Abigail Cloutier
Managing editor of the Jambar and executive producer of JambarTV

Hometown: East Millsboro, PA (south of Pittsburgh)
Major: Journalism

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I love being able to get so much hands-on experience within my field in a way that benefits the student body! It's also a great opportunity to collaborate with my peers on something we're all passionate about and to have even more time working with and learning from our amazing advisors. 

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? I've developed so many journalism skills in my job that I couldn't have learned in the classroom, like managing a newsroom and TV studio, producing an entire weekly news show, adhering to strict deadlines and the real-life application of journalism law and ethics. 

Favorite campus employment memory? There's so many to choose from, but my favorite memory of this year is celebrating the Jambar's 90th birthday with our staff. We had cake and a small (socially distanced) party on our paper production night. Our editor-in-chief Kelcey Norris and I spray-painted the rock (which has always been on my YSU bucket list!) to promote it, and I feel very grateful to help this 90-year-old campus tradition continue with such a great staff.

Gianna Davilla
Student Supervisor, Spinning /Group X Instructor, Campus Recreation

Hometown: Liberty, OH
Major: Physical Therapy 

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I enjoy meeting new people and helping people reach their fitness goals. 

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? At Campus Rec I've learned about good customer service and how to build relationships with the people you work with and the people that come into your facility.

Favorite campus employment memory? Favorite employment memory would have to be watching Ryan McNicholas get pied in the face at staff training.

Veronica Erjavec
Resident Assistant and Social Media Ambassador, Housing & Residence Life 

Hometown: Bristolville, OH
Major: Communication Studies, Interpersonal/Organizational Track

What do you enjoy about working on campus: I've really enjoyed the environment itself - it's transformational to more than just me. I attribute a lot of who I have become to the work I do for our department. Having the opportunity to not only learn and grow as an individual but to learn and grow with others (and lead them through their own process) is such a rewarding experience to me! This job really has me fixating a bit more on the little things that are enjoyable about class, work, and life holistically. I've also gotten to cultivate close relationships with those I work with, and it's wonderful to have found such an encouraging support system. YSU is not just my "home away from home" anymore - it is my home.

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? I'm furthering my education in Student Affairs and Counseling, so I feel that my experiences have truly set me up for this career path in more ways than just direct experience. One of my favorite skills I've improved upon while working for our department is teachability. There's so much to learn, generally speaking, and seeing this with an open mind and optimism has really become more natural within this position. I'm confident that I will look back fondly on my time as an RA and my time in college.

Favorite campus employment memory? This is hard to answer, and mostly because my favorite memories are the "little things" I mentioned earlier... And there are so many. There is so much I will miss about my position when I graduate - one-on-one meetings with my supervisor, game nights with my coworkers, when residents say, "thank you", programming, working our front desk, chatting with the cleaning staff, helping with our hiring process, trainings, and even move ins and move outs. So many things about this job have made it genuinely the best experience I have ever had. My goal as an RA was to make this time period the best experience for others too. Maybe then we can all enjoy the little things more than just when it's time to move forward and they've become memories we write and chat about. 

Ella Hazy
Student Assistant, Office of Student Activities

Hometown: Canfield, Ohio
Major: Anthropology

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I enjoy working on campus because it allows me to see a more behind-the-scenes look at YSU events. It's great to know how much campus staff values its students, including student employees. Even though I don't hold a very lofty position, everyone in the office makes me feel like part of the team and treats me with the same respect they do their other coworkers. I am also thankful that my job is on campus, since I live on campus!

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? This job helped me develop professional skills in both broad communication skills and smaller aspects of professionalism, like email signatures. I have learned (and continue to learn) how to think on my feet while helping people who come into the office. I have also developed knowledge of things that can apply to almost every job I can have, like the process of clocking in and out on time, communicating about time schedules, working with staff in other departments, and even helping to train other employees!

Favorite campus employment memory? One of the many fond memories I have from working in the Student Activities Office is the time recently when I got the chance to help out with the Build-A-Penguin event in March. I really enjoyed getting the chance to work directly with students building their penguin, as well as setting up and taking down the events' supplies. I managed parts of the event with another student employee in the office and helped an employee from Kilcawley Center to set up decorations. Because of the pandemic, YSU hasn't been able to do the large events they used to, so this was one of the larger but COVID-safe events that I have worked. 

Courtney King
Student Employee, Student Counseling Services 
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Major: Pre-dental hygiene 

How long have you worked there? A  year. 

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I enjoy being able to help other students in their college experience.  

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? I have gained office experience and skills to work as a team. 

Favorite campus employment memory? Making friends and helping others. 

Bishal Lamichhane
Resident Assistant, Cafaro House, Housing & Residence Life

Hometown: Pokhara, Nepal 
Major: Mathematics 
 
What do you enjoy about working on campus? The best thing about working on campus is the opportunity to meet wonderful people. As an international student, it was through working on campus that I got to make some good friends and know more about the campus environment and culture. As an RA, I get to meet new residents every year, and see them grow as a person throughout the year. For a person who wants the best of his college life, working on campus really adds a value to it. 

