Kelly Wrobel

708.321.0888 | wrobelke@gvsu.edu
EDUCATION
Master of Education in Higher Education: College Student Affairs Leadership
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI | GPA: 4.00/4.00 | Expected Graduation: May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
Bradley University, Peoria, IL | GPA: 3.86/4.00 | Minor: Professional Writing | May 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Student and Family Programs NODA Intern May 2019-Present
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
• Co-supervise 38 Patriot Orientation Leaders and 7 Student Coordinators over the course of 12 orientation sessions for first year students and
transfer students
• Coordinate Patriot Leader over-night retreat which focused on leadership skills, diversity, and teamwork
• Presented to 400+ new incoming students on topics pertaining to their role and identity in the George Mason community
• Managed the Family Resource Area, Academic Showcase, Taking Care of Business, and Green and Gold Showcase and maintained communication
with campus stakeholders
• Execute Patriot Leader performance evaluation based on student job descriptions
• Serve as the On-Site Special Accommodations Coordinator for students and guests needing accommodations
Graduate Assistant for Programming August 2018-Present
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
• Advise 17 students on the Campus Activities Board (CAB) to plan and execute over 60 programs per year
• Oversee an annual programming budget of $250,000
• Implement the restructure of Spotlight Productions into the CAB including re-allocation of money and the creation of 11 more positions
• Assist with student organization support; develop and present workshops on event planning, student involvement, and transitions
• Execute contracts for large scale events, performers, and speakers
• Foster student-advisor relationships through weekly one-on-one meetings, weekly executive board meetings, mentoring, and semesterly student
leader performance assessments
• Coordinate, supervise, and advise four to five students at regional and national programming conferences
• Collaborate with the LGBTQ+ resource center, Campus Recreation, Event Services, and student organizations to execute successful programs
Intern to the Executive Director for Student Involvement February 2018-July 2018
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Served as the interim Assistant Director of Student Activities during a five-month vacancy, which included advising the Activities Council of Bradley
University (ACBU) and Late-Night BU (LNBU)
• Created transition reports for the new Assistant Director of Student Activities
• Served on search committee for the Assistant Director of Student Activities; initiated efforts to understand the needs of current students
• Executed and collaborated with Campus Recreation to create the “Get Connected Fair,” a new late-night programming initiative during orientation
• Supervised 10 Campus Recreation staff members during late-night orientation programs
• Worked with the Assistant Director of Leadership and Service to create a Leadership Certificate Program
Student Orientation Leader January 2017-January 2018
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Assisted the Director of Orientation to finalize and implement 13 three-day sessions for nearly 1,300 students
• Familiarized myself with several curriculums to advise students in various majors on course selection and registration
• Co-taught two University Experience courses that adjusted first-year students to the Bradley community through immersive community trips,
social activities, presentations on academic resources, and alcohol and sex education
• Facilitated a critical campus issues session with topics of sexual assault, sexual and gender identity development, and alcohol and drug related
issues
• Served on the social media team to update orientations Twitter, Instagram, and parent Facebook page
Peer Mentor for the Academic Success Center August 2017-May 2018
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Advised students through setting effective, achievable academic and personal goals and assisted with the development of plans with steps to
achieve these goals
• Developed and presented weekly workshops for students on academic probation
• Guided students to understand how to connect with services that can help with learning, living in the community, budgeting, or maintaining
physical and mental health
• Educated and helped students through academic planning and preparation for class registration
Intern to the Vice President of Student Affairs January 2016-December 2017
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Collaborated with on-campus organizations and departments and external vendors to execute Family Weekend that served over 1,500 guests over
two and a half days
• Designed and created social media campaigns for Bradley University’s Campus Recreation Facebook page
• Recruited volunteers, marketed, and executed Bradley’s annual Trash to Treasure’s event
 Kelly Wrobel
708.321.0888 | wrobelke@gvsu.edu
HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
President for the Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU) January 2017-January 2018
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Implemented a new executive board structure and membership model to go from 25 coordinators to 13 coordinators
• Increased active general membership from 15 students to nearly 75 students
• Created and presented an ACBU annual report to the student activity budgeting review council to successfully advocate for
an annual budget of $135,000
• Promoted overall growth and development of ACBU coordinators through monthly check-ins, evaluations, and conflict-
resolution meetings
• Served as the head delegate and block-booker for the 2017 National and Regional NACA conferences
• Co-presented an educational session at NACA Nationals titled “A Parachute Mind” that highlighted the effectiveness of
programming with an open-mind
Featured Entertainment Coordinator for ACBU January 2016-January 2017
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Planned, marketed, organized, and executed three large scale concerts for 3,500+ students
• Allocated a budget 0f $175,000 to marketing efforts, artist honorarium, production costs, and middle-agent fees
• Worked with several local radio stations to promote concerts to the Peoria community
• Co-Presented an educational session with a middle-agent at NACA regionals that educated students on how to successfully
plan a large-scale event
President of Chi Omega – Mu Delta January 2016-January 2017
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• Managed and trained nine executive board officers to oversee activities for nearly 120 members
• Led chapter to achieve the highest level of recognition at Bradley’s Grand Chapter awards for outstanding work in the Greek
community
• Facilitated weekly meetings with executive board officers and members of Cardinal Cabinet
• Oversaw the execution of two philanthropy weeks to raise nearly $10,000 for Susan G. Komen and Make-A-Wish
• Budgeted nearly $35,000 to distribute funds for social events, philanthropy events, and sisterhood events
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEERING
NACA: National Association for Campus Activities
• Conference Logistics Graduate Intern for Mid-America Regional Conference, October 2019
• Marketplace Graduate Intern for the National Convention; Educational Session Presenter “Graduate Student Journey,” February 2019
• Mid-America Regional Conference attendee, October 2018
• Mid-America Regional Conference attendee, October 2017
• National Convention attendee, February 2017
• Mid-America Regional Conference attendee; Educational Session Co-Presenter with Jolene Chevalier of “How to Concerts,” October 2016
• Mid-America Regional Conference attendee; Educational Session Presenter “A Parachute Mind,” October 2015
• National Convention attendee, February 2015
UIFI: Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute
• Institute attendee, July 2015
HONORS AND AWARDS
• National Society of Leadership and Success Society State of Mind Award
• NACA Tese Caldarelli Scholarship Recipient
• OLLI Student Volunteer of the Year
• NACA Alan B. Davis Award Recipient
• PNC Academic Achiever Award
• Olive B. White Student Leadership Award
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Rho Lambda Honor Society
• Order of Omega Honor Society
• National Society of Leadership and Success
REFERENCES
Michael Croal, Wake Forest University David Trillizio, Bradley University Ryan Neloms, Grand Valley State University
Assistant Director of the Student Union Director of Orientation and Advisement Assistant Director of Event Services
336.758.7168 | croalm@wfu.edu 309.677.2434 | dpt@bradley.edu 616.331.2350 | nelomsry@gvsu.edu