Brennan N.

Haskins
brennanhaskins@gmail.com • brennanhaskins.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Masters Candidate, Higher Education Student Affairs Expected: May 2019

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Bachelor of Social Work May 2017

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
• Minor in Psychology
• BSW with Honors

HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Assistant August 2017-Present
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
• Assist with class-building for the upcoming academic year
• Decision applicant records during the fall travel season
• Assist with campus events and meet with prospective students and their families to answer
questions related to the university

Office of Financial Aid

Intern May 2018-July 2018
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
• Provided students with high quality service while helping remove financial barriers to
higher education
• Assisted with general financial aid operations and counseled prospective and current
students/families on all aspects of financial aid and student accounts
• Revamped Financial Literacy Program presentation and Blackboard class, while reaching out to
potential Campus Partners

Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness

Intern January 2018-May 2018
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
• Supported institutional strategic planning and assessment efforts across the full range of
the university
• Coordinated aspects of program assessment-related workshops and provided support for
evaluation of those workshops
• Real world applications of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools—Commission on Colleges
One Stop Student Service Center
Student Worker January 2015-May 2017
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
• Assisted One Stop director and advisors in the initiation, planning, development, and
implementation of general processes of the university

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club August 2016-November 2018

Member Services Coordinator Cashiers, NC
• Interclub marketing to all membership for events
• Membership support services and club concierge services
• Rental program coordination and support
• Event planning and logistics management with budgeting processes through event pro formas

Nurse Family Partnership

Intern January 2017-May 2017
Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc. Webster, NC
• Assisted and advocated for clients in accessing services at DSS and educational institutions
• Assisted with research on program development through collecting, organizing, and
interpreting client data

Jackson Neighbor’s in Need

Intern January 2017-May 2017
Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc. Webster, NC
• Assisted homeless clients in receiving services that range from DSS, food services,
job applications, housing services, etc.
• Trained in coordinated assessment/coordinated referral, VISPDAT, and Housing First

PRESENTATIONS

Haskins, B. (2017). ACT & SAT: Are they actually useful in predicting college success? HESA Poster
Presentation. Cullowhee, NC.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS

University Service (WCU):

University Scholarship Committee Member February 2019-March 2019
Interim Student Organization Advisor: Phi Mu Fraternity August 2018-Present
Student Organization Discipline Advisor: Phi Mu Fraternity August 2017-Present
Student Organization Membership Advisor: Phi Mu Fraternity August 2017-Present
Student Organization President: Phi Mu Fraternity November 2015-November 2016
Student Organization Membership Director: Phi Mu Fraternity November 2014-November 2015
College Panhellenic Council Exploratory Committee Member August 2016-December 2016
CERTIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Coordinated Assessment/Coordinated Referral Spring 2017

Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VISPDAT) Spring 2017
Housing First Spring 2017

Software Proficiencies:
• Microsoft Office Suite • Canva
• Banner • Grades First
• Blackboard • Radius
• Qualtrics • OnBase
• Campus Director • Orgsync
• Officer Portal • GinSystem
• App Review

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT SKILLS

• Public Speaking
• Leadership/Student Development
• Program Development and Strategic Planning
• Event Planning and Logistics Management
• Budget Planning
• Fundraising/Development

TRAINING AND WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE

Location & Organization Session Title Year Learner #’s % Instructor

Cullowhee, NC Ladies Last: 2018 40 1.00

Radiance Program Financial Literacy for Women
Phi Mu Fraternity

Cullowhee, NC Recruitment Workshop 2019 45 .50

Member Training
Phi Mu Fraternity