MARION BENSON
Greenville, SC
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SUMMARY
Art student specializing in painting and visual arts seeking an internship in Graphic Design or Illustration to gain hands-on experience and knowledge of the field.
EDUCATION
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
B.A., Art Candidate/Minor in Business Administration May 2026
GPA: 3.4
Activities: Football & Rugby
SKILLS
Active Listener
Performs under Pressure
User Design/Research
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express
SERVICE
Raising Expectations Atlanta, GA
Volunteer November 2023 - Present
Empower youth in crisis to get on the track to graduate middle-school and high-school and into college.
Help teach lessons with middle schoolers along with the teacher.
Ronald McDonald House of Charities Greenville, South Carolina
Volunteer March 2019 - August 2021
Raised awareness and contributed to help feed homeless families in Greenville, South Carolina.
Raised over $3,000 in canned goods through fundraising at my high school.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Morehouse First Gen Initiative
Student Advocate and Communications
July 2024-Present
Student Organization for first gen students to help them through their time as the first people in their family to be in college. Includes resume building and scholarships. I also play a part in the marketing aspect for new and returning students
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Student Vice President of Public Relations+Recruitment September 2024 – Present
Serve as an NSCS ambassador and putting strategies in place to increase awareness about the honor society on campus.
Bridges for a Brighter Future, Furman University Greenville, South Carolina
Student June 2019 - June 2023
Program for high school youth that aids in college preparation.
Utilized school tutoring, scholarship assistance and study skills.
Urban League of the Upstate Greenville, SC
Worker in Learning September 2017 - August 2022
Program for developing skills for the workplace.
You pick a job for the summer and keep a log at work.
After completing certain hours during the summer, you graduate with a certificate.
EXPERIENCE
Plastic Omnium Greer, South Carolina
Industrial Cleaner June 2021 - Present
Inspecting equipment, material, or structures for waste and plastics.
Remove waste and plastics from the assembly line and ensure it is properly disposed of.
Developing cooperative and constructive working relationships with others and maintaining them.
Huey Magoo’s Greenville, South Carolina
Line Cook August 2022 - June 2023
Set up and stocked food items and other necessary supplies.
Prepared food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing them.
Cooked food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
Maintained cleanliness and complied with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
Cleaned and sanitized cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
Performed inventory checks and completed food storage logs.
Rochling Duncan, South Carolina Production June 2023 - August 2023
Placed plastic parts for cars into metal and cardboard containers.
Inspected quality of parts before being shipped out and scanned.