Melyssa-Anne Stricklin, MS, CFEA Curriculum Vitae Texas A&M University Email: [email protected] AGLS Academic Dean’s Office Cell: 210-784-6131 Agriculture and Life Sciences Bldg., 463 Office: 979-458-8515 College Station, Texas 77843
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 2016 Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Thesis: Examining Event Staging Strategies on Quality of Experience
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida May 2016 Graduate Certificate in Event Management
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 2011 Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Emphasis: Tourism Resources Management
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS
Diversity & Inclusion Training • Unpacking Racism in Advising – Presented by Western New York Advising (July 23, 2020) • OSS Coffee & Donuts – Diversity & Social Justice (July 6, 2020) • The Call of the Moment: An Antiracism Workshop with Rev. Jacqui Lewis, PhD. (June 17 & 18, 2020) • Life Beyond Aggieland: Discussion with Aggies Across the Gender Spectrum (June 23, 2020) • Life Beyond Aggieland: Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community (June 16, 2020) • Aggie Allies Training (March 31, 2015 & June 3, 2020)
Academic Advising Training, Texas A&M University • OSS Coffee & Donuts – Advising Philosophy (2020) • Virtual Walk-In Advising Utilizing Zoom (2020) • Advising Resources – Adding More Tools Under Your Belt (2020) • Best Practices for Degree Planner Webinar (2020) • Student Success Open Forum (2020) • Advising Online: Utilizing Google & Zoom to Provide Effective Online Student Advising (2020) • NACADA Webinar: A Deeper Look at Incorporating Coaching Conversation into Academic Advising Practices (2020) • Navigating Advisor Caseloads OSS (2020) • Elevating Academic Advising OSS (2020) • Graduation Clearance (2020) • Degree Evaluation Essentials (2020) • University Adjustment System Basics (2020) • Double Major Requests (2020) • UAS Adjustments vs. Curricular Exceptions (2019 & 2020) • NACADA Webinar: All I Need to Know about Academic Advising I Learned From… (2019) • Navigate Advanced Search, Saved Search and Watchlist Training (2019) • Degree Planners, Change of Curriculum, Online Add/Drop Procedures (2019) • TAMU Navigate – New Advisor Training (2019) • Introduction to Advising Modules (2019) • Academic Advising in an Era of Instant Gratification (2019) • Navigate NAT (2019) • Advising Every Aggie Part 1 & 2 (2019) • “Why Do I Have to Take This Course” (2019) • Banner 9 Demonstration (2019) • Camtasia Studio Advanced (2018) • Applying Video Best Practices for Student Engagement (2018) • Banner 9 for Existing Compass Users (2018) • Advisor Briefing Day (annually) • More trainings and workshops taken between 2012 – present (TrainTraq & ERS)
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Teaching Training, Texas A&M University • Hullabaloo U New Instructor Training (2020) • Effective Online Teaching and Learning: Insights from a Faculty Panel (2020) • Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement Online Using Active Learning (2020) • Camtasia Studio Advanced (2018) • Applying Video Best Practices for Student Engagement (2018) • Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (2017) • eCampus Grade Center (2016) • Improving Your Online Course (2016) • Camtasia Studio (2016) • Getting Started with eCampus (2016) • eCampus Assignments and Assessments (2016) • Quality Matters: Independent Improving Your Online Course (2016)
IFEA: International Festival and Event Association Convention 2019
Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators and Key Leaders Workshop, Quantico, Virginia (June 17-21) 2019
TAMU Communications Summit 2019
TTLC – Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference 2018
IFEA: International Festival and Event Association Convention 2017
Academy of Future Faculty, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University 2016 • Course Development Cycle workshop • Online Learning Environments workshop • Writing a Teaching Statement workshop • Developing Digital Classrooms workshop • Creating a Course Syllabus workshop • Online Course Design two-day workshop • Curriculum Vitae workshop • ePortfolio workshop
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising Annual Conference 2015
National Agriculture Alumni & Development Association Conference, Texas A&M University 2015 • Is Seeing Believing? (Communications training on photo usage) • Cross-Platform Social Media Marketing • Online Video Storytelling
RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas September 2020 – Present Academic Advisor III, Advising Center 2: AGEC – ALEC – RPTS College of Agriculture & Life Sciences • Advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action. • Approves and signs degree plans, course substitutions, add/drops, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculums. • Approves, establishes, and monitors student probationary terms. • May approve and sign no-grade drops, no-record drops, and applications for readmissions. • Monitors student progress and degree requirements, submits adjustments and curricular exceptions, and verifies completion of degree requirements • Designs and implements student support programs and serves as an ombudsperson to facilitate retention. • Meets with and refers students to available resources. • Assists in the development of systems for maintaining records of student contacts. • Develops and presents training materials and programs. • Assists in conducting new student conferences and provides oversight of students during new student conferences and registers new students. • Responds to inquiries from undergraduate students and their families regarding admission procedures, degree programs, major options, and career and education goals, utilizing knowledge of University and College policies and procedures. • Serves as back-up advisor for RPTS graduate student advising. May provide support for recruiting and admissions of graduate student applicants. Responds to inquiries from, meets with and maintains contact with prospective graduate students, communicates information about the graduate program and guides them through the application process. Maintains a database of Page 2 of 8
