Summary:
Motivated college graduate with strong interpersonal skills seeking an entry-level position within Community Planning and Development which leverage my prior experience and provides opportunity for professional development and advancement.
Education:
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC August 2018 – December 2023
Bachelor of Science in University Studies
Thematic core: Business Welfare and Economic Behaviors
Work Experience:
Pender County Planning Office, Burgaw NC, July 2023- November 2023
Current Planner Intern (Community Planning and Development intern)
Use the Pender County Comprehensive Land Use Plan as well as the Unified Development Ordinance to inform citizens of the correct zoning, building, and land use information in regard to their parcel.
Assist Staff and attend: technical review committee meetings, planning board meetings, county commissioner meetings, and board of adjustment meetings.
Other common tasks included: mailing letters of notice, taking violation complaints, data entry, brainstorming future land use plans, emailing concerned citizens, and phone reception.
Something Classic Restaurant Group, Charlotte, NC May - September 2022
Assistant Manager
Selected menu items, set hours of operation, and implemented Monthly sales strategy
Trained new employees on standardized processes and procedures to increase operational efficiency.
Ordered inventory and accounted for all sales on a daily basis.
Tiki Tours, Surf City, NC April 2017 – August 2018
Assistant Tour Director
Managed passenger reservation and boarding process for a 50-passenger, 16-ton tour boat
Assisted tour directors in finalizing itineraries including custom trips for weddings and other special occasions.
Responsible for passenger safety and compliance with all coast guard regulations.
Educated passengers on the history of Topsail Island and marine life encountered during tours.
Cape Fear Child Development Center, Hampstead NC November 2016 – April 2017
Volunteer/Coach
Organized and led a group of volunteers to install sod for the children’s playground area; Construct playscapes; and paint fencing.
Designed and delivered lacrosse and soccer clinics for the afterschool program
Organized a Pumpkin Sale Fundraiser which generated $2000 to be used for sports equipment
Skills:
Managing Projects, Scheduling, and Staffing
Sales and Accounting
Microsoft Office
Teamwork/Leadership
Activities and Honors:
Outward Bound Leadership Program
oCompleted the Colorado Mountain leadership program.
Learned skills: Backpacking, topographic map reading, survival, first aid, decision making, self-reliance, and team building
Completed 24 hour solo hike and the “24 hour straight” group hike
Basketball, Snowboarding, and Lacrosse