Zachary DuBose

Leesburg, VA ***** 803-***-**** adfxfl@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

-Proficient in Microsoft products, including business applications of Excel

-Scrupulous researcher, writer, and editor

-Understands economics and marketing

-Skilled in contextualizing; identifies how minute details translate to the "big picture"

-Superb leadership

-Social media proficiency

-Familiar with engaging the public

-Speaks basic Spanish

-Highly organized

Work History

Cellar Hand, 08/2020 to present

Stone Tower Winery – Leesburg, Virginia

-perform strenuous tasks in a fast-paced environment

-clean and organize equipment to meet Stone Tower’s high standards of sanitation and efficiency

-assist wine-makers in sampling and harvesting operations to guarantee quality products

-remain a reliable member of the cellar crew in an atmosphere that requires team chemistry

Executive Assistant/Researcher, 05/2019 to 08/2019

The Electric Cooperatives Of South Carolina – Cayce, South Carolina

-worked closely with ECSC's CEO/President and Director of Operations to conduct research regarding efficiency within South Carolina's electric cooperatives

-utilized research to provide consumers with an analysis of current and recent events affecting their utility providers

-reported on the history of recent SC legislation that transformed electric cooperative operations

-aided in communications between ECSC and individual cooperatives

-frequently undertook tasks, like event-set up, filing, and communicating face-to-face, to improve organization

-analyzed customer relations during research on public sources regarding cooperative operations

-used research to analyze how different approaches to transparency and ethical standards impact company image

-analyzed economics relating to the ownership and legislative regulations of utility companies

-learned from superiors how to maximize productivity using employee-centered leadership and client-focused organizational goals

Content Writer, 01/2019 to 08/2019

Backpack Buddies Foundation Of Loudoun – Loudoun County, Virginia

-researched and wrote as needed for articles on food-insecure children

-maintained high standards of content and accuracy

-effectively and efficiently delivered projects against tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Event Staff, 01/2012 to 04/2016

Four 'O Three North Lake Events – Lexington, South Carolina

-collaborated with event coordinators, culinary staff, and customers to organize unique event experiences

-performed quality control before, during, and after events

-ensured that all events complied with organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations

-on-boarded and trained 4 event staffers

Summer Camp Volunteer, 06/2015 to 08/2015

South Carolina State Museum – Columbia, South Carolina

-supervised group activities as a leader of the 8-12 year-old summer camp group

-fostered quality relationships with superiors and attendees to maintain effective communication

-became familiar with administration and education characteristics found in an efficient museum

-used research and contextualization skills to educate camp’s attendees

Cook/Waiter, 03/2012 to 08/2014

Cafe 403 – Lexington, South Carolina

-filled multiple roles, including cook, server, and waiter

-applied time management and organization to maintain efficiency when busy

-became comfortable working under the pressure and time-constraints of busy kitchens and dining rooms

-communicated with customers in a friendly yet concise manner to promote a healthy atmosphere

-maintained high sanitation and visual standards

-cooperated with frequently changing groups of employees

Education

Bachelor of Arts: History, 05/2020

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University - Blacksburg, VA

-minors in Classical Studies and Political Science

-significant coursework in Business

-researched and wrote extensively about Roman architecture and the invasion of Inca territory by Spain

-collaborated with students and teachers while in England to develop virtual tours of prominent sites

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