James Wagner has over 15 years of experience in student advising, program development, and community engagement. He has held several director roles coordinating leadership training, student life, and housing programs. Wagner strives to build teams and communities through strength-focused workshops and diversity initiatives. He is currently a training manager developing learning programs and coaching employees.

1. JAMES R. WAGNER JR.
253.439.9483  jamesrwagnerjr@gmail.com
STRENGTHS FINDER
CONNECTEDNESS | RESTORATIVE | ADAPTABILITY | EMPATHY | DEVELOPER
Passionate and dynamic professional with a diverse record in student learning management and an unwavering
commitment to community engagement. Trusted and sought out for special projects requiring high levels of insight and
critical thinking.
SUMMARY
Student Advising Student Leadership Team Building
Program Planning Program Development Program Evaluation
Event Coordination Coaching & Mediation Budget Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
TRAINING MANAGER | ADURO, INC., 2015 to Present
 Coordinate and facilitate learning and development workshops
 Recruit and train new employees and interns
 Plan and execute company events and initiatives
LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT & COACH | POULSON LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS, 2014 to 2015
 Enthusiastically build teamswith exercises & workshops that strengthena team’scommunication & decision making
 Evaluatedcurrent staffing, identify high potentialemployees, and preparethem for leadership positions
DIRECTOR, STUDENT LIFE | SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 2013 to 2014
 Presented workshops on leadership and meeting management for domestic and internationalparticipants
 Championed policy and procedure revision, bringing them into compliance with WA statelaws
 Advised student government & coordinated leadership workshops for student leaders and student clubs
 Facilitated diversity workshops for domestic & international students
 Budget Authority for all Student Services & Activities funded departments
 Establish community partnerships and enhance online social media presence
AREA COORDINATOR, HOUSING & CONFERENCES | UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, 2010 to 2013
 Managedstaff recruitment, selection, andtraining
 Facilitatedand organizedlargeandsmall events addressing educationaland diversity topics
 Designpromotional materialsfor print and social media with marketing personnel
 Hosted family-friendly events, as well as publish and disseminate monthly newsletters for culturallydiverse communities
 Coordinated Summer Conference contracts, scheduling, and logisticalpreparationwith clients
 Cultivated successful relationships with Academic departmentsto enhanceliving learning communities
 Facilitatedand organizededucationevents for facultyand students in living learning communities
 Identify, trackand advise at- risk students, and provide academicadvising using MAP-Works
 Challenged first-yearstudents as aninstructor of Learning and Motivational Strategies
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES | EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2007 to 2010
 Trained, supervised and advised professional, student staff, interns and volunteers
 Provided vision, direction, and assessment for the ongoing development within the Sorority & Fraternity Life
community, Registered Student Organizations, and the Office of Student Activities.
 Proposed and monitored annual operational budgets with departmental director; totally ~ $300,000
 Coordinated both largeand small intimate gatherings, budgets ranging from $100 to $50K - including community,
fundraisers, family-friendly, movie nights, culturally diverse, and late night events.
 Negotiated contracts for speakers and performers with the programming committee, and process service invoices

2. JAMES R. WAGNER JR.
253.439.9483  jamesrwagnerjr@gmail.com  linkedin.com/in/jamesrwagnerjr
 Cultivated partnerships with state, regional, and city officials, law enforcement, local businesses, and community
associations to identify collaboration opportunities and address event risks, liability and safety
 Organized annual leadership conference, and co-chaired the Homecoming Committee
 Launched software to centralize event planning and promote student organizations online
 Elevatedorganizationalstandardsto nationalstandards with internalgoals and objectives revisions
RESIDENCE HALL COORDINATOR, HOUSING | CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2004 to 207
 Trained, supervised and advised professional, student staff, and hall government
 Developed campus diversity programswhile engaging domestic and internationalstudents
 Respectfully adjudicatedstudent conduct caseswith impartialand restorativeoutcomes
 Enhanced academicsuccess withthe coordination of developmental programsin living learning communities
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Adult, Organizational Learning & Leadership
UNIVERISITYOF IDAHO | Not Complete
Master of Science, Family & Consumer Sciences
CENTRAL WASHINGTONUNIVERISITY | 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (minor –Psychology& HumanDevelopment)
WASHINGTONSTATEUNIVERSITY | 2002
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
360 Coaching & Feedback, Mychal Coleman
Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger, ACPA Webinar
Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS), Jason Kilmer, PH.D.
Clery Act Compliance & FERPA, CWU | EWU | U of I
Mental Health First Aid, Dr. Sharon Fritz
Re-Creating of the Reality of the Crime of Non-Stranger Sexual Assault, Patti Powers, J.D.
Sexual Assualt Response, CWU | U of I
Title IV Training, Everett CommunityCollege
CONFERENCES
Academic Advising Association (UI & WSUConference)
ASEWU Leadership Conference
 Presented: 3 R’s: Recruitment, Retention & Recognition
Association of Intermountain Housing Officers
 Presented: Recent Legislation, CampusImpact, Social Justice, and What it Means for Our Field
 Committee: Social Justice and Diversity
Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
National Association of Campus Activities
Native American Symposium
Northwest Association of College and University Housing Officers
 Presented: Unplugged, but Disconnected: Programmingto the College Male
 Committee: Drive-In Conference
Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls
 Presented: Unplugged, but Disconnected: Programmingto the College Male
 Committee Advisor: Programming| Security | Information Technology
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Individual & Family Development (Guest Lecturer), FCS105 | Dr. Chapman | U of I
Learning& Motivational Strategies, INTR 101 | U of I
Intimate Relationships (Guest Lecturer), FCS241 | Dr. Chapman | U of I

3. JAMES R. WAGNER JR.
253.439.9483  jamesrwagnerjr@gmail.com  linkedin.com/in/jamesrwagnerjr
Parent Education & Guidance, FCS336 | CWU
CERTIFICATIONS
FEMA: Incident Command System | Department of Homeland Security | 2014
Interest Based Mediation | Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic | 2012
Stop The Hate Trainer (Bias& Hate Prevention) | Shane Windmeyer | 2011
Green Dot Trainer (Power Based Violence Prevention) | Dorothy Edwards | 2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Club VP Public Relations, Toastmasters (TelcoToasties), 2015 - Present
 Provide a supportive and positive learningexperience in which membersare empowered to develop
communication and leadership skills,resultingin greater self-confidence and personal growth
Board Member, Fremont Chamber ofCommerce, 2015 - 2016
 Coordinate annual eventsengagingsurroundingcommunities that support local businesses
 Liaison for Fremont Neighborhood Council
Member, Greater SeattleYMCA: AlumniCommittee, 2014 - 2015
 Liaison for current and alumnisummer camp staff
Committee Member, HistoricDowntown CheneyPartnership, 2008 - 2010
 Liaison for Cheneybusinessesand Eastern Washington University
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Pasado Safe Haven | Volunteer | 2014
USA Rugby, National Club 7 sRugbyChampionship | Volunteer | 2014
Bite of Seattle | Volunteer | 2014, 2015
Seattle First Methodist Church | Volunteer | 2014
GLIDE & Project Open Hand | Alternative Service Break(Advisor) | 2013
Boise Rescue Mission | Alternative Service Break(Advisor) | 2012
Adopt-a-Highway | Volunteer | 2011
Inland Northwest Blood Center | Blood Drive Coordinator | 2011 - 2012
Good Samaritan Village | Volunteer | 2011
Relay for Life | Team Coordinator | 2008 - 2010
Yakima River Clean Up | Volunteer | 2005