Dalton Hall Black
Summary
- Motivated early college graduate with hands-on work experience, strong technical skills in photography and media editing, and leadership in building community projects. Seeking opportunities to apply teamwork, creativity, and technical expertise in the fields of photography, media, mechanical work, automotive work, or customer-focused roles while pursuing higher education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Canteen Worker
Lexington Dixie Youth Baseball
Lexington
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to players and families during events.
- Provided food service, managed sales, and engaged with customers in busy sports environment.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization while serving large crowds efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and serving areas.
- Assisted in inventory management and restocking of food supplies.
Content Creator & Editor
YouTube Channel / Freelance Social Media Work
Lexington
11.2022 - Current
- Produced and edited drag-racing content, achieving 130K+ views in 30 days, growing a following of 1.3K+, and reaching more than 74,000 Instagram users.
- Created Shop-life and drag racing style content for the shop I worked for, accomplishing a subscriber gain of over 4.5k as well as a view gain of over 350k, in less than 6 months.
- Film and edit YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, TikToks, photography, and promotional content.
- Developed photography account on Instagram specializing in car and event photography, increasing visibility and engagement.
Assistant / Apprentice
Metro Autoworks
West Columbia
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted with auto repair and maintenance, developing hands-on technical skills to support efficient service delivery.
- Gained hands-on experience with vehicle maintenance and service protocols.
- Ensured workshop cleanliness and organization to promote efficiency.
- Collaborated in mechanical problem-solving and teamwork, enhancing ability to meet challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Observed experienced technicians to learn advanced repair techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workshop environment.
Recreational Coach
Lake Murray Gymnastics
Irmo
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Coached youth gymnasts to enhance skills, promote teamwork, and ensure safety practices.
- Instructed gymnastics techniques and safety protocols to ensure participant well-being.
- Developed engaging recreational programs for children of various skill levels.
- Fostered supportive atmosphere for children and parents to encourage open communication and trust.
- Organized events and competitions to promote team spirit and community involvement.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts/general College Studies
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC 08.2023 - 05.2026
Lexington High School
Lexington, SCSkills
- Sanitation practices
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Receiving supplies
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Battery testingon
- Problem-solving
- Technical problem solving
- Repairs
- Maintenance and repairs
- Safety procedures
- Hand and power tools
- Customer service
- Vehicle maintenance
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photoshop
- Video editing
- YouTube
- TikTok content creation
- Social media management
- AI tools
- Sorting and labeling
- Battery testing
- Sorting and labeling
Awards
- National Honor Society, Lexington High School, 2025-2026
- Certificate of Completion of General College Studies, Midlands Technical College, 2025
- Associate in Arts, Midlands Technical College, 2026
- High School Diploma, Lexington High School, 2026
- 3rd place finish at the UTI Automotive Technology "Tech Challenge". Receiving a $3,000 Grant/Scholarship.
Objective Summary
Motivated early college student graduate with hands-on work experience, strong technical skills in photography and media editing, and leadership in building community projects. Seeking opportunities to apply teamwork, creativity, and technical expertise in the fields of photography, media, mechanical work, automotive work, or customer-focused roles while pursuing higher education.
Leadership Experience
- Working on a vehicle and having the opportunity to teach others how to fix issues and complete maintenance.
- AVID Early College Program, Four-year commitment balancing high school and college coursework.
Timeline
Assistant / Apprentice
Metro Autoworks
06.2025 - 02.2026
Canteen Worker
Lexington Dixie Youth Baseball
03.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Arts/general College Studies
Midlands Technical College
08.2023 - 05.2026
Recreational Coach
Lake Murray Gymnastics
12.2022 - 02.2024
Content Creator & Editor
YouTube Channel / Freelance Social Media Work
11.2022 - Current
Lexington High School