Erica Longamore
Strategic-Activator-Ideation-Futuristic-Command
Education
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Master of Education: Higher Education Student Affairs August 2017- May 2019
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science: Psychology August 2011- May 2015
Bachelor of Science: Sociology August 2011- May 2015
Work Experience
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Graduate Assistant- Academic Advising Center August 2018- Present
• Academically advising students on a one on one basis
• Teaching and counseling students who are in poor academic standing with the university
• Participating in a rotating “walk-ins” schedule
• Coordinating with New Student Orientation
• Guiding students in preparing class schedules
• Implementing a new advising program that which counsels underrepresented students on registration, FAFSA
completion, and other school-related items
• Developing an informative handbook containing important content on each major/program offered at the university
• Presenting on the advising center to classes and other departments around campus
• Assisting office staff by helping with front desk and phone coverage
Regis University Denver, CO
Intern- Office of Residence Life and Housing May 2018- August 2018
• Assisted Director in opening of a new residence apartment building
• Coordinated and supervised multiple summer conferences
• Worked an on-call rotation
• Revamped the First-Year Move-In process
• Supervised summer student staff
• Created and dispersed mass email campaigns and digital signage
• Assisted in compiling and completing an annual assessment report
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Intern- John Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center January 2018- May 2018
• Assisted Marketing Manager in event/program planning
• Conducted and analyzed surveys and other forms of assessment
• Created and dispersed advertisements for exhibitions/performances
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Graduate Assistant- Department of Intercultural Affairs August 2017- May 2018
• Mentored and counseled underrepresented students on campus
• Planned, developed, coordinated, and assessed monthly intercultural programs including the annual Tunnel of
Oppression and the annual Hats Off to Women Luncheon
• Assisted with Safe Zone training
• Collaborated with other departments (such as Residential Living) to broaden experiences for students on campus via
information sessions and presentations
• Involved in the recruiting of faculty/staff/students for ICA events and initiatives
• Involved in the creation and implantation of the ICA Advisory Board
• Conceptualized, designed, and decorated the ICA gallery monthly based off different themes (Black History Month,
Women’s History Month, Graduation, Etc.)
• Organized annual trips including the ICA Cultural Immersion Excursion to Cherokee, NC and the Project Care field trip
to Carowinds in Charlotte, NC
• Facilitated monthly sensitivity trainings for faculty, staff, and students
• Supervised student groups including ICA Council and the Project Care mentoring program
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings Burlington, NC
Customer Service Support Representative- Hospital Services December 2015- July 2017
• Assisted colleagues and customers with technical trouble shooting and problem solving
• Talked on the phone with hospital accounts and handled whatever needs they had
• Multi-tasked by balancing phone calls, high volume email, verifying test requisitions, and keeping up with add-ons/
test cancellations that clients may need
Teaching Experience
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
LC (Learning Contract) 101 August 2018- Present
• One of the university’s direct retention strategies
• A mandated class for students who are not in good academic standing with the university
• Students must meet one on one with their instructor several times throughout the semester
• Students learn skills and techniques to enhance their academic growth and development
Life Experience/Service Work/Volunteerism
Study Abroad Kenya, Africa
Sociology Student May 2014-July 2014
• Visited and assisted in schools, HIV+ communities, orphanages, and other small communities
• Helped raise money for Kenyan charities upon return home
Sylva Family Counseling Center Sylva, NC
Volunteer January 2012- May 2012
• Assisted in counseling local families
• Carried out various bonding activities for parents and children
Presentations/Research
Longamore, E. (2019). The Aristotle effect: The value in being a peripatetic advisor when working with underrepresented
students. Whee Lead Leadership Conference. Cullowhee, NC.
Longamore, E. (2017). Gateways to adaptability: The creation and ease of culture shock in study abroad students. Whee
Research Graduate Annual Conference. Cullowhee, NC.
Longamore, E. (2016). Contrast effects in men’s ratings of women’s attractiveness. Southeastern Psychological Association
Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Grants/Honors/Awards
Provost’s Experiential Learning Travel Grant September 2018
$1,000
Commencement Keynote Speaker Finalist April 2019
Memberships/Committees
• NACADA- National Academic Advising Association
• Western Carolina’s University Scholarship Committee
• Western Carolina’s Liberal Studies Committee
• Western Carolina’s Graduate Student Association
• Western Carolina’s Department of Intercultural Affairs Advisory Board
o Founding member
• Western Carolina’s Provost Student Advisory Board
o Only graduate student
Trainings/Certifications
• Safe Zone Certified November 2017
o LGBTQ+ awareness and sensitivity training
• Green Zone trained October 2018
o Military/Veteran awareness and sensitivity training
• Affinity Arts Facilitator trained June 2018
o Workshop on facilitation skills and techniques
• Mental Health First Aid May 2019
Technical Proficiencies
• Student Management Software
o Banner
o Blackboard
o GradesFirst
• Computer Software
o Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• Creation and Organization
o MailChimp
o Canva
o Digital Storytelling
• Research and Assessment
o Campus Labs/Campus Labs Engage
o Qualtrics
