1. Alexandra Elizabeth McDaniel
65 4th
Street, Bridgeport CT 06607
(Cell) 203 – 980 – 8366 alexmcdaniel24@gmail.com
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Education
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
• Masters of Science- Recreational Administration-Recreational Programing (Graduated in
May 2013)
• Bachelor of Arts – Theatre-Stage Management (Graduated May 2011)
Employment History
Best Buddies Connecticut (Sept 2014-current)
28 Washington Ave North Haven, CT
School Friendship Program Manager
• Recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating and mentoring student and
faculty/host site volunteers to lead successful school-based chapters
• Program logistics including but not limited to budgeting and management of membership
database.
• Ensuring that each chapter participant upholds the Mission statement of Best Buddies. The
mission of Best Buddies International is to establish a global volunteer movement that
creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership
development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Overseeing all day-to-day operations of Middle School, High School and College chapter in
region.
• Duties also include facilitating and organizing state fundraisers and other large-scale events.
Easter Seals Goodwill Industries (August 2013-Sept 2014)
432 Washington Ave North Haven, CT
Community Activities Specialist/Recreation Specialist
• Events: Assist in planning, organizing and conducting various leisure-time and community
outings and activities for Senior People involved in Community Enrichment program and
evening and weekend Recreation Program.
• Documentation: clients’ daily IP and DDS goals, incident reports and all pertinent data on
client activity.
• Transportation: Driving clients to activities, and home using company vehicles
• Duties also included physical assistance with eating, toileting, and other tasks requiring
assistance from staff.
Student Conservation Association (June 2013-August 2013)
Connecticut Program Assistant (Seasonal)
• Assist the Connecticut Program Coordinator in all planning and execution of SCA related
programs for youth’s ages 14-18.
• Drive company vehicle full of supplies to and from all worksites in CT
• Act as a resource to community group leaders for assistance on issues of mediation between
youths and serve as substitute crew leader in the event of leaders absence.
• Responsible for communication with youths guardians and handling Authorization and
Incident paperwork

2. Alexandra Elizabeth McDaniel
65 4th
Street, Bridgeport CT 06607
(Cell) 203 – 980 – 8366 alexmcdaniel24@gmail.com
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Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT
Student Center/Fitness Center Graduate Intern (Feb. 2012-May 2013)
• Facilities supervisor: Opening and closing buildings, risk assessment, quarterly inspection of
fitness equipment
• Event Coordinator: Liaise with event clients, coordinate the fitness center calendar of events,
and organize equipment required for events
• Student Staff Supervisor: Scheduled and trained all student staff for the Fitness Center
• Developed job descriptions and created a manual of roles and responsibilities for Graduate
Intern positions.
Southern Connecticut State University Office of Residence Life
Programming Assistant (Aug. 2011-Feb 2012)
• Participated in the launch of the Farnham Hall Programming Space Facility; including
creating processes and facility requirements for programs held within.
• Facilitation of programs and events held in the Farnham Hall Programming Space Facility.
Resident Advisor (Aug. 2009-Feb 2012)
• Planning and organization of campus, hall, and floor events including running several
committees for Residence Life
• Peer Mediator to residents resolving roommate conflicts about daily needs and concerns.
• Maintained the safety and security of the building as a whole
• Hosted summer conference groups on campus
Southern Connecticut State University Office of Student Life
Teaching Assistant (Aug 2010-Dec 2010)
• Peer advisor and mentor to students in Freshman Orientation classes
Orientation Ambassador (Jun 2010-Aug 2010)
• Educate incoming students about the school’s resources and campus life opportunities.
• Assisted new students register for classes
Camp Horizons Inc.
27 Babcock Hill Rd South Windham, CT 06266
Drama Director (May 2009-Aug 2009, Dec 2010-Jan 2011)
• Taught special needs adults and children about various aspects of theatre
• Lesson plan creation for six to eight daily classes and directed camp talent shows
• Duties also included physical assistance with daily activities
Volunteer Experience
• Grant consultation to community theater group Sterling Lion Theater Company
• Various Connecticut municipalities and Parks and Recreation Community Volunteer
Skills and Certifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office membership monitoring databases. Experience with Event
Management software, Social Media, Some Graphic Design, Some American Sign
Language, Painting, and Construction, theatrical design, stage-management, facilitating and
teaching theatre/recreational activities to various demographics.