1. STEPHANIE SALAS
2325 Enzie Drive Apt. 22, Las Cruces,NM 88001 • (505) 429-4964 • ssalas7@nmsu.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor ofAccountancy December 2013
Minor in Business Management
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces,NM 88003
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
 TRIO New Mexico Association: Finance Committee Member August 2014-present
 Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP) August-present
 Academic Advising Workgroup, New Mexico State University August 2014-present
 Academic Advising Council, New Mexico State University August 2014-present
 Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA),2012, 2013
 Gamma Iota Sigma (Risk Management), 2013
 Northern New Mexico Engaging Latino Communities for Education (ENLACE),2005-2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Success Coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces,NM Aug. 2014 – Present
 Recruit peer staff for peer mentor and peer tutor positions
 Assist in the supervision of peer mentors by providing the knowledge and experience required to
be an advocate for student participants
 Facilitate trainings for professional development of peer staff to improve their campus and
community resource knowledge while providing them with tools to be successfulin assisting
student retention and success
 Advise participants in academics, personal achievement, and financial literacy
 Provide opportunities for academic development for multicultural participants of low income,
first generation backgrounds, and students with disabilities
 Collaborate with the Financial Aid office in the development of a program contract,study
schedules, and individualized plans for at-risk participants to encourage success in coursework
and personal endeavors
 Collaborate with the Career Exploration Office, Counseling Center,Career Services,Graduate
School Admissions, Registrars, Faculty, and Academic Advising Centers to develop an effective
workshop series and provide resources for students to assist in the achievement of academic
success
 Attend trainings on best practices for student services for my own professional development
 Moderate and maintain evaluation systems to collect, aggregate, and report data used to improve
student services and peer staff training
 Serve as the Outreach Coordinator to present to programs and students about TRiO Programs and
Student Support Services
 Audit peer staff files for quality assurance purposes
 Report data for federal grant compliance and assistance with the Annual Performance Report
requirements
 Market program services to participants through social media and traditional marketing methods

2. Teller I,
FirstLight Federal Credit Union, Las Cruces,NM, Jun. 2013- Aug. 2014
 Assisted in the auditing of cash machines, vaults, and teller cash exchanges for dual control
purposes so that policies and procedures are properly executed
 Conducted and negotiate member transactions so that they are accurate and done with a sense of
urgency to ensure member satisfaction
 Administered cash transactions, marketing services,and manage balances for financial
instruments to improve service checks so that the goal of a 1 (1-3, 1 highest rating) is met
 Educated members on financial literacy so that they may have the knowledge and skills to
achieve financial success
Peer Mentor/Student Aide,TRIO Student Support Services
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces,NM Aug. 2010 – Sep. 2011
 Assisted in the planning and scheduling of events to improve student retention and involvement
 Educated students on networking with peers,faculty, and staff to improve communication skills
and networking opportunities
 Created and implemented a more efficient and effective filing system to improve data
accessibility and organization
 Identified and monitored participants academically and within the program and met with these
students more frequently to encourage participation and high performance
 Educated participants in the process and completion of FAFSA and Financial Aid applications to
ensure accuracy and timeliness
Data Specialist/Tutor,TRIO Student Support Services
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas,NM Aug. 2009 – Jul. 2010
 Designed and managed a Microsoft Access database used for student recordkeeping
 Updated, maintained, and analyzed student data to track retention, improvement, and attendance
of program events
 Established benchmarks for student academic success to keep track of their progress and
effectively report student performance
 Served as a scholastic role model for students in an academic and social environment to mentor
and lead students in the program
Resident Peer Mentor,Resident Life
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas,NM Aug. 2008-May 2009
 Provided students with guidance to assist in the transition from high school to college
 Assisted in the planning of resident hall events to improve the students experience and provide
them with vital knowledge necessary for their success in the college environment.
 Advocated for students so that they could learn to be advocates for themselves
 Presented myself as a role model for students as a guide to be a successfulstudent
 Supervised students to ensure safety,compliance with resident hall rules, and a positive
experience