DeNeatria N.

Robinson
deneatriar@live.com 317-332-9965 www.deneatriarobinson.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Education in Higher Education
Loyola University, Chicago, IL

May 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Concentration: Human Relations

May 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Campus Recruiter, McQuade Financial Group
Mar 2016 Present
Northwestern Mutual Chicago, Chicago, IL
Determine internship goals and activity with the Internship Director and network office leadership team
Conduct initial interviews for internship candidates to determine mutual fit, both in office and on campus
Manage all candidates as they move through the selection process
Coordinate and run information session presentations for potential internship candidates
Assist in continuous development of the internship program
Assistant Resident Director, Resident Life,
July 2014 Mar 2016
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Recruited and interviewed candidates for full-time, internship, and assistantship opportunities
Trained and supervised 13-16 desk staff to effectively deploy community best practices for desk operations
Served on housing operations committee to plan and execute large scale residential operations including
streamlining the express checkout process and creating new promotional material for academic year closing
Annually trained 130 student leaders in community engagement, policy enforcement, and administrative duties
Supervised 5-9 resident assistants of a multi-building area composed of upperclassmen residents
Assessed and addressed conflict mediation, crisis intervention, and appropriate follow-up
Participated in on-call emergency response system for a community of 4,400 residential students
Graduate Intern, Career Planning & Placement,
Sep 2015 Dec 2015
Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL
Benchmarked 10 alumni relations programs to develop recommendations for improving alumni affinity, including
offline and online marketing strategies.
Collaborated with team to plan and execute career fair for students in specialized fields of study
Designed speed interviewing activity with employer engagement for future Kennedy-King students
Promote the benefits of the career center at resource fairs to increase the rate of unique student engagements
Applied social justice concepts demonstrating a commitment to forming diverse and inclusive work spaces
Co-Creator, Emerging Greek Leaders Program,
Sep 2015 Nov 2015
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Benchmarked and launched Loyolas first Emerging Greek Leaders Program with 7 graduates
Designed curriculum and assessment for leadership development program operating in cohort model
Facilitated constructive dialogue around diversity, inclusion, and identity development with members
Educated cohort members on practical application of leadership models and theories
Exercised mentally stimulating activities in order to increase team building, understanding of leadership models,
and encourage social change in sorority and fraternity community

Graduate Intern, Student Activities & Greek Affairs,

Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Feb 2015 May 2015

Re-branded and developed an action plan for Loyolas OrgSync portal to increase student engagement
Created and implemented an OrgSync training curriculum for student organizations to increase usage of
customized profiles
Established an OrgSync advisory board of students to uncover opportunities and challenges within the platform
Prepared outline for the creation and instruction of Loyolas first Emerging Greek Leaders Program

Ambassador, Center for Career Opportunities,

Aug 2012 May 2014
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Improved recruitment strategies to increase the rate of ambassador applicants by approximately 10%
Presented workshops providing students and organizations with professional skills and resources
Develop relationships with employers in order to connect students to employment and internship opportunities
Critiqued student resumes and cover letters to enhance professional development
Communication & Social Media Specialist, Student Activities and Orgs (SAO),
Jan 2013 April 2013
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Constructed communication plan to increase campus and community awareness of SAO services
Created and distributed evaluations to student organizations and advisors to assess the effectiveness of SAO
functions, community outreach, understanding of administrative task and campus involvement
Collected and presented data from evaluations to department stakeholders
Ambassador, Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS),
Aug 2011 Dec 2012
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Collaborated with staff to implement the first summer internship program for ODOS ambassadors
Provided campus tours to high school students to increase application and enrollment of minority students
Represented ODOS at information fairs while actively communicating with prospective and current students
about services and opportunities

EXECUTIVE BOARD EXPERIENCE

President, Association for Women in Communication, Purdue Chapter
May 2013 May 2014
Oversaw the delegated tasks of executive board and committees
Served as main point of contact for members, advisor, student organizations, faculty and guest speakers
Completed administrative tasks such as: reserving space, confirming travel forms, validating financial reports,
creating election reports, and sending forms to nationals
Ensured at least one philanthropy, special event and fundraiser occurred each semester
Researched internships, job postings, and scholarship opportunities for chapter members
Keeper of the Ritual, Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity
Dec 2012 Dec 2013
Organized and lead workshops highlighting professional development, personal accountability and values
Directed ceremonies and special events for collegiate members, alumnae and guests
Co-chaired the Ritual & History Committee which recorded chapter history, maintained chapter artifacts and
worked with additional committees to create a holistic experience for new members

COMMITTEES
Professional Development Committee, Higher Education Student Association
Housing Operations Committee, Loyola University Residence Life
Community Outreach Committee, Center for Career Opportunities
Ambassador Recruitment Committee, Center for Career Opportunities

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