KARRINGTON L. WASHINGTON

717-***-**** Linkedin KarringtonLWashington adkzln@r.postjobfree.com Harrisburg, PA EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, English w/ Writing Concentration, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA, May 2019

WRITING / LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Algorithm literate: basic understanding of SEO keywords’ value differ for specific audiences

• Knowledge of content creation via Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) from coursework

• Creative writing experience helping students revise rough drafts into carefully crafted content

• Editing experience proofreading and peer-reviewing for published academic-journals and blog posts

• The “special” power of knowing when to ask for help and/or utilizing YouTube tutorials RELATED EXPERIENCE

Community Outreach Coordinator — Agape Center, Mechanicsburg, PA August 2017 - May 2018

• Generated successful student engagement after advertising volunteer opportunities through campus events and short-term Facebook and email campaigns with Mailchimp

• Assembled and managed a team of 18 student-volunteers for service-learning projects as liaison between Messiah University and local community organizations

• Cataloged effective communication strategies for improving student experience into Agape database after group debriefings

Teachers Aide — Rowland Academy, Harrisburg, PA June - August 2017

• Boosted classroom morale after collaborating with teachers and students by developing inclusive, individualized lesson plans for students from diverse backgrounds

• Individually engaged with English Learners at multiple levels of comprehension to aid their progression and involvement with curriculum, which improved their cooperation among other students

Camp Counselor — Overflow Intensity Wrestling Camp, Mechanicsburg, PA June 2016, June 2017

• Assisted development of camp schedule for coaches and campers

• Helped a team of seven wrestlers chart their daily progress of fitness goals and interpersonal development, helping improve their overall camp experience LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Participation in High School and Collegiate-level wrestling 2012 - 2019

• Developed personal awareness for time-management by balancing organized sport activities and academic coursework

• Served in a mentoring role Junior and Senior year of high school and college for underclassmen to help promote positive team culture and strengthen interpersonal relations among teammates

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, SAWYER INTERNATIONAL Seoul, South Korea, South Korean University May 2016

• Cooperated and learned wrestling technique despite language and communication barriers while training at South Korean University and Olympic Village

• Quickly established good rapport with individuals in an unfamiliar environment