Joanna Faith Williams

• Advised treasurers and club presidents from 400+ clubs and organizations in 1:1 meetings with brainstorming, creative problem solving, and thinking outside of the box to provide their club members with the best experience by optimizing grant potential • Developed workshops to inform club treasurers of how to apply for funding grants, establishing excellent oral communication skills • Completed weekly office hours in order to be available for student "walk-ins" with inquiries about the… Show more

• Advised treasurers and club presidents from 400+ clubs and organizations in 1:1 meetings with brainstorming, creative problem solving, and thinking outside of the box to provide their club members with the best experience by optimizing grant potential • Developed workshops to inform club treasurers of how to apply for funding grants, establishing excellent oral communication skills • Completed weekly office hours in order to be available for student "walk-ins" with inquiries about the application process • Educated 27 Club Council members on the finance process so they are able to adequately answer questions from other clubs before directing them to me • Ensured that budget of $48,903 in club grant money, funded by student fees, is used fully for the benefit of the student body • Proactively collected feedback via surveys from workshop attendees, and peer Club Council members Show less

• Oversaw all administrative aspects of ASU-SGA elections, Homecoming election, and any senatorial elections • Completed 116 hours of involvement in the role in last 6 weeks of the position; 38 hours more than minimum required • Connected with organizations on campus to recruit highly qualified & motivated students to serve as senators • Planned and led the annual SGA Senate Training in collaboration with Director of Legislative Operations • Created, trained, and supervised the Top of the Rock… Show more

• Oversaw all administrative aspects of ASU-SGA elections, Homecoming election, and any senatorial elections • Completed 116 hours of involvement in the role in last 6 weeks of the position; 38 hours more than minimum required • Connected with organizations on campus to recruit highly qualified & motivated students to serve as senators • Planned and led the annual SGA Senate Training in collaboration with Director of Legislative Operations • Created, trained, and supervised the Top of the Rock Application Review Committee & Interview Committee, composed of highly involved students and professional staff from across the university • Actively participated in Board of Trustee meetings by asking thoughtful questions and networking with administration • Facilitated the largest voter turnout in Top of the Rock History, breaking the record of 1,092 votes with 1,611 Show less

• Supported 400+ clubs and organizations by connecting them to internal resources as well as university faculty & administration • Designed 2 workshops for all 400+ clubs and organizations to increase their effectiveness when promoting their own initiatives • Collaborated with 30 council members, faculty advisor, and countless other university administration to be effective advisory leader

• Counsel organizations in techniques to increase effectiveness, build motivation, improve communication, and navigate through conflict in a way that allows organizations to remain productive • Coordinated over 50 presenters, all marketing strategies, and logistics alongside team of 16 team members throughout the planning process for the annual statewide leadership forum (ALF) hosted by Leadership Educators • Drafted & finalized press release for statewide distribution to all UNC-system… Show more

• Counsel organizations in techniques to increase effectiveness, build motivation, improve communication, and navigate through conflict in a way that allows organizations to remain productive • Coordinated over 50 presenters, all marketing strategies, and logistics alongside team of 16 team members throughout the planning process for the annual statewide leadership forum (ALF) hosted by Leadership Educators • Drafted & finalized press release for statewide distribution to all UNC-system universities, regional print/radio outlets, and University campus wide distribution; providing another opportunity to grow excellent written communication skills • Completed annual weekend trainings with other members to become well versed in True Colors, and other leadership development resources to use in member-led workshops for other organizations • Designed all print and digital marketing graphics including posters, logos, speaker spotlights, and more for annual leadership forum Show less

Senator • Elected annually to represent class constituencies each year to serve on organization committees and help with legislation • Served on multiple university committees as the single undergraduate student liaison in the General Education Council, Web & Mobile Governance Committee, and the Staff Senate Fundraising committee, working alongside faculty and staff • Participated in interview committee for candidates for Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs, Vice Chancellor of University… Show more

Senator • Elected annually to represent class constituencies each year to serve on organization committees and help with legislation • Served on multiple university committees as the single undergraduate student liaison in the General Education Council, Web & Mobile Governance Committee, and the Staff Senate Fundraising committee, working alongside faculty and staff • Participated in interview committee for candidates for Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs, Vice Chancellor of University Advancement, and Assistant Director for Campus Activities, as appointed by former Student Body President, Carson Rich • Volunteered as the Director of Marketing for Student Body President campaign to support Rena Hooker & Justin Allen in 2016 • Served as Vice Chair of Elections Judicial Board for 2018 Student Body President Election. Identified election bylaw violations, and sanctioned appropriate consequences, including suspension of campaigning Marketing Committee • Work with four members to develop effective marketing campaigns for SGA initiatives Show less

Public Relations Chair • Collaborate with other chairs to advertise for events planned by various committees • Manage all social media accounts to create widespread presence and positive reputation Vice President of Candidate Class • Consistently support four committees by monitoring and evaluating direction, activities, and events • Professionally represent a candidate class of 42 other members to sorority executive board • Motivate peers to collaborate as a team to ensure personal and group… Show more

Public Relations Chair • Collaborate with other chairs to advertise for events planned by various committees • Manage all social media accounts to create widespread presence and positive reputation Vice President of Candidate Class • Consistently support four committees by monitoring and evaluating direction, activities, and events • Professionally represent a candidate class of 42 other members to sorority executive board • Motivate peers to collaborate as a team to ensure personal and group success during candidacy Show less

• Collaborated with 17 other singers to perform at booked events as entertainment for various programs • Delivered recommendations and feedback about performances to improve quality of the group • Trained new members to contribute to the group and learn voice parts quickly and efficiently

• Mentored 34 freshman girls during Welcome Weekend of their first year at Appalachian • Conducted 3-4 small group sessions with students throughout Welcome Weekend • Introduced various opportunities available for the students including educational, social, cultural, personal, and professional programs