KRYSTA COLEMAN

810.358.8560 | KRYSTACOLEMAN4@GMAIL.COM

Education:
Western Michigan University

May 2015

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership - Concentration in Higher Education and Student Affairs

Lawrence Technological University

May 2012

Bachelors of Science in Business Management

Minor in Technical and Professional Communication

Experience:
Western Michigan University
Student Activities & Leadership Programs
Interim Assistant Director, Campus Programming & Registered Student Organization Development |
November 2014 - Present

Advise and provide support for the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in the form of leadership
development, programming processes, etc.
Coordinate contracts for the Campus Activities Board
Oversee the budget for the Campus Activities Board, as well as those for large scale programs
including Homecoming and Bronco Bash: a large welcome back festival
Coordinate the planning of large-scale University programs including Homecoming and Bronco
Bash
Supervise six undergraduate student event coordinators in the coordination of Bronco Bash and
Homecoming
Supervise two graduate assistants in their advising, supervising, and programming roles
Provide support for 350+ Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) through providing information
about on-campus resources and general advising
Provide support for departmental assessment processes in order to continue along the departmental
strategic plan

Graduate Assistant, Registered Student Organization Development | July 2013 November 2014

Supported 350+ registered student organizations (RSOs) through providing information about oncampus resources and general advising
Managed and supervised six student employees and the overall operations, including budget, of the
RSO graphic design center
Collaborated with other members of the student activities team to provide diverse, engaging, and
meaningful programming for students
Assisted in leading a group of leadership interns in producing developmental programming for RSOs
that address major areas of concerns for those organizations through the facilitation of workshops
and the development of training programs
Served as the main point of contact and support for GoRSO, a Collegiatelink product, that serves as
the online portal for all of the student organizations on campus
Promoted and coordinated monthly and annual recognition programs for RSOs

KRYSTA COLEMAN
810.358.8560 | KRYSTACOLEMAN4@GMAIL.COM
Exploratory Advising
Graduate Intern | April 2014 August 2014

Advised exploring (undecided) first-year students during orientation on the selection of classes for
their first semester
Assessed the effectiveness of the Exploratory Advising sections of a First Year Seminar course in
terms of retention, major declaration and students overall academic success
Provided assistance in the academic advising of upperclassmen in the Exploratory Advising program
Entered student data and contact information in Banner and Microsoft Access

Educational Leadership, Research & Technology

Interview Days Committee Member | November 2013 March 2014

Served as an active member of the interview days committee; a program hosted for incoming higher
education students to assist them in finding graduate assistantships
Communicated with 20+ employers to collect job descriptions, candidate interest and interview
schedules throughout the interview days process
Coordinated the interview schedule based on the preferences of all candidates and employers
participating in the program

Lawrence Technological University

Office of Student Engagement
Graduate Assistant | May 2012 June 2013

Worked within a team to plan major campus programs including Welcome Back Week,
Homecoming Week, and numerous other special events throughout the year
Developed creative marketing via social media and other non-traditional outlets to make students
aware of important on-campus programming
Advised two student groups and developed programming related to special interests on Lawrence
Techs campus, specifically for LGBT students and commuter students
Developed and promoted a discount program for students, faculty and staff by working with
members of the campus and Southfield communities
Assisted in the restructuring of the First Year Experience Mentor Program, as well as reorganization
and execution of mentor training and Discovery Days (freshmen orientation)

Students Planning Activities Monthly

Executive Director | February 2011 - April 2012

Coordinated meetings with the staff to set goals and to plan for future events
Planned events in order to put on successful events for a diverse population of students
Created and executed creative marketing strategies in order to obtain the maximum attendance at
each event

Achievements:

Donna Talbot Award for Excellence in Student Affairs | Western Michigan University | April 2014
Ed Donley Distinguished Graduate | Lawrence Technological University | April 2012
Senior Legacy Award | Lawrence Technological University | April 2012
Student Leader of the Year | Lawrence Technological University | April 2011