information about and communications with prospective graduate students. Assembles application packages, arranges meetings to review prospective graduate student applications, and coordinates recruiting visits of prospective graduate students. May communicate admissions decisions with each prospective student. • Interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information and to enhance the advisement of students. Program Advisor, Professional Event Manager Certificate Program • Recruit, enroll and advise PEMC students across the University, to include undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking • Responsible for receiving and decision-making on admissions applications • Teach RPTS 324 Event Management Final Assessment zero credit course • Created and distributed memos and certificates for graduates for 5 years • Process certificate curriculum additions in University Adjustment System • Process course adjustments as needed. • Confirm completion of requirements and graduation clearance • Sit on PEMC Advisory Board • Responsible for program webpage Program Advisor, Hospitality Management Certificate Program • Recruit, enroll and advise HSMG students across the University, to include undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking • Responsible for receiving and decision-making on admissions applications • Confirm completion requirements and graduation clearance • Processes certificate curriculum additions in University Adjustment System • Processes course adjustments as needed • Responsible for program webpage
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas September 2018 – Present Academic Advisor III and Assistant Lecturer, Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences Department • Adapted in COVID-19 Academic Advising world o Transformed RPTS New Student Conference experience to virtual by designing and building: ▪ RPTS NSC Checklist ▪ Check Registration Holds guide ▪ RPTS New Student Conference Handbook ▪ Main RPTS NSC video 2020 (23:34 min video covering overview of RPTS) ▪ High Impact Experience with RPTS video (6:31 min. video covering high impact in RPTS) ▪ RPTS Certificates video (4:36 min. video covering the six RPTS certificates) ▪ First Year Experience with RPTS (3:51 min. video covering AGLS 125 with RPTS) ▪ Registration with RPTS video (21:05 min. video covering NSC registration process and how to use Banner 9) o Established RPTS virtual preregistration step by step instructions for students o Composed “Quick Zoom Instructions for Advisors” as a step by step guide with screen shots for Zoom advising. This was shared with the COALS Dean’s office which sent it to COALS advisor. It was also shared with OSS after request from staff member. o Supported high risk RPTS students by additionally working with them via Google Voice texting feature. o Supported current RPTS and prospective students virtually using Zoom • Created PDF guides for current students to transition from Banner 8 to Banner 9 registration process: o New Checking for Holds o New Howdy to Create Worksheet o New How to Register o New Registration Time Assignment • Facilitate application and admission of students; Advise students and prospective students in areas concerning college admissions and readmission, intercollege transfer, professional concerns, student services, student services, degree programs, academic schedules, course planning and selections, with career and educational goals, addresses student financial concerns; reviews degree plans with students, processes add/drops, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculums; • Refer students facing academic challenges to University resources, responds to inquiries from parents and students. • Use knowledge of University and College rules, guidelines, and SAPS to facilitate student success. • Use such resources as COMPASS and Howdy to facilitate registration, degree audit, and confirm prerequisites. • Manage transfer applications and change of major applications. • Approve "Degree Planner" documents. • Assist in conducting new student orientation conferences for prospective, freshmen and transfer students. • Prepare various academic and advising reports. • Teach a Department course at least once a year and/or lectures in select classes as prescribed by the department which assigned • Serve as Student Retention Specialist. Assists the Department Associate Head in monitoring student probationary terms and processes departmental probationary and dismissal letters. • Provide academic support in care of the Department's nontraditional student support program. Mentors students, consults with students on needs, academic preparation and study strategies that may be effective for specific classes, refers students to tutors and other resources to meet academic needs. • Develop and conduct college recruitment programs. Attends majors and degree fairs for the purpose of recruiting prospective students. Assists with Department student recruitment events, such as Aggieland Saturday.
