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