Resident Assistant
Writing a great resident assistant resume is important because it is one of the first things a potential employer will see when they are considering you for a position. It is your opportunity to make a good first impression and sell yourself as the best candidate for the job.
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Kasia Lipner
kasia.lipner@gmail.com | (541) 793-9461 | Salt Lake City, UT
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with over 1 year of experience working as a Resident Assistant. I have excellent communication and organizational skills, which I have used to successfully manage various responsibilities related to my position. I am also proficient in conflict resolution and have been able to effectively resolve any issues that may arise among residents. Additionally, I possess a strong commitment to providing quality customer service and always work hard to ensure the satisfaction of those I serve.
Experience
Resident Assistant at Brighton Gardens of Salt Lake City, UTJun 2022 - Present
- Led a team of 5 other RAs in planning and executing monthly floor events.
- Successfully created and maintained relationships with 30+ residents.
- Mediated roommate conflict on 3 separate occasions.
- Checked in with each resident once per week to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to debrief about successes/challenges from the previous week.
- Documentation of all incidents (i.e. noise complaints, medical emergencies).
Resident Assistant II at The Inn atSunridge, UTJul 2021 - May 2022
- Led a team of 5 Resident Assistants and oversaw the daily operations of a residence hall with 400 students.
- Created and implemented floor programming aimed at fostering community building and inclusivity.
- Chaired the Residence Hall Association Executive Board, overseeing all aspects of student government for an 800-person residential community.
- Trained new staff members on policies, procedures, crisis management, and campus resources.
- Conducted monthly one-on-one check-ins with direct reports to ensure their professional development goals were being met.
- Successfully mediated conflict between residents while maintaining relationships.
Education
High School Diploma at West High School, UTAug 2016 - May 2021
I've learned how to manage my time, how to study efficiently, and how to take exams.
Skills
- Communication
- Organizational
- Interpersonal
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Stress Management
Desales Konczyk
desales.konczyk@gmail.com | (574) 239-2302 | Raleigh, NC
Summary
I am a reliable and proactive Resident Assistant with over 1 year of experience working in student housing. I have excellent time management skills and am able to prioritize tasks effectively. I am also a great communicator, both written and verbal. My interpersonal skills are superb, as I'm able to build relationships easily with others. In my previous role, I was responsible for conducting weekly staff meetings, creating monthly newsletters, and planning community events.
Experience
Resident Assistant at Belmont Abbey College, NCApr 2022 - Present
- Successfully completed training and served as a Resident Assistant for two years.
- Worked with a team of five other RAs to provide support and guidance to residents in the dormitory.
- Created weekly programs designed to engage resident students and promote community building.
- Organized floor meetings and mediated conflict between roommates.
- Served on the executive board for the Residence Hall Association (RHA).
- Was responsible for planning, budgeting, advertising, and executing all events for North Area.
Resident Assistant II at Pfeiffer University, NCJul 2021 - Mar 2022
- Successfully completed training on conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and crisis management.
- Successfully led weekly staff meetings for a team of 5 Resident Assistants.
- Created and implemented floor programming that averaged 30 residents per event.
- Mentored 1 new Resident Assistant through their first semester in the role.
- Responded to 24 hours worth of emergencies including but not limited to: fires, medical emergencies, fights, intoxicated individuals, missing persons reports etc.
- Documenting all incidents in an accurate and timely manner according to university policy.
Education
High School Diploma at Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NCAug 2017 - May 2021
I have learned how to study for and take tests, how to do research, and how to write papers.
Skills
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Budgeting
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking