Kelsey J.

Nerland
nerlandk@seattleu.edu II private address II private contact number

Profile
A hard-working professional dedicated to a life of serving and empowering students to recognize and
cultivate their potential to make the world a better place

Education
Master of Education, Student Development Administration, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Expected June 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
May 2014
Deans List Scholar
Honor Society MemberLambda Pi Eta
Study AbroadSouth Africa Term in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Spring 2013
Embarked on a 5 month, full-immersion, cultural learning program; served in townships

Student Affairs Experience

Graduate Coordinator, Center for Student Involvement, Seattle University, Seattle, WA

Center for Student InvolvementGraduate Coordinator Role

Participate in a departmental re-brand, and co-developed a mission statement, values,

and learning outcomes for the newly named Center for Student Involvement

Assist in the leadership, strategic planning, assessment, and direction for the office

Graduate Coordinator for Dance Marathon, Traditions, and Social Media

2014-present

2015-present

Advisor for Dance Marathon

Advise the Dance Marathon Executive and Steering Committee through advising and
counseling by facilitating weekly meetings, regular 1:1's, and special events

Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy that hosts a 16-hour fundraiser to raise money
for uncompensated care and cancer research through Childrens Miracle Network

Coordinate qualitative and quantitative assessment and evaluation efforts Spring quarter

Motivate students to fundraise over $110,506.99 through encouragement, vision, and intention
Coordinator for Christmas Tree Lighting

Organize a large-scale campus-wide tradition and program for 700 persons community

Coordinate logistics efforts with vendors and Seattle University campus departments

Monitor a budget of $6,500

Design winter wonderland spaces on campus, and bring live reindeer to campus
Coordinator for Social Media

Initiate and create the first Social Media Strategy handbook for the office

Develop an accessibility statement and online form to accommodate services for students
with disabilities at our events by collaborating with the Disabilities Services office

Coordinate all social media by utilizing Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Buzzfeed,
Reach TV, the Redhawk Experience App, website, and newsletters

Graduate Coordinator for Club Development and Student Government SGSU

2014-2015

Co-advisor for Student Government at Seattle University (SGSU)

Advised 8 elected members of SGSU by meeting regularly with the SGSU Executive VP of
Finances, the SGSU Vice President of University Affairs, and 6 SGSU Representative leaders

Advised the Financial Committee by monitoring Appropriations meetings twice quarterly

Coordinator Seattle Universitys Club Recognition and Development Process

Coordinated club recognition process logistics for over 120 student undergraduate clubs

Compiled and organized information for recognized clubs on Excel

Hosted and presented 4 club orientation sessions

Created accountability through email and quarterly newsletters by communicating policies

and procedures with clubs

Planned and executed 2 Club Involvement Fair events during the Fall quarter and Winter
quarter by working with campus departments and clubs

Initiated, filmed, and edited Club Development Series videos by collaborating

Created and launched the first online club orientation

Conduct Review Board Member, Integrity Formation Seattle University, Seattle, WA

2015-present
Serve on a hearing committee for conduct cases twice monthly
Attend training on transformative justice and reconciliation for insight to conduct sanctions

Graduate Intern for Orientation, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Summer 2015

Co-coordinated 5-day large-scale program for incoming students, student leaders, parents,
and guests alongside the Orientation Director and the Undergraduate Intern
Initiated and facilitated a 7-hour training for Orientation Welcome Team (OWT) Leaders with
implementation of a leadership development activity and Student Personalities 101 Role-Play
Innovated a new effort to create community and a sense of belonging for OWT Leaders and
Transfer Students through creating and facilitating a social media initiative
Provided mentorship and direction for 6 Orientation Core Team leaders
Created a cohesive vendor information sheet by organizing logistics and contact information
Co-prepared orientation programming for commuter and transfer students

Ministry and Volunteer Experience

Community Volunteer, Ballard Church, Ballard, WA
2015- present
Lead Worship for both 9AM and 11AM services twice monthly
Volunteer K-5 Sunday School Teacher and facilitate a curriculum to 15 children bi-weekly
Meet weekly with community group to pray, read Scripture, and do life together
Summer Staff, Forest Home, Forest Falls, CA
2013-2014
Provided encouragement and support to each counselor, camper, Youth Director, and parent
Operated adventure equipment including zip lining equipment, rock climbing equipment
Counseling
Summer 2014

Shepherded an average of 12 elementary, junior high, and high school students 23 hours/6
days weekly with compassion and discernment through discussions and Bible studies

Program

Assisted with the planning of the 10-week camp program for 250-275 5th and 6th grade
campers alongside 19 program staff members
Co-led 30-50 kids per week alongside a rotating male Program Staff leader weekly
Prepared seminar materials for leading daily Bible studies, Skills classes, and games

Summer 2013

Spiritual Mentor, Trinity United Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana, Tustin, CA

2009-2013

Shepherded 20 girls from elementary school to high school by meeting with them individually,
counseling them at Forest Home camps, leading Bible Studies, and mentoring their faith walks

Semester Abroad Volunteer, Walk In The Light Ministries, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Spring 2013

Created a youth program and an elderly program using community engagement strategies
Engaged the community by visiting over 20 illness-stricken houses per day to provide prayer;
and completed daily intensive manual labor fieldwork and restoring an abandoned house

Missions Trip Volunteer, Haiti Missions Trip, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Summer 2012
Constructed a house in 10 days, and served the many displaced, diseased, and children with
special needs from the earthquake at The Mother Theresa Home Orphanage

Missions Trip and English Teacher, Global Vision Christian School, Seoul, South Korea

Summer 2011

Created individual lesson plans and guided English lessons for 30 K-5 children daily in spelling
and grammar; performed in skits and led activities at 6 churches in a span of 2 months

Undergraduate Experience
Marketing Intern, Communiversity, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

Designed and promoted over 70 effective multi-media online marketing campaigns

through Illustrator, Photoshop, and photography on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Orientation Leader, Office of Orientation and Transition, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA

Mentored 8 freshmen in Fall 2011 and 13 transfer students in Spring 2012 by hosting 2 weekly
meetings per week, as well as bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with each student for three months

Hall Representative/Living Area Council, Residence Life, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

Represented 5th South by planning and executing events for the hall, and collaborated with
9 other Trinity Hall representatives to put on events and activities for over 480 residents

2013-2014

2011-2012

2010-2011

Fun Facts
I am a published author in Relevant Magazine 10 Things Not To Do When A Friend Gets Their Heart Broken
I performed in Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2008 (vocal performance)