Joseph Purvis
Columbia,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated graduate with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Watersports Instructor
Nor'Banks Sailing
Duck OBX, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored participant behavior during rentals to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Submitted reports detailing damages made by customers during their rental.
- Conducted pre-rental briefings outlining rules and expectations for each activity.
- Cared for rental equipment after use by cleaning and performing routine maintenance.
- Maintained a safe environment at all times while supervising participants in the water.
Beach Manager
Seaside Management
Duck OBX, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleared ramps, stairs and shower platforms of sand and debris.
- Checked for proper wristbands at private beach access.
- Cleaned porta john and disposed of trash/recycle.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Utility Crew
Bull Run Winery
Clifton, VA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with staff members across departments to coordinate activities within the winery.
- Assisted visitors at tastings by pouring samples and offering educational information about featured wines.
- Checked incoming shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise in tasting rooms and retail areas.
Partner
Mow Bros
Centreville , VA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained lawns by mowing, edging, trimming and blowing clippings from sidewalks and driveways.
- Trimmed bushes/shrubs
- Removed weeds and mulched flower beds.
- Collected debris and leaves
League Employee
Virginia Elite Lacrosse
Fairfax, VA
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Field/Game Management
- Game check-in
- Merchandise Sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - College of Information And Communication
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2024
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communicative Leadership
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- HTML and CSS
- Relationship Building
- Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
Affiliations
- Scholar Athlete Award 2016-2020
- Four years of Varsity Lacrosse in HS
- Three years of Varsity Football in HS
- One year of Division-I Club Lacrosse
Accomplishments
- Two-Year Varsity Lacrosse Captain
- Two-Year Varsity Lacrosse MVP
- Second Team All-Conference Football and Lacrosse
Timeline
Watersports Instructor
Nor'Banks Sailing
05.2022 - 08.2022
Beach Manager
Seaside Management
05.2022 - 08.2022
Utility Crew
Bull Run Winery
05.2021 - 08.2021
Partner
Mow Bros
03.2020 - 08.2020
League Employee
Virginia Elite Lacrosse
09.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - College of Information And Communication
University of South Carolina - Columbia