Bruce B. Mann1120 N. L St . Tacoma . Washington . brucebmann@gmail.com . 760.220.6073

Master of Education | Student Development Administration Anticipated: June 2015Seattle University Bachelor of Science | Journalism May 2008University of Idaho. Moscow

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Graduate Assistant | Intercultural Leadership and Assessment Aug 2013-PresentOffice of Intercultural Engagement | University of Puget Sound• Created a cohort based transitional program for first generation students of color, primarily aimed at Black/African American students focused on student success, leadership, and identity development, which will be piloted with 10-15 students in Fall 2015• Advise and coach five Student Diversity Center student staff on leadership development, programming, goal setting, and problem solving• Authored a retention research paper, with programmatic suggestions, on challenges faced by students of color and first generation students inhibiting persistence and academic success• Assist in planning and assessing 2-3 developmental programs a month that examine power dynamics, explore and honor cultural identities, and facilitate student success• Design, conduct, and analyze quantitative and qualitative evaluations and assessments for multiple campus wide inclusion trainings and programs per semester. Prepare research and assessment reports for departmental and divisional use• Assist with department and divisional assessment efforts including a focus on assessment of DSA student leadership trainings for learning outcomes associated with multicultural competence

Coordinator | Volunteer Programs June 2011-July 2013Center for Volunteerism and Social Action | University of Idaho• Supervised six undergraduate student coordinators while facilitating their development as leaders and engaged citizens. Advised and coached them around career planning, academic issues, goal setting, and personal wellness • Co-led the design and facilitation of departmental student staff training focused on leadership development for 12-16 student coordinators with a large start-up training and subsequently monthly trainings• Redesigned assessment processes and evaluated the effectiveness of programing through aligning learning outcomes with CAS standards, creating program-level direct and indirect instruments, communicating results with students and other campus stakeholders, and using the data to improve practice• Instituted an online volunteer management system which increased participation in volunteer programs and allowed for improved data tracking and assessment• Created more educationally impactful volunteer programs through needs assessments for students and community partners, creation of program level learning outcomes, and improved training for peer leaders • Organized and managed three budgets of almost $300,000 coming in at or below budget both years.• Partnered with over 130 community agencies to improve service opportunities for students and the outcomes for the community partners• Managed all aspects of the Alternative Service Break program (150-200 students) with Winter, Spring and Summer teams serving domestically and internationally, with subsequent increases in applications and participation • Improved the ASB program by creating a comprehensive training curriculum rooted in leadership development and social justice, instituting a scholarship initiative to increase participation and representation from more diverse students, adding regional trips at a lower cost to students, developing a more in depth and holistic training for student leaders and advisors, and centering each trip on a specific justice issue• Authored successful President’s Higher Education Community Service applications in 2013 (Honor Roll with distinction,) and in 2012 (Honor Roll)• Started on-campus food pantry to serve the high number of students dealing with food security issues

General Manager Oct 2003-Oct 2005High Desert Mavericks Baseball Club | Adelanto, CA

• Managed and oversaw all business operations including sales, budgeting and operations for the Class A California League, Minor League Baseball franchise in High Desert. In four years with High Desert, overall profitability increased each year with 2003 and 2004 the most profitable in nine years• Led and supervised eight full-time staff and oversaw management, supervision and development of 60-100 game-day employees• Hired, supervised, trained and motivated seven full-time sales staff. In 2004, led the High Desert group sales staff to the highest group sales number in five years and surpassed that mark in 2005• Created and managed budgets totaling over $1.5 million • Represented the organization as a board member of the Adelanto Chamber of Commerce and as an active member in the Apple Valley, Hesperia and Victorville chambersDirector of Sponsorship Sales Oct 2002-Oct 2003

Director of Concessions Jan 2001-Oct 2002

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Coordinator | Marketing and Special Events July 2008-June 2011Campus Recreation | University of Idaho

