DIrikc L. D.

Trotter
609 E. Mesquite Circle A-114 Tempe, Arizona 85281 dltrotte@gmail.com 214.960.0309 EDUCATION Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Justice Studies and African & African American Studies Completed 112 credits Minor in United States History, College of Liberal Arts & Studies Arizona State University, School of Letters & Sciences, Tempe, AZ May 2012

Honors and Awards: Russell Simmons Award for Entrepreneurship 2011, Nationally Published Writer: Racing Toward Diversity 2011, Presidents Scholar 2007, Most Promising Community Voice 2007 EXPERIENCE Office Assistant-Student Worker IV November 2010 Present Arizona State University: Registrars-Residency Office, Tempe, AZ Manage document system to increase efficiency for overall team productivity Assist with direct communications with students to better meet and serve their needs Answer and field calls utilizing multi-line telephone systems Utilize verbal and written communication skills daily Operate general office equipment i.e. computers, phones, fax machines, copies and scanner Develop knowledge and usage of FERPA Policy Social Media Intern August 2011 December 2011 Racing Toward Diversity Magazine, Tempe, AZ Established a marketing plan to increase awareness and generate interests through social media outlets Promoted an online job database to expand the viewers knowledge of various job markets across the nation Skilled in social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and YouTube First Year Residential Experience Fellow August 2009 May 2011 Arizona State University-Residential Life, Tempe, AZ Conceptualized and moderated success workshops for students focusing on academic and health topics Served as mentor to freshman students to provide guidance, leadership and support in their endeavors Facilitated open forum discussions among residents to expand their knowledge and perspective on current events Administrative Assistant August 2008 May 2010 Project eXcellence, Phoenix, AZ Coordinated the purchase and utilization of program inventory

Recruited optimal candidates to intern with the organization, increasing participation by 30% Developed a cost analysis and managed student participation in Excel to track program performance Student Teacher August 2007 May 2010 Project eXcellence, Phoenix, AZ Developed weekly lesson plans that met all of the Arizona education requirements Taught K 8th grade inner city students Physical Education, Health, and Science Raised college awareness and acted as an mentor to underrepresented students LEADERSHIP School of Letters & Sciences Senator May 2010 May 2011 Arizona State University Undergraduate Student Government, Tempe, AZ Strengthened and united SLS student body by coordinating faculty-student events on campus Held weekly meetings to bring fourth concerns, ideas and possible solutions for the betterment of Arizona State University Founding Chapter President August 2010 May 2011 National Society of Leadership & Success ASU Chapter, Tempe, AZ Instituted operational activities to assist students in building the foundation of traits and skills already possessed Organized various community service events, workshops and training seminars focusing on leadership and growth Community Assistant June 2010 July 2010 Barrett Summer Scholars Program Acted as a liaison between residents and the head Barrett Summer Scholars Program staff Counseled peers on personal, academic, and career concerns Enforced and upheld university and program policies Founding President August 2008 May 2010 Summer Bridge Alumni Club, Tempe, AZ Managed and executed key events and operations of the organization Created an environment for students to reconnect and collaborate to become more successful in their academic career Head Community Assistant June 2008 August 2009 Summer Bridge, Tempe AZ Supervised and coordinated a staff of 20 Community Assistants Assessed and responded to the need of 300+ incoming ASU Freshman Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and recreational programs PROJECTS Mentor ASU Challenges Video

March 2010

Selected (one of four) by Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Student Engagement Alonzo Jones Appeared in the Challenges Video due to leadership exemplified on and off campus Co-Founder February 2008 Do You Have a Heart? Partnered with Phoenix Childrens Hospital to donate hand-made Valentines Day cards Founded an event where the initiative has averaged 250 cards in each of its first three years SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook Proficient in PeopleSoft Database Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, LinkedIn