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T. Ben Gibson

Charlotte,North Carolina

Summary

Eagle Scout and Graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelors In English (Creative Writing) and a minors in New Media with a focus on marketing and writing. As part of my program I led online marketing/ analytics focused social media pages and projects. I have been a member of marketing and community driven organizations in order to better assist and understand local and global needs and interests.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2012 - Current
  • Senior Patrol Leader/ Quarter Master
  • Member of Honors Organization; Order of the Arrow
  • Senior Patrol leader of my Troop from 2017-2018
  • Planned and led a High Adventure trip for 14 days
  • Took part in 10 consecutive annual Food drives.

Intern

Fox 46 Carolinas
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Monitored ratings data to assess programming performance and make adjustments as needed.
  • Updated website content regularly with relevant news articles, videos or podcasts.
  • Selected and edited graphics and special video effects.
  • Wrote Articles for webpage
  • Edited scripts for accuracy, grammar, clarity and style consistency prior to airtime.
  • Attended editorial meetings to identify potential topics for future segments or programs.
  • Collaborated with assignment desk staff to ensure appropriate coverage of breaking news events.

Host/ Busser

Cafe Monte
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Welcome and assisted customers
  • Met with manager daily to identify and coordinate table occupancy & special events
  • Took on managerial roles when one was absent

D.E.C.A.

Myers Park High School
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • An organization aimed at devolving leadership and marketing skills in young adults through competitions where members are given a scenario to sell.

Asst. Facilities manager

Forest Hill Church
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • General property maintenance
  • Project maintenance: Travel to other church campuses to assist as needed
  • Identified best prices for materials (ie. lumber, office supplies, fuel, ect.)
  • Effectively communicated project progress with staff

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC
06-2024

Minor - New Media

University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC
06-2024

Associate of Arts -

Central Piedmont Community College
Matthews, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Creative Writing
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Technical Direction
  • Content Writing
  • Photoshop Knowledge
  • Google Drive
  • Volunteer Recruitment

Timeline

Intern

Fox 46 Carolinas
05.2023 - 07.2023

Host/ Busser

Cafe Monte
03.2020 - 01.2022

D.E.C.A.

Myers Park High School
08.2017 - 06.2019

Asst. Facilities manager

Forest Hill Church
06.2016 - 08.2016

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America
03.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

University of North Carolina At Asheville

Minor - New Media

University of North Carolina At Asheville

Associate of Arts -

Central Piedmont Community College
T. Ben Gibson