• Created a leadership and professional development workshop series for Campus Recreation student staff with at least one program a month averaging 12 students per session• Led collaborative efforts to design and implement two all student staff trainings per year for 100-150 students • Led and Coordinated assessment and evaluation efforts which included design, implementation, data collection, analysis, and report creation for the department, which lead to improved educational outcomes and program changes• Planned, promoted and organized 2-3 Campus Recreation special events a month which included Late Night at the Rec, Rec Fair, Vandal Friday, and various other events• Managed departmental marketing and promotions which included creating 4-5 design projects per week (web, print, digital, and video), developing new department logo and brand guidelines, and providing consultation for other staff• Oversaw and executed the department’s social media presence growing three Facebook pages from followers in the low hundreds to over 1,000 each

HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

College Persistence Intern Mar 2014-Aug 2014College Access Now | Seattle, WA

• Designed and implemented a summer support series program based on research and national persistence indicators for incoming first year college students from low-income backgrounds to improve skills and ease the transition• Authored a white paper on retention strategies for first generation college students of color based on research, high impact practices, and national retention indicators in order to improve CAN’s college persistence programming• Developed a comprehensive assessment plan for the college persistence program which included creation of five new assessment instruments in order to measure impact of programs and identify opportunities for intervention

Conduct Intern Aug 2014-PresentOffice of the Dean of Students | University of Puget Sound

• Redesign and evaluate curriculum for LIVE Puget Sound, a personal development program focused on leadership, values, integrity, and community for selected students in the conduct system• Facilitate four two-hour LIVE Puget Sound sessions and conduct two one-on-one developmental individual meetings with 15 participants• Create comprehensive assessment plan and new formative and summative assessment instruments to measure student learning and behavioral changes

• Advisor (interim), ASUI (student government), Univ. of Idaho 2011-2012• Advisor, Vandal Volunteers, Univ. of Idaho Student Organization 2010-2013• Advisor, Brotherhood Empowered Against Rape, Univ. of Idaho Student Organization 2012 - 2013• Advisor, Global Water Brigade, Univ. of Idaho Student Organization 2011-2012• Advisor, Alternative Service Break trips, nine teams 2010-2013

• Advisor of the Year, Gamma Phi Beta, Univ. of Idaho 2013• Alumni Award of Excellence, Inspirational Mentor, Univ. of Idaho 2012• ASUI James A Barnes Memorial Award, awarded to outstanding staff member, Univ. of Idaho 2010• “Social Media and Student Affairs” ACPA Convention 2012• “Power and Privilege in Service” Univ. of Idaho Fall Leadership Conference 2011• “Fleeting moments: Capturing your passion and inspiration in life” Idaho Spring Leadership Conference 2009• “Service beyond our borders” IMPACT Conference 2008

• Proficiency with Windows OS, Macintosh OSX, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint), Apple Keynote, Prezi, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)• Considerable experience in graphic design, presentation design, photography, videography, and video editing with various products created in every position held and through a small freelance design business • Experience in web design, html, and content management systems managing webpage creation and content creation • Proficiency with social media tools, sites, and analytics

ADVISING

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SELECTED RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Member, Divisional Assessment Work Group, Univ. of Puget Sound 2014-Present • Co-Chair, President’s Diversity Council Subcommittee for Co-curricular Diversity, Univ. of Idaho 2012-2013• Member, Outreach and Engagement Council, Univ. of Idaho 2011-2013• Member, Student Affairs Assessment Team, Univ. of Idaho 2009-2013• Athletic Department Photographer, Univ. of Idaho 2008-2013• Tennis Sports Information Director, Univ. of Idaho 2008-2009

SELECTED UNIVERSITY SERVICE

• Faculty & Core Group Facilitator, Student Social Justice Training Institute July 2014• Planning committee, JASPA Annual Convention 2013-Present• Co-chair, ACPA Task Force on Technology and Social Media 2013-2014• Graphic designer, ACPA Commission for Student Involvement 2013 -2014• Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI 28) Dec 2012• Safe Zone, Facilitator Training 2012• Stop the Hate, Facilitator Training 2011• Leadership Academy, Univ. of Idaho 2010-2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVOLVEMENT