Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Joseph Gebel

Mitchell,SD

Summary

Driven and enthusiastic undergrad student with background in manual labor, skill-intensive technical work, study of legal policy, and public speaking. Spent undergrad years focusing research on the intersections of political policy and popular religion in American government. A long-term planner with high drive for self-organization and schedule management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Extemporaneous Speech Coach

O'Gorman Bishop High School
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2022 - Current
  • Coached team members and participated in training sessions, with a focus on cohesion of impromtou speaking and knowlege of US and foreign political policy.
  • Attended to and supervised high-school student competitors during interstate travel.
  • Handled team cohesion and disipline during tournement travel and weekly practices.

Sound Board Operator /Morning Radio Host

Nedved Media
Mitchell, SD
02.2022 - Current
  • Operated control consoles to record, mix, and edit news announcements and advertisements.
  • Shared public service announcements, detailed current events, and upcoming events with audiences.
  • Spoke publicly over broadcast on issues of local and regional importance, often based on semi-independent issue research.
  • Worked long shifts during unappealing hours to ensure a cohesive and succinct broadcasting experience, and took shifts on short notice during periods of schedule disruption.

Summer Legal Intern

Dailey Law LLC.
MItchell, SD
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Researched and summarized relevant case law for attorneys.
  • Assisted in the preparation of court filings, pleadings, and motions, including pre-trial briefs and contracts.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients regarding legal matters.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents with courts and maintaining client files.
  • Assisted in the construction of and legal research on arguments to be presented in criminal and civil matters.

Service Technician

Wright Brothers FBO
Mitchell, SD
05.2017 - 07.2022
  • Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
  • Handled preventative and restorative procedures to maintain equipment and premises.
  • Worked on short notice often to meet requirements for events and customer accessability.
  • Cleaned and lubricated machinery according to preventive maintenance schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mitchell High School
Mitchell, SD
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Government (Major), Religion (Major)

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Skills

  • Media and Public Relations Familiarity
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time and Schedule Self-Management
  • Legal Research and Legal Document Preparation
  • US Legal Policy Knowledge
  • Handtool and Manual Equipment Management
  • Westlaw Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Profiency

Accomplishments

  • Captain of the Mitchell High School Quiz Bowl 2021-2022. Led team to a state championship in January of 2022.
  • Elected Outstanding Speaker and Governor of 2021 South Dakota Boys State. Returned in 2022 as a junior councilor to work with the American Legion.
  • Worked with the Making History project to aid in the recording of interviews with aging United States war-time veterans.
  • 3-time qualifier for the NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament and 2022 state champion in the event "foreign extemporaneous speaking." 7th in the nation for the "extemporaneous commentary" event.

Affiliations

  • American Legion Citizenship Award (2022)
  • National Speech and Debate Association Academic All-American (2022)
  • National Honors Society member (2022)
  • University Government Studies club President (2022-current)
  • Augustana University Model UN Director (2023-current)
  • 2-Time Awardee of Olson Philosophy Scholarship (2023, 2024)
  • Member of the Augustana CIVITAS Honors Program (2022-present)

Certification

  • National Career Readiness Assessment (Platinum level)

Timeline

Summer Legal Intern

Dailey Law LLC.
05.2024 - 08.2024

Extemporaneous Speech Coach

O'Gorman Bishop High School
11.2022 - Current

Sound Board Operator /Morning Radio Host

Nedved Media
02.2022 - Current

Service Technician

Wright Brothers FBO
05.2017 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Mitchell High School

Bachelor of Science - Government (Major), Religion (Major)

Augustana University
  • National Career Readiness Assessment (Platinum level)
Joseph Gebel