PAYTON BURCH
********@*******.*** • *** **th Street, Wilmette, IL • 847-***-****
EDUCATION
Denison University Granville, OH Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 BA: Communication, Minor in Educational Studies
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
Careers in Creativity: Marketing Principles and Tools, Denison University January 2021
• Completed a two-week program led by top-tier marketing industry professionals that covered fundamental concepts in marketing
• Learned about value propositions, cost structure, revenue streams, channels, and customer segments that businesses consider in order to market their products and services
• Sharpened knowledge and experience in cultivating customer relationships outside of the transaction to more effectively persuade consumers and solve problems
Leading at all Times: Toolbox, Denison University January 2021
• Completed a two-week program to hone leadership skills to prepare for life after graduation
• Enhanced leadership and people management skills through group activities and assessments
• Gained insight on different methods of leading in order to collaborate with groups more productively Essentials of Business Online Summer Course, Denison University June 2020
• Five-week professional readiness experience which introduced students to real-world leaders, expectations and skills
• Absorbed information on how to effectively communicate and network with business professionals
• Strengthened time management and productivity skills by completing different workshops relating to the workspace Varsity Baseball, Denison University August 2018-Present Team Member
• Developed a strong work ethic and resiliency in order to meet team and individual goals
• Established and maintained team culture by motivating teammates
• Developed time management and prioritization skills through balancing team commitments, academic work, and social life
• 2019 North Coast Atlantic Conference Participant and Champion
• 2019 NCAA National Tournament Participant
Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Counsel, Denison University January 2020-Present
• Represented Baseball Team and University and developed strong relationships by empowering peers to meet team goals
• Assembled and organized service activities meant to develop unity in campus community
• Heightened levels of involvement among students and developed plans for different sports teams to support one another EXPERIENCE
Change Design Group Wilmette, IL June 2018-Present Driver and Laborer
• Managed time to effectively complete all daily duties associates with client jobs, including installation, material pickup, and post-job cleaning
• Fostered a quality work environment by building and maintaining relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds Adventures in Learning Winnetka, IL June-July 2019 Teacher Associate
• Supervised a student with special needs and challenged her to carry out daily tasks at a secure and productive pace
• Monitored and oversaw classes of students in order to ensure safety measures were taken and overall experience was maximized
• Assisted teachers with running classroom activities by organizing, managing class time, and cultivating a strong classroom environment Mike Napoleon Summer Baseball Camp Wilmette, IL June-July 2018 Camp Counselor
• Discovered how to lead large groups more functionally by assisting head coach in planning and running the camp for fifteen to twenty players grades 5th-8th
• Executed daily tasks in order for camp to run more smoothly and ran activities in an age-appropriate and entertaining manner Illinois Baseball Academy Northfield, IL May 2017-2019 Assistant Coach
• Led and organized a variety of different baseball clinics for baseball players ranging from ages 5-14
• Guided and cultivated age-appropriate and safe activities for youth baseball parties
• Helped with structuring and supervising wiffle ball event for the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Chicago at Wrigley Field New Trier HS Summer Baseball Camp Wilmette, IL June-July 2017, 2018 Student Coach
• Assisted in organizing, leading, and maximizing the overall experience of summer camp
• Mentored students with a focus on easing the transition to becoming a high school athlete
• Reached out to students and held regular one-on-one conversations with them to ensure problems were addressed as they came up References available upon request