Bruce B.
Mann
1120 N. L St . Tacoma . Washington . brucebmann@[Link] . 760.220.6073
EDUCATION
Master of Education | Student Development Administration
Seattle University
Bachelor of Science | Journalism
University of Idaho. Moscow
Anticipated: June 2015
May 2008
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant | Intercultural Leadership and Assessment
Office of Intercultural Engagement | University of Puget Sound
Aug 2013-Present
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
Center for Volunteerism and Social Action | University of Idaho
June 2011-July 2013
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 Presidents 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
Coordinator | Marketing and Special Events
Campus Recreation | University of Idaho
July 2008-June 2011
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 departments social media presence growing three Facebook pages from followers in the low
hundreds to over 1,000 each
HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Conduct Intern
Office of the Dean of Students | University of Puget Sound
Aug 2014-Present
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
College Persistence Intern
College Access Now | Seattle, WA
Mar 2014-Aug 2014
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 CANs 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
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Manager
High Desert Mavericks Baseball Club | Adelanto, CA
Oct 2003-Oct 2005
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 chambers
Director of Sponsorship Sales
Director of Concessions
Oct 2002-Oct 2003
Jan 2001-Oct 2002
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ADVISING
Advisor (interim), ASUI (student government), Univ. of Idaho
Advisor, Vandal Volunteers, Univ. of Idaho Student Organization
Advisor, Brotherhood Empowered Against Rape, Univ. of Idaho Student Organization
Advisor, Global Water Brigade, Univ. of Idaho Student Organization
Advisor, Alternative Service Break trips, nine teams
2011-2012
2010-2013
2012 - 2013
2011-2012
2010-2013
SELECTED UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Member, Divisional Assessment Work Group, Univ. of Puget Sound
Co-Chair, Presidents Diversity Council Subcommittee for Co-curricular Diversity, Univ. of Idaho
Member, Outreach and Engagement Council, Univ. of Idaho
Member, Student Affairs Assessment Team, Univ. of Idaho
Athletic Department Photographer, Univ. of Idaho
Tennis Sports Information Director, Univ. of Idaho
2014-Present
2012-2013
2011-2013
2009-2013
2008-2013
2008-2009
SELECTED RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
Advisor of the Year, Gamma Phi Beta, Univ. of Idaho
Alumni Award of Excellence, Inspirational Mentor, Univ. of Idaho
ASUI James A Barnes Memorial Award, awarded to outstanding staff member, Univ. of Idaho
Social Media and Student Affairs ACPA Convention
Power and Privilege in Service Univ. of Idaho Fall Leadership Conference
Fleeting moments: Capturing your passion and inspiration in life Idaho Spring Leadership Conference
Service beyond our borders IMPACT Conference
2013
2012
2010
2012
2011
2009
2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVOLVEMENT
Faculty & Core Group Facilitator, Student Social Justice Training Institute
Planning committee, JASPA Annual Convention
Co-chair, ACPA Task Force on Technology and Social Media
Graphic designer, ACPA Commission for Student Involvement
Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI 28)
Safe Zone, Facilitator Training
Stop the Hate, Facilitator Training
Leadership Academy, Univ. of Idaho
July 2014
2013-Present
2013-2014
2013 -2014
Dec 2012
2012
2011
2010-2011
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
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
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