Jessica Resler

31 Antler Drive, Apartment 236-26 Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723

Phone: 864-506-5551 E-Mail: jpresler@email.wcu.edu

Education
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Master of Education in Higher Education Student Affairs December 2017
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Clemson University Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management December 2015
Concentration: Community Recreation, Sport, and Camp Management
GPA: 3.77/4.0
o Presidents List: Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
o Graduated cum laude

University Professional Experience

Western Carolina University, Higher Education Student Affairs Cullowhee, NC
Graduate Assistant August 2016 Present
Develop assessment tools to ensure strategic recruitment initiatives
Plan and implement recruitment initiatives including graduate open houses and
presentations for every capstone class and leadership organization on campus
Revise and create all printed, non-printed, and digital marketing materials for the HESA
department including recruitment brochures, flyers, website, and promotional video
Track perspective student database and initiate at least three points of contact each
semester including phone conversations, campus tours, or email
Review more than 50 prospective student applications, send acceptance offers, along with
graduate assistantship placement offers
Create and lead orientation sessions for first-semester, first-year cohort students

Western Carolina University, Center for Service Learning Cullowhee, NC

Special Projects Intern January 2017 Present
Assist with the Ripple Effect learning community for 13 first-year students
Aid in the planning of the beginning of semester retreat for the Ripple Effect
Create and implement a PAW Pals program with two NPHC organizations and a local
school
Implement marketing strategies for National Volunteer Week
Provide support for special projects as needed such as the Medford Scholarship Award

Clemson University Athletic Department Clemson, SC

Community Engagement Coordinator September 2016 June 2016
Planed and implemented various community service initiatives for Clemson student
athletes including Tiger Pals, Tiger Read, Tiger Eater Egg Hunt, and Be A Tiger Field
Day.
 Worked with HelperHelper to bring a community service-tracking app to Clemsons
campus for our more than 500 student-athletes and administration.
Communicated with student-athletes as well as the wellness team and support staff
weekly on up-and-coming events, individual specific opportunities, and total contributed
service hours
Responsible for overseeing programs that meet the demands of more than 4,000 children
within Clemson and surrounding areas

Additional Professional Experience

Greenville Healthcare System Greenville, SC
Adaptive Sport Coordinator Summer 2015
Assessed and evaluated spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury patients
Researched and created an implementation plan specific to each patients needs
Assisted in all patient recreational outings
Attended seven, coordinated two, and implemented seven adaptive sports clinics such as
adaptive cycling on the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Big League World Series Baseball Easley, SC

Marketing Coordinator Summer 2014
Ran registration check-in and assigned athletes to an orientation session
Created an individualized announcer script for each game
Created programming such as bingo night, most loyal spectator, and Boy Scout night for
the entire tournament
Responsible for live tweeting game updates, schedule changes, and activity
announcement

Regina Diving Regina, SK

Coach and Summer Camp Representative September 2011 August 2013
Planned and implemented a developmental program for athletes ranging from 2 to 13
years of age, resulting in province wide awareness and opportunity for those who do not
have access to year-round facilities or programs
Developed a diving class for inner city girls, driving prevention awareness and
participation
Traveled throughout the province to introduce the sport of diving to young athletes who
did not have access to a professional diving program in their area.

Volunteer Experience
Helping Hands of Clemson Tiger Read Relay For Life
Stone Academy Mentoring Freeway Church Nursery
Be A Tiger Field Day Greenville Health System
Clemson Athletics Academic Tutor Greenville Childrens Hospital

Higher Education Committee Involvement

Member, Medford Scholars Application Review Committee Spring 2016 Present
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Member, Higher Education Student Affairs Advisory Board Fall 2016 Present
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Member, Department of Education Dean Advisory Council Fall 2016 Present

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Member, Higher Education Student Affairs Admission Committee Fall 2016 Present
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Membership and Activities

Member, South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Fall 2013 Present

President, Clemson Women's Diving Community Service Leader Fall 2012- Spring 2016
Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Committee Member, Solid Orange Squad Fall 2012 Spring 2016

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Varsity Scholarship Member, Division I Womens Diving Fall 2012 Spring 2016
Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Director, Be A Tiger Field Day Fall 2013 Spring 2016

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Campus Ambassador, Love Your Melon: Non-Profit Childhood Fall 2014 Spring 2016
Cancer Organization
Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Trainings and Certifications

AppReview Trained Spring 2017
Safe Zone Certified Spring 2017
Panopto Trained Fall 2016
HelperHelper Trained Fall 2015
Grades First Trained Fall 2015
ARMS Athletic Compliance Trained Fall 2015
OrgSync Trained Fall 2013

Awards
Mary and Charles Wayte Graduate Scholarship Fall 2017
Ila C. Lewis Scholarship Fall 2017
International Student Honors Scholarship Fall 2017
Kendall King Scholarship Fall 2017
Clemson Division One Womens Diving scholarship recipient Fall 2012Spring 2016
ACC Honor Roll- Atlantic Coast Conference Fall 2012-Fall 2015
Stevenson-Smith Lovett Award Spring 2015
ACC Top Six For Service, Clemson University, Clemson Athletics Spring 2015