ANNA M. ELIAS
305 SEVENTH STREET • WINDBER, PA 15963 • CELL: (814)-243-6897 • WORK: (814)-262-6457
E-MAIL: [email protected] • E-PORTFOLIO: WWW.ANNAELIAS.WEEBLY.COM
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University – State College, PA (GPA 3.84)
M.Ed. College Student Affairs
New Zealand Higher Education Study Tour Experience – Bowling Green, OH
Women’s Resource Center Advocacy Certification – State College, PA
Juniata College – Huntingdon, PA (GPA 3.60) cum laude
B.A. Public Relations with a minor in International Studies
Université Catholique de Lille – Lille, France (GPA 3.58)
Fall 2009 –Summer 2011
Spring 2011
Fall 2010
Fall 2002 – 2006
Summer 2004 and Fall 2005
WORK EXPERIEN CE
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Admissions Office – Johnstown, PA
Summer 2011 – present
Admissions Counselor
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Present to and recruit local high school students through creative and innovative approaches in order to meet annual goals
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Guide students through the admissions process, including financial aid, testing, registration and transferring credits
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Advise the Black Bear Admissions Ambassadors student group, facilitating a peer-to-peer interaction in recruiting
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Collaborate and assist other offices with events and projects as needed
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Establish positive relationships with local high school guidance counselors and other community partners
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Conduct presentations upon invitation for the Youth Professional Development Conference, Gunter Junior Leadership
Program & CCSSPA Super Conference
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Proposed and helped implement a First Year Check-In Call Program to welcome students, address issues, & increase retention
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Adjunct Faculty – Johnstown, PA
Fall 2012 – present
Instructor of First Year Experience
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Develop engaging classroom activities to help students make connections on how to succeed in their first year of college
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Advise students both in and out of the classroom, regarding concerns, questions, and barriers to their overall success in college
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Teach not only traditional age college students, but also Associate Degree in High School students and adult learners
The Pennsylvania State University Student Activities Office – State College, PA
Summer 2009 – Spring 2011
Graduate Assistant
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Coordinated and developed a first year living-learning community, which focused on service, leadership and social justice
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Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised and evaluated an undergraduate Program Assistant for a living-learning community
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Educated students on service issues locally and globally through a program series initiative
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Co-advised the Homecoming Executive Committee & created professional development opportunities for the 17 members
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Facilitated educational workshops, reflection sessions and retreats
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Developed learning-outcomes and assessment tools to evaluate programs
Radford University Office of New Student Programs – Radford, VA
Summer 2010
NODA Orientation Intern
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Created learning outcomes, provided training, and assessed learning for 25 student Orientation Assistants
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Participated in and supervised 5 overnight Orientation sessions and 5 transfer sessions for 2,000 incoming students
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Provided live-in residence hall support for the Orientation Assistants throughout training and Orientation
The Pennsylvania State University Office of Judicial Affairs – State College, PA
Spring 2010
Graduate Intern
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Conducted disciplinary conferences with students alleged to have violated Penn State’s Code of Conduct
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Determined charge and sanction for students found responsible for violating Penn State’s Code of Conduct
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Assisted with outreach and educational initiatives across campus
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania – State College, PA
Spring 2008 – Summer 2009
Membership Specialist & Recruiter
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Collaborated with community partners to promote Girl Scouts and their mission
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Oversaw local volunteers, supervised part-time employees, and recruited adult and girl members in five counties
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Initiated Juniata College Campus Girl Scouts and assisted Penn State University Campus Girl Scouts
Juniata College Residence Life – Huntingdon, PA
Fall 2007 – Spring 2008
Resident Director of Lesher Hall
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Managed all aspects of the building and facility, including safety codes, service requests, key control, and furniture inventory
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Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 Resident Assistants
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Planned programs relating to issues such as social justice, self-esteem, safety and community building
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Mentored, mediated, and assisted 144 female residents in roommate conflicts, personal problems, and crisis situations
