Tessa Polodna

Built catering operations manual from scratch to be used at 800+ locations
Designed supplemental guides and training materials for the catering program

Processed new member profiles, approved online profiles and general data entry

Enforced chapter GPA requirements by helping those who fall below and continue to foster academic growth among current members
Advised members on an academic programs if semester grades fall below 2.3 GPA
Planned academic programs for up to 160 members to foster academic growth and provide support
Planned academic programs for up to 60 new members to encourage high academic achievement
Developed academic programs that have be implemented at other universities
Provided individual support and counseling to ladies for problems with grades, professors, cheating and dropping courses
Planned and host academic banquet during each semester to encourage academic achievement
Implemented programs based on Chapter Excellence goals set by chapter council
Acted as a resource for on campus resources that students can use
Provided individual encouragement through the Study Fairy initiative with fun prizes

Implemented changes in chapter bylaws and standing rules to reflect current chapter rules, new policies and changes passed down from national Kappa Delta headquarters
Collaborated on changes with group to make changes
Presented changes to chapter to gain support with changes

Promoted self awarness and decision making in potential new members
Provided individual and group counseling for potential new members in distress
Help guide potential new members through the Formal Recruitment process
Provided individual and group counseling during the stressful process
Maintained high levels of enthusiasm during 12+ hour days for potential new members

Designed promotional items for Latino Art Contest for Teens for internal and external use
Designed fliers for Teen Advisory Board and library construction for library use
Developed and implemented marketing plan for expansion of use with eBooks
Developed outreach letter to local and national celebrities for Outside the Lines Campaign
Organized media archives and photo archives for future use

Mentor and role-model for new students and families during the week of Ram Welcome
Guided first year students through all daily and nightly Ram Welcome activities
Shared pride, dedication and leadership in all aspects of Colorado State University
Maintained high levels of enthusiasm, energy and stamina during 12+ hour days
Quickly adapted to changing situations and schedules

Supervised five employees during daily tasks
Daily inventory of newest shipment
Designed end caps to display newest shipments

Implement successful strategic PR campaigns for open recruitment, International Women’s Friendship Month and Confidence Coalition, Philanthropy events and other internal events
Frequent updates of all Kappa Delta social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube
Produced handbills, fliers, brochures, banners, and other promotional items for PR efforts for all Kappa Delta events such as recruitment efforts or philanthropy events
Hosted alumnae events each semester to involve outside members
Created and distributed alumnae newsletter each semester to share current chapter updates
Documentation of all Kappa Delta events through photos to show national Kappa Delta
Developed internal newsletter for the chapter to communicate important announcements
Promoted open communication within the chapter through council and chapter meetings
Coordinated the chapter’s outreach efforts to the National Leadership Team, the editor off the sorority’s national magazine, chapter advisory board and alumnae members

Developed programming for various crafts for girls between the ages of 6 and 14
Maintained and distributed craft supplies for entire camp
Participated in other various counselor based activities
Help train Program Aides with leading program areas

Planed and executed camp activities with campers
Activities included: archery, climbing wall, arts and crafts, hiking, team sports
Maintained a timely schedule
Lead many large group activities like 'Power Up', team building activities
Lead large group activities like camp songs
Daily childcare

Planed and executed camp activities with campers
Activities included: archery, arts and crafts, hiking, team sports
Maintained a timely schedule
Lead many large group activities like 'Power Up', team building activities
Lead large group activities like camp songs
Daily childcare

Shared announcement(s) during Monday night meeting
Meet with my Chain of Command

Maintained contact with multiple new members, other SET Leaders and the New Member Educator Lead and participated in weekly meetings with new members
Worked with New Member Educator to plan and prepare for weekly meetings
Welcomed new members in various events and meetings