Emma Kate Dalzell
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Clemson University student majoring in Tourism and Event Management with strengths in leadership, teamwork, and event coordination. Passionate about creating meaningful experiences, cultivating hospitality, and building community.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Gather Boards
08.2025 - Current
- Developed a business plan, gained support from the Clemson area, and currently oversee all aspects, including business planning, marketing, financing, customer relations, and operations.
- Reached financial break-even in the first month, with plans to grow the business by reinvesting profits.
High School Young Life Leader
South Carolina
Clemson, South Carolina
04.2025 - Current
- Attend and facilitate an annual winter and summer retreat, providing students with engaging actives, mentorship, and spiritual guidance.
- Collaborate with a team of ten to plan and execute weekly events for high school students, lead relational outreach through consistent mentorship and engagement, and support student development through retreats, leadership training, and intentional programming.
Worship Leader
Life Point Church
09.2024 - Current
- Lead worship services while developing skills in leadership, collaboration, and live event coordination.
Marketing Intern
Shoreline Construction
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Interned through the marketing department of Shoreline Construction, running the social media accounts and assisting in planning events for the company and clients.
Summer Staff
Malibu Camp
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered high-quality guest experiences as a summer staff member at Malibu Camp by facilitating activities, ensuring safety and organization, and creating a welcoming, engaging environment that encouraged comfort, connection, and enjoyment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Event Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2028
Skills
- Event coordination
- Client relations
- Social media management
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Marketing strategy
- Project management
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Accomplishments
• Dean's List, Clemson University
• Diploma with Distinction, Directed Into the Woods Jr for ages 9-18 in the Community over a three month time period. Led rehearsals four days a week and scheduled the actors, music director, choreographer, stage manager, and crew.
• Governor's Citizenship Award, Achievement in the areas of Character, Service, Leadership, Responsibility, and Discipline.
• Town of Bluffton Mayor's Exceptional Service Award, 150
• The Mayor's Youth Volunteer Service Award
• Diploma with Distinction, Directed Into the Woods Jr for ages 9-18 in the Community over a three month time period. Led rehearsals four days a week and scheduled the actors, music director, choreographer, stage manager, and crew.
• Governor's Citizenship Award, Achievement in the areas of Character, Service, Leadership, Responsibility, and Discipline.
• Town of Bluffton Mayor's Exceptional Service Award, 150
• The Mayor's Youth Volunteer Service Award
Leadership Experience
- Student Council President, 01/21-05/24, Organized all meetings, prepared agendas, orchestrated events, and allocated duties to student council members.
- Head of Junior Prom Committee, Coordinated all meetings for planning, organizing, and fundraising.
Timeline
Co-Founder
Gather Boards
08.2025 - Current
Summer Staff
Malibu Camp
06.2025 - 07.2025
High School Young Life Leader
South Carolina
04.2025 - Current
Marketing Intern
Shoreline Construction
12.2024 - 12.2025
Worship Leader
Life Point Church
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Event Management
Clemson University