Joshua Markell
Self Employed Web
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
1
Year of experience
Owned business operations for 12+ years and delivered dedicated support with background working with children, including autism.
Work History
Owner / Operator
- Built and managed a successful online retail business
- Oversaw sourcing, logistics, customer service, and financial operations
- Managed inventory systems and vendor relationships
- Developed strong problem-solving and operational efficiency skills
Behavioral Support / Autism Support Worker
- Worked closely with children on the autism spectrum
- Assisted with behavioral development and daily routines
- Provided one-on-one support to improve communication and social skills
- Collaborated with parents and educators
Pharmacy Technician
- Assisted with medication preparation and inventory management
- Maintained accuracy and compliance with safety procedures
- Worked in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Student Shadow / Support Aide
- Provided one-on-one classroom support for a student
- Assisted with focus, behavior, and participation
- Helped maintain a structured learning environment
Fund raising
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for program expenses and equipment purchases.
- Organized fundraising events to support team expenses such as uniforms, equipment upgrades, and travel costs.
- Contributed to successful fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors and organizing fundraising events.
- Monitored incoming donations against fundraising goals, providing regular updates on progress towards targets.
- Organized fundraising campaigns that helped secure necessary funding for student-led initiatives and events.
- Assisted in increasing fundraising revenue through effective donor research and targeted outreach efforts.
- Led volunteer recruitment efforts to build a dedicated corps of supporters who could assist in carrying out key fundraising activities.
Podcast Host
8 Months- Created engaging content for varied audiences through detailed research and storytelling.
- Interviewed industry experts to improve podcast relevance and listener engagement.
- Edited audio files with professional software to support clear, high-quality sound production.
- Promoted episodes on social media platforms to expand audience reach and listener interaction.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with guests for compelling interviews and conversations.
- Received positive feedback from guests and listeners.
- Managed social media accounts to promote new episodes and engage podcast community.
- Used social media advertising campaigns to target specific audience segments by interests or demographics and increase subscriber count.
- Edited episodes with professional audio software to maintain strong sound quality throughout each recording.
Education
- Elementary Education
- In Progress
- One exam remaining to complete degree
Skills
Supported business operations and management tasks.
Communicated clearly and built positive working relationships.
Worked with children with special needs in supportive settings.
Kept schedules organized and managed time well.
Solved problems in daily work situations.
Provided helpful customer service.
Public Speaking & Media
- Featured guest on podcasts sharing personal story and resilience journey
- Experience speaking about personal growth, adversity, and rebuilding
- Delivered a talk to high school students, inspiring resilience and forward growth
Additional Information
- Background Disclosure:
- Convicted in Florida for one count of dealing in stolen property (non-violent offense)
- All other charges were dropped
- Responsibility taken and committed to personal and professional growth
Timeline
Podcast Host
Self Employed Web
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Florida University
from Elementary Education
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Owner / Operator
Amazon-Based Business
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Behavioral Support / Autism Support Worker
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Pharmacy Technician
Wholesale Pharmacy
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Student Shadow / Support Aide
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Fund raising
Synagogue, School I worked at , and private causes
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