Experience

Southern Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sports Information Director

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Provides communication and media for support for 18 NCAA DII sports. These services include, but are not limited to media communication, creation and distribution of social media graphics, management of multiple social media platforms, development of game day programs, website management, in game statistics, training and managing student workers on game days.• Responsible for in game statistics for all home events and reporting all result information to the NCAA DII, Conference Carolinas and NCCAA• Wrote and distributed press releases onto the Southern Wesleyan Athletics website and local papers• Assisted in a Southern Wesleyan University Athletics website redesign in order to improve the overall image of the Warriors brand• Assist in planning, preparation and implementation of Southern Wesleyan Athletics events in order to achieve attendance growth and satisfaction with Athletics among fans, parents and students• Developed and created the social media content for all Southern Wesleyan Athletics platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As a result, over all platforms have received growth in viewership and ratings Show less

• Library and Circulation Administrator

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

  Provides administrative and circulation services to the staff, students and patrons of the Rickman Library at Southern Wesleyan University. These services include, but are not limited to hiring and training work study students, assisting in managing the budget, planning and implementation of Library events, managing the Library’s social media accounts and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Library. • Responsible for hiring, day-to-day scheduling and supervision of work study students and developed a method for the students to communicate with each other in order to make sure that all shifts were covered.• Handle purchasing of books, supplies and other materials and advise on books that should be added to the collection• Assist in planning, preparation and implementation of Library social events in order to achieve higher student utilization of and satisfaction with Library facilities. As a result, student utilization and satisfaction has significantly increase each year under my direction. Show less

• Sports Information Baseball Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Responsible for keeping the stats and running StatCrew, the live statistical program used by Athletics. Assisted in keeping social media outlets up-to-date by providing updated photos and statistics for publication. Handled various logistic needs required by the coaching staff.



Wildlife Rehab of Greenville

• Simpsonville, SC

• Intern

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  • Learned animal rehabilitation techniques • Assisted with animal care • Assisted with capture and release of wildlife • Learned animal rehabilitation techniques • Assisted with animal care • Assisted with capture and release of wildlife



Southern Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sigma Delta Freshman Peer Mentor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Recognized by Faculty Administrator as an Outstanding Student Teacher for excellence in assisting with students in the classroom. Assisted instructors in the classroom and served as a mentor to freshman students. As a result of excellent performance, was requested to take on mentoring future in-classroom peer mentors.• Assist instructor with routine classroom activities• Serve as a mentor to freshman students• Preform other duties as requested by the organization's director or president Show less

• Library Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2014

  As a result of excellent performance, was requested to return to this position each semester including working a 'double work study regimen' during senior year. While working as a student worker, took additional initiative to learn the PASCAL system and assisting in organizing the library retrieval system.¬• Assisted with organizing the library retrieval system by managing an alphabetical sequence• Located books and other resources outside of the University system• Assisted students in locating books and answered basic reference questions• Assisted the librarian in other tasks (i.e. decorating posters, hanging flyers, book sales)• Trained specifically to handle the PASCAL system - books shipped in from other libraries Show less



Campus Outreach

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Intern

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Management assistant responsible for various activities pertaining to producing the New Years Conference • Management assistant responsible for various activities pertaining to producing the New Years Conference



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate / Cashier

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  After only a few weeks on the job, Walmart offered a long-term promotion to EPI Lead, responsible for working directly with the inventory and the department section management. Received 'Outstanding' employee performance reviews and was asked to return to Walmart after graduation. • Ensured 'customer delight' by providing expert product guidance and excellent customer service • Maintained work area cleanliness and hygiene and ensured proper inventory levels • Greeted and checked out costumers eagerly Show less



Campus Outreach

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Student Leader, Leadership Project

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  - Assistant to the leadership team, responsible for mentoring participating students - Responsible for training and coordinating weekly meetings - Responsible for monitoring student progress and ensuring students successfully experienced and learned all aspects of leadership taught at this event - Assistant to the leadership team, responsible for mentoring participating students - Responsible for training and coordinating weekly meetings - Responsible for monitoring student progress and ensuring students successfully experienced and learned all aspects of leadership taught at this event



McKenna Farms Therapy Services

• Dallas, GA

• Horse Leader and Assistant

  • May 2005 - Dec 2010

  - Assisted physical therapists in therapeutic process for patients - Cared for the horses used in the therapies through grooming, exercising and bathing - Maintained the barn area for cleanliness and hygiene to allow for the safest environment for patients - Maintained the tack and other gear used in therapy - Worked in the training of horses to prepare them for therapy - Assisted physical therapists in therapeutic process for patients - Cared for the horses used in the therapies through grooming, exercising and bathing - Maintained the barn area for cleanliness and hygiene to allow for the safest environment for patients - Maintained the tack and other gear used in therapy - Worked in the training of horses to prepare them for therapy



Georgia Enrichment Program for Homeschoolers (GA-EPH)

• Acworth, GA

• Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Received 'Outstanding' reviews from parents and students for quality of education provided and for teaching in such a fashion as to maintain student enjoyment and interest in subjects taught. Class remained in high demand from students and parents in subsequent semesters. • Taught 4- to 6-year-old students about Ornithology (the study of birds) • Prepared 8-week lesson plan that included visual and auditory activities • Communicated student progress to parents and guardians Received 'Outstanding' reviews from parents and students for quality of education provided and for teaching in such a fashion as to maintain student enjoyment and interest in subjects taught. Class remained in high demand from students and parents in subsequent semesters. • Taught 4- to 6-year-old students about Ornithology (the study of birds) • Prepared 8-week lesson plan that included visual and auditory activities • Communicated student progress to parents and guardians