Palmer Parrish
Summary
Dynamic and creative professional with experience at Pine Cove Ministries, excelling in team leadership and positive engagement. Proven problem-solver, adept at designing enriching activities and ensuring camper safety. Skilled in hands-on repairs and maintenance, demonstrating strong time management and conflict resolution abilities in diverse environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Pine Cove Ministries
Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities including Bible Study.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Set-up inflatables, trampolines, and outdoor equipment
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Handyman Assistant
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Boiling Springs, SC
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Upheld a clean working environment throughout each job site visit, promoting professionalism and respect for customer spaces.
- Repaired fryers, A/C units, security cameras, walk-in cooler, freezer, ice machines, and a variety of other equipment.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Installed lighting fixtures inside and outside utilizing the bucket truck when needed to change outdoor pole lighting and transformers.
- Installed seasonal decorations to refresh the restaurants appearance that exceeded customer expectations.
- Installed ceiling tiles, ceiling fans, and other fixtures.
- Operated a variety of power tools and hand tools.
Ranch Hand
Doors Galore, Inc.
Chesnee, SC
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Baled hay using a tractor.
- Tended to all cows, donkeys, and chickens.
Education
Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2027
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg Christian Academy
Spartanburg, SC05-2023
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Positive engagement
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Creative and energetic
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Pine Cove Ministries
05.2025 - 06.2025
Handyman Assistant
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
04.2023 - 08.2024
Ranch Hand
Doors Galore, Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2022
Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management
Clemson University
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg Christian Academy