Daniel D. Armitage Professional Experience_________________________________________________ The University of North Texas, Denton TX, 2016- present The University of Memphis, Memphis TN, 1985- 2016 Associate Vice President, Auxiliary Services Division of Student Affairs May 2016-Present Responsible for the following departments and operations: Housing and Residence Life Dining Services Union Gateway Conference Center and Coliseum Discovery Park Bookstore Postal Services UNT on the Square Vending Operations This includes all budgets, facilities, personnel, contracts and related programs: Budget responsibilities include: $84 million in auxiliary revenues, operating budgets exceeding $64 million, E&G and foundation accounts Contract administrator for vending, beverage, mail services and bookstore contracts Serve on a Student Affairs administrative team that is responsible for strategic planning for a campus with 37,874 students and 6,300 residents Serve as the point person for Student Affairs on the design team for new construction and renovations Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Division of Student Affairs 2013- 2016 Responsible for the following departments and operations: Housing Dining Services University Center Leadership and Involvement Programs (SGA, Student Activities Council, Greek Life, Service Learning) Adult and Commuter Services Multicultural Affairs Student Conduct Conference Planning and Operations Campus Scheduling Office Child Development Center Student Affairs, Lambuth Campus This includes all budgets, facilities, personnel, contracts, grant management and related programs: Budget responsibilities include: $32 million in auxiliary revenues, operating budgets exceeding $19 million, grant and foundation accounts Serve as the Student Affairs point person responsible for the development of a Student Affairs program at the new University of Memphis Lambuth Campus Contract administrator for dining services that exceeds $11 million in annual sales Serve on a Student Affairs administrative team that is responsible for strategic planning for the division on a campus of 21 ,000 students Serve as the Chair of the Behavior Intervention Team Serve as the point person for Student Affairs on the design teams for new construction and renovations including a new university center and three new residence hall facilities in 8 years Teaching experience Includes: Emerging Leaders Sophomore Course in the College of Communications and Fine Arts, Residence Life Counseling Course in the College of Education and Academic 1100 (a freshmen experience course) Serve on the Strategic Enrollment Management Council Assistant Vice President, Campus Services Division of Student Affairs, 2009-2013 Responsible for the following departments and operations: Conference Planning and Operations Campus Scheduling Office University Center Residence Life Dining Services Child Development Center Student Affairs, Lambuth Campus This includes all budgets, facilities, personnel, contracts, grant management and related programs: Budget responsibilities include: $27 million in auxiliary revenues, operating budgets exceeding $14 million, grant and foundation accounts Serve as the Student Affairs point person responsible for the development of a Student Affairs program at the new University of Memphis Lambuth Campus Contract administrator for dining services that exceeds $10 million in annual sales Implemented a campus dining plan that increased sales in dining facilities 200%, vending operations 300% and bookstore dining operation 250% Serve on a Student Affairs administrative team that is responsible for strategic planning for the division on a campus of23,000 students Serve as the point person for Student Affairs on the design teams for new construction and renovations including a new university center and three new residence hall facilities in 8 years Teaching experience includes: Emerging Leaders Sophomore Course in the College of Communications and Fine Arts, Residence Life Counseling Course in the College of Education and Academic 1100, a freshmen experience course Served as co-advisor to Frosh Camp Co-developed Living Learning Communities with the Vice Provost through an RFP process including: Leadership, Honors, Architecture, ROTC, Women in Engineering, Music, Freshmen First Developed Sorority Housing Complex and served as a co-advisor to the Women's PanHellenic House Advisor Counsel Management and supervision of 460 employees Associate Dean of Students Division of Student Affairs, 2000-2009 Direct responsibilities included: Department of Residence Life Dining Services Child Development Center Served as Interim Dean of Students from May to September 2009 This includes all budgets, facilities, personnel, contracts, grant management and related programs: Serve as the Chief Housing Officer for a housing and residence life program with 2850 beds which included: o Strategic planning o Facility renovation and new construction o General maintenance o Custodial services o Residence Life operations o Student Organizations o Finance including: accounts payable and receivable o Procurement o Crisis and Behavioral Management o Training Contract administrator for dining services which included: o Renovations and new construction o RFP vendor selection process o Dining Services Committee o Dining Dollars Implementation o 70% voluntary participation in residence meal plans o 300% growth in sales over 12 years o $200,000+ returned annually to the division for non-dining related operations Responsible for the daily operations of the Child Development Center for students with children which included: o Nationally accredited and highest possible 3star state rating o Unique contracting with students for only hours needed o Grants included: after school funded programs, library and curriculum development, music program o Implemented a state funded hot food program EDUCATION_________________________________________________________ Memphis State University, Memphis, TN, Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel, August 1987 Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN, Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech, Communication, and Theater, June 1983 AREAS OF EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________ Student Development Served as co-advisor for Frosh Camp, three three-night camps, which provide a freshman supplemental orientation experience for 650+ students each summer Creative consultant for student awareness videos on several issues including: Illegal Downloading and Copyright Laws, Campus Involvement, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Financial Awareness, Hazing, and Alcohol and Drug Awareness Produced educational video: Diversity: on Common Ground. Project was funded through a grant by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. Programming: Developed a workshop and training video that addressed issues of race, homosexuality and individuals with disabilities Developed and implemented a collaborative dining and vending student spending plan that significantly increased commuter participation in campus life Developed and implemented freshmen experience programs involving Academic Affairs, Educational Support Programs, the Center for Student Development, Emerging Leaders Program, Peer Mentor Program, Athletics, and Dining Services Developed and implemented Living Learning Communities through partnerships with the College of Fine Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, the University College and the Honors Program in the areas of leadership, honors, ROTC, architecture, music, women in engineering, foreign languages, and freshmen experience Developed and implemented programming structures that address developmental topics (social, recreational, multicultural, intellectual, and spiritual issues) Developed and/or coordinated major events (Southern Placement Exchange, SACSA Vendor Showcase 2000 & 2001, TACUHO Host 2008, 2000 & 1996, TACURH Founding Host 1993, SEAHO Host 1992, Synergy Student Leadership Conference, Tiger Connection) Developed operational strategies designed to facilitate student retention and degree completion Established and advised the first chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at The University of Memphis Advised the Residence Hall Association and other student organizations Human Resources Designed and implemented a departmental general maintenance staffing structure Developed communication and interactive systems among departments and between University and private vendors Facilitated problem solving at all staff levels Responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of 200+ staff at the professional, clerical, child care, accounting, security, information systems, housekeeping, maintenance, graduate, and student employee levels Facilities Served on the leadership team in the development, design and implementation stage of new facilities including: the University Center, the Rose Theater Complex, Greek Housing, Living Learning Complex and additional student housing Renovated dining facilities including new dining concepts, kitchen, serving and seating areas Developed and scheduled the renovation and expansion of the Child Development Center Served on the new University Center Executive Committee and Design Development Team Developed and implemented multi-million dollar renovations of housing facilities including major infrastructure components Developed and implemented a department