Alex B.

Zernechel
(330) 414-8713 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-zernechel-73135a135/ abzernechel@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Education in Higher Education Student Affairs Anticipated May 2017
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Bachelor of Art in History May 2015

Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Graduate Coordinator, Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina August 2016 - Present
Advise the National Pan-Hellenic Council (6) chapters regarding to leadership development, programming,
budgeting, recruitment, conduct matters, and membership development and accountability.
Consult with 5 Greek-letter organizations on goal setting and overall chapter operations.
Coordinated fundraising efforts to raise $26,000 and logistics to send 37 students to AFLV.
Assess all major programs of the department including CPC primary recruitment, Annual Leadership Summit,
and Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values conference (AFLV).
Develop educational programs for student leaders on recruitment practices, new member education, risk
management, leadership development, and organizational management.
Rebranding of all social media accounts and official website content.
Co- Supervise 2 undergraduate interns.
Coordinate Greek Week Board of Directors planning committee and the Greek Ambassador program.
Collaborate with Office of Campus Programming on marketing and fundraising initiatives to increase fraternity
and sorority involvement in Dance Marathon.

Graduate Assistant, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina July 2015 July 2016
Sole staff person for Greek community of 21 organizations and 750 undergraduate members.
Advised the College Panhellenic Council (5) chapters, Interfraternity Council (10) chapters, and the National Pan-
Hellenic Council (6) chapters.
Managed the departments programming budget of $35,000.
Oversaw CPC primary recruitment for 250 potential new members, IFC primary recruitment for 150 potential new
members, and intake process for each of the NPHC chapters.
Counseled chapter presidents of the 20 Greek-letter organizations on personal and professional development.
Developed educational programs for student leaders on recruitment practices, new member education, risk
management, leadership development, and organizational management and accountability.
Facilitated the expansion process for Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the IFC community.
Collaborated with Office of Campus Programs on marketing and fundraising initiatives to increase fraternity and
sorority involvement in Dance Marathon.

Instructor Band of Brothers Course, Leadership Minor

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina August 2016 December 2016
Designed a 1 semester males leadership course on the societal constructs of masculinity.
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Taught the Band of Brothers course to 20 freshmen males.

Coordinated weekly service project for students at local Community Table.
Recruitment Alumni Advisor
Albright College chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity September 2015 Present
Advise the Recruitment chair directly and serve as an advisor at various events and meetings.
Facilitate annual leadership transition retreat.
Mediate conflict between executive board and membership.
Coordinate with College officials to ensure chapter complies with College recruitment policies.

Graduate Intern, Dean of Students Office

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina May 2016 August 2016
Assessed organizational structure and Diversity recruitment initiatives of peer institutions for Student Affairs
leadership.
Coordinated parent project during Orientation weekends.
Assisted in managing Orientation tables for Intercultural Affairs, Parent/Family Weekend, and Greek Student
Engagement and Development.

Graduate Intern, Office of Leadership and Student Involvement

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina January 2016 May 2016
Recruited for, planned, and executed a first year experience transitional leadership program for 100 students.
Designed and taught a training course for 24 upper-classmen college counselors.
Mentored 3 undergraduate coordinators.

Undergraduate Intern, Office of Greek Life

Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania August 2014 May 2015
Organized schedules, events, publicity, and guidelines for both NPC primary recruitment and NIC recruitment.
Operated Interactive Collegiate Solutions (ICS) during Panhellenic primary recruitment.
Updated Greek Life website to the new Student Services format.
Developed marketing materials for the Office of Greek Life.
Created new accreditation program to evaluate the progress and achievement of organizations.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Campus Liaison, Graduate Student Association, Western Carolina University August 2016 Present
Facilitator, Eminent Archon Institute, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity January 2016
Certified Instructor, Rape, Aggression, Defense (RAD), University of Knoxville, Tennessee December 2015
Facilitator, Human Development and Leadership Retreat, Western Carolina University November 2015
Facilitator, Disney Leadership Program Experience, Western Carolina University October 2015
Facilitator, CatCamp Freshmen Leadership Retreat, Western Carolina University August 2015, 2016

AFFILIATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Fraternity and Sorority Life Affiliation
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity Spring 2011 Present

Association Membership
Member of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA), 2015 Present
Member of the Association of College Personnel Association (ACPA), 2015 Present

Conferences Attended
Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values February 2017
Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) November 2015, 2016
National Panhellenic Conference/ Inter-Fraternity Council Academy January 2016

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