Alisa Wharton
Clemson
Summary
Developed strong collaboration and communication skills in community-focused environment, looking to transition into new field. Demonstrates adaptability and commitment to supporting team objectives. Prepared to leverage these skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
NAACP
- Helped coordinate events
- Wrap gifts for holiday events
- Facilitate safe space for campus delegation and discussions
Brusters
Melissa Compton
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Program Advisor
Clemson Career Workshop
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with the program
- Directed and coordinated activities of students in the CCW (Clemson Career Workshop)
- Provided feedback on student engagement, progress, and assignments as part of their educational experience
- Provided guidance and support to students in the program, including answering questions about the campus, program, and programs at Clemson
Volunteer
Community Service Youth Development Course
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with classmates to research and develop interactive activities that incorporated diversity, equity and inclusion components to share with a diverse group of youth
- Engaged the youth in self-reflection and intrinsic motivation skills - this activity was designed to help youth embrace differences and reinforce socio-emotional balance
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive environment
Education
B.A - Psychology, Global Black Studies, Youth Development Studies
University
Clemson, SC05-2026
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Community service
- Adaptability and dependability
- Performance improvement
Interestsandskills
- Beginner certification for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- CPR certification
- Basic skills in Excel
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Outreach and Performance
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Team Collaboration
- Event Coordination
- Policy Improvements
- Operational Management
- Strategic Planning
- Channel Management
- Solution Innovation
- Limited skills in ASL
Honorsandawards
- Clemson Honors Program
- CCW Summer Program: Female Program Advisor of the Year
- Ranked Third Place in Creative Sociology Writing Competition
- Work published twice through Waccamaw and USofC
- Community Advocate of the Year
- Golden Tiger
Accomplishments
- Clemson Honors Program
- Clemson Career Workshop Summer Program: Female Program Advisor of the Year
- Ranked Third Place in Creative Sociology Writing Competition Work published twice through Wacammaw and USofC
- Community Advocate of the Year
- Golden Tiger
- Clemson Career Workshop Program Lead
- Creator of two youth activity booklets
Languages
American sign language
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Community Service Youth Development Course
10.2023 - 12.2023
Program Advisor
Clemson Career Workshop
06.2023 - 07.2024
Volunteer
NAACP
Brusters
Melissa Compton
B.A - Psychology, Global Black Studies, Youth Development Studies
University
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