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Acted as a liaison between residents and other campus offices and resources
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Patrolled campus during assigned weekends to maintain order, safety, and discipline
Juniata College Community Service Office – Huntingdon, PA
Fall 2006 – Spring 2008
Americorps VISTA and Community Outreach Coordinator
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Assembled community work study programs between Juniata College and the Huntingdon community
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Helped organize programs such as Relay for Life, blood drives, Special Olympics, Trash to Treasure, and service trips
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Supervised over 100 student workers in the Huntingdon community and co-advised registered student organizations
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Managed $25,000 budget, spreadsheets, paperwork, and time cards for the Community Work Study Program
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Developed Juniata student leaders to cultivate an after-school program at the Huntingdon Community Center
Le Grand Bleu Théâtre – Lille, France
Fall 2005
Public Relations Intern
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Visited schools to assist in workshops about the theatre
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Translated theatre documents between French and English and communicated with English clients
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Presented research about cultural differences working in France and America at the Liberal Arts Symposium at Juniata
BOTTLE WORKS Ethnic Arts Center – Johnstown, PA
Summer 2005 – 2008
Communication Activity Intern and Newsletter Layout Editor
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Wrote press releases, assisted with all publicity, and worked with a graphic designer on flyers and newsletters
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Aided in the preparation of the Summer Polish Exhibit and Program
Juniata College First Year Seminar – Huntingdon, PA
Fall 2004
College Writing Seminar Lab Instructor
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Generated weekly discussions with first-year students about their college transition and facilitated a group project
VOLUNTEER WORK
Victim Advocate – Cambria, Somerset & Centre counties, PA
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Advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
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Provide crisis counseling on the hotline
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Respond to hospital calls for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence
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Facilitate emergency Protection from Abuse orders with the Magisterial District Judges and local police
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Educate through interactive presentations to student groups on various college campuses
Church Involvement – Johnstown, State College and Huntingdon, PA
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Assist with mass
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Act as chairperson and volunteer for church activities
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Taught Bible School to 50-75 children ages 3-11
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Served on the Care Committee to aid the elderly and the sick
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Guided new members through initiation into the Catholic Church
Junior Achievement Board – Huntingdon, PA
Service Learning Trip for Katrina Relief Efforts – New Orleans, LA
Local Soup Kitchen – Huntingdon, PA
2010 – present
1997 – present
2006 – 2008
2006
2003 – 2005
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN T
Adjudicating Sexual Assaults on Campus – (Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape)
Cultural Competency Workshop – Dr. Patreese Ingram (Penn State University)
Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Training – Lisa Baer (TIPS Trainer)
Safe Zones – Gene Kelly (Lebanon Valley College)
Trans Issues – Eli Green (Hetrick-Martin Institute)
Mediation Workshop – Celia Cook-Huffman (Juniata College)
Pennsylvania Center for Women, Politics and Public Policy Conference – Allison Lowe (Chatham University)
Adobe InDesign Training – (Herff-Jones)
2011
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2003
PROFESSIONAL I NVOLVEMENT
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Diversity Committee
2012 - present
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Retention Committee
2012 - present
PCPA: Pennsylvania College Personnel Association Member
2009 – present
SALSA: Southern Alleghenies Learn and Serve Alliance Member
2008 – present
ACPA: American College Personnel Association Member
2011 – 2012
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Member
2010 – 2012
NODA: National Orientation Directors Association Member
2010 – 2011
Penn State Student Union Advisory Board
2009 – 2011
Penn State SASO: Student Affairs Student Association
2009 – 2011
Orientation Chair
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Planned and implemented an orientation for 10 graduate students entering the College Student Affairs Program
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Assisted in reviewing resumes, interviewing, and hosting prospective graduate assistants during Interview Weekend
Juniata College Social Norms Committee
2008
REFERENCES
Karen Kemmer
Former Director of the Ebensburg Education Center, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
814-590-1585
Jeff Maul
Current Supervisor, Director of Admissions, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
814-262-6431
Shauna Morin
Former Supervisor, Director of the Community Service Office, Juniata College
919-928-4348
Dr. Peggy Lorah D. Ed., NCC, LPC
Affiliate Faculty, College Student Affairs Master’s Program, Penn State
Director for the Center of Women Students, Penn State
814-238-2027
Rosemary Pawlowski
Former Supervisor, Executive Director, BOTTLE WORKS Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown
814-536-5705