1. 3000 Lee Avenue North
Cheryl A. Field Golden Valley, MN 55422
763-522-6068 - cherylafield@hotmail.com
High energy professional with a unique combination of International, Higher Education and Corporate work
experience. Exceptional communication, relationship building, leadership and problem resolution skills.
Self starter, with the ability to easily grasp and put into application new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.
Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
Education
M.A. Leadership / Student Affairs University of St. Thomas 2010
B.A. Speech Communication St. Catherine University 2008
Website Design and Management Certificate American University of Paris 2000
AAS: Photography & Digital Imaging Minneapolis Community Technical College 1999
General Studies University of Minnesota 1990-1993
Higher Education Work Experience
Wellness Center University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MNMN July 2010- Present
Interim Supervisor
Manage five student workers and one graduate assistant while supervisor is out on maternity leave
Promote Wellness initiatives that connect students with healthy lifestyle programming
Develop learning goals and advise student workers
International Student Services University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN June-July 2010
Intern
Researched and updated F-1, J-1, OPT, STEM materials with the most current regulations
Developed data tracking spreadsheet to monitor student advising needs and office workflow
Created multiple marketing brochures, letters, invitations, power point presentations and other communication
materials to promote international programming on campus
Managed the logistics during the hiring process for a new Assistant Director
Emerging Leaders Coordinator Macalester College St. Paul, MN August 2008-May 2010
Graduate Assistant- Campus Life
Recruited domestic and international students for the Emerging Leaders Program
Advised international and domestic students, provided resources during one-on-one counseling sessions
Developed curriculum and taught the Emerging Leaders Program following department student learning outcomes
Gave public presentations to students on leadership, communication, collaboration, and brainstorming
Organized a Campus Camp Wellstone Leadership Development Conference for 50 students
Oversaw a leadership budget of $10,000 for programming, leadership conference and supplies
Participated in trainings covering: cross cultural communication, antiracism, transgender, ability, and sexual assault
Planned and advised students during a trip to the White Privilege Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Assisted with the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of student staff members
Worked with cross function groups to design and maintain the Orientation website
Collaborated with staff on the development of university wide events such as, orientation, student organization summit
and community recognition ceremony
Leadership Education & Development University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 2009-2010
Curriculum Consultant and Guest Speaker
Reviewed and provided recommendations regarding the intersection of leadership and global/intercultural perspectives
Guest Speaker with the Leadership Minor Field Experience class regarding my experience with a cultural landscape
project in the Somali community in Cedar Riverside in Minneapolis
Participated on the Global Leadership Program Co-Curricular sub-committee
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International Work Experience
Language School Office Support Wall Street Institute Paris, France 1999-2000
Managed high volume office: supported over 950 students and a team of eight
Presented weekly one hour informational consultations in French for groups of ten or more
Ensured the smooth running of the reception and lab for busy language school
Ticket Service Supervisor Disneyland Paris, France 1996-1997
Supervised an international team of four in the ticket service group
Organized ticket orders and distributed work
Corporate Work Experience
Finance Associate Honeywell International Golden Valley, MN 2000-2008
Customer Service Specialist
Acted as primary point of contact for Honeywell vendors, distributors and internal customers
Managed and maintained project contract files for Canada
Ensured accurate review and processing of Canadian install business contracts
Supported field personnel with problem resolution
Developed training manual for the Purchase Drop Ship position
Coordinated all aspects of order processing: generating quotes, placing orders, invoicing and vendor payment
Reconciled conflict between customers’ needs, corporate objectives and procedures
Facilitated project coordination and timely completion while continuously looking for process improvements
Leadership Development
Cultural Organizations Retreat Macalester College Facilitator, 2009
College’s Ethics Workshop Macalester College Facilitator, 2009
Women History Month Planning Committee Macalester College Member, 2009
MCPA Conference Planning Committee Member, 2009-2010
College Assessment Committee Macalester College Member, 2009-2010
Professional Development
F1 Visas for Beginners Workshop, Region IV Fargo, Nouth Dakota Attendee, 2008
The Leadership Educators Institute University of Maryland Attendee, 2008
C. Charles Jackson Leadership Conference University of Minnesota Attendee, 2009
Allies Project Macalester College Member, 2010
NAFSA Member, 2010
Public Presentations
"Leadership in a World of Leaders" MCPA conference Co-presenter, 2010
Additional Skills
Advanced Microsoft Office Fluent in French Oracle
Gmail and Outlook Interpersonal Skills Mac & PC
Contribute Web Design Interdepartmental support Research and Resolution