Andrew D. Gaines
371 N. Powell Ave. Apt. H103 ! Azusa, CA 91702
805.501.1877 ! adgaines@apu.edu
Education
Master of Science, College Counseling and Student Development (C.C.S.D)
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA
GRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant of Student Leadership Community Development
Office of Dean of Students, Azusa Pacific University
May 2010
(anticipated)
May 2008
June 2009 Present
• Collaborating with 20 Directors, Associate Dean of Students, and Associate Vice President of Student Life
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under the supervision of the Senior Vice-President of Student Life to implement new vision for the student
leadership community
Creating, programming, and evaluating bi-monthly dynamic leadership community gatherings for 400 student
leaders
Designing All Student Leadership Training Day
Qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to improve student leadership programming
Collaborating with 6 universities to create and execute the Christian College Leadership Conference (C.C.L.C.)
for over 600 students from 10 universities
Graduate Assistant of Focus International
Office of World Missions, Azusa Pacific University
April 2008 June 2009
• Coordinated and executed training retreat for 25 international teams towards holistic pre-field preparation
• Trained and mentored over 50 mission team leaders in leadership development, spiritual development, and
soul-care
• Created, taught, and implemented training curriculum to equip leaders and team members
• Supervised and mentored two undergraduate students
• Worked in intensely resource-competitive environment creating high-impact programming
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE
International Team Leader (Global Learning Experience)
Office of World Mission, Azusa Pacific University
October 2007 June 2008
• Connected with spiritual leaders and hosts in country to strategize and implement cross-cultural ministry
• Supervised and developed a curriculum to spiritually and culturally equip eight undergraduate students
• Administered a team budget of $45,000 and facilitated fundraising opportunities
Senior Chapel Intern
Office of Chapel Programs, Azusa Pacific University
August 2007 May 2008
• Collaborated on a team to produce unique senior chapel experiences within a limited budget
• Contacted and contracted weekly speakers and musicians
• Networked with other offices on campus to offer class-specific opportunities for seniors
New Student Orientation Leader and Coordinator
Office of Student Success, Azusa Pacific University
• Orchestrated and executed character and leadership development training for 10 orientation leaders over the
year
• Planned and executed orientation for 1,200 students
• Implemented new strategies to improve the freshmen orientation course
• Counseled leaders by refining spiritual growth, self-awareness, and leadership skills building
March 2005 March 2007
Andrew D. Gaines
371 N. Powell Ave. Apt. H103 ! Azusa, CA 91702
805.501.1877 ! adgaines@apu.edu
Additional Associations, Skills, & Professional Development
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NASPA Member
Gallup StrengthQuest: Strategic, Command, Ideation, Activator, Developer, Self-Assurance, Communication
Myers-Briggs: INFJ
Strong public speaking skills
Part-time Workshop Development Educator (Retreats, Training Conferences, Etc.) on topics that
include:
- Visionary Leadership
- Connecting One’s Strengths with One’s Calling
- Cognitive Restructuring & The Power of Thoughts
- Spirituality & Connecting with the Life of the Soul
- Conflict, Team Dynamics, & Serving Others
- Attributes of Dynamic Leaders
Cross-cultural ministry and urban ministry experience
Attended SCORR (Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation) at Biola University
California Class B Drivers License
Final Cut Movie Software, Adobe Design Products, Microsoft Office, and web development software
Awards & Scholarships
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Wilden Foundation Scholar
Darling Foundation Scholar
Azusa Pacific University Dean’s List
Multi-Ethnic Leadership Scholar
3rd Place in Impromptu at California’s Speech and Debate Tournament
International Experience
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Paro, Thimphu, & Phuntsholing, Bhutan
Kolkata (Calcutta) & Darjeeling, India
Kallang, Singapore
Mexicalli & Ensenada, Mexico
2006-2008
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2004-2008
2004-2008
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2007, 2008
2007, 2008
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2004, 2005
Andrew D. Gaines
371 N. Powell Ave. Apt. H103 ! Azusa, CA 91702
805.501.1877 ! adgaines@apu.edu
REFERENCES
Shino Simons
Associate Dean of Students
Student Life ! Azusa Pacific University
34 River Rock Ct.
Azusa, CA 91702
SSimons@apu.edu
(626) 945-6902
Direct Supervisor while developing All Student Leadership programming.
Terry Franson
Dean of Students ! Senior Vice-President of Student Life
Student Life ! Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
TFranson@apu.edu
(626) 815.6000 ext. 3061
Oversaw and guided while implementing new vision for the All Student Leadership Community.
Chiraphone Khamphouvong
Director
Office of World Missions ! Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
CKhamphouvong@apu.edu
(626) 513-3019
Has known applicant since 2007: direct supervisor and director while creating international training programs.
Adam Carpenter
Former Coordinator
Focus International ! Azusa Pacific University
806 Gehr Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
ASCarpenter@gmail.com
(626) 833.1444
Has known applicant since 2006: supervised and collaborated while implementing new training for international teams.
Mark Sanford
Coordinator
Discipleship Groups ! Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
msanford@apu.edu
(626) 625-9744
Has known applicant since 2006: collaborated on multiple student development & spiritual development programs.