​DARREN PIKUL

d​ arrenpikul@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University, ​Boca Raton, FL ​Expected May 2020
● Masters of Education in Higher Education Leadership
State University of New York at Oneonta​,​ ​Oneonta, NY ​ xpected May 2018
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● Bachelors of Science in Communication Studies, Minor in Business Communications
● GPA: 3.42 (Deans List: Fall 2016, Fall 2017)
Onondaga Community College​, ​Syracuse, NY Graduated May 2016
● Associate of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Information Technology, Communications, Honors
● GPA​: ​3.49 (Deans List: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016)

LEADERSHIP & WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Building Manager​, Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta ​ ​August 2017-Present

● To adhere to the decisions and direction of the professional staff.

● To meet the Director’s semester expectations and contribute to reaching manager goals.
● To attend and participate in staff training and development including diversity, equity, and
inclusion education.
● To provide leadership, direction and example for our guests and staff.
● To assume responsibility for the Hunt College Union in the absence of the professional
staff.
● To have a working knowledge of all areas of the Hunt College Union.
● To enforce Federal, State and local laws as well as Campus and College Union policies.
● To meet at regular intervals with the Director to report on building operations, events and
services.
● To provide feedback to employees, fellow managers, the Director, and other professional
staff.
● To receive feedback from the same, so that the staff may work more effectively together.

Student Affairs Intern, ​Office of Student Development, SUNY Oneonta

● Interact with representatives from departments within the Division of Student Development
to gain a well-rounded perspective of career opportunities within student affairs.
Departments include Athletics, Career Development, Community Standards, Health &
Counseling Center, Residential Community Life, Student Life & Leadership, and
University Police.
● Work on a three-week project with each department.
● Gain exposure to departmental and/or committee meetings, related research, perform
informational interviews, and interact with many professional throughout the division.
Chief of Staff, ​SUNY Oneonta Student Association ​April 2017 - February 2018

● Aide in a variety of areas, including attending Senate meetings as directed by the President
● Oversee the Chairs of the Student Association, holding one-on-one meetings when needed.
● Work to assist and advise the Executive Committee as directed by the President.
● Assist the President in scheduling meetings, conference calls, and other duties the President deems fit.

Assistant, to the Vice President, ​State University of New York Student Assembly ​October 2016 -
Present

● Act as a principal advisor to the Vice President on all matters.

● Assist the Vice President in coordinating the Conference Planning Task Force.
● Assist the Vice President in coordinating the council of Student Government Presidents.
● Assist the Vice President in planning of conferences, EC meetings, and other such events.
● Other duties as assigned by the Vice President.

Executive Vice President, ​SUNY Oneonta Student Association ​February 2017 - April 2017

● Perform the duties of the President in the absence of or when delegated that duty by the President.
● Preside over all Student Association Senate Meetings.
● Notify the Student Association Senate of Presidential vetoes.
● Plan a SA retreat in the fall semester at minimum.
● Notify the Student Association Senate of all special Student Association Senate Meetings.
● Change the time and place of the regular Student Association Senate meetings upon approval of at least
two-thirds of the Senate.
● Chair the Elections Committee.
● Keep abreast of the workings and actions of all Student Association internal committees and all
committees that have Student Association representation.
● Oversee the Directors, holding one-on-one meetings when needed.
● Execute and direct all transportation programs and policies of the Student Association.
● Oversee the Student Association Scholarship Program.
● Be responsible for the execution of any additional powers and duties the Constitution may bestow upon
the Executive Vice President.

Political Affairs Intern, ​The Borgen Project ​August 2016- January 2017

● Meet with members of Congress and/or Congressional staffers in your State and District.
● Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
● Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
● Mobilize individuals to contact their members of Congress in support of key poverty-reduction
legislation.
● As needed, speak to groups, classes and organizations.
● Write letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

Student Ambassador, ​Onondaga Community College Office of Admissions ​June 2015- May 2016

● Conduct tours during campus visits, open houses, and group tours for prospective students and their families.
● Help Recruiting Specialists with recruitment at off-site college fairs and high school visits.
● Data entry of inquiry cards retrieved from pre-admission appointments, college fairs, high school visits, and group
tours.
● Production of admission packets, large mailings, and special projects as per recruiting staff/supervisor​.
Resident Assistant,​Onondaga Community College Office of Residence Life ​January 2015- May 2016

● Act as a liaison between residents and administrative staff on campus.

● Plan and implement programs that support the needs of the residential population.
● Serve on the student staff duty rotation and respond to crisis situations.
● Perform administrative tasks including: health and safety checks, condition reports, and monthly floor
meetings.
● Conflict management skills.

Vice President of Entertainment and Programming, ​Onondaga Community College Office of Student
Leadership and Engagement

● Chair member of Entertainment and Programming Committee.

● Solicit diverse committee representation to identify and plan activities and events.
● Communicate student’s input regarding entertainment interests to Executive Committee and Advisors.
● Collaborate with Advisors and Executive Committee to ensure effective advertising and public relations.
● Coordinate with student representatives who represent affiliate organizations of the OCC Association and with the
campus community.
● Serve on the Student Association Executive Committee.
● Meet, greet, and assist performers/vendors with set up. Accommodate all needs of the performers.

Night Clerk, ​Onondaga Community College Office of Residence Life ​August 2014- May 2016

● Responsible for sitting at the front desk of the assigned residence hall and maintaining security functions
of the building.
● Worked collaboratively with the Office of Residence Life and Department of Campus Safety.
● Maintained the confidentiality of information received.
● Responded to emergencies and safety issues by assessing the situation and contacting the necessary staff.
● Updated the guest log on a computerized program for students entering and leaving the building.
● Provided excellent customer service to the students and staff that enter the residence hall past the night
clerk table.
HONORS, AWARDS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Committees
● Student Representative, Harvey Delaney Leadership Institute Planning Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Co-Chair/Student Representative, Off-Campus Task Force, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Presidential Search Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Enrollment Management Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Strategic Planning Council, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, GSRC Director Search Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, College Senate and College Senate Steering Committee, SUNY Oneonta
● Student Representative, Applied Learning Steering Committee, State University of New York
● Representative, Student Association Finance Board, SUNY Oneonta
Presentations
● Keynote Speaker, SUNY Oneonta Student Association Banquet, April 2018
● Presenter, SUNY Student Assembly Fall Conference, October 2017 (Peer to Peer Leadership)
● Keynote Speaker, SUNY Oneonta Student Association Banquet, April 2017
● Presenter, SUNY Oneonta Harvey Delaney Leadership Institute, March 2017
● Presenter, SUNY Oneonta Diversity and Leadership Conference, February 2017
● Presenter, SUNY Student Assembly Fall Conference, November 2016
Athletic Honors
● NJCAA Division III All-Academic Team, June 2016
● NJCAA Division III National Player of the Year Finalist, May 2016
● First Team All Region, Men's Tennis, Onondaga Community College, Spring 2016
● SUNY Chancellor's Scholar Athlete Award Recipient, May 2016
● Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar Athlete, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Other Honors
● Member, Omicron Delta Kappa, Fall 2017, SUNY Oneonta
● SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Nominee, Spring 2016
● NJCAA Region III Division III All-Academic Team, Spring 2016
● Student Commencement Speaker Nominee, Onondaga Community College, Spring 2016
● Featured in “Succeeding @ OCC” Article, Fall 2015
● Leadership Award, Spring 2015, Onondaga Community College
● Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Spring 2015, Onondaga Community College
● Miles of Hope Scholarship, 2014