salem, NC
Presentation: (Counter)Agents for Social Justice: Responding to media
influence among college students and intervening for equity
Mass Communication Symposium Spring 2014/Spring 2015
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Presentations: The Uses and Gratifications of Facebook at Winthrop University
American Sponge City: Alternative Water Structures
National Association of College And University Residence Halls Conference May 2015
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Water in the World Conference November 2015
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Presentation: American Sponge City: Alternative Water Structures

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

Safe Zone Certification January 2017
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
First Aid/CPR Certification February 2016
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification August 2015
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Safe Zone Certification April 2014
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

AWARDS & HONORS

Kappa Tau Alpha Honors Society May 2016
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Dean’s List 2012-2015
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Model Initiate Fall 2015
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Chi Omega Fraternity
National Residence Hall Honorary Spring 2014
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

RA Rookie of the Year 2013-2014

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Mass Communication Student Advisory Board August 2012-May 2013
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Titles Held: General Body and President
Chi Omega Fraternity January 2014-May 2016
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Titles Held: Director of Sisterhood, Songs and Chants Chair, Model Initiate
John (JT) Timmons Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary March 2014-May 2016
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Titles Held: General Body and Public Relations Chair
Kappa Tau Alpha Honors Society May 2016
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC