H A N IYYA H

(H O N EY) B A SH IR
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EDUCATION
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Master of Education, Higher Education Administration, concentration in Student Affairs

May 2016

Wells College, Aurora, New York May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre/Dance and Childhood Education
Deans List, Henry Wells Scholar, graduated cum laude
Spring 2013 Semester Abroad: Bath, England, Certificate of Cultural Enrichment from Advanced Studies in England

PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University at Buffalo Intercultural & Diversity Center, Buffalo, NY September 2015-Present
Graduate Intern
Organizes the Advocacy in the Community program, a monthly educational workshop series that focuses on a
different social issue or theme each month. Invites community guests encourage and informs students to
advocate for specific causes.
Executes the Dessert Hours, an educational and celebratory program that introduces students to each months
specific theme of heritage or celebratory theme month, provide desserts, trivia, and crossword puzzles that
relate to the theme.
Plans and implements the International Coffeehouses in the IDC, in collaboration with International Student &
Scholar Services and Late Night UB.
Coordinates with a team to plan large-scale campus community events, World Bazaar and ALANA Celebration of
Achievement.

Medaille College Center for Community-Based Learning, Buffalo, NY September 2014-Present

Graduate Assistant
Collaborates with Medaille TRiO Student Success program to facilitate monthly mentoring workshops for the
Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo.
Oversees coordination and logistics of Totally Active Kids Sports Clinic, facilitated by Medaille Mavericks
Athletes, for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo members.
Conspires with the Buffalo City Mission and campus community on the Turkey Express Program, which involves
more than 200 students decorating 1000 bags that hold Thanksgiving meals for families in need.
Leads class presentations for first year students on Homelessness and Poverty in Buffalo and WNY linking the
socioeconomic issues with the City Mission Turkey Express Program.
Facilitates social justice programming focusing on acknowledging privilege and oppression for freshman seminar
classes for pre-service community-based learning preparation and post-service reflections.
Accompanies students and participate in the Days of Service in the Buffalo community.
Acts as a liaison between students and non-profit organizations for students to complete community-based
learning experiences, service-learning projects, and community service projects.
Promotes community service opportunities and resources to the Club Council of the Student Government
Association by attending meetings, flyers, and using social media outlets such as Instagram and Twitter.

Brown University Office of Residential Life, Providence, RI May 2015-August 2015

Resident Director for Sports Camp, ACUHO-I Intern
Trained and supervised nine Resident Assistants, including leading a weekly staff meeting, weekly one-on-ones,
creating and managing a duty schedule, and writing evaluations.
Managed 6 residence halls, oversaw collection and processed of forms, serving on a 24-hour emergency on-call
rotation, and collaborating with various departments and programs across campus.
Responded to parent/guardian inquiries of minors via phone, email, and in-person in a timely manner.
Managed staff budget and oversaw weekly RA activities and events for the Pre-College Program.
Served as a mentor and acted as a liaison to refer students to appropriate resources as needed.

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University at Buffalo Student Association, Buffalo, NY




May 2015-Present
Graduate Advisor of UB Step Troupe
Advises the executive board of undergraduate student association club, UB Step Troupe.
Coordinates community service and volunteer opportunities for the members of the step troupe.
Mediates intra-group disputes and provide advice when necessary.

Wells College Office of Residence Life

August 2012-May 2014
Resident Advisor
Created a safe environment and enforced campus policies, and managed various administrative duties.
Counseled about 24 freshmen with the first year transition focusing on personal and academic concerns, and
developed and presented proactive educational and community building programs.
Developed, marketed, and led student-centered hall programs to promote social interaction, education,
diversity, health, understanding, and growth

Wells College Office of Student Activities and Leadership, Aurora, NY August 2011-May 2014
Founder and President of Student OrganizationUmoja
Created a club to celebrate and provide education about African-American culture.
Designed an inclusive safe-space in which students of all origins and backgrounds can learn and discuss life
experiences that relate to the groups mission to foster a positive atmosphere for intellectual growth.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INVOLVEMENT

Graduate Student Member of NASPA-Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, Sept. 2015-Present
WNY Student Leadership Conference Volunteer, Sept. 2015-Present
Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Leadership Success, National Seminar Training, Medaille College, Nov. 2015
Poverty Simulation at Medaille College, United Way, Jan. 2015
Social Inequality in WNY, Sam Magavern, Partnership for the Public Good, Medaille College, Jan. 2015
Poverty Research Workshop VI, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Auditorium, Mar. 2015

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES & HONORS

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Summer Program Group Counselor / Youth Development Intern, Brooklyn, NY,
June 2012-Aug. 2014
Matravers School Dance Department Intern, Westbury, England, U.K., Jan. 2013-May 2013
Wells College Office of Admissions Tour Guide, Aug. 2011-May 2012
Whos Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2014
Wells College Collegiate Cabinet Recognition for Student Leader of the Year, 2013-2014
Wells College Collegiate Cabinet Recognition for Outstanding Multicultural ProgramProdigys Listen, 2013-2014
Theatre Association of New York States Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting for The Servant of Two
Masters, 2013
International Travel: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal,
Canada, Mexico

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Making Strides (Against Breast Cancer) of Buffalo, Oct. 2015
26th Annual Linda Yalem Safety Run, Sept. 2015
Aurora Free Library, Childrens Reading Program, Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012
Girl Scouts Troop 2260, Sept. 1999-June 2007

SKILLS & TRAINING

MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), Google (Docs, Excel, Slides, Forms), Windows Live Movie Maker
StrengthsQuest: Communication, Woo, Harmony, Activator, Empathy
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