1408 Hwy 329
De Queen, AR 71832
Learner, Belief, Responsibility, Developer, Includer a.lyn.taylor22@gmail.com 870.784.1795
Masters of Science College Student Personnel Services
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Masters of Science Mathematics
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Anticipated May 2015
August 2014
Bachelor of Science Mathematics
Minor in Chemistry
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas
May 2011
Graduate Hall Director
Arkansas State University
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Oversee facilities and communities
July 2011 to May 2014 o Northpark Quads; 850 bed sophomore complex; Co-hall director; 1 semester o University Hall; 300 bed freshman female building; 5 sorority suites; 4 semesters o Red Wolf Den; 180 bed upper class coed apartments; summer housing; 1 semester
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Provide overall management of residence halls o Coordinate programming initiatives to promote hall community development o Manage hall budget database, student worker payroll, and individual building key management o Serve as a student conduct officer and conduct educational experiences o Maintain daily communication with maintenance and housekeeping to solve facilities issues
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Promote individual and staff development. o Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate up to 15 RAs, 11 Desk Assistants and a Desk
Manager o Conduct developmental discussions with staff concentrating on personal, academic, and
 professional development o Utilize STRENGTHSQUEST Educator training to promote team dynamics o Develop continuing educational training activities for staff o Mediate conflict resolution discussions for students and staff o Advise area/hall councils composed of student leaders
Participate in department activities, projects, and committees o GHD Selection Coordinator
 Lead interview team at the Southern Placement Exchanges
 Coordinate on-campus visits including scheduling, booking rooms, and creating and organizing interview teams
 Evaluate candidates and make hiring recommendations o RA Training and Recruitment Committee
 Assist in development of staff training sessions
 Create candidate and staffing schedule system
 Facilitate dynamic group process activities
 Conduct leadership development initiatives

Taylor 2 o Propose and create residence hall budget allocations and spreadsheet for Residence Education within Residence Life o Assisted with the re-development of the First Year Residential Experience programming model
Camps and Conferences Coordinator May 2013 to August 2013
Arkansas State University
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Selected, trained, supervised, and evaluated 6 Summer Conference Assistants
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Coordinated key management, cleaning schedules, and room assignments for over 900 bed spaces in suite and quad-style facilities
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Organized housing for 40 camps and conferences ranging from 20 to 350 participants
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Provided customer service and maintained daily communication with camp liaisons and participants
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Supervised arrival and check in processes as well as departure and check out processes for individual
 camps
Coordinated billing and charge assessment
Resident Assistant- Paine and Caraway Hall August 2008 to May 2010
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Acted as a peer advisor for 36 male and female students in private style and community style facilities.
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Performed on-duty task and administrative responsibilities
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Mediated conflicts and refer students to campus resources
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Initiated approximately 60 educational and social programs with focus on community building
Conference Assistant May 2009 to August 2010
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Prepared 7 residence halls for summer camps
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Responsible for 3 camps with approximately 500 participants
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Assisted conference counselors with check-in and check-out procedures
Office of Residential Life Student Assistant June 2009 to August 2009
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Organized and maintained student records for approximately 2,500 on campus students
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Served as a customer service representative
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Executed tours of the 10 residence halls on campus for prospective students and their families
American Softball Association
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March 2004 to Present
Chemistry Lab Assistant January 2008 to May 2012
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Administer lab procedures
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Grade 30 lab performance reports on a weekly basis
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Assist 30 students with lab procedure and calculations
Mathematics Tutor/Co-instructor August 2008 to May 2012

Taylor 3
Arkansas Tech University
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Assist students in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Pre-Calculus for 5 hours a week
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Refer students to faculty and staff about questions regarding marital missed in class
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Plan and executed lessons for a College Algebra class
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Evaluate student work in the form of test and quizzes
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Habitat for Humanity
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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors SOAR
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Angel Faces
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Camp Sunshine
September 2013 to Present
October 2011 to Present
June 2010 to Present
January 2010 to Present
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“Life is like a Box of Chocolates”
“Taking your STRENGTHS to the NEXT level" May 2012
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“What About Programming”
February 2008 to Present
May 2012
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“How to Build a Game”; RHA, NRHH Leadership Conference September 2013
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TIPS Program August 2011
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Certified Peer Educator Program August 2011
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STRENGTHSQUEST Educator October 2011
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First Aid May 2011
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Comprehensive Exams: Complex Variables & Data Analysis May 2014
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Academic Dean's List December 2007 to May 2011
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Hall Director of the Year May 2013
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NRHH Bronze Pin May 2013
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RHA Crystal Award May 2012
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NRHH Treasurer September to December 2012
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SWACUHORA Conference Staff Programming Committee October 2011
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Oratory Competition Participant March 2011
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Who’s Who among American Collegiate Students May 2011
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“No Frills” Conference Staff April 2010
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Representative for Alternate Spring Break March 2010
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Delegate at SWACUHO RA October 2009
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Educational Program of the Year May 2009
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Resident Assistant of the Year May 2009

Taylor 4
Melissa Lamb (previous supervisor)
Assistant Director of Residence Education
Arkansas State University
(870)972-2042 mlamb@astate.edu
April Hick Konvalinka (previous supervisor)
Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life
Old Dominion University
(757)683-4183 akonvali@odu.edu
John Wright (previous supervisor and co-worker)
Area Coordinator for Living- Learning
Communities
Arkansas State University
(870)972-2042 jwright@astate.edu
Jacob Sherry (previous co-worker)
Residence Director
SUNY-Geneseo
(585)245-5771 sherry@geneseo.edu
Micheal Sullivan (previous employee)
Executive Director
Habit for Humanity
(573)707-0016 micheal.sullivan91@gmail.com
Andrea Allan (previous supervisor)
Coordinator for Residence Education
University Of Arkansas at Fayetteville Arkansas
(479)718-2376 aallan@uark.edu
Lonnie R. Williams, Ed.D. (faculty)
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Arkansas State University
(870)972-2048 lonniew@astate.edu
Craig S. Johnson, Ed.D. (faculty)
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Arkansas State University
(870)972-2852 crjohnso@astate.edu
Nadia Camille Eslinger (previous supervisor)
Area Coordinator for Upper Class Communities
Arkansas State University
(870)972-2042 neslinger@astate.edu
kspittlerbrown@atu.edu
sewilson@astatee.edu
Clem Bell III (previous co-worker)
cbell@astate.edu