De’Nya Williamson
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Worked as a counselor with 2 years of experience helping children develop life skills while building relationships. In addition, I worked as a Resident Assistant and Conference Assistant, which required me to have customer service skills. These skills include compassion, problem-solving, communication, and time management. Dedicated workers in fields of hospitality and promote safety within each job.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Conference Assistant
USC Housing
05.2023 - Current
- Supported adult, youth, athletic, and academic conferences during summer operations
- Managed front desk operations, check-ins/check-outs, and client inquiries
- Assisted with event and meeting room setup, housing preparation, and inventory
- Served on on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and administrative needs
- Communicated daily with Conference Manager and submitted required reports
- Trained new staff on event operational protocols and best practices.
Resident Assistant
USC Housing
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Built inclusive residential communities and supported first-year student adjustment
- Responded to student crises following university and FERPA protocols
- Planned and facilitated programs aligned with the CRLE framework
- Completed administrative reports, duty logs, and incident documentation
- Enforced policies to maintain a safe and respectful living environment
Summer camp counselor
Sandy Easton
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Planned and led recreational activities for youth participants
- Promoted safety, structure, and positive behavior among campers
- Developed flexibility, leadership, and teamwork skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2025
Master of Science - Health Promotion, Behavior, And Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC05-2027
Skills
- Verbal and written communications
- Issue identification and resolution
- Activity planning
- Flexible and adaptable
- Recordkeeping and reporting
- Assessing outcomes
- First Aid
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
- Safety procedures
Activities
Opportunity Scholar Program (OSP) – This is an organization to connects students with similar backgrounds such as first-generation college students. Latin American Student Organization (LASO)- This is an organization organized to be inclusive to all racial backgrounds and spread Latin American culture as a community. Taiwanese Student Organization (TSA)- This is an organization to bring awareness to Taiwanese culture. This organization also brings inclusivity to students around campus.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Assistant
USC Housing
08.2023 - 05.2025
Conference Assistant
USC Housing
05.2023 - Current
Summer camp counselor
Sandy Easton
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Master of Science - Health Promotion, Behavior, And Education
University of South Carolina
AWARDS
Dr. Yung-Fa Chang Grant - Awarded to first-generation students who demonstrate significant financial need through the FAFSA and who are in the pursuit of a first baccalaureate degree or graduate degree as a full-time student. Students must have a 3.0 Institutional GPA.
SC LIFE Scholarship - The LIFE Scholarship award amount is $5,000 per year. No application is needed as USC will determine eligibility. The LIFE Scholarship Enhancement award amount is $2,500 in addition to the base LIFE Scholarship award of $5,000, and it is based on the academic level and major.
SC Need Based Grant - The State Need-Based Grant is only awarded to South Carolina residents and can only be used for eight academic semesters. This is based on financial need as defined by Title IV regulations.
Gamecock Guarantee Grant - The Gamecock Guarantee is a need-based financial and academic support program to expand access to the university. Our goal is to make a University of South Carolina degree more attainable for academically talented first-generation students from South Carolina families.
Federal Supplemental Grant - The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded by our office to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Federal pell grant - The Federal Pell Grant is the largest federally funded grant program and serves as the foundation upon which all other undergraduate need-based aid is awarded.