Emily Patton

As a Recreation Assistant at Vintage View Adventures, I help guests have a safe and enjoyable experience while participating in activities such as tubing and kayaking on the Pacolet River. My responsibilities include greeting and checking in guests, explaining safety procedures, fitting life jackets, and distributing equipment. I assist with launching and retrieving kayaks and tubes, answer questions, and help maintain the recreation areas and equipment. I also support special events and work with other staff members to ensure daily operations run smoothly. Through this role, I develop strong communication, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while working in an outdoor environment.

As a Wofford College Ambassador, I lead prospective students and their families on campus tours while sharing information about academic programs, student life, residence halls, campus traditions, and opportunities available at Wofford. I answer questions, provide an authentic student perspective, and help visitors feel welcome and informed during their campus visit. I also assist the Admission Office with recruitment events, open houses, and other programs designed to introduce prospective students to the Wofford community. Through this role, I strengthen my public speaking, communication, leadership, and customer service skills while serving as a representative of the college.

As a Computer Lab Assistant at Wofford College, I monitor the computer and printing lab to ensure that students have access to a productive and well-maintained workspace. I assist students with printing, answer questions about lab resources, and help troubleshoot basic technology issues when they arise. I am responsible for maintaining an organized environment, monitoring equipment usage, and reporting any technical concerns. Through this position, I have developed strong customer service, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills while supporting the daily needs of students and faculty.

As a staff member at the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund Annual Banquet, I assist with selling raffle tickets to attendees during the event. I interact with guests, explain raffle opportunities, answer questions, and help process ticket sales. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to engage with a very large number of people in a professional and friendly manner. Through this experience, I have contributed to fundraising efforts that support wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and natural resource stewardship throughout South Carolina.

During my time at Crumbl, I worked diligently and effectively with others to ensure the job was completed, paid attention to detail when given instructions, took customer orders using a cash register, answered phone calls via headset, and responded appropriately to customers. I also maintained focus and composure under pressure, adapted to new weekly baking plans, and informed customers of new deals, price changes, and weekly flavors.