Wilson Roberts

United States Senator Lindsey O. Graham

Intern, Washington, D.C. Office 

May 2013 - June 2013

http://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/

 

​As an intern in the U.S. Senate, I was able to learn skills in communication through dealing with constituents and lobbyists. By sitting in on meetings with lobbyists and by sitting in Congressional hearings, I gained a better understanding of how our government works and how decisions are made. 

 

 

Blue Ribbon BBQ

Marketing Intern, Caterer, Newton, MA

​May 2011 - present

http://blueribbonbbq.com/

 

As a caterer I serve large quantities of people and improvise solutions for any problems that arise. In working on the Blue Ribbon food truck, I assist in creating creative ways to market the business, such as eating challenges and customer loyalty programs. Furthermore, I help to come up with new ideas for pieces on the company blog.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cut The Rug Disk Jockey Productions

Owner, Disk Jockey, Sudbury, MA

​November 2007 - Present

 

​In starting my own Disk Jockey business, I learned how to put together an effective business model, in addition to a budget. I used personal capital to finance initial equipment purchases. Marketed my services through flyers, cold-calling, and introducing myself to local businesses. Worked events such as the local "teen center," as well as birthday parties for all ages, bar and bat mitzvahs, and company events. Finally, I stay updated on trends in music to better serve my clientel. 

 

 

Furman University Office of Admissions

Admissions Ambassador, Greenville, SC

​January 2012 - Present

 

​As an admissions ambassador, I give tours twice a week to perspective students. At Furman, more emphasis is placed on telling students stories and less on statistics and facts. This helps develop my communications skills by having more interaction with families. Additionally, I work special events such as college fairs and accepted students days. 

 

 

Furman University Study Away Faculty Committee

Student Ambassador, Greenville, SC

​October 2013 - Present

 

​As the student ambassador to the Furman University Study Away Faculty Committee, I provide my student perspective and opinion on Furman faculty led study away programs. This includes, but is not limited to, topics such as budgets and program itineraries. In order to serve on faculty committees, students must be nominated and approved by the faculty of Furman. 

 

 

Furman University Rugby Football Club

Secretary, Greenville, SC

​August 2010 - Present

 

​As the Secretary for the Furman Rugby Club, my main duties were to create and manage the club's twitter handle, as well as the already created facebook page. Additionally, I am in charge of the development of the club's alumni association. The team's twitter page has been retweeted by prominent members of the rugby community, including USA Rugby and Real Time Sports. Finally, I worked with Real Time Sports, a live updating scoring phone application, to keep track of scores and statistics for the greater rugby community. A screenshot of some of club's tweets can be found below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Carolina Phi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Alumni Relations Chairman, Greenville, SC

​November 2011 - Present

 

​As Alumni Relations Chairman I worked to revive the chapter's newsletter, build a better alumni database, and start a two-million dollar capitol campaign around the chapter's 150th anniversary on campus, in addition to dealing with all correspondence with the national body of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. I also served for one year as the chapter's philanthropy chairman, starting the first ever "Paddy Murphy Week," which incorporated sorority involvement to raise two-thousand dollars in its first year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.