VANCE TAYLOR JR
Concord
Summary
Current student working toward BA in Sports Communications and seeking opportunity to begin career. Identifies and quickly closes any knowledge gaps to offer value to employer and team. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hilton Hotel Team Member
Hilton
Charlotte, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Use my communication skills to have the best customer service with guests
Carolina Panthers Social Media/Camera Operator Intern
Charlottevibephotography
Charlotte, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed to successful live productions by professionally operating cameras under high-pressure situations without error.
- Used camera and microphone to record locker room interactions as well as interviews
- Used social media apps like Instagram, and Twitter to post live updates and pictures to social media and interacting with fans.
- Setting up camera, lights, and audio for pregame and postgame interviews
- Researching key facts and stats for the upcoming games and sharing information.
Movie Theater Attendant
AMC
Concord, North Carolina
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Kept facilities clean and presentable with regular attention to service needs
- Promoted concession sales as refreshment stand operator
- Verified authenticity of tickets and passes before allowing admittance
- Monitored theaters for disturbances or safety concerns during movie showings
- Used Customer service skills and communication skills to have the best possible guest interation
Summer Camp Counselor
Lake Norman YMCA
Cornelius, NC
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Coached them during different sports camps (Basketball, Football)
Sales Representative
Finish Line
Concord, North Carolina
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly responding to any concern or request
- Overcame objections with effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills
- Determined customers' needs based on sales calls and face-to-face meetings
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2027
Transfered - Communications
Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2027
High School -
Cox Mill High School
Concord, North Carolina06.2023
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Product knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Creativity
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Persuasion techniques
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Work Ethic
Accomplishments
Deans List Freshman year of college
Volunteer work with church making food for shelters and homeless
3 year varsity football player
College Football player
Team Captain
Chess Club Member
BSU member (Black Student Union)
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Toastmasters
Timeline
Hilton Hotel Team Member
Hilton
01.2025 - Current
Carolina Panthers Social Media/Camera Operator Intern
Charlottevibephotography
09.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Lake Norman YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Movie Theater Attendant
AMC
06.2022 - 01.2025
Sales Representative
Finish Line
06.2020 - 08.2022
High School -
Cox Mill High School
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Transfered - Communications
Guilford College
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