Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Academic Honor Award
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Thaman Elijah Nelson

Thaman Elijah Nelson

Beaumont

Summary

I am knowledgeable in many fields, and am willing to learn and grow in areas I am inexperienced in. I take well to correction and love to serve people. I have a positive outlook on life and work. I have great teamwork and communication skills, and I know my way around heavy equipment. I always give my all with a smile on my face.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Volunteer

Lamar University
10.2024 - Current
  • Helped set up and operate various events for Lamar's communication department.
  • Volunteered for Cardinal View event.
  • Tabled at many New Student Orientation events for student organizations.

Volunteer

Stones Crying Out Ministries
05.2018 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Fed animals that live on property.

Director

Lamar University
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Wrote and directed the short film Mother's Day for Lamar's 2025 Summer Film course.

Camp Counselor

Praise Church
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Was 1/2 camp counselors/small group leaders for the 7th grade boys group at Praise Church's 2025 Winter Retreat.

Package Handler

Ups Store
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in packaging various goods that were being shipped locally and overseas.
  • Assisted in returns of equipment from companies like Spectrum and DirecTV
  • Handled mail for mailboxes of various companies and individuals.

Volunteer

Nutrition Services for Seniors
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assisted in packaging meals for underprivileged senior citizens.
  • Moved packages between buildings.
  • Loaded moving trucks for food.

Volunteer

Beaumont Children's Museum
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted in clean up across the museum on several occasions.
  • Helped with science programs for kids.
  • Volunteered at well known "Touch-A-Truck" event.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Grace Homeschool Co-op
Beaumont
05-2022

Skills

  • English
  • Works well with Children
  • Animal Care
  • Cooking
  • Strong communication skills
  • Heavy lifting
  • Quick learner
  • Tech savvy
  • Experienced in social media
  • Film equipment skills

Accomplishments

  • Honors Society Member as of May 2025
  • Academic Honor Award from Lamar University Communication Department

Affiliations

  • Stones Crying Out Ministries
  • Communication Department of Lamar University
  • Red Beak Productions

Certification

  • High School Diploma
  • Certified Wedding Officiator

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Photography
  • Creative Writing
  • Filmmaking
  • Cooking
  • Gym Workouts

Timeline

Director

Lamar University
05.2025 - 07.2025

Camp Counselor

Praise Church
02.2025 - 02.2025

Student Volunteer

Lamar University
10.2024 - Current

Package Handler

Ups Store
05.2023 - 10.2023

Volunteer

Nutrition Services for Seniors
07.2020 - 11.2020

Volunteer

Beaumont Children's Museum
07.2018 - 10.2018

Volunteer

Stones Crying Out Ministries
05.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Lamar University

High School Diploma -

Grace Homeschool Co-op

Academic Honor Award

Given to me by the chair of Lamar University's Communication Department for achieving an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.