Wilds Powell

Contacted, scheduled, and conducted interviews with people associated with the history of North Greenville. Ensured that the interview was a smooth and easy process for interviewees. Built valuable experience in communication, including cold calling and clearly representing sometimes complicated concepts to others.

• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.

Held position in the summers of 2021 and 2022, with part time work in between. Coordinated student ministry events, assisted with sunday services and outreach events. Built valuable communication skills, outreach portion of this built skills in cold sales.

• Collaborated with other ministries to create meaningful outreach opportunities for congregants, resulting in stronger connections within the community.
• Supported pastoral staff by managing daily administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on spiritual leadership.
• Assisted in planning and executing fundraising initiatives for ministry projects, contributing to their success.
• Developed strong relationships with church members, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the congregation.
• Enhanced congregation engagement by organizing and coordinating various ministry events and programs.

Owned and operated my own landscaping service for a time, built up a steady list of weekly clients for lawn maintenance. Gained highly valuable experience in sales and advertising, and was able to make enough sales to have many clients both weekly and one time buyers. Also valuable experience in public relations, making sure the homeowners got exactly what they wanted.

• Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
• Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
• Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Periodic but steady employment through these years. Worked running heavy equipment, assisted in public relations and sales, manual labor installing waterlines and fiber-optic internet lines. In this job I built valuable skills in problem solving, and learned how to effectively communicate with clients to convince them to hire our services.

• Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
• Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
• Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.

Physical labor in maintenance of properties, working with an international crew of Hispanic co-workers. Built skills in communication across cultures, as well as problem solving skills with customers and with labor.

• Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
• Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
• Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
• Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
• Resolved client concerns promptly by addressing issues professionally and offering viable solutions.

Operated heavy machinery such as excavators, skid steers, and slope mowers. Accumulated skills in teamwork, problem solving, and public relations, specifically working with HOAs.

• Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
• Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
• Bolstered team morale with a positive attitude and willingness to help others when needed.
• Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.

Sang on the praise team, worked with others to put on a musical performance.

• Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
• Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.