1. TYLER F. VOLLMER
601 E Chatham St. Lexington, IL 61753 Phone: (309) 310-3140 E-Mail: tfvollmer@outlook.com
Education
Master of Sciences Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois Anticipated 05/2017
College of Student Affairs
Thesis: The Impact of Food Insecurity on Academic Self-Efficacy and Well-Being
Bachelor of Arts Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 05/09/2015
Mathematics; Minor in Sociology
Experience
Graduate Assistantship
Student Life Graduate Assistant, Eastern Illinois University 08/2015 – Present
Advising coordinators on University Board: Movies, Ideas & Issues, Mainstage, Graphic Designers, and Special
Events.
Actively overseeing programming budgets up to $21,000
Collaborated and executed the entirety of the Homecoming activities including the parade
Collaborated in the planning and restructuring of Family Weekend
Co-advising the multicultural organization, Black Student Union
Advised the Executive Vice President for the Student Body, as well as the chairs for Diversity Affairs, Business
Affairs, Internal Affairs, and University Enhancement within Student Government Association
Assessed and evaluated each of my advisees and supervisees to promote student leadership development
Oversaw one concert per year, taking ownership of the Security and Usher roles
Developed an accessible avenue for Registered Student Organizations to get the support they needed in a
centralized location (iLead Toolkit)
Graduate Internships
Civic Engagement and Volunteerism 08/2016 – Present
Served as the representative for One Stop Community Christmas
Recruited food vendors for over two hundred volunteers at One Stop Community Christmas
Managed and assessed social media for One Stop Community Christmas
Volunteered weekly at the Charleston Food Pantry
ACUHO-I Intern for Conference Services, Texas Tech University 05/2016 – 08/2016
Oversaw the operation of two, twelve floor, residence halls
Served as the primary contact for camps of over five hundred individuals
Served on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the professional staff level
Aided in the facilitation of the Drive-In Conference at Texas Tech
Presented on Conceal and Carry laws on campus during the Drive-In Conference
Residence Life
Resident Assistant, Eastern Illinois University 08/2012 – 05/2015
Worked to promote community development for communities of approximately 50 residents
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Programmed to develop academic, social, and leadership success for both my community and the building
community
Performed safety rounds as the On-Call RA for my building once a week and 3-5 weekends each semester
Participated in recruitment and selection of Resident Assistant candidates
Conference Services
Guest Services Assistant, Eastern Illinois University 08/2013 – 08/2015
Collaborated with two other GSAs to hire and train 29 Conference Assistants
Assigned and monitored the work schedule of each Conference Assistant
Formulated action plans and collaborated with the other GSAs to coordinate the turnover of entire buildings
Conference Assistant, Eastern Illinois University 05/2013 – 08/2013
Served as an Eastern Illinois University resource to the camps and teams that stayed over the summer
Worked as a Desk Assistant each day to provide customer service
Campus Involvement
National Residence Hall Honorary, Eastern Illinois University
President 05/2014 – 08/2015
Initiated more emphasis on the collaboration with the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Indiana State
University
Sustainability Coordinator 05/2013 – 05/2014
Created and led EIU’s Green Week
Accompanied a delegation of five students to NACURH in Pittsburgh to be inspired by new ideas and bring them
back to our chapter
General Body Member 01/2013 – 08/2015
Presented two programs at the NRHH Leadership Conferences, both of which were centered on leadership
diversity; also helped lead the President’s round table
Academic Initiative and Retention Committee (AIR), Eastern Illinois University 08/2012 – 01/2013
Worked actively with other Resident Assistants and Graduate Assistants to increase retention rates and GPA’s
Developed Homework Hero’s – a volunteer mentoring program that consisted of undergraduate students with
specialties in one area, they would schedule times to be available to those who seek help
Student Staff Development and Leadership Committee, Eastern Illinois University 01/2013 – 08/2015
Evaluated and adapted the training schedule for incoming Resident Assistants and for spring training
Coordinated with the other members to plan the end of the year banquet for the Resident Assistants
Skills and Certifications
Programming Languages: Python, LaTex, Java, and C+
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Premiere Pro
Safe Zone Training 1, 2, and Trans 101