Kevin S.

Melara
Kevin.Melara@gmail.com EDUCATION Master of Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs: Athletic Administration University of Southern California | Expected Graduation December 2013 Master of Science, College Counseling and Student Development Azusa Pacific University | September 2011- February 2012 (Transferred to USC August 2012) Bachelor of Arts, Sociology California State University, Northridge | May 2010 WORK EXPERIENCE Athletics Marketing and Promotions Graduate Assistant Office of Intercollegiate Athletics | California State University, Northridge | September 2013 Present Create and develop campus advertising to promote student spirit through athletic events Coordinate, set-up and manage sporting events during season Manage and review official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram webpages for school mascot, Matty the Matador Develop athletic events game day program inserts with information about upcoming events, student-athletes, corporate sponsors and special highlights for the athletics department Set-up pregame lobby and stadium advertisements/decorations and managed promotional game break student activities Handled and escorted school mascot during athletic and campus events Photograph and maintain photos of athletic and university events for future promotional materials Compliance Graduate Assistant Office of Athletic Compliance | University of Southern California | July 2012 Present Monitor phone records, CARA logs, official visit documentation, coaching designations, and recruiting records Work with online recruiting management software, Compliance Assistant, LSDBi, Comply & Verify and Jump Forward Assist with orientation and rules education sessions, coaches recruiting certification tests, and NCAA rule interpretations. Prepare for and assist with special events, including Pro Day, Pac-12 Basketball Tournament and summer camps Assist with football complimentary admissions and monitoring of field access in accordance with NCAA sanctions Attend weekly Compliance Department staff meetings and monthly Athletic Department coaches meetings Develop and update student-athlete and coaches social media guidelines document Participate in training sessions on NCAA regulations, legislative proposals, and department policies Review and revise USC Office of Athletic Compliance Manuals Maintain database of approved promotional activities and agents

Residence Coordinator, Community II Office of Residential Education| University of Southern California| July 2012 June 2013 Served on an on-call, campus-wide emergency response rotation for Residential Colleges and University Housing Served as an adjudication officer within the Residential Review process and maintained necessary records, including mandated Clery reporting Trained, -supervised, and -evaluated a team of 8 RAs Developed and led paraprofessional staff training sessions and staff development activities Developed an academic residential community by working with two full-time Faculty in Residences Managed and allocated Housing Activity Fees and faculty programming budget totaling an excess of $11,000 Participated in Resident Assistant (RA) selection and recruitment process Developed and implemented programming model and philosophy Provided counseling and developed academic support plans for student staff during one-on-one meetings Graduate Assistant Office of Academic Advising and Retention| Azusa Pacific University | September 2011 February 2012 Assisted Retention Director and Counselor by examining financial needs of students and awarding supplemental financial aid when necessary Assisted in managing and allocating $10,000 departmental budget Participated in student reinstatement committee Worked directly with Student Financial Services to determine additional financial needs Assisted academic advisors with daily operations and responsibilities Researched trends and models regarding student retention and success Co-developed and implemented first generation focus groups and programs Worked directly with the office of Multi-Ethnic Programming to co-sponsor retention, 1st generation and inclusion programs Assistant Resident Director, Delta Terrace- Transfer Experience Office of Residential Life| University of California, Los Angeles | August 2010 June 2011 Assisted Resident Director in the daily operations of a residence hall of approximately 750 transfer students and 150 first year students Co-trained, -supervised, and -evaluated of a team of 8 RAs and 6 Student Leaders and 3 program assistants Co-developed and led paraprofessional staff training sessions and staff development activities Participated in Resident Assistant and Program Assistant selection and recruitment Worked directly with Hospitality and Housing Services to maintain building facilities Developed and implemented a programming philosophy and model Provided counseling and developed academic support plans for student staff during one-on-one meetings Residential Recreation Coordinator Office of Residential Life/Cultural and Recreational Affairs| University of California, Los Angeles |August 2010 June 2011 Collaborated programmatic initiatives with Counseling and Psychological Services and Ashe (health) Center Booked and coordinated Recreation programs on behalf of on campus housing programmers Booked and coordinated rooms, venues, equipment and instructors Managed and processed payments of Recreation programs Communicated and coordinated RHEC involvement with ORL programmers and graduate housing

Communities Activities Committee Advisor Center for Student Programming| University of California, Los Angeles | August 2010 June 2011 Advised three different student lead organizations Participated in Program Activities Board meetings Visited project sites and evaluate 3 student organizations Participated in student organization assessment meetings Participated in reviewing and deliberating 25 student organization funding applications Led and allocated $36,000 to community activity student organizations

