Bobby Shelton III
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Mercer University, excelling in workshop facilitation and peer mentoring. Adept at event coordination and community outreach, I leverage strong communication skills to foster engagement and support student success. Committed to enhancing experiences through creativity and effective conflict resolution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
TRIO Hart-Scholars Community Mentor
Mercer University
Macon
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated workshops for student engagement and community involvement.
- Mentored peers in academic and personal development strategies.
- Coordinated events to promote campus resources and support services.
- Assisted students in navigating university systems and resources effectively.
Hospitality Expert
Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Birmingham
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special dietary requests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and service areas.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Provided training and support to new team members on service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
Bear Force
Mercer University
Macon
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Working at football games, providing customer service, directing visitors, and communicating information with employees
Front of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Birmingham
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Assisted team members in preparing food and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Handled cash transactions and processed orders efficiently at the register.
- Engaged with customers to ensure a positive dining experience and address inquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Hoover05-2024
Skills
- Workshop facilitation
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Peer mentoring
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Research skills
- Self-awareness
- Creativity and innovation
- Social integration support
- Stress management
- Goal setting
Extracurricular Activities
Mercer Minority Mentors Program Hart-Scholars Community Mentor Mercer Student Government Association (Freshman, Sophomore) College Intramural Soccer (Freshman) Mercer Running Club (Freshman) Mercer Pre-Law Society (Freshman, Sophomore) Mercer Runway (Freshman) HHS Varsity Track and Field (grade 12) HHS Junior Varsity Track and Field (grade 11) HHS Junior Varsity Soccer (grade 10) HHS Junior Varsity Soccer Team Captain (grade 10) HHS Junior Varsity Soccer (grade 9) HHS Freshman Soccer (grade 9) HHS Freshman Soccer Team Captain (grade 9)
Honors And Awards
- Mercer University outstanding achievement award
- Mercer University 'Mr. TRIO' award
- Mercer University Fall 2024 President’s List
- National Junior Honor Society Member (grade 12)
- Hoover High School Junior Varsity Track and Field letter (grade 11)
- Hoover High School Freshman Soccer Defensive Player of the Year (grade 9)
- Hoover High School Over the Mountain Tournament Runner-Up (grade 9)
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Mr. TRIO Award 2024
Hoover High School Honor Roll 2024
Mercer University Freshman Senator 2024-2025
Mercer University Sophomore Senator 2025-2026
Hoover High School Honor Roll 2024
Mercer University Freshman Senator 2024-2025
Mercer University Sophomore Senator 2025-2026
Affiliations
Mercer SGA
Mercer Pre-Law Society
Mercer Minority Mentor Program
Mercer Runway
Mercer Organization of Black Students
Mercer Running Club
Mercer Pre-Law Society
Mercer Minority Mentor Program
Mercer Runway
Mercer Organization of Black Students
Mercer Running Club
Timeline
TRIO Hart-Scholars Community Mentor
Mercer University
08.2025 - Current
Hospitality Expert
Rodney Scott’s BBQ
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bear Force
Mercer University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Front of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School