LYDIA YAHNKE

1170 Cushing Circle, St. Paul, MN,

55108 | Lydia.yahnke@gmail.com | 507-213-4518
A developing student affairs professional committed to:
-Bringing insight to a team as well as continued professional
development
-Contributing to the development of diversity initiatives at postsecondary institutions
-Acting as a valuable resource to others in the field, students, and
to the mission of an institution

OBJECTIVE

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

To secure a position as a graduate assistant at a higher education

institution, in turn, working towards completion of my Masters
degree in Leadership in Student Affairs.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Banner Systems, Qualtrics

Assessment
Experience in student life, residential life, orientation, student
conduct, educational programming, mentoring, event and
conference execution, and student org advising
Experience with professional clients, social media management,
journalism, and public relations.

EXPERIENCE

ORIENTATION AND RETENTION GRADUATE ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
MAY 2016-CURRENT
Assist with the coordination and execution of all new student and
transfer orientations, hiring and training process of student
leaders, other projects as assigned by supervisor
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL LIFE HAMLINE
UNIVERSITY
FALL 2013-AUGUST 2016.
Directly oversaw student communities (first-years, sophomores,
and law/grad students) ranging from 30-60 residents, mentored
student community of 400, planned and executed educational and
social programming, worked as front desk manager, acted as
representative of Hamline residence life.

MCVAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE MCVAY YOUTH VOICE

FALL 2013-JULY 2016
This position involved mentorship and development of refugee
children in the metro area, including homework help, college
advising, and self-empowerment.
RADIO DJ KOWZ AND KRUE COUNTRY RADIO
SUMMER 2014-MAY 2016.
Developed my communication, PR, and customer service skills as
a radio personality for southern Minnesota.
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR INTERN MINNESOTA CHILDRENS
MUSEUM
SUMMER 2015
Developed my planning and event coordinating skills by creating
new opportunities for children to learn and explore throughout the
museum. Community relations, a focus on creativity and
education, and maintaining image was crucial in this position.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, ST. PAUL, MN

MA IN LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT AFFAIRS
Expected Graduation: May 2018
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL, MN
BA IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, RELIGION
Sept. 2012-May 2016

HONORS AND
ACTIVITIES

INTERESTS

Hamline University Deans List 2013-2016

Womens Leadership Retreat, 2014 and 2015
Women in Philanthropy Dinner Attendee, 2015
Spirituality Scholar, 2016
Omicron Delta Kappa member, e-board member, advisor, 2015current
National Residence Hall Honorary, 2015-current
GreenDot Trained, 2014
Conduct Board Trained, 2016
100 who influence attendee, 2013-2016
Residence Hall Association member and e-board member 20122016
Minnspire Conferences executive board member, 2014-2016
Interfaith Dialogue; Diversity Initiatives; Service and Volunteerism; Policy
and Conduct; Online Education; Advising; Mental Health Initiatives;
International Student Services; Assessment; Research

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REFERENCES

GAITH HIJAZIN, AREA COORDINATOR

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
651-523-2087
JOSH HENGEMUHLE, DEAN OF ORIENTATION AND RETENTION
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
(651) 962-6659

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