Brett Collins

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Dynamic Activities Officer at Silver Wings at Virginia Tech with a proven track record in event planning and resource allocation. Expert in fostering community engagement and enhancing event visibility through effective communication and innovative marketing strategies. Adept at ensuring safety compliance while leading successful programs that strengthen participant relationships. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Officer

Silver Wings at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

05.2024 - Current

Organized and facilitated engaging events for students and community members.
Managed logistics for events, including scheduling and resource allocation.
Developed promotional materials to enhance event visibility and participation.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations while leading activities.
Collaborated with student groups to plan and execute activities.
Encouraged positive relationships among participants through group-building exercises.

Paint Specialist

Lowe's

01.2024 - 12.2024

Obtained experience under management
Answered store and merchandise questions that led customers to wanted items.
Demonstrated knowledge of paint types, faux and decorative finishes, painting tools and adhesives, solvents and caulk to offer customized recommendations for customer projects.
Mixed paint colors to match customer specifications.
Educated customers on safety practices when using paint materials.
Provided expert advice on paint selection and application techniques.

Captain of My High School Chess Team

Northside High School

Roanoke, Virginia

01.2022 - 12.2024

Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse skill levels in chess.
Provided one-on-one coaching to enhance individual player skills.
Facilitated group discussions on game analysis and improvement techniques.
Evaluated student progress and adjusted lessons accordingly for optimal learning.
Motivated students to reach higher levels of proficiency by providing positive reinforcement during classes.
Lead my team to finish 2nd in the state championship.

Education

Advanced diploma - AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics

Northside High School

Roanoke, VA

01.2024

Skills

Event planning
Problem-solving abilities
Safety awareness
Leadership
Program development

Fundraising
Resource allocation
Event marketing
Effective communication
Team collaboration

Sufficient Program experience

JAVA programming language: passed an AP level class in which JAVA was taught
Excel- used Excel as a budgeting, charting, and data analyst tool for an economics class
Photoshop- used in marketing where I created fliers and posters for Silver Wings at Virginia Tech
MATLAB
Arduino
C++
Verilog Code
CAD

Virginia Tech Education

GPA: 3.15 : Dean's list member
Relevant Completed Coursework: Computational Engineering (C++), Foundation of Engineering, Engineering Design, Introduction to ECE Concepts, Physics I & II

Portfolio

Data Center Energy Converter Project Report

8-Bit Arithmetic Circuit Design (Verilog / FPGA)

Silver Wings Paintball Collaboration

Seven-Segment Display Logic Circuit Design

10 Page Research Paper Project