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Carol A Wilks

Boonsboro,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills, experienced as a Cost and Schedule Engineer at Bechtel. Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration while managing complex projects. Recognized for mentoring new volunteers and enhancing community engagement through art initiatives, demonstrating adaptability and attention to detail.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer on the Information Desk

Meritus Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintain clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve needs for the hospital.
  • Use strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Mentor new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Interact with visitors for access to the hospital as well as disseminate necessary information when needed.

Board Member

Valley Art Association
06.2013 - Current
  • Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
  • Worked with other board members to develop and execute art programs and initiatives to advance the mission of Valley Art.
  • Prepared and presented a monthly newsletter to inform Valley Art members on current and future activities and workshops.
  • Participate in many activities which included giving workshops, demonstrations on my particular skills, as well as assisting with many of the activities of the organization.
  • Process sales of paintings, sculptures and other types of art at the Mansion in City Park.
  • Participate in the many art shows held at the Mansion House.
  • Continue to participate on the Board in an editorial capacity as well as many aspects of the organization.

Artist

Carol's Impressions
07.2008 - Current
  • Design custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Utilize social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
  • Make use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, pastels, paints, and pencils to complete unique pieces for customers.
  • Contribute to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Design custom art work to be displayed in various shows and galleries throughout the region.
  • Have won various awards throughout the region for my art work.

Volunteer OR Waiting Room

Meritus Medical Center
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • My job was to register the relatives of those undergoing medical procedures, collecting contact information.
  • Answering phone calls from the medical staff to put them in touch with relatives concerning the condition of their patient undergoing the above medical procedures.
  • Providing information to the relatives on procedures that they might be involved in concerning the patient.

Board Member on the Session

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
09.2008 - 09.2011

Attended Session Meetings each month to discuss various programs that the church offers the community both local and international. Reported on the progress of the Witness and Mission Committee that I chaired. On that committee we discussed different ways that we could reach out effectively to those less fortunate in the local and national community.

Cost and Schedule Engineer

Bechtel Engineering and Construction Corporation
06.1994 - 04.2005

I worked as a cost and schedule engineer for Bechtel, a Federal subcontractor. The job involved collaboration between the United States and the Former Soviet Union in order to remove dangerous nuclear material from different sites there. Our particular part of the contract involved constructing a warehouse to store this material. My job involved formulating task orders in order to finance new work that needed to be completed for work to continue on the warehouse.

Education

Rehabilitation Education

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Art And Photography

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Community service
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Computer skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Volunteer OR Waiting Room

Meritus Medical Center
02.2025 - 07.2025

Volunteer on the Information Desk

Meritus Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

Board Member

Valley Art Association
06.2013 - Current

Board Member on the Session

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
09.2008 - 09.2011

Artist

Carol's Impressions
07.2008 - Current

Cost and Schedule Engineer

Bechtel Engineering and Construction Corporation
06.1994 - 04.2005

Rehabilitation Education

Pennsylvania State University

Art And Photography

Montgomery College