DJ Hardwick

WORK EXPERIENCE

2020-2021

Student Coordinator

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Student and Family Transitions

• Train student orientation leaders, fostering a strong sense of community and responsibility.

• Coordinate communication to first-year students including creation and dissemination of both printed and virtual materials.

• Facilitate the integration of first-year students to the University community by coordinating major campus events designed to introduce first-year students to university traditions and create a foundation for developing community.

• Work closely with campus partners to create an intentional, collaborative experience for first-year students.

Summer 2021

New Student Enrollment Leader

University of Nebraska at Kearney Admissions​

• Serve as a positive role model for new students and their families.

• Assist with the organization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of New Student Orientation programs.

• Initiate and maintain positive and professional communications to prospective students and their families through social media, email, and phone calls.

• Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations.

2020-2021

Resident Assistant

University of Nebraska at Kearney Residence Life

• Manage a university residence hall floor of 48 ethnically diverse undergraduate students.

• Run monthly floor meetings and conduct frequent room drop-ins to discuss events, developments, and concerns to ensure that students are kept up-to-date on all pertinent information.

• Work in Residence Life office for 10 to 15 hours per week performing duties such as responding to student and staff questions, answering telephones, and operating computers and various office equipment.

• Enforce University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly and enjoyable living environment.

2013-2019

Director of Operations

Dundy County Museum

• Managed multiple projects spanning from 2 weeks to 1 year.

• Coordinated daily schedules and renovation projects with contractors.

• Facilitated compliance with local and state nonprofit laws.

• Generated social media content and tracked platform analytics.

EDUCATION

2018-2022

Bachelor's Degree

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Undergraduate

Major: Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Secondary Education

Minor: Educational Studies

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Mountain Plains Regional Vice President

2019-2020

Nebraska State President

2017-2018, 2020-2021

Nebraska State Vice President of Membership

2019-2020

National Leadership Conference Chief Intern

2018, 2019

UNK Chapter Vice President

2019, 2020

First Generation Executive Leadership Board Member

2019-2021

Student Court Chief Justice

2019-2022

College of Business and Technology Student Ambassador

2020-2022

Mantor Hall Renovation Project Coordinator

2019

Board of Trustees Member

2014-2020

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