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• Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating the “Graduation Reception” for our department three times a year. • Acted as Manager of Department of RPTS marketing program; designs promotional materials, attends majors and degree fairs, serves as Department webmaster, visits potential student markets, maintains a marketing plan, consults with faculty seeking to market particular programs; supervises Marketing Specialist (2012 – 2019). Program Advisor, Professional Event Manager Certificate Program • Recruit, enroll and advise PEMC students across the University, to include undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking • Responsible for receiving and decision-making on admissions applications • Teach RPTS 324 Event Management Final Assessment zero credit course • Created and distributed memos and certificates for graduates for 5 years • Process certificate curriculum additions in University Adjustment System • Process course adjustments as needed. • Confirm completion of requirements and graduation clearance • Sit on PEMC Advisory Board • Responsible for program webpage Program Advisor, Hospitality Management Certificate Program • Recruit, enroll and advise HSMG students across the University, to include undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking • Responsible for receiving and decision-making on admissions applications • Confirm completion requirements and graduation clearance • Processes certificate curriculum additions in University Adjustment System • Processes course adjustments as needed • Responsible for program webpage
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas July 2012 – September 2018 Academic Advisor I, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Department • In 2014, created WordPress form to move to electronic RPTS force request forms • Facilitated application and admission of students; advised students with academic probation, processed dismissal letters, addressed student financial concerns; reviewed degree plans with students, processed add/drops, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculums • Used knowledge of University and College rules, guidelines, uses such resources as COMPASS and Howdy to facilitate registration, degree audit, and confirm prerequisites • Managed transfer applications, readmit applications, and change of major applications • Served as Manager of Department of RPTS marketing program; designed promotional materials, attended majors and degree fairs, served as Department webmaster, visited potential student markets, maintained a marketing plan, consulted with faculty seeking to market particular programs; supervised Marketing Specialist • Assisted with Department events that promote the Department and College • Was responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating the “Graduation Reception” for our department three times a year • Sat on Undergraduate Curriculum Committee • Processed and monitored certificate curriculum record additions in the University Adjustment System • Cleared certificate graduation audits for the Professional Event Manager and Hospitality Management Certificate programs • Approved Degree Planners annually with multiple rounds of approval • Created and maintained in departmental advising forms and degree plans Program Advisor, Professional Event Manager Certificate Program • Recruit, enroll and advise PEMC students across the University, to include undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking • Responsible for receiving admissions applications • Monitored PEMC student’s non-coursework requirements through an eCampus PEMC organization I created • Created and distributed memos and certificates for graduates for 5 years • Processed certificate curriculum additions in University Adjustment System starting in Fall 2017 • Processed course adjustments as needed • Confirmed completion of requirements and graduation clearance • Sit on PEMC Advisory Board • Responsible for program webpage
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas January 2017 – Present Instructor of Record “Assistant Lecturer” • (Online) RPTS 311: Planning and Implementing Events and Programs
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Course Description: Planning, operations, administration and evaluation; includes creation and implementation of programs and special events with budgeting, operational and venue logistics, marketing, fund raising, hospitality training and participant satisfaction. Fall 2020 Course Evaluation Average TBD / 5/0 Fall 2019 Course Evaluation Average: 4.6 / 5.0 Fall 2018 Course Evaluation Average: 4.6 / 5.0 Fall 2017 Course Evaluation Average: 4.4 / 5.0 Spring 2017 Course Evaluation Average: 4.5 / 5.0 • (Online) RPTS 324: Event Management Final Assessment Course Description: Demonstration of academic knowledge in management of events; document event coordination experience through completion of volunteer work and website portfolio. Pass/Fail. Fall 2020 – Course evaluation TBD; zero credit Summer 2020 – No course evaluation done; zero credit Spring 2020 – No course evaluation done; zero credit Fall 2019 – No course evaluation done; zero credit Summer 2019 – No course evaluation done; zero credit Spring 2019 – No course evaluation done; zero credit
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas October 27, 2014 Guest Co-Lecture • Guest lectured RPTS 481 Seminar course to 92 students • Discussed Staging Memorable Experiences based on The Experience Economy and my master’s thesis
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Stricklin, M. A., & Ellis, G. D. (2018). Structuring Quality Experiences for Event Participants. Event Management, 22(3), 353-365.
