Employment
Student Recruitment & Program Coordinator, International Recruitment | January 2024-Present
Special Events Intern, Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs | June 2023-August 2023
Director, Recruitment & Retention, Student Government Association | May 2022-May 2023
Eagle Ambassador, Campus Tours & Visitor Experience | January 2022-May 2023
Campus Leadership & Volunteering
Chair, Student Alumni Association Advisory Board | July 2024-Present
Student Regent, University of North Texas System | Term: June 2024-May 2025
Chair, Class Ring Award Committee | January 2024-May 2024
“Scrappy the Eagle” Performer, UNT Mascot Crew | January 2023-May 2024
Director, Student Alumni Association | May 2022-May 2024
Disney College Program, Fall ‘23
During his time in the Disney College Program, Gillis participated in development sessions, connecting with company executives and gaining insightful industry knowledge. He provided exceptional Guest service at Saratoga Resort and Spa, a Disney Vacation Club Resort, offering extensive product knowledge and fostering a positive shopping atmosphere, earning consistent commendations for exceeding expectations. Additionally, Gillis assisted in planning and executing visual merchandising strategies, creating captivating displays that enhanced the Guest experience and drove increased sales.
Gillis was a regular at the Disney College Program’s Learning Engagements, sessions lead and taught by top company executives. He was awarded a “Ducktorate” certificate after attending over 50 hours of courses and two “Mouseters” certificates for completing two five-week classes, one on professional development and one on Disney storytelling.
Civic Leadership & Volunteering
Commissioner, Denton Historic Landmark Commission | March 2024-Present
Volunteer, Denton Public Library | February 2024-Present
Selected Presentations
Gillis, E. (2024, April) Fuel Your Fire: Navigating Burnout in Academic and Extracurricular Spaces. Presented at the Campus Ambassador Conference held at the University of North Texas.
Gillis, E. (2024, April) Global Leadership: A Guide to Working Effectively with International Peers. Presented at the All for NT/NT for All Conference held at the University of North Texas.
Coke, K. & Gillis, E. (2023, July) Understand Leadership Concepts and Practices: Building your Leadership Foundation for the Future. Presented at the Texas Leadership Scholars Program Conference held at the University of North Texas.
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