Sarah Creeden

6325 N Sheridan Rd #1606, Chicago, IL 60660

339-788-8318 | screeden@luc.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-creeden-b98450a7

Education
Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Arts, B.A., in Communication and Graphic Design September 2013 – May 2017
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Masters of Education, M.Ed., in Higher Education & Student Affairs Expected May 2019

Experience
Loyola University Chicago – Student Activities & Greek Affairs Chicago, IL
Graduate Assistant for the Department of Programming August 2018 – Present
•Advisor of the Department of Programming (DOP), the student-run programming and activity board.
•Manages DOP’s $300,000 budget through platforms such as Microsoft Excel and OrgSync.
•Organizes and assists in the beginning processes and management of contracts with third party vendors to be
signed and approved by upper administration.
•Maintains relationships with third party vendors and middle agents to create programs and secure both services
and contracts.
•Advises DOP members and volunteers through the implementation of large scale events such as speakers,
comedians, and concerts.
•Facilitates leadership trainings for DOP each semester.
•Arranges semester retreats and training sessions for executive board members of DOP.
•Conducts weekly one-on-one meetings with DOP executive board members.
•Support DOP advisees in their holistic and professional development by utilizing theory to practice initiatives.
•Attends weekly DOP executive board meetings.
•Attends monthly DOP general board meetings.
•Arranges and facilitates planning of DOP’s National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Conference
trip.
•Attends departmental and divisional staff meetings.
• Participates in the execution and implementation of Student Activities and Greek Affairs events such as
Welcome Week, the Student Organization Fair, Finals Breakfast, and Greek Organization Recruitment.
•Practice autonomy and encourage advisees to step into their own path and take responsibility for their actions.
•Engage with other divisions and departments to collaborate on ways to assist and support student development.
•Collaborate with staff-run committees to further the mission and development of the University.
Roosevelt University - Center for Student Involvement Chicago, IL
Student Activities and Greek Life Graduate Assistant August 2017 – May 2018
•Co-advised day, evening, and weekend programming related to the SPEED Programming Board.
•Served as the fraternity and sorority advisor for active Greek campus and city-wide chapters.
•Co-advised student organizations while serving as a mentor and resource.
•Co-advised the Student Activities Fund Allocation Committee who allocate $50,000 to student organizations
yearly.
•Facilitated leadership development training sessions for student organizations, Greek chapters, and the SPEED
Programming Board.
•Assisted with the implementation of New Student Orientation, Meet the Greeks, the Student Involvement Fair,
and all the Center for Student Involvement’s programs.
•Managed the Center for Student Involvement’s social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
•Created advertisements with the Adobe Creative Cloud for all programs facilitated by the Center for Student
Involvement.
Southern New Hampshire University – Office of Student Involvement Manchester, NH
Leadership Development Intern January 2017 – May 2017
•Organized leadership development events and programs.
•Assisted with programming leadership sessions and activities for various leadership organizations at Southern
New Hampshire University, such as Camp Synergy and the Signature Leadership Program.
•Planned the annual Leadership Awards Banquet and Spring Transition Summit
•Facilitated leadership programs and learning activities for Southern New Hampshire University staff, faculty,
students, and outside organizations.
Southern New Hampshire University - Office of Residence Life Manchester, NH
Resident Assistant December 2015 – May 2017
•Enforced rules and regulation to ensure the smooth and orderly operations of residence hall programs.
•Mediated interpersonal problems between residents.
•Made routine rounds on duty to ensure that residents and residence halls were secure.
•Created a harmonious environment for up to 264 residents in the East Side Residence Hall area.
•Implemented programming to establish a safe space for students living in the community.
Southern New Hampshire University – Office of Marketing & Communications Manchester, NH
Social Media Marketing Assistant September 2015 – December 2016
•Began as an intern and then became an assistant.
•Managed the “SNHU On Campus” Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Snapchat accounts.
•Directed and edited videos that were featured across various social media platforms and campus marketing
channels.
•Worked indirectly with external organizations such as the Boston Celtics and Granite State Comic Con to
continue contracted marketing efforts and collaborations.
•Offered services to other Southern New Hampshire University offices and departments to create social media
profiles and poster campaigns as well as graphic design content.

Professional and Organizational Affiliations

•Loyola University Chicago’s Higher Education Student Association, Treasurer and Social Media Manager
(2018 – Present)
•American College Personnel Association (2017 – Present)
•National Association of Campus Activities (2017 – Present)
•National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (2017 – Present)

Awards & Honors

•American College Personnel Association (ACPA) – College Student Educators International’s Commission for
Commuter Students & Adult Learners’ 2018 Outstanding Graduate Level Student Award Recipient, January
2018
•American College Personnel Association (ACPA) – College Student Educators International’s Commission for
Student Involvement’s 2018 Outstanding Graduate Level Student Award Recipient, December 2017
•Southern New Hampshire University’s Office of Residence Life’s Unsung Hero of the Upper Suites Area
Award, May 2016

Certifications
•State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission – BASSET Alcohol Safe Certified, License number 5A-0110606
(Exp. 06/02/2021)