LIVNI ELIZABETH MENDEZ

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Education:

Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education

School of Education; The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Anticipated May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Economics
Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC

2004

Higher Education Work Experience

Graduate/Program Assistant
The Center for Student Access and Success
Elon University

October 2013 to present

Help with daily operations of Elon Academy, a college access and success program in
Alamance County, and Watson & Odyssey Scholars, a leadership and scholarship program for
Elon University students
Translate mailings, handouts, presentations, and interpret in meetings for Elon Academy
Spanish speaking families
Process 100 Watson & Odyssey scholars $2,000 book stipend requests
Create an admissions information session for parents during Elon Academys Saturday
events
Help plan and implement logistics for Elon Academys month-long summer program and
Watson & Odysseys week long orientation
Facilitator for Elon Academys Transition to College Retreat
Facilitator for the Anti-Defamation Leagues A Campus of Difference workshop
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Salem College

May 2010 to May 2013

Maintained responsibilities of admissions counselor

Reviewed applications for 200+ students out of a pool of 600 applicants in a staff of 6 territory
managers
Supervised Phone Team, a group of 10 student workers who conducted weekly calls to
prospective students
Mentored and trained new hires
Created feeder school relationships with charter schools and community based organizations
in my territory
Admissions Counselor
Salem College

July 2006 to May 2010

Was the first point of contact for prospective students in Texas, Florida, New England, and all
states west of the Mississippi
Organized recruitment travel for 6-8 weeks in the fall and 4 weeks in the spring to recruit high
school students
Helped with planning and design of recruitment materials, photo & video shoots
Supervised Fremdendienerin, a group of 75 student volunteers who served as tour guides and
on-campus hosts
Implemented a personalized scholarship interview process for students from Texas who could
not travel to campus for their interviews by working with local alumni
Organized a counselor fly-in for Texas high school counselors in collaboration with surrounding
universities
Other Work Experience
Office Manager
Philip Lane Homes

December 2005 to May 2006

Acquired all mandatory permits from City or County officials

Assisted Accounts Payable
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Assistant Language Teacher for Ishibe High School

and Mikumo Yougo Gakko
Japanese Exchange Teaching Program in Shiga, Japan

July 2004 to August 2005

Created and implemented innovative English lesson plans for 400 students ranging in age from
th
pre-K to 12 grade
Increased communitys understanding of American culture through lectures and every day
interaction

Institutional Service
Member of Program Review Committee for Dean of Students
UNCG

2014 to 2015

Help evaluate Dean of Students office by reviewing their standards as developed by CAS
(Council on the Advancement of Standards) in order to assess their compliance with these
professional standards
Perform a critical review of the crisis management process and protocols in the Dean of
Students office
Conduct Team Panelist
UNCG

2014 to 2015

Hear allegations of violations of the Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Integrity Policy
Higher Education Student Association Treasurer
UNCG

Spring 2013 to Fall 2014

Manage a $1,000-$3,000 budget, amount dependent on allocations each semester

Submit allocation requests
Work in conjunction with executive board to plan and implement professional, academic, social
and philanthropic activities for all HESA members
Student Government Association President
Salem College

2003 to 2004

Created liaisons between students, faculty, staff, and alums through meetings, open forums,
and personal contact for student body of 1100 students
Organized activities for students, including a mystery trip to Washington, DC
Provided opportunities for students to become self-sufficient and responsible for their actions
Student Government Association Secretary
Salem College

2002 to 2003

Served on and kept an accurate account of the proceedings of the Executive Board, Presidents
Council, and Legislative Board
Served as the Chair of Publications Board
Served as the Coordinator of Student-Faculty Committee appointments

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