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Reilly VanderMey

Roanoke

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in crisis management and recruitment strategies at Old Dominion University. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement through innovative event planning and impactful public speaking. Strong commitment to fostering positive relationships and supporting student development while delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Representative, Recruitment Committee

Old Dominion University Housing & Res. Life
Norfolk
12.2023 - Current
  • Represent the student body on the university’s recruitment committee, providing input on recruitment strategies.
  • Assist in planning and executing recruitment initiatives aimed at increasing student engagement.
  • Support the interview process across all levels of Housing to select resident assistants and other staff members.

Resident Assistant

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
08.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Housing & Residence Life

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for residence hall issues, ensuring a positive living environment for students.
  • Plan and execute community-building events to foster engagement and student development.
  • Manage projects related to residential life, providing support and resources to students.
  • Respond to crisis situations, and provide appropriate solutions and resources.
  • Housing and Residence Life.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.

Recruitment Liaison, Housing & Res. Life

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
08.2023 - Current
  • Act as the liaison for prospective students, facilitating communication between the housing department and incoming students.
  • Coordinate and assist in recruitment events and presentations to promote housing opportunities.
  • Help develop strategies to attract and retain students through engaging, informative events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Roanoke, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Event planning
  • Public speaking
  • Client relationship management
  • Training and development
  • Customer service
  • Professionalism

Awards

  • Dean's List Honoree
  • Spring 2024
  • Summer 2024
  • Fall 2024
  • Dean’s Education Award, Spring 2024

Leadership Experience

Student Representative, Recruitment Committee, Old Dominion University Housing & Residence Life, Norfolk, VA, 12/23, Present, Represent the student staff body on the department’s recruitment committee, providing input on recruitment strategies., Assist in planning and executing recruitment initiatives aimed at increasing student engagement., Support the interview process across all levels of Housing to select resident assistants and other staff members.

Affiliations

  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member, 01/22 - Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Representative, Recruitment Committee

Old Dominion University Housing & Res. Life
12.2023 - Current

Resident Assistant

Old Dominion University
08.2023 - Current

Recruitment Liaison, Housing & Res. Life

Old Dominion University
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Old Dominion University

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Reilly VanderMey