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Valerie Williams
Columbia
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Columbia Hands of Hope
Columbia, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented systematic processes for organizing, processing, and digitizing student records to improve administrative efficiency.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Merri-Mac
Black Mountain, NC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Led the Dance activity group, creating lesson plans, supporting other Dance instructors, cataloguing and requesting materials, and assessing campers in skill development
- Responsible for the care, health, safety, and happiness of cabins of 8-10 girls ages 6-9
- Facilitated engaging activities for campers in dance, drama, crafting, and cheerleading, promoting teamwork and personal growth
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
Childcare Staff Member
EQ Fitness and Physical Therapy
Columbia, SC
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed facility opening and closing duties
- Ensured daily organization and sanitization of childcare space
- Supervised children ages 0-10 during activities, ensuring safety and engagement in a nurturing environment
Intern
Office of the State Epidemiologist, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
Columbia, SC
08.2023 - 08.2023
- High School Internship experience with Dr. Linda Bell, the State Epidemiologist for South Carolina
- Learned firsthand the day-to-day activities and issues addressed by teams working in the public health areas of acute disease epidemiology, immunizations, STD/HIV, and tuberculosis control
Camp Gravatt Junior Staff & Leader-In-Training
Camp Gravatt
Columbia, SC
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for daily care, guidance, safety, and assisting with activities for a cabin of children ages 5-15
- Performed duties to maintain and enhance camp facilities, including kitchen staff, maintenance work, and facility cleaning.
- Trained in fundamentals of leadership and child development rules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology Major, Biochemistry Minor, Pre-Health
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong writing skills
- Some Microsoft and Google Suite Proficiency
Undergraduate Extracurricular Activities
Pomeroy Hall Dorm Council, Wellesley College, Spring 2025 - Present
- Co-Birthday Fairy Position since September 2025
- Collaborated with co-birthday fairy to create and implement a system to celebrate community birthdays
- Voted on dorm-related matters, including future activities and how to spend surplus budget
- Actively attended and participated in weekly house council meetings
- Leadership committee general member since January, 2026
- Helped plan and execute Spring 2026 campus engagement events
- Active participant in bible studies, large group meetings, and campus engagement events
- Inclusion Chair since April 2026
- Worked on Costumes Team for Much Ado About Nothing and Romeo and Juliet productions
- Performed role of Hero in Much Ado About Nothing production and role of Abraham in Romeo and Juliet production
- Company member since January, 2025
- Performed in Spring 2025 showcase
College-sponsored Community Service
- Manned and managed Wellesley 150 Celebration Service Booth
- Participated in the Hillary Rodham Clinton Center’s Fall service project with local food bank
Certification
Red Cross First Aid, CPR, & AED Certification for infants, children, and adults
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Merri-Mac
05.2025 - 08.2025
Childcare Staff Member
EQ Fitness and Physical Therapy
07.2024 - 08.2024
Administrative Assistant
Columbia Hands of Hope
06.2024 - Current
Intern
Office of the State Epidemiologist, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
08.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Gravatt Junior Staff & Leader-In-Training
Camp Gravatt
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology Major, Biochemistry Minor, Pre-Health
Wellesley College