PAULINE GAMIS TOLENTINO

1020 East Jefferson Street, Seattle, Washington 98122 (773) 941-1272 paulinetolentino23@gmail.com
FUTURISTIC CONTEXT ARRANGER RESPONSIBILITY DISCIPLINE

EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Expected Graduation: June 2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Graduation: May 2014

Seattle University
Seattle Washington

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INTERN
December 2015 to Present
Department of Communication
University of Washington
Advise and answer prospective student inquiries on application requirements, graduate program, and resources
Observe in-person and phone advising sessions conducted by supervisor
Coordinate MA/PhD admitted student Preview Days event (March 31 and April 1)
Review submitted graduate program applications and organize data and processes for admissions committees
Participate in scheduled staff and faculty staff and admissions committee meetings
ASSISTANT RESIDENT DIRECTOR
August 2014 to Present
Housing and Residence Life
Seattle University
Help manage diverse residential communities of 1200+ students (first-year, upper-class, international, transfer)
Assist HRL team with conflict mediations, addressing conduct concerns, administering community policies,
programming, facilities management, and general hall operations
Respond to crisis/emergency situations and participate in week on-call duty rotations
Recruit, select, train, supervise, evaluate, and facilitate professional development student and professional staff
Supervise seven-person Front Desk staff on mail, desk services, and desk budget management
Collaborate with Resident Assistants, faculty director, and campus partners on planning and facilitating Learning
Community retreats and other programs to meet residents specific academic, personal, and vocational needs
Advise two Hall Council groups with programming, leadership, community development and advocacy efforts
GRADUATE INTERN
June to August 2015
Dean of Students
Saint Marys College of California
Helped facilitate three summer student orientations with New Students and Family Programs
Drafted 60-question SMC 2015-2016 Sexual Violence Campus Climate Survey
Coordinated and facilitated 14-person student focus group on Sexual Assault Campus Climate Survey
Researched Title IX hearing models at 14 institutions to inform SMC transition into investigator model
Developed Dean of Students Advisory Board and social media plans for 2015-2016 academic year
Assisted in foundational promotional efforts for NASPA NorCal Drive-In Conference (January 2016)
Completed special projects for other DOS functional areas (Community Life, Housing, Residence Life, etc.)
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INTERN
March to June 2015
International Education Office
Shoreline Community College
Assisted with group advising sessions and observed individual student advising appointments
Created International Transfer Student Advising Resources and converted into digital and website formats
Planned, promoted, facilitated, and assessed International Student Orientation Program focus groups and findings
Created marketing materials for International Education programs
Helped with Front Desk services through Registration Week and general business hours
Supported International Education staff and programming (Marketing/Outreach, Immigration,
Orientation/Engagement, Academic Advising) in implementing programs and administrative projects

NUFP SUMMER INTERN

June to July 2014
Center for Student Conduct
University of California, Berkeley
Created 2014-2015 Responsibility Campaign calendar and plan (marketing and programmatic project)
Developed 2014-2015 Academic Integrity Week programming and marketing plan
Observed staff members day-to-day work (student meetings, campus partner meetings, administration of Code of
Student Conduct, and application of student behavior policies)
Participated in all staff meetings, conduct reviews, and adjudication of student conduct cases
Collaborated with LEAD Center NUFP Intern on Dean of Students website directory updates project
PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS
Tolentino, P. (2015, August). Community awareness and social justice. Presentation at the Fall 2015 University Desk Staff
Training, Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
Tolentino, P. (2015). Best practices in the recruitment and engagement of students of color. Unpublished paper completed
for Seattle University Summer 2015 course in Best Practices in Student Services.
Goss, E., Lopez, E., Lopez, M., & Tolentino, P. (2015 April). Learning communities: Domestic transfer students.
Presentation at 2015 Universal Leadership Conference (ULC), University of Washington, Bothell and Cascadia
Community College, Bothell, WA.
Tolentino, P. (2015 April). Perception, perception: Multicultural competency. Presentation at iLead 2015 Student
Leadership Conference at Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
Nava, J., & Tolentino, P. (2014 August). Keeping the pieces together: Time management, balance, and self-care.
Presentation at Fall 2014 Student Leadership Training (Resident Assistant Hawk Topics session) at Seattle
University, Seattle, WA.
Hooks, B., & Tolentino, P. (2014 August). Master programming: Programming 101. Presentation at Fall 2014 Student
Leadership Training (Resident Assistant Hawk Topics session) at Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
Tolentino, P. (2012 August). Ice, ice baby: Icebreakers, teambuilders, and energizers. Presentation at 2012 National Jesuit
Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC), Holy Cross College, Worchester, MA.

AFFILIATIONS
ACPA MEMBER
ACUHO-I MEMBER
NASPA GRADUATE MEMBER

American College Personnel Association

Association of College Housing and University Officers-International
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

SCHOLARSHIP & RECOGNITION

DR. SUE A SCHMITT SCHOLARSHIP
Spring 2015
College of Education Recipient
Seattle University
Award for student identifying as member of underrepresented group who shows professional promise and leadership
LEADERSHIP
SUSDA
August 2014 to Present
Seattle University Student Development Administration Organization
Seattle University
Member of the First-Year Liaison, Marketing, and Community and Professional Development committees
Serve as a MAGIS Journal editor and 2015-16 Professional Development Committee Chair (Executive Team)
Developed Get Pro-Pared Month (January 2016) weekly series of professional development and job/internship
search preparation events (professional photo shoot, alumni panel, LinkedIn workshop, resume/cover letter review)
2015 TPE AMBASSADOR
October 2014 to March 2015
The Placement Exchange
Seattle University
Provided career preparation, professional development resources, and TPE information to graduate students

NUFP FELLOW (Region IV-East)

May 2013 to July 2014
NASPA Undegraduate Fellowship Program
Loyola University Chicago
Participated in activities designed to explore and prepare for a career in higher education and student affairs
SKILLS
LANGUAGE
Fluent in Tagalog/Filipino
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access)
Database and management systems(CisionPoint, OrgSync, StarRez, CANVAS)
Social media and presentation tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, SnapChat, Pinterest, Prezi, ISSUU)
Basic photography, photo-editing, video-editing, and design programs (InDesign)