Irene Valines Resume
IRENE VALINES
5333 Collins Avenue, Unit 1009
Miami Beach, Florida 33140 - 3248
Home Phone (305) 386 - 5929
Email: Irene @ valines.us
EDUCATION
1981 - 1983 Master of Education in College Student Personnel, University of Florida
1977 - 1981 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
EMPLOYMENT
Program and Site Registrar
2007 - 2009 , Girl Scout Council of T ropical Florida, Inc., Miami, Florida
Pr ocess ed registrations submitted by Girl Scout troops for participation in programs, events
and other council sponsored activities. Process ed registrations submitted by
parents/guardians for individual girls to participate in council sponsored summer programs.
Process ed accident reports and insurance forms per the appropriate insurance company
following the guidelines established. Schedule d the use and rental of all Council owned
properties following the established rental fees for usage appropriate to the group . Handle d
all correspondence/confirmation materials needed for all reservations and registrations.
Prepare d and distribute d site reservation schedules to Site Managers and department
supervisors. Edit ed and input ted all registrations and reservations into compu ter and
generate d necessary reports for department supervisors as needed to include participation of
girls and adults, site usage, fees generated, etc. Coordinate d the purchase of additional
insurance per the appropriate insurance company guidelines. Input ted attendance and ran
reports of the Migrant Program to The Children s Trust.
House Manager and Box Office Assistant,
2002 - 2006 The Puppet Co., Inc., Glen Echo, Maryland
Hosted and orchestrated seating in a 200 - seat theatre. Monitored audience throughout
performance. Processed incoming reservations. Prepared press releases. Prepare d outside
group contract letters.
Columnist
2001 - 2006 , Patuxent Pu blishing Corporation, Laurel, Maryland
Prepared weekly column based on community activit ies
Developed rapport with community memb ers.
Licensed Family Daycare Provider
1999 - 2002 , Laurel, Maryland.
Administered program for two to eight children. Provided early childhood education
program. Offered i ntegrated program for infants to school - aged. Managed budget.
Maintained database, library and f iles.
Graduate Staff Assistant/Technical Assistant II
1988 - 1989 , Texas Tech University
Update d and expand ed Residence Life and Housing Custodial Manual. Research ed
information on cost analysis. Travel ed and recruit ed throughout the state of Washington for
the residence hall system. Mai ntain ed and provide d statistical information on resident
advisors, desk managers, program assistants and hall meal usage. Interview ed
Student Affairs division heads to obtain information and samples of student questionnaires,
surveys, and intake form s for the Student Life Studies C ommittee.
Program Assistant I
1987 - 1988 , Texas Tech University
Process ed , track ed , retrieve d , and interpret ed student financial record information. Process ed
student appeals and student revision requests. Assist ed counseling staff in follow - up
functions for student cases.
Professional Worker I
1986 - 1987 , Washington State University
Assist ed with plan ning and organization of staff training and development projec ts. Assist ed
with coordination efforts of special projects required to enhance enrollment - planning
activ ities. Responsibilities require d public relations skills, telephone follow - up, writing
assignments, scheduling, monitoring, and follow - up functions.
Residence Hall Director
1983 - 1986 , Texas Tech University
Provided administrative, supervisory, managerial, and student development programming
leadership for a residence hall of approximately 300 students. Responsibilities also include d
the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of six Resident A ssistants,
seven Office Assistants, three Night Assistants, and one full time Secretary. Activities
include d the personal and disciplinary advising of individuals and groups of students,
including a hall government, and establishing community developm ent within the hall.
University Student Activities Center Intern
, Texas Tech University
Goals accomplished were: working with campus wide Homecoming Committee, obtaining
an understanding of facilities management including night and weekend ma nagement,
observation of departmental mid - year goal review, advising a campus speaker committee
which included contracting, budget, promotion, tickets, and arrangements, and participating in
a faculty and community project which provided training and appli cation of skills learned in
grant proposal writing and presentation.
Housing Liaison For Summer Orientation Program,
Texas Tech University
designed for entering freshman orientation sessions. Develop ed and implemented an evening
program designed to provide information about residence hall living. Assisted in the training
process for Orientation Aides. Participated in the evaluation process for this program.
Additional work in Housing Office required filing deposit cards and folders, verifying rosters
with computer printouts, and assisting in room assignments and room and hall closure ,
security and discipline control, and available for late (after closing) check - in or to assist
conferees if needed .
Graduate Hall Director,
1981 - 1983 University of Florida
Provided administrative, supervisory, managerial, and student development programming
leadership for a residence hall of approximately 188 students. Responsibilities included
administration, supervision, and training for four Re sident Assistants, evaluation and
facilitation of staff development, developmental programming, advisement of an Area
Residence Council, and student discipline. Advised a regional residence hall association
representing th e southern stat e
ACUHO - International Intern
1982 , Syracuse University
Reviewed current literature in the area of Student Development. Devised a special task force
through written proposal a nd presentation to implement a special program in the freshman
hall. Became acquaint ed with a total residence life operation and the management style and
supervisory techniques of its professiona l staff.
TRAINING
Miami Beach Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Miami Beach Citizen Emergency Response Team
Miami Beach Citizen Police Academy