The Academy of Leisure Sciences Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana Lacanienta, A., Ellis, G., Freeman, P., Jiang, J., Stricklin, M., & Hill, B. (2018). A graphical approach to measuring deep structured experience as a binary phenomenon. The Academy of Leisure Sciences Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana (February 22-24, 2018).
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Fundraising Event Management, Event Leadership Institute (20 CMP Clock Hours) 2019
Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Certificate, Event Leadership Institute (36 CMP Clock Hours) 2018
Certified Festival & Event Associate, Event Management School, 2015 International Festivals & Events Association and National Recreation & Park Association
Graphics and Illustration Certificate, Employee & Organization Development, Texas A&M University 2014
Desktop Publishing Certificate, Employee & Organization Development, Texas A&M University 2014
EVENT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas July 2012 - Present Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences • Serves as event coordinator responsible for executing Graduation Reception events for RPTS graduates and family three times per year • Responsible for RPTS recruiting booth and presentation for annual campus wide open house “Aggieland Saturday” event • Member of the RPTS 50th Anniversary Celebration planning committee specifically in charge of Marketing and Sponsorship, among other duties • Assists with Departmental events such as: Family’s Weekend event, 2015 Chairs Conference, Legends in the Texas Travel Industry Speaker Series and other small scale departmental programs
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Center for Teaching Excellence, College Station, Texas May 2015 – May 2016 Wakonse South Event Management Intern • Served as sole Event Coordinator for 2016 Wakonse South Conference on College and University Teaching which brought in 94 attendees from across different colleges and Universities in Texas • Conducted research on target audience, event history, etc. • Planned, implemented, and evaluated all aspects of event such as: timelines, budgets, marketing plan, sponsorship plan, assignment of staff, venue layout, set up/tear down, event evaluation, ethics policy, and risk management plan • Worked with Wakonse South Content Committee multiples times to keep consistency between logistics and content
Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, Fort Hood, Texas May 2010 – August 2010 Recreation Specialist Intern • Assisted the Event Coordinator in planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating ten large events which brought in up to a hundred thousand Fort Hood community members per event • Wrote 2 articles that were published in the Fort Hood FMWR Hood Happenings Magazine • Painted layouts, calculated capacities, designed layouts, dealt with vendors and customers, and assisted in booking bands • Served as point of contact for the US Army Soldier Show; managed a crew of 50 Soldiers and staff for more than 14,000 attendees • Researched materials, prizes, decorations, refreshments, and equipment for program functions • Presented event plans and recommendations to high ranking United States Military Officers for approval
UFC Fight for the Troops 2, Fort Hood, Texas January 2011 Immediate Assistant to Fort Hood FMWR Special Events Coordinator • Assisted the Event Coordinator with executing this community special event that responded to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population that consisted of 22 Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, 3,200 Active Duty Army Soldiers attendees, and raised more than $600,000 in phone donations for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund • Provided catering logistics for volunteers • Assisted in improvising and adapting activities to the wide range of participant’s interests and needs considering limitation of funds, facilities, equipment, volunteers, and staff support. • Assisted UFC Merchandise Chief in passing out 3,200 free UFC T-Shirts to Soldiers and to get monetary change • Performed clerical duties, venue setup and clean up
Terry Fator Comedy Show, Fort Hood, Texas January 2011 Immediate Assistant to Fort Hood FMWR Special Events Coordinator • Assisted the Event Coordinator with executing this community special event that responded to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population that brought in Soldiers and Families, the Survivor Outreach Services families, and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes families • Escorted United States Army Officer’s and spouses to their seats • Escorted Intrepid Fallen Heroes families to their seats • Assisted in improvising and adapting activities to the wide range of participant’s interests and needs considering limitation of funds, facilities, equipment, volunteers, and staff support • Performed clerical duties, venue setup and clean up
