Mary Lambert has over 5 years of experience in higher education recruitment and student affairs. She received her Master's in Education in Student Development in Higher Education from the University of Maine in 2016 and her Bachelor's in Secondary Education in 2014. Her professional experience includes roles in recruitment events coordination, campus tours, orientation programs, and international student support at the University of Maine and Husson University. She also has experience in student group facilitation, training, and supervision.
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Mary Lambert's Resume
1. Mary Lambert
90 Fifth St., Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 217-5479 Email: mary.lambert.207@gmail.com
EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Master of Education in Student Development in Higher Education May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an English Minor May 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________
Graduate Assistant, Recruitment Events September 2015-present
Office of Recruitment, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Organize all logistical needs for large on campus events (Saturday Information Sessions, Open Houses,
and Accepted Student Days) with up to 2,500 people in attendance.
Recruit, train, oversee, and mentor 30-35 undergraduate student ambassadors.
Oversee planning and logistics of Orientation Programs for over 2,000 students and their parents/family.
Collaborate with student leaders on events to promote their organizations and the university.
Recruit academic and administrative department representatives to attend events to educate students on
their services.
Serve as liaison to facilities staff, academic departments, and performing arts staff, and communicate
with them on set up of events, technology needs, and their responsibilities.
Graduate Assistant, Group Tours and Telecounseling July 2014-September 2015
Office of Recruitment, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Conducted staff trainings and retreats for student tour guides, orientation leaders, and telecounselors.
Arranged approximately 100 campus tours and visits to campus departments/facilities for school groups,
alumni groups, Upward Bound, school counselors, university staff, and athletics recruits.
Communicated with guidance counselors to organize their school groups campus visit.
Organized student panels both in person and via Skype for school groups, Upward Bound, etc.
Implemented new customer relationships management software.
Collected and analyzed telecounseling statistics to create and implement new protocols/procedures.
Coordinated student conference travel throughout New England including all trip logistics.
Researched and reported on best practices to assist in keeping office operations current.
Undergraduate Programming Co-Chair September 2015-February 2016
NODA Region IX Conference Committee, Saratoga Springs, NY
Created, planned, and implemented all evening activities and entertainment for 200 undergraduates.
Coordinated entertainment by outside vendors.
Communicated needs to home office to assist in the creation of contracts with outside vendors.
EAGLEWeek Intern June 2015-August 2015
Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services, Husson University, Bangor, ME
Created, developed, and executed a two day peer mentor training to educate 6 peer mentors in skills
needed to help first year students transition to college, and mentor students through first semester.
Identified learning outcomes for mentor training and developed lesson plans.
Developed and implemented an improved program for facilitating group bonding.
Coordinated training sessions with several campus representatives and offices on culture shock, self-
care, values and empathy, and emergency response skills.
2. Oversaw EAGLEWeek, a weeklong orientation program for 32 international and at-risk domestic
students.
Served as the on-call professional, living in the residence halls and performing crisis management
duties throughout duration of EAGLEWeek.
Provided feedback and advised 6 peer mentors in creation of educational sessions for EAGLEWeek.
Supervised and mentored a staff of six peer mentors, including creating staff schedules and providing
constructive feedback on their day-to-day performance.
Managed the EAGLEWeek event Facebook page.
Organized logistics, travel, reservations, and meal planning/scheduling of off-campus fieldtrips.
Student Night Manager September 2013-May 2014
Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono ME
Designed and implemented a training program for 5 student information booth workers.
Managed building in the evenings and troubleshooted any issues, including double booking of rooms,
maintenance issues, and handling emergency situations.
Assisted in maintaining appearance of the union.
Created a digital photo inventory of all artwork in building.
Teaching Assistant for College of Education First-Year Seminar August 2013- December 2013
College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Substitute taught classes to 40 first-year students in the College of Education.
Educated students on support services such as the Career Center, Tutor Program, Study Abroad.
Instructed students in class registration process and advised on class selection.
Shared strategies with students on how to succeed in classes and get involved on campus.
Member of Team Maine (Student Ambassador) June 2012-May 2014
New Student Programs, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Served as Orientation Leader, conducting icebreakers, team bonding activities, informational sessions,
academic sessions, and social events for 1,800 students.
Led campus tours for prospective students and families, in addition to alumni groups, school groups, and
professional staff.
Called prospective/accepted students to educate them about the University of Maine, upcoming events,
the application process, and getting ready for their first semester.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT__________________________________________________________
Group Facilitation Certification, February 2016
National Orientation Directors Association Region IX Conference, March 2013, 2014, and 2015.
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling Conference, September 2012 and 2014.
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS___________________________________________________________
Saint Baldricks Shavee May 2015
o Shaved my head in solidarity with child cancer patients and to raise money for pediatric cancer
research
o Raised $500
Member, the National Orientation Directors Association September 2014-Present
Member, the Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Administration September 2014-Present
Member, the University of Maine Circle K September 2012-May2014
Volunteer Coordinator, Student Entertainment Committee September 2012-May 2013
Member, Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority January 2005- May 2007