Mitchell Catalano

733 N Summit Ave E, S306 mitchellcatalano@gmail.com

98102 , Seattle, WA Cell: 206-915-5240
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EDUCATION
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Expected M. Ed in Student Development Administration June, 2017
Current GPA: 3.9

Loyola University Chicago Chicago IL

B.A. in Anthropology/ Sociology May, 2013
Minors in Environmental Leadership and Action and Urban Studies
Semester Abroad in Rome Italy, Spring 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.81/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Graduate Coordinator, Center for Student Involvement, August 2015- Current
Coordinate selection, training, assessment, and accountability of 18 student government leaders
Collaborated to adopt and transition the office for utilizing OrgSync
Attend regular meetings and 1-on-1s with student leaders and supervisors
Co-facilitated and presented at campus wide leadership training for 200 students
Co-facilitate office and organization events as available, including night and weekend responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago, Rome Center Rome, IT
Facilities and Operations Student Life Assistant, John Felice Rome Center, August 2014-May 2015
Developed Facilities Crew student worker position inclusive of 100 hours over an academic year to introduce facilities
and sustainability innovations on campus
Established Student Life Assistant of Facilities and Operations manual
Supervised Health and Safety checks in collaboration with residence Life staff for the full academic year.
Created developmental close out procedures and programs in collaboration with Facilities Crew member for the full
academic year.
Administered programmatic and operational budget of university sponsored study trips which range from 275-1260
and attendance ranging from 20-50 students to countries such as Italy, Ireland, and Greece
Responded to emergency and crisis situations on an international campus of 220 residential undergraduate students.
Rome Start Student Life Assistant, John Felice Rome Center, August 2013-May 2014
Facilitated Rome Start program for 20 international and American first year students who transitioned to Loyola
University Chicago for their remaining 3 years.
Established Rome Start Student Life Coordinator training manual
Directed unique first year programs for study abroad students
Re-hired for 2014-2015 Academic Year with new administrative focus in facilities and operations
Completed administrative tasks that support food services, front desk operations, website, social media
Student Worker for EVOKE, October 2011-May 2013 Chicago, IL
Directed the EVOKE Ramble: a large scale student scavenger hunt including 100 student participants aimed towards
increasing students knowledge of the Loyola campus and the neighborhood of Rogers Park
Composed a student leadership position for the EVOKE Ramble and facilitated its hiring process
Implemented 4 signature departmental programs including student dinners, staff panel presentations, student vocation
seminars, and a student scavenger hunt throughout the Rogers Park neighborhood
Co-facilitated oversight of a departmental transition from a vocational focus to that of second year student experiences.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Fukuoka Summer Program Intern, International Student Center May - August 2016
Assisted with selection, training, assessment, and accountability of 3 student leaders
Served as the primary liaison between program collaborators and university staff
Secured 6 unique company interviews for students and coordinated 6 unique site visits associated with students learning
outcomes
Facilitated group orientation about university and cultural adaptation for 18 first year Japanese students
Completed 100 hours of internship credit
University of Washington Seattle, WA
Student Services Intern, International Student Center July -December 2016
Collaborated with professional staff to develop an international student career development toolkit
Conducted 4 career advising session with graduate MPA students in collaboration with staff
Collaborated with supervisors to create new learning outcomes and assessment data for International student
Orientation
Created an Orientation communications plan to reach out to international students pre and post Orientation

LEADERSHIP
Loyola University Chicago, IL
Student Community Board Member, August 2012-May2013
Adjudicated 8 conduct cases per semester within the lowest category community standard violations
Determined educational or punitive sanctions based on hearing outcomes and past conduct history
Engaged in 8 professional development sessions including topics such as active listening, body language, and conflict
resolution strategies
Attended all staff retreat focused on team building and conduct hearing skills training
Orientation Team Leader, May 2011-August 2011, May 2012-August 2012 Chicago, IL
Coordinated 7 first year orientation sessions and 6 transfer sessions including introduction to university resources,
academic counseling support, values education, and campus tours.
Motivated student populations between 50-150 per session and small group populations between 5-10 students to assist
in their university transition
Served as a direct second year mentor to 3 first year leader and completed 3 mentor letters for each mentee
Completed UNIV 390, a course focused on leadership utilizing the position as a practicum.
Completed a supplemental professional development seminar focused on e-portfolio skills and application
Co-facilitated logistical items for Orientation including organizing welcome packets, facility preparation, and organizing
student intake forms.
Loyola University Learning Communities Chicago, IL
Learning Community Mentor, August 2010-May 2011
Facilitated weekly meetings for 20 students focusing on issues of social justice and international relations in
collaboration with a shared curriculum on the same subjects
Created events including community dinners, film nights, and museum tours to increase community and embrace a
global learning focus
Coordinated with academic and residence life staff on a weekly basis to ensure programs followed Jesuit values and
mission
PRESENTATIONS
Loyola University Chicago John Felice Rome Center Rome, IT
Rome Start Program: Implications for JFRC Student Life, First Year Synthesis, May 2014
Facilities Crew: Introductions and Expectations, Supervisory Presentation, Fall 2014
The Importance of Co-Curricular Activities, Rome Start student Seminar, October 2013
When in Rome: Cultural Transitions, Orientation Presentation, Spring 2014
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, Student Leader Presentation, Spring 2016
Inclusion, Leadership, and Social Justice, International Student Leader Presentation, Fall 2016