Fernando Arce

4948 N St Louis Ave, Apt. 2 | Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 633.3815 | farce.6592@gmail.com
Strengths: Futuristic, Strategic, Achiever, Relator, and Positivity
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, IL
Masters of Education in Higher Education Anticipated Graduation: May 2018
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Arts in English May 2015
EXPERIENCE
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Chicago, IL
Office and Program Support Assistant May 2017 – Present

• Serve as the primary customer-facing contact for the program.

• Advise prospective students regarding the online application and admissions process.
• Create, maintain, and update website, mobile app, and Canvas content as needed.
• Handle all exam preparation, seating charts, and coordination with proctors.
• Assist with various admissions projects, including but not limited to: event preparation, event participant follow-up, application
material processing, and inquiry management
• Provide support for student services projects: such as event preparation for class weekends, graduation, Elective Weeks, Kick-
Off Week, and event logistics support

Loyola University Chicago, IL

Graduate Intern: Conduct Coordinator January 2017 – Present
• Serve as conduct administrator, investigating and adjudicating allegations of low- to mid-level student misconduct occurring on-
or off-campus such as: facility use and access, neighborhood disturbance, peer-to-peer file sharing, smoking, etc.
• Collaborate with campus partners, Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) staff, and other stakeholders to
contribute to a comprehensive menu of educational and developmental resources for sanctioning such as: AlcoholEdu Part 1
and Part 2, Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), Campus Involvement Challenge, Guided
Examen, etc.
• Implement and understand federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) and the University Student Conduct System, including those of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of
Education, and Department of Justice
• Respond to requests regarding student disciplinary records and background investigations

Roosevelt University Chicago, IL

Summer Bridge Lead Mentor June 2014 – August 2014
• Exercised effective conflict resolution and interpersonal management in team building situations
• Presented leadership development seminars and teambuilding exercises to Summer Bridge participants
• Planned and executed outings to different museums around the city of Chicago
Peer Instructor August 2013 – December 2013
• Team-taught a section of ACP 101 (The First Year Seminar) alongside a full-time faculty member
• Partnered with the faculty instructor to design the curriculum
• Introduced new students with campus services and policies, activities and facilitates
• Educated new students on academic expectations at the university and helped them transition to Roosevelt as part of the
retention efforts of the University
Resident Assistant August 2012 – April 2013
• Managed a University Residence Hall floor of 30 student athletes
• Enforced University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly, and enjoyable living environment
• Created programming for 30 diverse students and partnered with other RAs to create building/hall wide programming
• Created and maintained assessment for programming efforts
• Facilitated conflict resolution meetings with roommates

Leadership Experience and Awards

Loyola University Chicago
• Memorial Student Center Student Conference on Latinx Affairs (SCOLA) at Texas A&M University April 7, 2018
o Co-created and presented “Lessons from the X-Men Universe: Building Solidarity Around Racial & Immigrant Justice” for
over fifty student attendees
• Higher Education Student Association (HESA) President 2017-2018
o Work in collaboration with affinity spaces, campus partners, and faculty of the Higher Education program
o Oversee the development of programming and professional development events for the Higher Education program
• Higher Education Student Association (HESA) First-Year Liaison 2016-2017
o First Year Liaisons serve as community connections between the HESA board and the first-year cohort
Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity
• Alpha Phi Omega’s Section 51 Volunteer of the Year April 2016
o The recipients of this award have provided outstanding service to the section
▪ Helped plan the annual APO LEADS Day, a full day filled with leadership workshops developed by fraternity’s national
office
▪ Presented ‘Discover’ leadership workshop at the 2016 APO LEADS Day hosted by the Gamma Sigma Chapter of the
University of Chicago
• Beta Gamma Chapter Distinguished Service Key April 2015
o The recipients of this award have provided outstanding service to the chapter and have exemplified the three cardinal
principles of the chapter-leadership, friendship, and service
▪ Served three terms on the Executive board of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Roosevelt University
▪ Completed all APO LEADS courses offered by the national office: Launch, Explore, Achieve, Discover, and Serve
• Alpha Phi Omega’s Section 51 Leader of the year April 2015
o The recipients of this award have provided outstanding service to the chapter and have exemplified the three cardinal
principles of the chapter-leadership, friendship, and service
▪ Completed over 90 hours of community service for the 2014-2015 school year
▪ Supported the Conference chair with organizing Section 51 Day when it was hosted at Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University
• Roosevelt University’s Green Key Society April 2014
o Membership open to students who have shown outstanding dedication, leadership, involvement and contributions to co-
curricular life at the University
• Roosevelt University’s Bronze R April 2013
o Award given to students who have contributed to co-curricular life at Roosevelt University through their participation in the
nominating organization (Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity)
Memberships

• Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity Life Member

• NASPA: August 2017- Present
References Available Upon Request