Resident Advisor, Passport Themed Living Community Student Housing & Conference Services | California State University, Northridge | July 2009 May 2010 Developed a themed living community of approximately 60 sophomore and transfer students Communicated and collaborated with advisors to create learning outcomes Part of on-call duty rotation to execute emergency response and crisis intervention Acted as a resource who refers students to various campus services Worked with Department of Police Services conducting rounds to ensure the safety of students and staff Facilitated weekly floor meetings and mediations for roommate conflicts

Student Assistant Student Outreach and Recruitment Services | California State University, Northridge | August 2006 May 2010 Performed miscellaneous clerical tasks: answer prospective student inquiries vial email and phone, fax and copy documents, and compile information packets for students and campus departments, Assisted in implementing CSUN yield events for approximately 1000-2000 prospective students Assisted in coordinating and implementing events for Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound TRIO programs Administered student surveys and assessments for Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Terry Piper Conducted campus tours for prospective students Sent, managed, and updated departmental welcome letters to newly admitted freshman and transfer students Collaborated with various departmental chairs regarding student outreach efforts Resident Advisor, Kinesiology Living Learning Community Student Housing & Conference Services | California State University, Northridge | July 2008 May 2009 Developed a living learning community of approximately 60 students Facilitated regularly scheduled steering committee meetings with faculty and staff Communicated and collaborated with Kinesiology faculty and advisors to create learning outcomes Part of on-call duty rotation to enforce policy, execute emergency response and crisis intervention Developed and implemented programs to support student educational and social experiences Served as a resource who referred students to various campus services Facilitated weekly floor meetings and mediations for roommate conflicts Mentored student leaders who were a part of the Park West Community Council

Head Manager, Mens Basketball California State University, Northridge Athletics | California State University, Northridge | July 2008 May 2009 Directed and managed group of four student managers Assisted Director of Basketball Operations with daily team functions and activities Set-up, tear down and prepared basketball practice facility Administered and maintained practice and game schedules for the team Traveled, administered and maintained team apparel during away games

CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE Mens Project Office of Residential Life/Counseling and Psychological Services |University of California, Los Angeles | Spring Quarter 2011 Co-facilitated group discussions of 10 self identified men to examine what it means to be a man Co-facilitated and conducted discussions exploring themes such as: Sexuality, sex, masculinity and racism Co-facilitated and evaluated bystander intervention Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Counseling and Psychological Services |University of California, Los Angeles October 2010 Trained for Suicide Prevention Certification Learned to question student about their feeling, persuade to get help if need and refer to psychologists Undergraduate Fellow National Association of Student Personnel Administrators | May 2009 May 2010 Worked with mentor in accomplishing student affairs career goals through projects and journaling Conducted informational interviews with and shadow student affairs professionals Treasurer & Risk Management Chair Sigma Alpha Epsilon | California State University, Northridge | February 2009 May 2010 Developed and managed a budget for the fraternity Created strategies to minimize risk to the fraternity Enforced fraternity and university policies to ensure safety Implemented service projects for philanthropic events held by the fraternity University Ambassador Student Outreach and Recruitment Services | California State University, Northridge | September 2006 June 2008 Conducted campus tours to prospective high school and transfer students Served as Morale Coordinator to assist Morale Director in planning and facilitating team builders Assisted in the coordination of large-scale campus events like Cuddle and Read Drive Helped implement yield events such as: College Making It Happen, Discover CSUN, and Preview CSUN

PRESENTATIONS 1st Generation College Student Focus Group Azusa Pacific University | October 2011 Presentation on 1st generation college students needs and support systems to assist 1st generation college students at Azusa Pacific University to persist and graduate college. You Had Me At Hello Annual Recognition Conference | California State University, Northridge | September 2009 Presentation on what is student affairs and its functional units, NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Programs, and how to maximize undergraduate involvement in student affairs SKILLS Proficient in Spanish (fluent), ASL (basic) REFERENCES Ellen Ferris Associate Vice President for Athletic Compliance Office of Athletic Compliance University of Southern California (213) 821-4290 EFerris@usc.edu (Current Supervisor) Kyle Taylor Head Coach Mens Basketball Covenant College Athletics Covenant College (706) 419-1516 Kyle.Taylor@covenant.edu (Past Supervisor) Donna Heinel Senior Associate Athletic Director (SWA) USC Athletic Department University of Southern California (213) 740-1636 dheinel@usc.edu (Current mentor, Past Professor) Erin Kiser Assistant Athletics Director, Marketing CSUN Athletics California State University, Northridge (818) 677-2683 Erin.Kiser@csun.edu (Current Supervisor)