Deriaun Townsend
Winona,MS
Summary
Motivated and proactive college student who cares deeply about education. Loves to service others and volunteered in an impactful mentoring program in high school. Seeking this scholarship because this will ease the burden of affording my education where I hope to one day to get my masters and become an occupational therapist to further service others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Check Valve Tester
Grenada Stamping
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Received approximately 80 metal truck tanks and made sure they were ready to be shipped by operating a computer system
- Identified critical bugs through thorough testing processes, enhancing overall product performance.
- Effective in maintenance of my work area
- Applied my math skills by calculating the number of tanks I tested that day.
- Promoted to this position after only a day at the company
Full-time stocker
Supervalu
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Supported a safe shopping environment by promptly addressing spills or hazards and reporting potential safety concerns to management.
- Would also cashier when asked
Water Meter Reader
City of Winona
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by accurately recording water meter readings and promptly reporting discrepancies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping by cutting grass around water meters.
- Often collaborated with people of the city hall to report findings of the day.
- Assisted customers with water issues if sewage was backed up.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS12.2023
High School Diploma -
Winona Secondary School
Winona, MS05.2022
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Has ability to motivate others
- Physically capable to do different activities
- Believes in and practices punctuality
- Fluent and enjoy reading to process information
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Honors and Activities
Activities
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Member of SkillsUsa in high school
- Member of the Delta Proud Fellows-Men of Excellence
- Captain of Football Team at Winona High School
- Member of my High School FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Honors
Recipient of the Emerald Transfer Scholarship
Named to President's List in Fall 2023
Named Scholar Athlete for Holmes Community College
Inducted into High School Beta Club
Named an Honor Graduate
Additional Information
Service
- Participated in an impactful mentorship for elementary students. This included helping them with classwork, getting organized, and simply just being there for them in general.
- Participated in community clean up with my organization called the Delta Proud Fellows.
- Volunteered to help in a Greenwood, Ms soup kitchen with my football team in high school.
- Organized a clean up crew to pick up trash around my neighborhood.
Timeline
Check Valve Tester
Grenada Stamping
05.2023 - 08.2023
Full-time stocker
Supervalu
01.2022 - 05.2022
Water Meter Reader
City of Winona
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Winona Secondary School
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