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Carson L. Berrier | LinkedIn Profile

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

(804) 516-6199   |   carsonlberrier@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

  • Liberal-arts major seeking a full-time, entry-level position that is creative and community centered for post-graduation.

EDUCATION

  • University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
    • Bachelor of Arts in History, May 2022
    • Relevant Projects and Coursework: 15 credit hours of Writing Intensive courses, 9 credit hours of Speaking Intensive courses, 35- page Senior Thesis entitled How the Black Arts Movement Reflects Black Power Ideas, 2 semester-long projects concerning public and digital history, Digital Storytelling, Leadership and Social Justice
    • Kappa Delta Pi – Education Honors Society 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

  • Washington Guide, University of Mary Washington Office of Admissions, August 2019-Present – chosen as 1 of 10 students to represent the admissions office to prospective students and families; provide tours to small and large groups of interested first-year and transfer students, support admissions counselors, help coordinate regular open house events with up to 1,000 attendees; attend regional admissions events
  • Washington Guide: Director of Programming, University of Mary Washington Office of Admissions, May 2021-Present – chosen as one of three students to recruit, train, and manage the staff of student tour guides in the Office of Admissions; regularly attends meetings with various university departments to take notes and update training materials for tour guides
  • Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, The Center for Faith and Leadership, August 2020-Present – Serves on a student team of interns to coordinate the day-to-day operation of social media accounts (create graphics, overall social media plan); creates, writes, and sends monthly newsletters to 500+ recipients; coordinates marketing schedule and planning of weekend retreat for over 100 guests
  • Freshman Seminar Peer Mentor: Leadership & Social Justice, University of Mary Washington (New Student Programs), Fall 2020, 2021 – served as an advocate and mentor to two classes of 15 first-year students with the purpose of helping them acclimate to college life; liaison with faculty in multiple departments to ensure student success; participated in 40+ hours of training from university departments
  • Store Associate, Latitudes Fair Trade Store, November 2021-January 2022 – served as an associate during peak holiday hours running register and restocking
  • Assistant Coach, Church Run Rockets Swim Team, May-August 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 – coached 200+ swimmers ages three to nineteen; created daily practice plans; planned and executed team events
  • Co-Manager/Head Lifeguard, Church Run Community Recreation, May-August 2016 and 2017 – created and maintained bi-weekly schedule, led maintenance, and ensured patron safety

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Classroom Practicum, University of Mary Washington College of Education – 
    • Edward E. Drew Middle School after-school enrichment program, Fall 2019 – provided tutoring, led enrichment activities, responsible for classroom management of up to thirty students
    • Massaponax High School, Spring 2020 – observed and facilitated small group discussion during activity, created and presented a forty-five-minute lesson
    • Riverbend High School, Spring 2021 – virtually observed and facilitated small group review, created and presented an eighty-five-minute lesson
  • Volunteer Leader (Massaponax High School), Fredericksburg Younglife, March 2019-May 2021 – served on a team of college-aged students to lead youth ministry events twice each week
  • Executive Board, UMW Younglife, August 2019-May 2021 – served as the liaison between the Greater Fredericksburg Younglife and the University of Mary Washington’s Student Activities & Engagement office; represented the organization at a yearly student leadership summit
  • Principles of Leadership Class, Mills E. Godwin High School, September 2017-June 2018 – 1 of 25 students chosen to plan and execute school events and large-level fundraisers throughout the school year

SKILLS

  • Technical/Computer: proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, WordPress, Wix, Canva, Mailchimp, Social Media, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, TimelineJS, StorymapJS
  • Intermediate Competency in French 
  • Soft skills: detail and goal-oriented, responsible, collaboration and community-minded, creative thinker, consistent, motivated doer 
  • Certifications:
    • American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certified
    • Career and Technical Education Workplace Readiness Skills Certified

INTERESTS – journaling, creating handwritten/drawn lettering pieces, traveling, hiking, cooking, reading