WWE Salute to the Troops, Fort Hood, Texas December 2010 Immediate Assistant to Fort Hood FMWR Special Events Coordinator • Assisted the Event Coordinator with executing this community special event that responded to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population that consisted of over 13 Superstars from both WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown, Trace Adkins, Sean Comb’s Diddy-Dirty Money, Sherri Shepherd, Cedric the Entertainer, Miss USA Rima Fkih, and Ariel Winter; that brought in approximately 50,000 Soldiers and their Families • Served as Point of Contact for celebrity Meet & Greet and escorted John Cena, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Eve, and Flawless from hotel accommodations to Meet & Greet venue with the Intrepid Fallen Heroes families • Presented John Cena with a The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Challenge Coin award
Run to Remember Rock the Hood, Fort Hood, Texas 2010 Immediate Assistant to Fort Hood FMWR Special Events Coordinator Page 6 of 8
• Assisted the Event Coordinator with executing this community special event that responded to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population that consisted of a carnival; Family Readiness Group food booths; food & drink catering services; Meet & Greets; Musical entertainment, and a military vehicle display. (The musical entertainment was Rhema, Rev Theory, Elvis Crespo, Flyleaf, Chris Cagle, Puddle of Mudd, Nas, Malford Milligan Blues, Lance Wade Thomas, and 7 Years Today.) • Acted as First in Command of executing Meet & Greets and trained volunteers to help with Meet & Greets • Set up and tore down venue and photograph area for the Meet & Greets • Assisted in improvising and adapting activities to the wide range of participant’s interests and needs considering limitation of funds, facilities, equipment, volunteers, and staff support
Freedom Fest, Fort Hood, Texas July 2006 & July 2007 Day of – Volunteer • Served as a volunteer within Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) • Assisted Teresa Maynard with executing the Fort Hood “Freedom Fest” community special event that responded to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population • This event was Fort Hood’s Independence Day Celebration that boasts a carnival, food, military vehicle display, and patriotic show • This show attracts thousands of Soldiers, Families, and community members • Assisted with backstage logistics • Provided general labor support
Welcome Back Heroes Tribute, Fort Hood, Texas March 2007 Day of – Volunteer • Served as a volunteer within Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) • Assisted Teresa Maynard with executing the Fort Hood “Welcome Back Heroes Tribute” community special event that responded to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population • This event is a Fort Hood celebration to welcome home troops from overseas • Assisted with backstage logistics • General labor support
Annual Military Wives Club Bazaar, Fort Hood, Texas October 2005 & 2006 – November 2005 & 2006 Volunteer • Served as a volunteer within the Officer’s Wives Club • Assisted officer’s wives with executing the Fort Hood “Military Wives Club Bazaar” event • This event is an annual fundraiser that grossed $40,000. This money goes back to non-profit organizations in the community. • Venue set up and clean up • Assisted with vendors • Assisted layout design • Coordinated electricity needs
HONORS and AWARDS
Nominated & Selected for – Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators and Key Leaders Workshop, Quantico, Virginia 2019 Nominee – President’s Meritorious Service Award for 2019, TAMU 2019 Winner – 2017 American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Best Paper Award 2017 Member – Phi Kappa Phi 2015 - Present Winner – USC Staff Scholarship, Texas A&M University 2015 - 2016 Winner – Gene Phillips Endowed Memorial Scholarship, Texas A&M University 2015 - 2016 Member – Rho Phi Lambda Academic Fraternity, Beta Delta Chapter 2010 - Present
SERVICE
Member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Probation/Dismissal Task Force 2018 Member of Aggie Allies (originally trained in 2015 & re-trained in 2020) 2015 - Present Member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (RPTS) 2012 – Present Member of the Professional Event Manager Certificate Advisory Committee, RPTS 2012 – Present Page 7 of 8
Member of the Community Recreation and Park Administration Advisory Committee, RPTS 2012 – Present Member of the Tourism Management Advisory Committee, RPTS 2012 – Present Member of the Parks and Conservation Advisory Committee, RPTS 2012 – Present Member of the Youth Development Advisor Committee, RPTS 2012 – Present
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Acrobat · WordPress· Banner 8 · Banner 9 · iModules · EMMA · COMPASS · Camtasia · Microsoft Word · Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft Publisher · Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets · Microsoft Movie Maker · Social Media Marketing · Floral Design · International Travel · Detail Orientation · Excellent Oral & Written Skills · Organization · Quality Customer Service · Adaptability · Strong Work Ethic · Time Management · Leadership · Creativity · Self Confidence · Collaboration and Team Work
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