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession?
Working on campus has made me more responsible and confident. Working as an RA for two years now has helped develop my leadership skills. No matter what my future profession might be, I believe these leadership skills will be very valuable. Furthermore, I have developed people skills through the interactions with the residents and other staff; this has also provided me with an appreciation for diversity. Besides that, my on campus job has taught me professionalism and given me an ability to handle crisis situations. 

Favorite campus employment memory? My favorite campus employment memory is my first RA training. I was very excited about working as an RA. Not only did I learn about the RA roles and responsibilities, but there were sessions and presentations which were geared toward making us a responsible member of the community. Besides the informational part, it was a fun experience where I got the chance to make new friends and spend time with them.

Kera Mayfield
Student Worker, Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Resource Center

Hometown: Paulding, Ohio
Major: Forensic Science

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I enjoy assisting fellow members of the Armed Forces and their dependents turn their educational dreams into reality.

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? This position has provided me the opportunity to interact directly with the community it serves. As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, I will apply the knowledge and skills I have obtained and developed engaging with others and apply them to the community with which I will serve.

Favorite campus employment memory? My favorite memories are the countless interactions and laughs I have shared with Rick, Jaesson, and my fellow co-workers at the Veterans Center.

Kelcey M Norris
Editor-in-Chief, The Jambar

Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
Major: Journalism

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I enjoy the people I work with and the opportunities to meet new people every day! 

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? I've learned how to multitask during deadline and to lean on the people who are a part of my team. Everyone has their own strengths to bring to the group. I've also learned extensively about web management and writing stories, which is something I'll bring to my future profession.

Favorite campus employment memory? This year The Jambar celebrated its 90th birthday! We got cake and pizza and even painted the rock for our group's anniversary, which was so cool!

Carly Roesch
Admissions Ambassador, Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
Hometown:  Transfer, Pennsylvania
Major:  Primary Intervention Specialist Pre-K – grade 5

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I absolutely love working on campus and would encourage others to do so, too! It has brought me lots of opportunities, great experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime. Also, being a tour guide has given me the chance to learn more about Youngstown State University and all the opportunities it has to offer.

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? Being a tour guide is a job that comes with lots of responsibility and dedication, whether you are giving tours to prospective students or working in the office. I have learned from this job that flexibility is important, because the needs and interests of each individual prospective student are diverse.  Communication is extremely essential and with this job I have become secure and confident when communicating with peers and my supervisors.  Because of my job as a tour guide I will be able to use many of the experiences in my future as an early childhood teacher. The flexibility and communication skills that I have learned as a tour guide with prospective students and their families, will be used in my classroom with students, other teachers, and administration.    

Favorite campus employment memory? I do not have one specific favorite campus employment memory but have enjoyed the relationships I have made with my co-workers and supervisors.  The time giving tours and working in the office has brought lots of laughs and enjoyment.

Dominic “Nico” Morgione
Student Director, Kilcawley Center

Hometown: Canfield, Ohio
Major: Marketing Management (Minor in Marketing Sales)

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? I learned how to manage my time wisely and how to effectively work as a team. I learned that having a positive attitude in every aspect of work not only encourages co-workers to have a positive attitude, but also guests and customers in Kilcawley Center.

Favorite aspect of campus employment? My favorite aspect of working on campus was making new friends and getting to network with so many people.

Bailey Simon 
Student Employee, Campus Recreation in Adventure Rec and the Facilities Department

Hometown: Poland, Ohio 
Major: Marketing Sales 

What do you enjoy about working on campus? I enjoy all of the people I get to meet through my job and all of the opportunities that it has presented me with.   

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? I have learned a lot of valuable skills at the rec center such as how to work with a large group of people in order to coordinate and plan events. 

Favorite campus employment memory? My favorite campus employment memory would be hanging out with friends at our end of semester party that we hold for the rock wall staff every fall. 

Madison Warren
Student Worker, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Hometown: Youngstown
Major: Exercise Science

What do you enjoy about working on campus? One thing that I enjoy the most about working on campus is the convenience of the job. It is nice to be able to stop in work before, in between, or after class while I am already on campus. In addition, I truly enjoy the people that I work with and for. 

What skills or knowledge have you learned in your campus job that can be applied to your future profession? There are many skills that I have learned and developed from having this office job. Some of those skills include better communication skills, better organizational skills, and a stronger work ethic. All of these skills are ideal for future professions, and I am thankful this job has helped me better develop them and prepare me.

Favorite campus employment memory? My favorite campus employment memory is simply just the memories I make coming to work and being around the people that are in this office. I am thankful for the relationships that I have made and developed here. Being around the people that work in this office make it easy for me to want to be here, and they are people I will never forget.