JAMES R. WAGNER JR.253.439.9483 jamesrwagnerjr@gmail.com

STRENGTHS FINDERCONNECTEDNESS | RESTORATIVE | ADAPTABILITY | EMPATHY | DEVELOPER

Passionate and dynamic professional with a diverse record in student learning management and an unwavering commitment to community engagement. Trusted and sought out for special projects requiring high levels of insight and critical thinking.

SUMMARYStudent Advising Student Leadership Team BuildingProgram Planning Program Development Program EvaluationEvent Coordination Coaching & Mediation Budget Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

TRAINING MANAGER | ADURO, INC., 2015 to Present Coordinate and facilitate learning and development workshops Recruit and train new employees and interns Plan and execute company events and initiatives

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT & COACH | POULSON LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS, 2014 to 2015 Enthusiastically build teams with exercises & workshops that strengthen a team’s communication & decision making Evaluated current staffing, identify high potential employees, and prepare them for leadership positions

DIRECTOR, STUDENT LIFE | SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 2013 to 2014 Presented workshops on leadership and meeting management for domestic and international participants Championed policy and procedure revision, bringing them into compliance with WA state laws Advised student government & coordinated leadership workshops for student leaders and student clubs Facilitated diversity workshops for domestic & international students Budget Authority for all Student Services & Activities funded departments Establish community partnerships and enhance online social media presence

AREA COORDINATOR, HOUSING & CONFERENCES | UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, 2010 to 2013 Managed staff recruitment, selection, and training Facilitated and organized large and small events addressing educational and diversity topics Design promotional materials for print and social media with marketing personnel Hosted family-friendly events, as well as publish and disseminate monthly newsletters for culturally diverse communities Coordinated Summer Conference contracts, scheduling, and logistical preparation with clients Cultivated successful relationships with Academic departments to enhance living learning communities Facilitated and organized education events for faculty and students in living learning communities Identify, track and advise at- risk students, and provide academic advising using MAP-Works Challenged first-year students as an instructor of Learning and Motivational Strategies

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES | EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2007 to 2010

Trained, supervised and advised professional, student staff, interns and volunteers Provided vision, direction, and assessment for the ongoing development within the Sorority & Fraternity Life

community, Registered Student Organizations, and the Office of Student Activities. Proposed and monitored annual operational budgets with departmental director; totally ~ $300,000 Coordinated both large and small intimate gatherings, budgets ranging from $100 to $50K - including community,

fundraisers, family-friendly, movie nights, culturally diverse, and late night events. Negotiated contracts for speakers and performers with the programming committee, and process service invoices

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Cultivated partnerships with state, regional, and city officials, law enforcement, local businesses, and community associations to identify collaboration opportunities and address event risks, liability and safety

Organized annual leadership conference, and co-chaired the Homecoming Committee Launched software to centralize event planning and promote student organizations online Elevated organizational standards to national standards with internal goals and objectives revisions

RESIDENCE HALL COORDINATOR, HOUSING | CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2004 to 207 Trained, supervised and advised professional, student staff, and hall government Developed campus diversity programs while engaging domestic and international students Respectfully adjudicated student conduct cases with impartial and restorative outcomes Enhanced academic success with the coordination of developmental programs in living learning communities

ACADEMIC EDUCATIONDoctor of Philosophy, Adult, Organizational Learning & Leadership UNIVERISITY OF IDAHO | Not CompleteMaster of Science, Family & Consumer Sciences CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERISITY | 2007Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (minor – Psychology & Human Development) WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY | 2002

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT360 Coaching & Feedback, Mychal Coleman Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger, ACPA Webinar Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS) , Jason Kilmer, PH.D. Clery Act Compliance & FERPA, CWU | EWU | U of IMental Health First Aid, Dr. Sharon Fritz Re-Creating of the Reality of the Crime of Non-Stranger Sexual Assault, Patti Powers, J.D. Sexual Assualt Response, CWU | U of ITitle IV Training, Everett Community College

CONFERENCESAcademic Advising Association (UI & WSU Conference) ASEWU Leadership Conference Presented: 3 R’s: Recruitment, Retention & Recognition

Association of Intermountain Housing Officers Presented: Recent Legislation, Campus Impact, Social Justice, and What it Means for Our Field Committee: Social Justice and Diversity

Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values California Coalition Against Sexual Assault National Association of Campus Activities Native American SymposiumNorthwest Association of College and University Housing Officers Presented: Unplugged, but Disconnected: Programming to the College Male Committee: Drive-In Conference

Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Presented: Unplugged, but Disconnected: Programming to the College Male Committee Advisor: Programming | Security | Information Technology

TEACHING EXPERIENCEIndividual & Family Development (Guest Lecturer), FCS 105  |  Dr. Chapman  |  U of I Learning & Motivational Strategies, INTR 101  |  U of I   Intimate Relationships (Guest Lecturer), FCS 241  |  Dr. Chapman  |  U of I  

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Parent Education & Guidance, FCS 336  |  CWU

CERTIFICATIONSFEMA: Incident Command System | Department of Homeland Security | 2014 Interest Based Mediation | Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic | 2012 Stop The Hate Trainer (Bias & Hate Prevention) | Shane Windmeyer | 2011Green Dot Trainer (Power Based Violence Prevention) | Dorothy Edwards | 2010

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSClub VP Public Relations, Toastmasters (Telco Toasties), 2015 - Present

Provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth

Board Member, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, 2015 - 2016 Coordinate annual events engaging surrounding communities that support local businesses Liaison for Fremont Neighborhood Council

Member, Greater Seattle YMCA: Alumni Committee, 2014 - 2015 Liaison for current and alumni summer camp staff

Committee Member, Historic Downtown Cheney Partnership, 2008 - 2010 Liaison for Cheney businesses and Eastern Washington University

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEPasado Safe Haven | Volunteer | 2014USA Rugby, National Club 7 s Rugby Championship | Volunteer | 2014Bite of Seattle | Volunteer | 2014, 2015Seattle First Methodist Church | Volunteer | 2014GLIDE & Project Open Hand | Alternative Service Break (Advisor) | 2013Boise Rescue Mission | Alternative Service Break (Advisor) | 2012Adopt-a-Highway | Volunteer | 2011Inland Northwest Blood Center | Blood Drive Coordinator | 2011 - 2012Good Samaritan Village | Volunteer | 2011Relay for Life | Team Coordinator | 2008 - 2010Yakima River Clean Up | Volunteer | 2005