Benjamin Gillett
Marion,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Indiana Wesleyan University, excelling in event planning and community engagement. Experienced at cultivating cultural awareness and securing sponsorships, I use strong communication and creative problem-solving skills to drive diversity initiatives and build meaningful connections. I'm a strong, team-focused student, committed to reliability and excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intercultural and Global Office Ambassador
Indiana Wesleyan University.
Marion, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Planned various events focused on the mission to celebrate diversity and inclusion on IWU's campus
- Contacted and partnered with local businesses to host events, bring in sponsorship and cultivate connection.
- Created opportunities for students of different ethnic backgrounds to share similarities and differences while breaking down walls of cultural incompatiblities
Competitive Cheerleading
Indiana Wesleyan Athletics
Marion, IN
10.2023 - Current
- A student-athlete on a team that has 5 consecutive Conference Championships
- National qualifiers with a 5th place overall finish in the NAIA
- Multiple High school clinics hosted
Worship and Ministry Teams
Indiana Wesleyan Theology Department
Marion, IN
06.2023 - 08.2024
- I traveled for 8 weeks from church camp to church camp, leading worship and being role models for the campers.
- Led a team of 7, planned worship sets, communicated with camp directors
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills when moments of tension arose on the team
Top Dog Carwash
Sandra Payne
Marion, IN
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided quality care to customers' vehicles
- Worked efficiently with a team and accomplished tasks
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Hill High School
Converse, IN05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INSkills
- CPR/AED certified
- Experience with EKG lead placement (University experience)
- Blood pressure cuff experienced
- Event planning
- Community engagement
- Cultural awareness
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Communication strategies
- Networking skills
- Conflict resolution
- Diversity initiatives
- Creative problem-solving
- Active listening
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Student athlete
- Worship team drummer at multiple different churches
- Pep Band drummer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intercultural and Global Office Ambassador
Indiana Wesleyan University.
08.2024 - Current
Competitive Cheerleading
Indiana Wesleyan Athletics
10.2023 - Current
Worship and Ministry Teams
Indiana Wesleyan Theology Department
06.2023 - 08.2024
Top Dog Carwash
Sandra Payne
05.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Oak Hill High School
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Indiana Wesleyan University
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