Tanya Gardner Roodhouse E-MAIL [email protected]

Adept at working with diverse individuals and capable of fostering atmospheres of inclusion. Swiftly and proficiently develop interpersonal relationships facilitating positive and constructive outcomes. Provide focus and calm to times of uncertainty and offer responsible and meaningful closure.

Skill Set:  Building and maintaining professional relationships  Supervising a large cooperative team  Grant writing and reporting  Volunteer management and training  Data collection and management  Collaboration across fields and disciplines  Communicating goals and creating action plans  Conflict resolution and mediation

EDUCATION:

Doctoral Student, Public Policy and Administration The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Master of Public Administration, Pi Alpha Alpha The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY – May 2018

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY – May 2018

Bachelor of Music Education, Honors and Scholars Program, cum laude The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH – June 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

University of Kentucky, Martin School of Public Policy and Administration LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Student Affairs Officer – AUGUST 2019 – PRESENT

 Recruit and enroll new students into the various programs at the Martin School.  Plan and create class schedules for four graduate degree programs and two certificate programs.  Collaborate with the Director of Graduate studies and the Director of Online Studies to manage and organize student data.  Communicate with current and prospective students to ensure they feel comfortable with the requirements of their program.  Manage and organize logistics for 11 faculty members and approximately 100 students to create a productive work environment.  Create an online marketing program to increase enrolment in Martin School programs.  Plan and execute student events such as graduation, open house, and prospective student visits.  Provide a welcoming atmosphere and information to visitors. E7 Kids Café LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Program Director – AUGUST 2016 – AUGUST 2019

 Presented with an Unsung Hero Award from the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work for outstanding work within the community.  Increased daily attendance from an average of 10 students to an average of 30 students.  Trained and managed over 100 volunteers and 2 AmeriCorps VISTA members to mentor participants each year.  Created an annual fundraising schedule and plan increasing the financial stability of E7 Kids Café allowing for the addition of an Assistant Director position within the organization.

AmeriCorps VISTA – AUGUST 2015 – AUGUST 2016

 Launched Preschool in the Park, a free, drop-in summer preschool program.  Implemented and maintained a tutoring program in partnership with the 21st Century Grant Program at William Wells Brown Elementary with a focus on improving literacy and math skills.

Volunteer - JANUARY 2015 – AUGUST 2015

Co-Manager, Books-A-Million MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - 2012 – 2014

 Motivated a team of 25 employees.  Created weekly work schedules for employees working around their needs whenever possible to achieve optimal performance.  Worked with the team to manage book signing events of all sizes, some events saw over 500 customers.

Vocal Music Teacher, Olney High School West and F.D. Pastorius School PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - 2008 – 2011

 Oversaw the music department for the 9th grade student body, assisted with vocal music in the rest of the high school, and created the music program for the graduation ceremonies.  Mentored students as a senior project advisor, facilitating student higher education and transitional plans.  Developed lesson plans to interest students in the arts and collaborated with teachers in other disciplines to create co-curricular lessons with limited supplies and budget.  Updated and organized student records for the summer school session, allowing the principal to easily find relevant documents.

Student Teacher, Worthington Estates Elementary and Dublin Sells Middle School COLUMBUS AREA, OHIO – 2008

Temporary Administrative Assistant, Adelphia Cable and Lindhome & Songster P.C. COUDERSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA AND OLEAN, NEW YORK - 2002 – 2008

 Quickly learned and mastered database and vertical market applications to create accounting and legal documents for the office staff.  Organized documents, supplies, and communications to create an efficient work environment.

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