EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER

• HearMe in 30 Inc (December 2023) Listener
• HeyPeers (May 2022-Present) Certified Peer Support Specialist
• SC Department of Mental Health- Lexington County Community Mental Health Center (September 2022-12/2023) Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Mental Health America-Bridges Clubhouse (June 2022-12/2023) Certified Peer Support Specialist at Connections Center, William’s Place, and Volunteer Bridges Clubhouse Peer Support Specialist
• NAMI Mid-Carolina (March 2022-Present) Board of Director, Volunteer Facilitator for Connections Group, Family Connections, and NAMI On Campus at the University of South Carolina and NAMI South Carolina Peer Leadership Council Representative
• Lexington Medical Center (2019-October 2022) Diet Clerk and Room Service Ambassador
• House of Blues Orlando (July 2016-April 2018) SecurityInformation
• SeaWorld Orlando (February 2015-October 2015 & May 2016-January 2017) Guest Services, Guest Relations, Counter, Dolphin Encounter, Ticket Sales Associate, Surveys, Kiosk Greeter, Bag Check, Turnstiles, and Special Events
• Walt Disney World Resort
  • Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland and Fantasyland Quick Service Foods (December 2014-March 2015) Foods Cashier
  • Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Attractions (January 2012-March 2014) New Fantasyland Opening Team, Princess Fairytale Hall, Ariel’s Grotto, The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Under the Sea – The Journey of the Little Mermaid, Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s a Small World, Fantasyland Wishes Fireworks Audience Control Operations, Prince Charming Regal Carousel, & Mickey’s Philharmagic.
  • Magic Kingdom Frontierland Attractions (June 10, 2011 – April 2014) Attractions Hostess for Splash and Thunder Mountain
  • Animal Kingdom Main Entrance Operations Attractions (August 2010-April 2014) Park Greeter
• Wyndham Vacation Ownership (August 2014-March 2015) Telemarketer- Outbound Owner Referral Vacation Sales Advisor
• Universal Islands of Adventure (March 2011-August 2012) Port of Entry Foods Shift Lead, Trainer, Prep Cook, Dishpit, and Cashier
• Columbia Animal Shelter (August 2008-August 2010) Volunteer Caretaker

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

• University of South Carolina (Fall 2022-Present) Majoring in Psychology and Minor in Social Work
• Valencia College (Fall 2012 – March 2018) I am involved with Phi Beta Lambda Chapter on the East Campus.
• Midlands Technical College (Fall 2009 - Spring 2022) I was awarded the National V-PBL Secretary 2009. Helped increase membership from 2,194 to 15,000+ in one school semester. I helped set up virtual meetings, virtual podcasts, guest speakers on weekly meetings, conferences, conventions, seminars, and lectures.
• Dreher High School (Fall 2005-Spring 2009) Involved with FBLA, Key Club, Spanish Club, Greek Club, Latin Club, Bobsled Club, Yearbook Club, and French Club. Awarded Yearbook Editor 2009, FBLA SC Representative for NLC 2009, SCFBLA 1st Place Winner, SC FBLA 1st Place Region IV, Yearbook Ad Campaign Manager 2009, Eastern Ruritan Scholarship 2009 Recipient, Life Scholarship Recipient 2009
• Timmerman School (Fall 1996-Spring 2005) Involved in Soccer, Basketball, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Student Body Government. I was the Timmerman School 2005 Student Body President. I attended the SC Private School Association Student Body President Meetings in the South Carolina State House. I also was awarded the 2005 George Elliott Award.

SKILLS

CPSS (Certified Peer Support Specialist), Webpage Design, Graphic Design, Photography, SafeServ, Bartending, ISSWorld, HotSos!, OpenTable, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Filing, Public Speaking, Rapport with VIP Clientele, Setting up virtual chats and videos, audio and video projection, and many other valuable skills

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2022 NAMI Mid-Carolina representative to NAMI SC Peer Leadership Council, 2009 SC PBL National Virtual Chapter Secretary, 2009 SC FBLA 1st Place State Finalist, 2009 SC Ruritan Club Scholarship Recipient, 2005 Timmerman School Student Body President, 2005 George Elliott Award