1. 7838 Comolette Street, Downey, CA 92407
(562) 677-4670
Savanahheadley@gmail.com
Savanah Headley
Visionary Leader • Dedicated Individual • Inspiring Systemic Change
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
Master of Science: Educational Leadership-Concentration: Higher Education Anticipated Graduation: May 2013
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO
Bachelors of Arts: Liberal Studies-Concentration: Mathematics Awarded: July 2011
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCES
GRADUATE ASSISTANT August 2011-Present
Multicultural Center (MCC) California State University, Dominguez Hills
 Work directly with the Multicultural center staff to develop and implement the annual Cross Cultural Retreat and
Unity Fest Programs
 Provide support in the advising and supervision of the Multicultural Programming Board, which include the weekly
Cup of Culture series, monthly Diversity Chat series, and various other cultural programs throughout the year
 Support Associate Director of Student Life and Multicultural Center Coordinator with the day to day monitoring and
management of the center’s $125, 000.00 annual operational budget
 Assist with the development and completion of contracts for artist and vendors participating in events
 Asses and evaluate major annual MCC events such as Cross Cultural Retreat, Diwali, Kwanza, and Unity Fest
INTERN August 2012-December 2012
Office of Student Life: Clubs and Organizations California State University, Dominguez Hills
 Coordinate the registration of clubs and organizations on campus
 Generate a list of recognized organizations on campus to respective personnel and departments on campus
 Provide advisement and direction to Office of Student Life Student Assistants, and organizations on campus
 Screen all recognition paperwork for student organization registration processes
GRADUATE ASSISTANT May 2012- August 2012
Office of Student Life: New Student Orientation California State University, Dominguez Hills
 Assisted in the coordination of the New Student Orientation program including food orders, volunteer coordination,
and Team Leader supervision
 Aided in updating New Student Orientation brochures, pamphlets, and handouts
 Organized and implemented resource component including but not limited to table registration, set-up, student life
liaison and tear down.
HALL COORDINATOR July 2009-August 2011
Office of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL) California State University, San Bernardino
 Supervised, advised, and mentored five to eight Resident Assistants in creating a positive learning experience for all
residents
 Managed and ensured the safety of 250 upper classmen living in an apartment style complex
 Served as a conduct Officer for low level conduct in assigned residential area
 Assisted with the Resident Assistants staff selection and training
 Advised 18-20 students of the apartment Village Council, a housing student government organization
 Oversaw a programming budget of $1,000.00 yearly
STUDENT ASSISTANT September 2008-May 2009
College of Education of Masters and Advanced Credentials California State University, San Bernardino
 Developed and managed registration procedures for the College of Education’s Comprehensive Exams
 Organized the admission process for graduate students submitting program applications
 Created the Student Assistant Training Manuel for the College of Education Student Services
 Served as a liaison between graduate students and faculty members

2. 7838 Comolette Street, Downey, CA 92407
(562) 677-4670
Savanahheadley@gmail.com
Savanah Headley
Visionary Leader • Dedicated Individual • Inspiring Systemic Change
RESIDENT ASSISTANT September 2007-June 2009
Office of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL) California State University, San Bernardino
 Served as peer mentor and advisor for forty- five residents
 Primary roles included: building a community, serving as a peer counselor, academic advising, enforcing policy, and
serving as a liaison with custodial staff
 Enforced housing policies and participated on area wide on call rotation
 Planned interactive and educational programs for residents once a month
 Created an environment that was inclusive and respectful of different cultures and experiences
PRESENTATIONS/PROGRAMS
 Invited Guest Presenter: Women Veterans C-REAL Educational Research Symposium February 2013
 Communication Styles Office of Student Life November 2012
 Cross Culture Retreat Multicultural Center October 2011 & 2012
 Confrontation and Mediation Office of Housing and Residential Life January 2011
 Effective Communication Office of Housing and Residential Life April 2009
 Tunnel of Oppression Office of Housing and Residential Life February 2009
Early Bird Gets the Worm WACUHO Southern RAP Conference November 2008
 Clap your Feet on Diversity Street Office of Housing and Residential Life December 2007
 Don’t Burn Out Office of Housing and Residential Life November 2007
COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES
 Toro Days Committee member (MCC) November 2012-February 2013
 Unity Fest Committee member (MCC) February 2012-April 012
 Cross Cultural Retreat Committee (MCC) September 2011-October 2011
 Student Affairs Scholars September 2010-June 2011
 Southern Rap Conference Committee member (OHRL) September 2010-November 2010
 WACUHO Southern RAP Conference Committee Member September 2009-November 2009
 College Success Programming Committee (OHRL) September 2008-June 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
 At Risk Training February 2013
 Vet-Net Ally Training November 2012
 Sexual Harassment Training November 2011
 Safe Zone Training November 2011
 FEMA On Line SIMS Emergency Response Training, (100 & 200) August 2009
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
 American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
SKILLS
 Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, etc.
 Proficient in utilizing social media–Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc