AMA P.

AGUMEH
2608 Vetter Drive, Franklin Park, NJ 08823 (860)-301-0078 apagumeh@gmail.com EDUCATION Rutgers, The State University of New jersey, New Jersey Candidate for Master of Education: College Student Affairs: Anticipated Graduation May, 2014 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.94/4.00 Paul Robeson Graduate Tuition Remission Scholarship-September 2012-May 2014 Emirates Aviation College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 2010 - December 2010 Certification in Medical Training; Safety and Emergency Procedures; Service in Air Cabin Management. University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana Bachelor of Arts: Major-Linguistics; Minor-Psychology, June 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey Graduate Coordinator, September 2012-Present Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC) Rutgers-New Brunswick Assistantship for College Student Affairs Graduate Program. Advise student organizations such as the Black Students Union and Black Voice Carta-Latina (a student-run magazine). Helper to undergraduate students with varied issues. Supervise office assistants and work-study staff including student tutors for America Reads America Counts Tutoring Program. Manage logistical arrangements for the America Reads, America Counts Tutoring Program. Coordinate and facilitate orientation for student workers. Revived and remodeled the Sankofa movie series, a program geared towards bringing people together to celebrate different cultures through cultural identity-themed movies and dialogue. In collaboration with university cultural centers, departments, and student organizations, plan, implement and evaluate Open House sessions for students. Plan and organize university-wide programs in which the PRCC participates, such as Rutgers Day, to educate and introduce students to campus resources. Assisted with the planning and organizing of the annual Rites of Passage ceremony for the class of 2013 graduating African- American and Latino students. Support student learning by providing a healthy and supportive environment at the center. Serve as a student mentor. Graduate Intern, September 2013-Present Office of the Dean of Students, Rutgers-New Brunswick Field experience for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Respond to student walk-ins and provide advising to students on a variety of issues. Serve as judicial officer at student conduct hearings. Participate in judicial hearings and assess sanctions for first time alcohol, and illegal substance violations and hospital transport cases. Serve as first point of contact for students about emotional, medical, psychological, social, financial, academic, legal, or family related matters. Provide referral services for students to the appropriate offices for further consultation. Graduate Coordinator, New Student Orientation, National Orientation Directors Association Summer Internship, June-Aug. 2013 Office of Student Life and Leadership, Rutgers-Newark
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Collaborated with one other NODA intern to assist in organizing, implementing and managing the New Student Orientation program for first year and transfer students, as well as parents and family. Developed and facilitated training for 27 undergraduate Orientation Leaders. Created an Orientation-training manual for Orientation Leaders. Created marketing materials using social networks (such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for New Student Orientation. Supervised Orientation Leader staff. Facilitated training sessions and exercises for Orientation Leaders on topics such as customer service, diversity, conflict resolution and leadership styles. Planned, managed and implemented resource fairs for orientation days. Co-planned Explore Newark, a program to help new students familiarize themselves with their new community (Newark). Assisted with other summer/fall programming for the Office of Student Life and Leadership.

Graduate Intern, January 2013-May 2013 Center for Global Education, Rutgers-New Brunswick Field experience for Spring 2013. Served as a walk-in study abroad adviser. Conducted information sessions on study abroad and international service learning programs to various campus constituents. Produced a student handbook for incoming exchange international students. Researched the legal risks and liabilities associated with international service learning and volunteer programs; used data to create a reference document for the study abroad office. Supported visa applications for both individuals and groups, and educated applicants on visa requirements. Reviewed applications and assessed applicant eligibility for study abroad program managers. Processed incoming transcripts from partner universities through grade and credit conversions. Gained knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines of study abroad programs for domestic and international students. Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Volunteer Graduate Intern, July 2011-March 2012 The Pensby Center (Formerly, The Office of Intercultural Affairs) Assisted in the planning and organization of the annual Tri-College Dimensions of Diversity and New Student Orientation programs for fall 2011. Tracked and disseminated relevant news and information from the Intercultural Office to students and campus community. Performed extensive research work using benchmarking, peer reviewing, and survey analysis. Assisted in recruiting the director of the Mellon May Undergraduate Fellows and student workers. Emirates Airlines, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cabin Crew, July 2010 - February 2011 Provided high-level customer service to passengers on board aircraft: health and safety, crisis management, travel comfort and satisfaction. Earned certification in health, security, and safety measures in airplane cabin management. Gained extensive international travel and diverse cultural experiences. IGIT Group, Accra, Ghana Executive Assistant to the Managing Director November 2009 - June 2010 Served as human resource administrator for the group; recruited potential new hires, conducted staff performance evaluations and supervised a staff of 30 personnel. Coordinated public relations efforts, drafted management reports and managed correspondence.
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University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana Special Assistant to the Deputy Director, January 2009 - August 2009 Institute of Continuing and Distance Education National service placement. Conducted research and assisted the deputy director of the Institute of Adult Education. Managed office operations and reviewed modules developed for distance education program. Coordinated new student orientation programs. Advised students on course selection and registration. Private Akan Language Instructor, September 2006-June 2008 Developed curriculum and taught Akan to three American missionaries working in Ghana. Hosted the missionaries and contributed to their cultural immersion during their stay. LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Member, Planning Committee for Rutgers University 2013 Student Affairs Conference-May 2013-December 2013 Planned, and executed the program for 2013 Rutgers Student Affairs Conference. Council Representative, Rutgers University Council of Black Graduates (CBG)-September 2012-May 2014 Represented Paul Robeson Cultural Center on the Council, managed, and planned all the logistics for CBG meetings. Attend and participate in CBG meetings on behalf of the center. Disseminate relevant information from CBG meetings to PRCC staff. Member, Rutgers University Careers in Student Affairs (CiSA) Conference-September 2012-November 2012 Served on the Logistics Committee and assisted in planning and coordinating all aspects of logistical arrangements, including food, raffle tickets, parking, room reservations, etc. for a successful execution of the CiSA conference. Spearheaded fund raising activities by reaching out to organizations to appeal for donations to support conference activities. Member, Student Representative Council (SRC) Vetting Committee, University of Ghana, September 2005-May 2006 Dean of Students appointee to the ten-member Student Government Vetting Committee. Interviewed and recommended candidates to run for various student government positions. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Member, NASPA: Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, January 2013 - Present Member, National Orientation Directors Association (NODA), January 2013 - Present Member, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, January 2013 - Present Member, Council of Black Graduates (CBG), September 2013 -Present SKILLS SUMMARY Trained Student Affairs professional with experience in diverse higher education administrative offices and programs. Tactful and student centered approach to service delivery and student advising; efficient, team player, supportive of management and institutional mission; organized, facility in multicultural environments; research and analytical skills; excellent communication skills, written and verbal; fluent in Twi, Ga, Hausa, basic proficiency in French. Excellent skills in Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Mac-OS, proficiency in using Social Media. TRAVEL Italy, United Kingdom, Scotland, Germany, Russia, Austria, Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Singapore, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia.
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