807 Ave N #2 Seattle, WA 98109 425-233-0759 katiedabbs08@gmail.

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Katie Dabbs

EDUCATION
Seattle University Masters of Education, Student Development Administration Western Washington University Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Cultural Anthropology Minor: Communication Green River Community College Associates in Arts Degree Seattle, WA Anticipated Graduation: June, 2014 Bellingham, WA Graduated: August, 2011 Auburn, WA Graduated: December, 2009

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Office of Fellowships Seattle University, Seattle, WA September, 2013-Present Advise students on which fellowship and scholarship programs best meet their academic and career aspirations Plan and implement multiple scholarship information sessions and writing workshops per quarter Develop and maintain a dynamic departmental webpage, Facebook page, and student outreach database to provide visibility and support for departments, students, and alumni Interpret to students and faculty requirements of 30+ nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships Evaluate application essays and provide critical feedback to students throughout application process Assess and evaluate students satisfaction and needs regarding the application process and quality of services provided by the Office of Fellowships Graduate Intern, Department of Athletics Seattle University, Seattle, WA January 2013-Present Develop and implement a student-athlete leadership program designed to maximize leadership potential in students personal, athletic, and academic development Research best practices in student-athlete leadership development through collaboration with comparable institutions and oncampus student development offices Supervise and facilitate weekly study hall sessions for over 150 student-athletes who require additional academic support Advise student-athletes on the development of academic success skills including goal setting, time management, and improved study habits Graduate Intern, International Student Center, Division of Student Development Seattle University, Seattle, WA June, 2013-Present Conduct focus groups, interviews, and surveys to assess current climate and areas of improvement needed for over 50 international transfer students Research and implement best practices for international transfer student transitions and retention Revise current international student orientation programs based on the assessed needs of international transfer students Facilitate new student orientation programming including workshops, small group activities, and event planning

Credentials Evaluator, Enrollment and Registrar Services Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA April, 2012 - August, 2013 Advised students with transfer credit and degree planning inquiries Awarded over 200 degrees and certificates quarterly to qualified students Educated and interpreted the requirements of over 20 degree and certificate programs to departments, students, other institutions, and the public Trained and supervised part time evaluators on prerequisite and credential reviews Reviewed and articulated credentials of transfer students, AP/IB credits, and military transcripts Updated the Enrollment and Registrar Services Website quarterly to reflect all degree requirement and deadline changes Coordinated in assistance with a 12-person staff committee the annual commencement ceremony for over 2,000 students Program Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Admissions Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA November, 2011 April, 2012 Advised students and prospective students with admissions-related inquires Participated as panel member on topics related to transferring to WWU, living off campus, and academic expectations to prospective freshman and transfer students quarterly Recruited and trained 100+ student volunteers for on campus events such as Preview Days and Western Fall Welcome Evaluated academic transcripts, course curriculum, and supporting materials of prospective students to determine eligibility for undergraduate admission Responded to general admissions inquires from the public as well as other on campus departments Coordinated recruitment materials such as new applicant inquiries forms, admission decision letters, and campus event invitations to over 2,000 prospective students quarterly

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

iGroup Diversity Dialogue Facilitator, Seattle University Student Development Administration Program (2013-Present) Committee Member, Seattle University Professional Development Committee (2012-Present) Member, Seattle University Student Development Association (2012-Present) Committee Member, Internship and Networking Fair (2012-Present) Member, Western Washington University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2010-2011) Discussion Group Leader, Western Washington University Cultural Anthropology (2011)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, NACADA National Academic Advising Association (2013-Present) Member, JASPA Jesuit Association for Student Personnel Administrators (2013-Present) Member, NASPA National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (2013-Present)

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SPECIALIZATIONS Experience using student management software programs: Nolij Web Banner Forms and Reports HP Student Management Systems Proficient in: Social Media including Facebook Twitter, WordPress, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Flickr and Tumblr Adobe Creative Suite