WILLIAM MESSERSMITH
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Recent Spring Hill College graduate with a degree in History and a minor in English. Strong background in research, writing, and public speaking, supported by award-winning academic work and a successful senior capstone project while at Spring Hill College. Eager to begin a career in the museum field, contributing to educational programs, visitor engagement, and public history initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman and Lawn Care Worker
BLOOMING DALE PALMS LLC
New Orleans, LA
01.2018 - Current
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance
- Stacked, loaded and unloaded materials to and from pallets, racks and shelves
- Collected and removed debris at job sites
- Raked leaves, spread mulch, and removed debris from yards
Badger Connection Guide
SPRING HILL COLLEGE
Mobile, AL
04.2021 - 08.2024
- The Badger Connection Guide position is a leadership role that will afford many opportunities for learning new skills, meeting new friends, and welcoming new students into the Spring Hill College community.
- Badger Connection Guides work closely with the Badger Connection Interns and the Director of the Center for Student Involvement to plan and implement the Badger Connection program.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HISTORY
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL05.2025
Metairie Park Country Day School
Jefferson, LA05.2021
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Visitor engagement
- Public speaking
- Verbal communication
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Phi Alpha Theta: National History Honor Society Member, 2024 - Present
- Howard Smith History Award Recipient, 2024
- Roy F. Montgomery Drama Award Recipient, 2025
- President's Scholar (History) Recipient, 2025
- Ignatian Leadership Scholarship Recipient
- Citizenship Award Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List Spring Semester, 2023
Timeline
Badger Connection Guide
SPRING HILL COLLEGE
04.2021 - 08.2024
Handyman and Lawn Care Worker
BLOOMING DALE PALMS LLC
01.2018 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HISTORY
Spring Hill College
Metairie Park Country Day School
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